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Sherif M. Awad

film critic-curator

since 1990

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Criminal Minds: Fiction to Real-Life Crimes

by Sherif M. Awad Table of Contents Introduction Films Associated with Real-Life Crimes Conclusion Frequently Asked Questions Introduction Explore the intriguing relationship between films and...

Alan Arkin: From Folk Music to Film Stardom – A Journey of Versatility and Farewell

by Sherif M. Awad Alan Arkin, an Oscar-winning actor for “Little Miss Sunshine” with a body of work that spans seven decades of stage and screen acting, died June 29 at his home in Carlsbad, Calif. He...

Gigi Hadid and Leonardo DiCaprio: How They Met and Where They Got Spotted

by Sherif M. Awad Are Gigi Hadid and Leonardo DiCaprio dating? That’s the question that many fans and media outlets have been asking since the two celebrities were first seen together at a New...

The Sad Fate of Actors Who Played Superman in Cinema and TV

by Sherif M. Awad Superman is one of the most iconic and popular superheroes of all time. He has been portrayed by many actors in different media, from movies and TV shows to cartoons and video games...

Soylent Green from Fiction to Reality

by Sherif M. Awad Have you ever watched the movie Soylent Green? If you have, you probably remember the shocking twist at the end: Soylent Green, the food supplement that everyone eats in a world...

The 8th Day (Le Huitième Jour), How European Films Featured People with Special Needs

by Sherif M. Awad Have you ever watched a film that made you laugh, cry, and think at the same time? A film that touched your heart and opened your mind? A film that showed you a different perspective...

From Han Solo to Indiana Jones: The Iconic Roles of Harrison Ford: a well-deserved honorary Oscar

by Sherif M. Awad Introduction If you love movies, chances are you love Harrison Ford. The American actor has been a leading man in films of several genres and is regarded as an American cultural...

Julian Sands: His Beginnings, His Career, His Personal Life and Melodramatic Farewell

by Sherif M. Awad If you are a fan of British cinema, you probably know who Julian Sands is. He is a talented and versatile actor who has appeared in dozens of films and TV shows, ranging from period...

Religion on Screen: A Critical Analysis of American Film

by Sherif M. Awad Religion and cinema are two powerful forces that have shaped the American culture and identity. Both have the capacity to create and recreate worlds, to tell stories, to evoke...
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