Category Archives: Film

Argo as Best Picture?

Posted on February 26, 2013 by iPouya

I’ve noticed that some of my Iranian friends on Facebook celebrated Argo’s Best Picture win, which blows my mind. They act as if it’s a win for all Iranians or it’s a story that for once shows us in a … Continue reading →

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Ben Affleck’s Argo and the Problem With Viewing Iran Through a Narrow Lens

Posted on October 16, 2012 by iPouya

Here is my latest piece on The Huffington Post: The season in which studios begin to roll out their Oscar contenders is upon us. Ben Affleck’s third and probably most important directorial feat, Argo, will certainly receive due attention from … Continue reading →

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“The Dark Knight Rises”

Posted on July 23, 2012 by iPouya

I’m 30-years-old and am beginning my 4th year in the PhD program in history, but I have no qualms admitting I’m a Batman fanboy.  Like everyone else around me at the time, I couldn’t wait to see “The Dark Knight” … Continue reading →

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The Film “Hunger,” Hunger Strikers, and Street Names

Posted on July 12, 2012 by iPouya

I was bedridden sick for about a week and after seeing “Prometheus” and Michael Fassbender’s captivating performance, I decided to make use of my downtime and check out some of his movies that I hadn’t seen, including “Shame,” “A Dangerous … Continue reading →

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Asghar Farhad wins Oscar and scores for peace

Posted on February 27, 2012 by iPouya

Asghar Farhadi’s Oscar speech was a small but important victory for the anti-war voice: “At this time, many Iranians all over the world are watching us and I imagine them to be very happy. They are happy not just because … Continue reading →

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Iran Wins Golden Globe for Best Foreign Film

Posted on January 16, 2012 by iPouya

Last night Iran’s submission (“A Separation”) won the Golden Globe for best foreign film. See the trailer to the film here. The acceptance speech was short but sweet. See it here.  I was most pleased that the speech was non-polemical … Continue reading →

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Teaser Trailer: “The Dark Knight Rises”

Posted on July 28, 2011 by iPouya

The blog used to contain more posts on movies. I’m going to post more trailers, that is, if good ones present themselves. Here’s the new teaser trailer to the highly anticipated “The Dark Knight Rises” out in July ’12.

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Films “Miral” and “Budrus”

Posted on March 27, 2011 by iPouya

The more Israelis protest the release of “Miral,” the more I want to see it. Here’s the trailer. If you’ve seen it and like or dislike it, I’d like to hear why. Last night I watched “Budrus,” which is about … Continue reading →

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The Iranian Student Alliance in America’s Statement on “Iranium”

Posted on February 15, 2011 by iPouya

The Iranian Student Alliance in America (ISAA) at the University of California, Berkeley is deeply concerned with the launching of the film Iranium, directed by Alex Traiman and produced by the Clarion Fund. Iranium falsifies, exaggerates and overtly generalizes reality … Continue reading →

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Trailer: “Skyline”

Posted on October 21, 2010 by iPouya

A treat for Sci-Fi junkies… me being one of them. Release date: November 12.

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Trailer: The Social Network

Posted on July 22, 2010 by iPouya

See the trailer here.

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Trailer: “The Tillman Story”

Posted on July 22, 2010 by iPouya

See the trailer here.

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Film: “South of the Border”

Posted on June 17, 2010 by iPouya

See the trailer for Oliver Stone’s latest documentary film here. See him talk about his film with Bill Maher here.

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