Monthly Archives: February 2009

The 30th Anniversary of the Iranian Revolution (VIDEO)

Posted on February 27, 2009 by iPouya

Regardless of what we may think about the revolution and its aftermath, there is no disputing the impact it has had not only on the history of the region but on world history. And as someone who aspires to be … Continue reading →

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“What Iran’s Jews Say…”

Posted on February 25, 2009 by iPouya

New York Times: “Let them say ‘Death to Israel,’ ” he said. “I’ve been in this store 43 years and never had a problem. I’ve visited my relatives in Israel, but when I see something like the attack on Gaza, … Continue reading →

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Oscar Moments

Posted on February 23, 2009 by iPouya

I go to sleep happy tonight, not because an entertaining film won best picture, but because an important film like “Slumdog Millionaire” won. I am happy that Heath Ledger got the credit he deserved. And I am especially pleased because … Continue reading →

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Slumdog Millionaire’s Child Actors

Posted on February 22, 2009 by iPouya

Heart-wrenching. See the video here.

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Israeli’s Aggression in Gaza

Posted on February 22, 2009 by iPouya

Is remembered in a basketball game in Spain. See the video here.

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Documentary: “House of Saud”

Posted on February 22, 2009 by iPouya

And this too is for the blog’s archives.

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Documentary: “Pilgrimage to Karbala”

Posted on February 22, 2009 by iPouya

This is for the blog’s archives.

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The Christian Bale Rant… and Family Guy

Posted on February 22, 2009 by iPouya

Here’s your weekly dose of pop culture.

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Iranian Rap

Posted on February 19, 2009 by iPouya

So I just watched this documentary on Iranian Rap featuring one of the most prominent Iranian rappers of today, Yas. See it here. There are some things about the video and the interview that I liked and disliked at the … Continue reading →

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The Iranian Revolution at 30 (A Photo Essay)

Posted on February 13, 2009 by iPouya

See the Time photo essay here.

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The Iranian Revolution at 30

Posted on February 11, 2009 by iPouya

“The year 1979 was among the most tumultuous, and important, in the history of the modern Middle East. The Middle East Institute will mark the 30th anniversary of these events in 2009 by launching a year-long special series of our … Continue reading →

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Khatami Officially Announces Candidacy

Posted on February 8, 2009 by iPouya

BBC News: Iran’s former president Mohammad Khatami has ended months of speculation by announcing that he will run in June’s presidential election. Mr Khatami was president of Iran from 1997-2005 and was succeeded by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, a conservative. “I will … Continue reading →

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“Che” Movie Trailer

Posted on February 8, 2009 by iPouya

I saw it as one whole four hour and seventeen minute film and it was four hours and seventeen minutes of brilliant movie-making. See the full English trailer here.

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