Do You Really Know What Science Fiction Is?
byAs a cross-media genre, «science fiction» defies a clear definition, proving how challenging it is to define concepts belonging to popular culture. Everybody seems to…
Film & TV
The Impact of Wong Kar-wai’s Movies on The Whole Movies Industry
byExploring the movies made by Wong Kar-wai, and the impact they had not only on the Asian cinema but also on Hollywood, and winning awards…
Why Luke Perry’s Death Has Significant Impact on Us 90s Kids
byLuke Perry’s death has sparked reactions of shock and sadness, many of which stem from the fans’ emotional attachment to the hit show, Beverly…
Why Do Children Need On-Screen Diversity- Emirati Representation Efforts
bySeeing one’s self on screen is critical for children, Emirati children need enough representation for them to grow up with a sense of pride…
3 Lessons from Sherlock Holmes About Living
byWhat are some important life lessons that the world’s most famous sociopath of a detective has to offer us through his many adventures? In…
Tariq Al Kazim Taking Thrillers and Suspense Films in the UAE to A Greater Height
byAn exciting thriller titled “Until Midnight” produced by the Emirati filmmaker Tariq Al Kazim was screened mid of June 2018 in the UAE. The…
What Harry Potter Had to Tell Us About Mental Health
byTo the naked eye, the Harry Potter books and movies series were about magic, but to those who look more closely, they can learn so much…
An Intersectional Analysis into Sexual Harassment
byAnalyzing sexual harassment from an intersectional level with a focus on the current situation in Hollywood, paying special focus to the factor of believability…
How Disney Projects Orientalism Through Their Movies
byWhat are the aspects of Orientalism that are found in Disney’s movies like Aladdin (1992) and Mulan (1998), and what is the importance of cultural…
A City in a Filmmaker’s Lens
byHow has filmmaking influenced the tourism industry in the past two centuries, and how people perceive certain cities over the others. Throughout history, the film…
Game of Tongues (#GameOfThrones)
byThe author sheds light on invented languages used in Film and TV. After watching the first few episodes of the popular HBO show Game of…
The Evolution of Movie Franchises
byIt’s tempting to think of movie franchises as relatively new, but in one form or another they’ve been a staple of filmmaking for years. Think…
A Tribute to Alan Rickman
byThe author pays a tribute to legendary British actor Alan Rickman who passed away due to cancer. Embed from Getty Images The first words Professor…
Breaking the 4th Wall On Screen & Theatre
byAn exploration of a unique meta-technique used in theatres, movies and even books. A heated argument between a man and his wife is unfolding and…
You Are The Butterfly Effect
byArticle in brief: one small act could have a greater impact than you might expect. I once had a doctor’s appointment and was walking towards…
The Comeback of Iftah Ya Simsim, The Arabic Production of Sesame Street (@iftahshow)
byArticle in brief: As the Arabic production of Sesame Street is returning after more than 2 decades of hiatus, the author explores the background of…
Frozen’s Motto: Let it Go
byArticle in brief: Disney films offer some wise life advice worth considering by adults. Nowadays, many of us refrain from watching television as it has become…
The Smurfette Principle – Debunking Male Specific Cartoons
byArticle in brief: The author discusses the importance of acknowledging the power of television on the minds of children. People often underestimate the power television…
Ain’t No Damsel In Distress
byArticle in brief: The author expresses the importance of what little girls watch, as it will have a strong influence on them as they grow…
Your X Factor Moment
byOn my first article to Sail eMagazine, I chose to write about a personal life-changing experience that I rarely shared with anyone. It was about…