Best 25 films of 2011
By Joseph Fahim Real-life drama overshadowed everything shown at the movies in…
Spielberg seeks ‘old-fashioned’ spectacle in war film
Steven Spielberg's new film "War Horse" is almost deliberately old-fashioned, pitting noble…
Nepal’s ‘singing nun’ shares the sound of music
Wrapped in a maroon robe, her head shaven, Ani Choying Dolma treads…
Culture ministry assigns 2 committees to study Alexandria Opera staff’s demands
CAIRO: The Ministry of Culture assigned Monday two committees to examine the…
A human touch for ancient scripts at Italy’s book hospital
By Ljubomir Milasin / AFP Ancient manuscripts are treated like hospital patients at…
Arts chocked by 2011 intensity, with rare glimpses of hope
By Mariam Hamdy This year has been an emotional roller coaster for Egyptians,…
Swiss art prize cancelled after sponsor Lacoste’s objection
By AFP The organizers of a €25,000 ($32,000) art prize said on…
Vatican fits sensors to preserve priceless Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel has been fitted with detectors to check for pollution…
Grammys to honor late Steve Jobs for contribution to music
The Grammys will pay special tribute to late Apple founder Steve Jobs,…
France spotlights short films on winter solstice
France marked the shortest day of the year on Wednesday with the…