The movie was released on the 5th of January, which is less than a month ago, and was showing in Cinemacity but is now only showing in Sodeco theaters.
I’ve heard that there are some violent rape scenes in the movie which have forced theaters to show it at a late hour and then restrict it to one theater, which is really stupid.
There are tons of violent movies out there and I don’t see anyone complaining. Added to that, the movie is apparently great and scored an impressive 8.2 on IMDB. Isn’t it easier to just restrict it to people under 18?
Don’t forget to tune in to Arte Channel to watch the Lebanese movie “Hotel Beirut”, which was banned by the General Security in Lebanon, tonight at 9:35 p.m.
I will try to record the movie and upload it later on for those who missed it.
The Lebanese movie was banned for its sexual content by the General Security in Lebanon but will be aired on Friday, January 20 on the French television station, Arte, at 9:35 p.m. [Source]
The artist they are interviewing is not really saying anything wrong. She’s for equal rights between men and women, defending gay rights, and promoting safe sex. She is not promoting sex, she wants Lebanese to get over the sex taboo. I am not saying I fully agree with her, but she is making few good points. In fact, for once I thought “A7mar bil Khat el 3areed” was actually sending out a useful message until they let this stupid woman come up and address the artist.
What does nudity have to do with pornography? How does wearing a condom necklace make you a prostitute or a sex promoter? I mean seriously where do they come up with those people?
One last thing, can we please stop comparing every artist or singer dressed in a funny way to Lady Gaga? Chou We2fit 3laya?
I noticed the billboard for the new “Puss in Boots” while stuck in traffic on the seaside road. I wonder why they changed the name from Puss in boots to Cat in boots. I’ve seen posters for this movie in cinemas in Lebanon and they had the word puss in it. Is it because puss is one letter away from the female genital? (Keeping it PG-13). They should rename the movie “Feline in tall shoes”
Tandis qu’hier le blog Baladi a mis la lumière sur ce fait, photos à l’appui, et que plusieurs organisations se sont prononcées sur ce qu’elles qualifient d’ultime bêtise, les bandes ont été finalement décollées des affiches… sans pour autant apaiser le débat qui les entoure. [Full Article]
After the big fuss that the selective censorship at Cinemacity post did yesterday, L’Orient-Le Jour’s Sandra Noujeim investigated the issue further and showed in her report that the General Security had nothing to do with the matter.
As it turns out, it was a Cinemacity employee who took the liberty of covering Spielberg’s name, and not the General Security Directorate. Whether he did it with the administration’s consent or without it is still unknown.
Confirmant ces propos, une source de l’agence des films Sony, qui dispose du film en question, a renvoyé la responsabilité de cet acte à une erreur de gestion incombant au Cinema City, plus précisément à un employé qui a pris la libre initiative de biffer le nom de Spielberg. Comment donc ces bandes ont-elles été maintenues, si leur apposition n’a pas reçu le feu vert de l’administration ?
The funny thing is that the Cinemacity administration blamed the General Security for the decision, who in return denied any involvement. Nevertheless, what matters is that the name is no longer censored (even though I have to see it to believe it).
In other Tintin-related news, the Vatican “called Tintin a ‘Catholic hero’ and ridiculed suggestions he may be racist”. [Link]
You will miss out on:
- Captain Bob Season3 finale.
- Al Ostaz Wal Mou3allima Season1
- Chef Antoine Christmas Special episode
- Captain Majed & Jungar Episodes
- Exclusive interview with President Camille Chamoun.
I went to see my first 3D movie, the three Musketeers, the other day and I must say it was a rather disappointing experience.
The 3D glasses are not big enough and did not fit well and were annoying to wear. Also, anytime you turn left or right, or shift your eyes, you need to reorient them.
It could be that Circuit Empire in Kaslik doesn’t offer decent 3D sunglasses, but I think they’re all the same. Nevertheless, I am eager to go watch Spielberg’s The Adventures of Tintin, so I will give 3D another try at City Mall Cinemacity theathers.
Lebanon has banned a screening of Iranian documentary “Red, White and the Green,” which deals with violence in the weeks before the 2009 presidential election, an organizer announced Sunday.
“Lebanese censorship authorities on Friday informed us we would have to pull Iranian director Nader Davoodi’s film ‘Red, White and the Green’ from our program and today we were informed that Davoodi would not be allowed to travel to Lebanon,” said Colette Naufal, director of the Beirut International Film Festival which runs from October 5 to 13. [Link]
I am curious to know what was the reason for banning this Iranian movie.
