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Features and discussions around film and other screen-related matters. myDylarama was launched by a collection of academics, researchers and social workers and as such, we like to discuss film in its wider cultural and socio-economic contexts.
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Recommandations françaises - Spécial confinement !
6 April 2020, by Elise LoiseauLa suite de nos recommandations de films, séries et documentaires à voir en ligne, en attendant des jours meilleurs. Validé - MyCanal et avec Canal+ Séries Clément, aka Apash, défie Mastar, le boss du rap game, lorsqu’il highjack son Planète Rap sur Skyrock. Son freestyle surprise en fait la nouvelle star du rap, en même temps qu’il déchaîne la jalousie de ses rivaux… Validé chronique les coups bas, les rencontres et les rivalités qui vont jalonner le parcours du jeune rappeur. (…) -
Our pick of Arab docs 3 - Walled Citizen
4 October 2019, by Abla KandalaftWalled Citizen is a documentary by Palestinian filmmaker Sameer M Qumsiyeh in which he attempts to backpack around the world with a Palestinian passport, basically making him persona non grata at customs everywhere. Sameer goes beyond his own personal experience to explore the wider world and concept of travelling and speaks to seasoned backpackers and fellow Palestinians reflecting on the fact that year after year they welcome well-meaning international globe-trotters, who enjoy more (…) -
Our picks of Arab docs 2: Papa Hedi - the Man Behind the Microphone
30 September 2019, by Abla KandalaftFilmmaker Claire Belhassime unbelievably randomly finds out that her grandfather is none other than legendary Tunisian singer Hedi Jouini. As she decides to retrace his life, she uncovers both Hedi’s role in political and social movements and Tunisia’s art scene and secrets and drama at the very heart of her family, shedding light on why his real identity was kept hidden. Even if you’ve never heard of Hedi Jouini, Belhassine’s thoroughly engaging storytelling skills and her expert use of (…) -
Our pick of Arab docs 1
23 September 2019, by Abla KandalaftWe’ve been watching recently - and not quite yet - released documentaries by Arab filmmakers. We’ll be posting our picks and where to find them in the next few days and weeks, starting with the below. Counting Tiles, dir. Cynthia Choucair Lebanese filmmaker Cynthia Choucair travels to the Greek island of Lesvos with her sister, a member of Clowns Without Borders, volunteers who seek to bring a bit of laughter and levity to the refugees that have ended up there. Once they arrive on the (…) -
Q&A with Michael Oswald, director of The Spider’s Web, Britain’s Second Empire
29 October 2018, by Mydylarama teamThe Spider’s Web, Britain’s Second Empire is a thoroughly researched, well-crafted and documentary by Michael Oswald that explores the history of Britain’s tax havens and the system that encouraged their creation rooted in its colonial history. The documentary is freely available on Youtube. We caught up with Michael for a Q and A. What motivated you to direct a documentary about this topic? Who are you hoping this expose will reach in particular? I looked at documentaries about tax (…) -
K Drama Special #4: Introverted Boss - Eps 11 & 12
3 July 2017, by Nandini UppluriAnother good episode of Introverted Boss a.k.a. Sensitive Boss or Shy Boss. What do you think will end up happening to Yi Soo and Kang Woo Il at the end of this series? Also, now that this series has ended (don’t worry, I’m still watching and reviewing it!!) what series do you recommend? :) THIS EPISODE WAS SO DAMN FUNNY! I’m GETTING THERE! ONLY 4 MORE EPISODES LEFT! What do you think Kang Woo Il and Yi Soo will do next? Will they get married? I know that I mumble my words from time to (…) -
K Drama Special #4: Introverted Boss - Eps 6 & 7
3 April 2017, by Nandini UppluriIntroverted Boss is a South Korean television series also known as Sensitive Boss or Shy Boss. The show explores the stories of Eun Hwan Ki, a CEO of a prominent PR company with extreme social anxiety, and a young woman, Chae Ro Woon, whose sister committed suicide at the same company. After a very exciting and revelatory fifth episode exploring the backstories of the main characters, the show comes back to the present storylines in its sixth and seventh episode. Watch Nandini Uppluri’s (…) -
K Drama Special #3: Introverted Boss - Ep 5
3 April 2017, by Nandini UppluriAfter a long break from broadcast, Introverted Boss (also known as Sensitive Boss or Shy Boss) returned to TvN with its fifth episode. The reason for the delay in broadcast was partly the large number of complaints the show had received. The writers and producers of the drama allegedly stopped the broadcast to re-write parts of the script to make the story suit the audience’s suggestions. The fifth episode of Introverted Boss shows the backstory of each major character, unveiling the (…) -
K Drama Special #2: Introverted Boss - Eps 3&4
10 March 2017, by Nandini UppluriAnother week, another K drama review courtesy of Nandini Uppluri. The show also goes by Sensitive Boss or Shy Boss. It’s broadcasting on TvN in South Korea and is a story involving a CEO of a PR company (Eun Hwan-Ki) who suffers from severe anxiety and a young woman (Chae Ro-Woon) who has entered the same company to investigate the circumstances around her sister’s suicide who was a former employee. And 4... -
K Drama Special #1: Introverted Boss - Is it worth watching?
3 March 2017, by Mydylarama team , Nandini UppluriThis series is primarily aimed at the Kdrama enthusiasts amongst you. Radio aficionado and a self-proclaimed Kdrama addict, Nandini Uppluri, offers running commentary on the latest Korean dramas she’s currently watching (in India) in a series of vlogs, the first of which we’re posting this week. We are amidst a Korean WAVE! To those already in its depths, a ’Hallyu wave’. Korean culture is washing over many parts of Western life and spreading globally. From their high quality and (…)