We interview acclaimed Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir on her latest film, Palestine 36, which debuts in US theaters this weekend.
Continue reading “The Middle Geeks Episode 78: Interview with ‘Palestine 36’ Director Annemarie Jacir”
We discuss the SWANA films that received Oscar nominations and make an exciting announcement about this year’s Awesome Con!
Continue reading “The Middle Geeks Episode 76: SWANA Oscar Noms and Awesome Con 2026”
We review Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir’s latest film, Palestine 36, which chronicles the last days of the British Mandate of Palestine.
Continue reading “The Middle Geeks Episode 74: ‘Palestine 36’ Review and the Echoes of the Past”
Tariq Ra’ouf and Kate Sánchez of But Why Tho? join us to review the second and last season of Palestinian comedian Mo Amer’s critically acclaimed Netflix series.
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We’re joined by activist Andrew Kadi to review the harrowing yet hopeful documentary compilation From Ground Zero, in which 22 Palestinian filmmakers document their genocide from Gaza.
Continue reading “The Middle Geeks Episode 70: ‘From Ground Zero’ and 2024 in Review”
Even though there’s not a lot to be merry about, we count our blessings and make it merry! We also discuss the wonderful 2020 film Gaza Mon Amour by director brothers Tarzan and Arab Nasser, which shows old love in the middle of Gaza, starring our fave Hiam Abbass. We also discuss the exciting news of We Are Lady Parts Season 2 renewal, Mena Massoud’s new Netflix rom-com coming out soon, and much more!
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