In the early hours of February 28, 2026, the Middle East—and Iran in particular—entered one of the most complex, devastating, and historically decisive phases in its modern history. A military
Amir Ganjavie
Amir Ganjavie, a Golden Globe voter, is a multifaceted individual based in Toronto. He holds a Ph.D. in communication and culture and is on the verge of completing a second Ph.D. in philosophy at McMaster University. His first doctoral dissertation focused on utilizing Hegel's philosophy to understand and analyze contemporary utopian movies. Currently, he is pursuing a new doctorate in philosophy, specifically studying theories of democracy and the dangers of privatization. Fascinated by the issue of alternative and utopian spaces in modern urban settings and cinema, Amir has published several articles on utopia and authored two books—one on utopia and another on walkable neighborhoods (Pour une ville qui marche, in French). Recently, he co-edited two special volumes on Iranian cinema for Film International and Asian Cinema and edited Humanities of the Other: An essay collection on the Dardenne Brothers (in Persian). Apart from academia, Amir contributes to various publications, including MovieMaker, Film International, Mubi, Senses of Cinema, Offscreen, and Brightlight. He also serves as the chief editor of Universal Cinema Journal. Highly active in the community, Amir serves as the CEO of the Cyrus International Film Festival and the Phoenix Cultural Centre of Toronto. Additionally, he is one of the founding members of NaMaNa Cinema, a non-profit film club at the University of Toronto. His filmmaking journey began in 2018 with the co-direction of Pendulum. In 2021, he directed the COVID thriller film "Into Schrödinger's Box" in collaboration with Nasim Naghavi. He has recently finished a new feature film named "About Maya”
In June 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant ruling in Trump v. CASA, a decision that addresses the constitutional limits of judicial remedies. At issue was whether a
The 12-Day War: A Nuclear Bomb That Shattered the Legitimacy of the Islamic Republic In the weeks following the end of the conflict known as the “12-Day War” between Iran
It Was Just an Accident trembles like a shard of broken mirror in the viewer’s hand—from its very first second to its final frame. It refuses to offer a clear,
Harris Dickinson’s directorial debut Urchin, which premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes 2025, is not just a film about homelessness
"Eagles of the Republic," directed by Tarik Saleh, is the final installment of his Cairo trilogy, following "The Nile Hilton Incident" (2017) and "Cairo Conspiracy" (2022)
Recently, I listened to a podcast that discussed a startling statistic: over 90% of people have, at some point in their lives, thought about killing someone. According to this study,
Herman Melville, one of the most prominent American writers of the 19th century, is known for his significant and influential works in world literature. Born in 1819 in New York,
In its inaugural year, Montreal Critics’ Week has already made a name for itself by focusing on thoughtful curation and extensive discussions with filmmakers. Co-founded by film critic and programmer
Denis Côté has long been known for his fascination with unconventional characters, often navigating the fringes of society and human desire. His latest film, For Paul, premiering in the Panorama
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