January 2025
Oscar Nominees Announced; Rasoulof's Film and an Iranian Animation Are Included
The Academy announced the Oscar nominees, including Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof's film "The Fig Tree Seeds" and the short animation "In the Shadow of the…
David Lynch, American Filmmaker and Creator of 'Blue Velvet', Passes Away
David Lynch, the iconic American filmmaker known for his unique style and influential works, passed away at 78. His contributions to cinema, particularly in surrealism…
Minister of Culture: Where Did We Go Wrong That Our Children and Adolescents Are Drawn to Korean Music?
Iran's Minister of Culture, Abbas Salehi, questioned the government's cultural policies that have led Iranian youth to favor Korean music, specifically K-Pop. He highlighted the…
Joe Biden: My Decision Had No Impact on Trump's Victory in the 2024 Election
U.S. President Joe Biden denied that his decision to run for president affected Trump's chances in the 2024 election, asserting he could have won against…
‘Haftak’ and ‘Padpakhsh’; The Difficult Path of Suggested Words by the Academy
The Academy of Persian Language and Literature has introduced new Persian equivalents for foreign words, such as ‘Haftak’ for ‘tick’ and ‘Padpakhsh’ for ‘podcast’. This…
What Has Changed Since Charlie Hebdo?
On the tenth anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attack, the publication reflects on its role as a symbol of freedom of expression amidst ongoing threats…
Rediscovery of Nasrat Karimi After 43 Years of Censorship; 'With This Film, I Become Immortal'
The six-part documentary 'Nasrat Karimi' has been released online, celebrating the life of the renowned Iranian artist who faced severe censorship after the 1979 Revolution.…
82nd Golden Globe Awards; Best Actress Award Goes to Demi Moore
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards took place, with Demi Moore winning Best Actress for her role in 'Materials.' This marks a significant comeback for Moore,…
America Awaits Heaviest Possible Snowfall in a Decade
A severe winter storm is affecting large parts of the United States, leading to dangerous travel conditions and the possibility of the heaviest snowfall in…