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'Argo' Facing Possible Lawsuit From Iranian Government

Movies
 March 12, 2013 By Greg Gilman 10 weeks ago

Iranian media reports the government is angered over the "unrealistic portrayal" of the country in Ben Affleck's Oscar-winning film

  

Iran State TV Blasts 'Argo' Oscar Win

Awards
 February 25, 2013 By Alexander C. Kaufman 12 weeks ago

Iran state television called "Argo" an advertisement for the CIA

  

'Argo' Works, From a Tehran, D.C. and Hollywood Perspective

Movies
 October 30, 2012 By Janet Janjigian 29 weeks ago

Guest blog: A former D.C. journalist who was based at the embassy in Tehran and went on to become a Hollywood studio exec says "Argo" gets it right

  

'Argo' Review: Ben Affleck Nail-Biter Is a Smart Thrill Ride

Movies
 October 11, 2012 By Leah Rozen 32 weeks ago

With "Argo," third-time director Ben Affleck proves his mettle with a crowd-pleasing historical thriller

  

'The Iran Job' Finds a Lighter Side to U.S.-Muslim Tensions

Movies
 September 28, 2012 By Steve Pond 34 weeks ago

An engaging documentary about an American basketball player in Iran, "The Iran Job" finds a new way to explore cultural differences and explode stereotypes

  

Oscar Foreign-Language Roundup: 'Amour,' 'The Intouchables' Are On Top; Iran Boycotts

Awards | Oscars
 September 25, 2012 By Steve Pond 34 weeks ago

As defending champ Iran says it won't participate in the Oscars because of "Innocence of Muslims," Austria's "Amour" and France's "The Intouchables" look like sure-fire nominees

  

Iran Boycotting Oscars Over 'Innocence of Muslims'

Awards
 September 25, 2012 By Brent Lang 34 weeks ago

Iran had planned to submit "A Cube of Sugar" for the best foreign language award

  

Fox News' Bill O'Reilly, Oliver Stone's Son Talk Iran and Islam (Video)

Media
 February 21, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

Oliver Stone's son Sean recently converted to Islam on a trip to Iran, prompting his appearance on "The O'Reilly Factor"

  

The Enduring Lessons of 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy'

Movies
 January 12, 2012 By Edward Jay Epstein 1 year ago

Le Carre's tale of a government relying on manipulated intelligence reports --and then failing to acknowledge it -- remain all too relevant

  

Iranian Actress Sentenced to 90 Lashes, 1 Year in Jail

Movies
 October 11, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

The actress was prosecuted for appearing in the Australian movie "My Tehran for Sale" with an uncovered head

  

Sean Stone, Son of Oliver: ‘Iran Has the Right to Nuclear Weapons’ (Exclusive)

Culture | Movies
 September 11, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

After visiting Iran for a week, he says at Toronto, “Israel has nuclear weapons, Iran has the right to them. Every nation has the right to defense"

  

‘Circumstance’: Iranians Exploring Sexuality Under Watchful Eyes

Movies
 July 15, 2011 By Jake Weinraub 1 year ago

Director Maryam Keshavarz paints a society with limited outs, where surveillance becomes unbearable when it enters the home

  

Paul Haggis Hassled at Iranian Mission in NY While Delivering Petition

Movies
 June 9, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott, Ron Howard, Sean Penn, Susan Sarandon and others signed the petition, which protests Iran's treatment of director Jafar Panahi

  

Iran Blasts Cannes' von Trier Banishment; Director Defends Festival

Movies
 May 24, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Deputy culture minister says ban leaves "dark stain" on festival history; von Trier says his comments were "unintelligent and hurtful"

  

How Egypt's Social Media Revolution Could Spread Across the Middle East

Media
 February 2, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 2 years ago

The one party, strong man rule that has dominated the land of the Pharaohs for decades is coming apart before our eyes in an information-driven uprising. What and who is next?

  

Canadian Foreign Minister Vows 'Iranium' Screening Will Take Place

Movies
 January 20, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

After threats of violence, government says that documentary about Iran's nuclear ambitions will screen at the National Archives

  

'Iranium' Filmmakers Hit Back at Iranian Government After Screening is Cancelled

Movies
 January 19, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Documentary about country's nuclear threat was supposed to screen on Tuesday, but was pulled due to threats of violence

  

Berlin Film Festival to Protest Jailing of Iranian Filmmaker

Awards
 January 18, 2011 By Reuters 2 years ago

Organizers to honor Jafar Panahi, who is in prison for making a film

  

'Full Disclosure' -- the WikiLeaks Movie We'd Like to See

Media
 November 29, 2010 By Dominic Patten 2 years ago

A movie based on the outrage caused by the whistle-blowing website is a blockbuster waiting to happen!

  

Filmmaker Imprisoned in Iran Launches Hunger Strike

Movies
 May 18, 2010 By Lisa Horowitz 3 years ago

Jafar Panahi is topic of discussion as fellow Iranian Abbas Kiarostami presents his film at Cannes

  

Filmmaker Jafar Panahi Arrested in Iran

Movies
 March 2, 2010 By Lisa Horowitz 3 years ago

Authorities say the director is "accused of some crimes" and the arrest is not politically motivated

  

Tarzana's PARS-TV Gets Word Out to Iran

Television
 June 23, 2009 By Lucas Shaw 3 years ago

Hossein Hedjazi's political news is beamed to his ex-countrymen by a makeshift satellite network.

  

The Revolution by Twitter -- from L.A.

Media
 June 21, 2009 By Sharon Waxman 3 years ago
  

Video of Iranian Election Protest - YouTube Leads the Movement

Media
 June 21, 2009 By Anonymous 3 years ago

Thousands of people make their voice heard during a Sunday demonstration in Tehran.

  

'Stoning of Soraya M.' Leads L.A. Debate on Iran Turmoil

Movies
 June 20, 2009 By Amy Kaufman 3 years ago
  

Iran Protestors Defy Regime Demands to Stand Down

Media
 June 20, 2009 By Agence France Presse 3 years ago

Foreign outlets barred as protests spread in the the capital despite ban by premier Khameini.

  
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