Meet The Four Martyrs Brigade
The newest miltia on the block took its name from the killing of four men in the Bekaa…
Who owns Al Mayadeen?
The question was put to the channel’s news director, Sami Kleib, who was a guest last night on…
News is back!
After a month-long hiatus during Ramadan–when soap operas reign supreme– Lebanese TV has reverted to its default mode…
The changing Gemayel testimony: What did he “see”?
I’ve watched several television interviews where MP Gemayel describes “an unprovoked attack” on his convoy by a crowd…
Bombs or boobs?
Yes Lebanese viewer, the choice is yours. As gun battles raged through the streets of Saida, some channels…
A show about cleavage
As Syria’s war continues to ‘spill’ –some may even say ‘flood’— over Lebanese borders, local audiences are increasingly tuning…
Where are the Lebanese dancers?
European dancers have always played a major role in Arab television productions. During reality talent shows– like this…
Medieval Lebanon
Rough translation: “Breaking: Christian Lords from across the land gather at the Patriarch’s mountain palace.” Another reason why…
Blaming the media
Here is a copy of my “Media Uncovered” column for the September issue of Bold Magazine. I’m late…
What fire? Local news didn’t see it.
(*Update below) As I type this, an Armageddon-shaped black cloud of smoke hangs over Beirut, caused by a…