Live from Qusair
Hezbollah’s Al Manar TV is probably one of the few channels to have a live shot in Qusair,…
Whose telecom is it?
Telecom minister Nicolas Sehnaoui is in the news every day it seems, either launching new initiatives or defending…
A parade of experts
Screen shot of the latest murder trial that aired endlessly last month Governments fall, wars erupt, refugees suffer,…
Where are the Lebanese dancers?
European dancers have always played a major role in Arab television productions. During reality talent shows– like this…
Fear and loathing in Arsal
Protestors set tires ablaze following Army clashes in Arsal. Photo: Al Shorfa Last week I wrote a piece about…
Dropping the K-word on Hezbollah TV
In case you missed it, the illustrious exchange above took place on Hezbollah’s Al Manar TV last week.…
Medieval Lebanon
Rough translation: “Breaking: Christian Lords from across the land gather at the Patriarch’s mountain palace.” Another reason why…
The set-effect
Highway billboard in North Lebanon Here’s an excerpt of my Media Uncovered column in Bold Magazine this month:By…
Culture of pandering
By Habib BattahPublished in Bold Magazine// November 2012 The most common criticism fired at the Lebanese press is…
Subversive costume success
I’m pleased to announce that my costume won the Halloween competition at Hamra’s Metro Al Madina night club…