MSPIFF 2026 Review: Eagles of the Republic – A stylish Egyptian political thriller on the danger of autocracy that stifles artistic freedom

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On April 28, 2026May 3, 2026 By ruthIn FlixChatter Reviews8 Comments

This Swedish-Egyptian political thriller, directed by Tarik Saleh, delves into how an authoritarian regime stifles artistic freedom and life in Egypt. Eagles of the Republic wraps up a trilogy that addresses state and religious corruption, following The Nile Hilton Incident (2017) and Cairo Conspiracy (2022), both featuring Fares Fares. I haven't watched the first two …

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FlixChatter Review: The French Dispatch (2021)

On February 27, 2022February 27, 2022 By ruthIn FlixChatter Reviews6 Comments

For some reason I had missed this film when it was released last Fall, and I kind of forgotten about it until it arrived on HBO Max this weekend. I’m not a die-hard Wes Anderson fan, after all I haven’t seen Isle of Dogs yet, but I enjoyed Fantastic Mr. Fox, Moonrise Kingdom, and The …

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