Articles by Sherif M. Awad: Film Critic-Since 1990
The Most Dangerous Game is a classic film from 1932 that is based on a short story by Richard Connell. The film tells the story of a big-game hunter who is shipwrecked on an island and becomes the...
Found footage is a cinematic technique that has been used in horror films since the 1980s. The idea is to present the film as if it were recorded by the characters in the story, and later “found” and...
The found footage film genre is a cinematic technique in which the film is presented as if it were a collection of recordings that were discovered and shown to the audience. The genre is often used in...
The Equalizer is a popular media franchise that spans from television to film. It features a protagonist named Robert McCall, who is a retired agent with a mysterious past and a sense of justice. He...
Richard Roundtree was more than just an actor. He was a symbol of African American star who broke barriers and stereotypes in Hollywood. He was best known for his role as John Shaft, the first black...
John Kramer, the main character of the ten films in SAW franchise, is one of the most iconic and influential figures in horror cinema. He is a former engineer who became a serial killer after being...
What if you found out that your entire life was a lie? That everything you see, hear, and feel is part of a carefully crafted illusion created by someone else? That you are the star of a TV show...
Burt Young: A Tribute to a Great Character Actor Burt Young was a great character actor who left a lasting impression on many film fans. He passed away on October 8, 2023, at the age of 83 . He was...
Andy Sidaris, King of Bullets, Bombshells, and B-Movies In the world of action B-movies, director Andy Sidaris was a trailblazer. During his prolific career spanning three decades, Sidaris crafted his...