Riz Ahmed
Streaming Must-Sees (and Must-Skips) in November 2023
PUBLISHED Nov 15, 2023
So far this autumn, we've been treated to some exceptional content in the theatres and on our streaming services. Some hits and misses from...
'Fingernails' Can't Sink Its Claws into Its Compelling Premise
Directed by Christos Nikou
PUBLISHED Nov 2, 2023
In Christos Nikou's latest film, the concept of mind over heart is pushed to its limits. Creating a world not dissimilar to ours, Nikou pos...
Riz Ahmed, Aneil Karia to Collaborate on New 'Hamlet' Adaptation
PUBLISHED May 13, 2022
After Riz Ahmed took home the award for Best Live Action Short Film at the Oscars this year for The Long Goodbye — which interrogates the U...
Riz Ahmed Wants to Transform Islam's Depiction in Hollywood
PUBLISHED Sep 3, 2021
"I want to stretch myself, and I want to stretch culture." That's Riz Ahmed's mantra when it comes to his work and artistry. And with his...
'Mogul Mowgli' Builds a Bridge Between Genres and Cultures
Directed by Bassam Tariq
PUBLISHED Sep 3, 2021
When you hear the premise of Mogul Mowgli, you'd be forgiven if your first reaction is: "Didn't Riz Ahmed just do a movie about a musician...
Riz Ahmed Speaks Out Against Missing and Maligned Muslim Representation in Film
PUBLISHED Jun 11, 2021
When British actor Riz Ahmed was nominated for best actor at the Oscars for his role in Sound of Metal earlier this year, it made him the f...
Here Are the Oscars Nominees for the 2021 Academy Awards
PUBLISHED Mar 15, 2021
Last night, the Grammy Awards were handed out in a socially distanced award show. If you're already jonesing for some more sweet, sweet cel...
'Sound of Metal' Gets Loud About Deafness, Disability and Addiction
Directed by Darius Marder
PUBLISHED Dec 2, 2020
Sound of Metal starts off loud, but hits its full power in silence. This debut feature from Darius Marder is an inventive exploration of ac...