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Mohamed Shama

Born and raised in Egypt, Shama adds a unique perspective and flavor to our team.

A member of the Egyptian Critics Association and Film Independent. Having worked on a number of international films, Shama brings incredible experience to our team. He is incredibly energetic and gets excited for all things Disney. A father of two beautiful girls and a husband to a Broadway buff. Trust us, there is no one you would rather go to theme parks with.
95 Posts
2021 Sundance Film Festival: Juries Announced
22 Jan

2021 Sundance Film Festival: Juries Announced

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22 Jurors to Award Prizes at Awards Night on February 2 Park City, UT 22 celebrated voices across film, art and culture will bestow this year’s awards on feature-length and short films at the Sundance Film Festival, at a digital ceremony taking place February 2nd. This year’s Festival is fully available online at Festival.Sundance.org; Awards Night will be live-streamed. Award-winning films will be available for special extended-run viewing the day after the ceremony.  The awards, which recognize standout artistic and cinematic achievement, are decided on by 6 section juries. As in years past, Festival audiences have a role in deciding…
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Martin Scorsese, Bong Joon-Ho, Frances McDormand and Others to Present the 2020 New York Film Critics Circle Awards
22 Jan

Martin Scorsese, Bong Joon-Ho, Frances McDormand and Others to Present the 2020 New York Film Critics Circle Awards

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A Virtual Awards Ceremony January 24 at 7:00 PM ETOn the NYFCC Website and YouTube Page New York, NY – January 22, 2021 –  The New York Film Critics Circle announced today the presenters for this year’s special, pre-recorded virtual awards ceremony. Last year’s winners Martin Scorsese (Best Film, The Irishman) and Bong Joon-Ho (Best Foreign Language Film, Parasite) will present alongside Frances McDormand, Alfre Woodard, Chloe Sevigny, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Norm Lewis. (full list of presenters below).   The virtual awards ceremony can be seen on the NYFCC website and official YouTube page on January 24th at 7:00PM ET. This year’s awards also mark the retirement of NYFCC General Manager Marshall Fine. Fine, a four-time former…
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15 Jan

WandaVision, Servant S2, Cobra Kai, Captain America, Twitter Suspension, Thanks, & More!

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/3yj9On7XIND00Tnc80I9vN?si=Hu9dyT5XQT-nWtz-PF4mxw It’s 2021 and we are back! We do quick non-spoiler reviews for WandaVision & Servant S2! We also discuss the latest industry news and the all too sad box office but, most importantly, we thank our listeners and supporters for the success of 2020, reminisce on the highs and lows of the year that was and give everyone a little taste of our hopes moving into 2021. It’s a jam packed episode you don’t want to miss so TUNE IN!Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify and all the other popular podcast apps.Check our website for full reviews and updates…
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14 Jan

One Night in Miami | Non-Spoiler Review

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xG5MTaDLjHwnNaVgkFRtZ?si=odFaujyQRzyk0vh9KdsRCw On today’s episode we are joined by Kolby Mac from KolbyToldMe.com to have our non-spoiler review for Amazon Studios and Regina King's film "One Night in Miami"Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify and all the other popular podcast apps.Check our website for full reviews and updates at minorityreportpod.com and follow us on Twitter  @MReportFilm and Instagram  @MReportFilm
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28 Dec

Wonder Woman 1984 Review | The Snyder Trajectory

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/53wFWf4J9RDCOdHF71tqt1?si=7JuLkSlfQO66f5xsn8vJuQ On today's episode we discuss the disaster that is "Wonder Woman 1984"-- what was bad, what was worse, and what was good, if anything at all. We also talk about how it's actually more on brand with the DC cinematic universe than the first. We discuss what DC seems unable to grasp about making a great film and how we feel about Warner Brother's stubbornness in choosing to green-light the third installment with Patty Jenkins attached to write seemingly in spite of the negative criticism the film received upon release. Tune in to hear about how WW84 is possibly…
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26 Dec

Soul Review | An Unpopular Opinion

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ydKQBlcZSY4KfuiCCVOwY?si=MzCyZ64gTSGK26xZEG7AIQ In this episode we discuss give our thoughts on "Pixar's Soul"! Raul and Shama get into all of the issues with this latest film from animations favorite studio and the issues run deep... While many sing this films praises we get real about the confusing and problematic issues as well as our concerns with how it could affect children who view the film. Tune in to listen to this spicy episode on the first Pixar film to skip a theatrical release and release on Disney+.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify and all the other popular podcast apps.Check our website for…
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19 Dec

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom | Film Review

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yUAATgxhPqybtuQpwVQjW?si=0OPyYK4cSLO-2_5gHFut6A In this episode we discuss the film that, unfortunately, serves as Chadwick Boseman’s final film. We get deep into a non-spoiler review and ponder the elements that stood out to us, from directing to the performances that are already being heavily evaluated bringing the film, and Chadwick, acting awards posthumously. Afterwards, we break down the powerful imagery and metaphors that caught our eye, just a few out of the many worth discussing in this rich and noteworthy adaptation of August Wilson’s stage play. “All Right, Boys, You done seen the rest. Now we’re gonna [play] you the best...” Tune in to…
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16 Dec

Mank Review – Non-Spoiler – A Fincher Film it is Not

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jMXoJbWsmGjhn90140pth?si=M3Y4hud8RYSXFvdRZIAXuQ In this episode we get into our Non-Spoiler review for Netflix's "Mank" directed by Raul's favorite director, David Fincher. We discuss why this film is not a Fincher film, how this film will be received, or not, by audiences, and why it will likely cause people to stop watching before getting to the meat of the narrative. Also, Desiree calls Raul a "Fan Girl" and drops the mic on what "the solution" was to making this film truly great! Hint: it's a criminally underused character... Tune in to hear one of the best conversations on "Mank" out there... if…
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The expansion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe was announced at The Walt Disney Company Investor Day
10 Dec

The expansion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe was announced at The Walt Disney Company Investor Day

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Marvel Studios shared plans for the expansion and future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, revealing details about upcoming content for both Disney+ and theaters. Among dozens of upcoming projects, three new series for Disney+ were revealed, including the Samuel L. Jackson-starrer “Secret Invasion,” “Ironheart” with Dominique Thorne as a genius inventor, and “Armor Wars,” starring Don Cheadle as James Rhodes aka War Machine who faces Tony Stark’s worst fears.  These will join the studios robust lineup of Disney+ titles including “WandaVision,” “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier,” and “Loki”; the animated series “What If…?”; “Ms. Marvel”; “Hawkeye,” with Hailee Steinfeld…
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Lucasfilm announced numerous projects during The Walt Disney Company Investor Day
10 Dec

Lucasfilm announced numerous projects during The Walt Disney Company Investor Day

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Lucasfilm announced an impressive number of exciting Disney+ series and new feature films destined to expand the Star Wars galaxy like never before. Among the projects for Disney+ are “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” starring Ewan McGregor with Hayden Christensen returning as Darth Vader, and two series set in the Mandalorian era from Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni: “Rangers of the New Republic” and “Ahsoka,” a series featuring the fan favorite character Ahsoka Tano. Additional new titles announced for Disney+ include “Andor,” “Star Wars: The Bad Batch,” “Star Wars: Visions,” “Lando,” “The Acolyte,” and “A Droid Story.” The studio is also revisiting “Willow” in a new series with…
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