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See - Sada Elbalad
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Ahmed Dawood Teams Up with Mirna Gamil for First Time in Film "The Crush"
Yara Sameh Egyptian stars Ahmed Dawood and Mirna Gamil are teaming up for the first time in the comedy film "El Crush" ("The Crush"). Mahmoud Karim directs the film from a script by Loay El Sayed. Principal photography is set to commence soon. Gamil appeared last onscreen in the 2020 romance feature " Taw'am Rouhy " and Dawood in the 2024 film " Al Hawa Sultan ". Dawood is also busy with the film adaptation of 'Azma,' a film based on iconic author Mohamed Sadek's 2020 novel, which has been a bestseller for years. Salma Abu Deif, Jessica Hossam Eldin, Hamza Diab, and Passant Shawky round out the cast. The adaptation marks Abu Deif and Dawood's third collaboration after the 2020 TV series Zienhom and the 2022 high-end Arabic remake of Suits. It is scripted by Sadek, who will make his feature directorial debut with the upcoming project, and is set to be produced by Hany Osama's The Producers. Dawood, born on January 31, 1983, earned his bachelor's degree in engineering and took part in several theatrical productions during college. He also performed at the French Cultural Center where he took part in a production of Sartre's (Death without Graves). Dawood took part later on in the graduation project of the young director Omar Rushdy, who was a colleague of Karim Al Adl. While taking part in the project, Al Adl took notice of his acting skills and decided to work with him. He landed his first major role in the 2010 film "Walad w Bent", and then turned to drama and collaborated with top-notch stars such as Yousra, Nour El-Sherif, and Laila Elwy. Dawood landed his breakthrough role in the 2014 TV series "Segn El Nessa". His TV credits also include "Suits S1", "Luebat Al-Nesyan", "Mamlaket Eblis", "Aho Da Elly Saar", "Zay El-Shams", "Hadha Almasa", "Grand Hotel", "Hepta: El Mohadra El Akhyra", "Niran Sadeeka", and"Sharbat Loaz". He is also known for his roles in films such as "122", "Hepta: El Mohadra El Akhyra", and "Welad Rizk" trilogy. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
UPI
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
'Pretty Thing' reminded Alicia Silverstone of her film 'The Crush'
1 of 5 | Alicia Silverstone, seen at the 2022 Bloomingdale's and Harper's BAZAAR fête in New York, stars in "Pretty Thing." File Photo by Gabriele Holtermann/UPI | License Photo LOS ANGELES, July 2 (UPI) -- Alicia Silverstone says her new movie, Pretty Thing, in theaters and video-on-demand Friday, reminded her of her first movie, 1993's The Crush. While both are thrillers about stalkers, Silverstone played the teen stalker in The Crush and is the object of obsession in Pretty Thing. In a recent Zoom interview with UPI, Silverstone, 48, discussed the similarities and differences between the two films. In Pretty Thing, Silverstone portrays Sophie, a successful businesswoman who begins an affair with Elliott (Karl Glusman), a younger man and caterer she meets at a party. Elliott becomes obsessed with Sophie after she ends the relationship. "It's fun to revisit it," Silverstone said of the stalker thriller genre. "They're both in some kind of addictive game. She wants this to stop and he wants it to keep going. They're both equally determined." Silverstone is also clear that Pretty Thing is purely entertainment. Sophie attempts to handle Elliott's stalking herself, which the actress does not recommend. "Sophie doesn't call the cops, for example," she said. "That's a good thing to do. She takes it upon herself because she feels so threatened and she thinks she's in control." In The Crush, it was immediately apparent Silverstone's character, Adrian, was obsessed with an older man -- the tenant of her parents' guest house. In Pretty Thing, Sophie and Elliott enjoy several dates and travel to Paris together before she decides to end it. "It's an erotic thriller and it starts like a romance," she said. "You think, 'Oh, this is like this really beautiful, romantic story' and then it takes a turn. I love that about it." One of the moments that makes Sophie realize Elliott is too young for her is when he plans a date night. He takes her to the production of his friend's play, and Sophie is visibly uncomfortable. "I remember just being like oh God, this is so bad," Silverstone said. "She would've only gone to the finest Broadway performances or if it's going to be off Broadway, it's going to be something that is just hailed as incredible. This is just some sort of amateur play." Elliott also made a miscalculation by thinking the play would be an appealing surprise. "She didn't get told she was going to a play," Silverstone said. "You have to be prepared for that." Pretty Thing filmed under a waiver during the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists strike of 2023. Director Justin Kelly, with whom Silverstone filmed King Cobra previously, cast her three weeks before production. Silverstone trained quickly, as Sophie is shown boxing at the gym. She also worked with costume designer Matthew Simonelli on Sophie's look, which involved changing her trademark blonde hair, and enjoying high fashion. "He had a vision for my hair to be dark and it was just fun," she said. "We borrowed clothes from Christian Siriano but also vintage. [Simonelli]'s vision was sort of Helmut Lang." This year also sees renewed interest in another popular Silverstone movie: Clueless turns returned to theaters in June ahead of its 30th anniversary. For Silverstone, however, the teen comedy has never gone away. "It happens almost every year," she said. "I've been hearing about the anniversary of Clueless, I think, for the last 15 years at least." Silverstone attended a sold out screening at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures with director Amy Heckerling and cast mates this summer. "That was really neat to see everybody laughing," she said. "I'm grateful that so many people love the movie so much." Clueless was the ninth film Silverstone made in a two year period. The movie's ensuing popularity created another whirlwind for her. "My life was different then," she reflected. "It was all very new and overwhelming but I'm always grateful for how this film has made people really happy over the years. It's lovely." For years after Clueless, people quoted her character, Cher Horowitz, saying, "I'm Audi" or "As if." Decades later, subsequent teen generations created new lingo like "on fleek" and "delulu," and Silverstone said her now 14-year-old son still springs new words on her. "My son has his own language that he brings to me so he refers to me as 'cuh,'" she said, referring to slang for "cousin." "You know when they go, 'Bruh? Bruh?' Now I'm Cuh. 'What's up, Cuh?' It makes me laugh." Still, Silverstone looks back at The Crush as the beginning of her career. The late director Marty Callner, who directed Silverstone in three Aerosmith videos, cast her after seeing that film. Then Clueless director Amy Heckerling wanted to cast her because of the "Cryin'" video. "I also got two MTV Movie Awards for The Crush - Best Villain and Best Newcomer Actress so that was the beginning," she said. "The Aerosmith videos came alongside all of these films."
San Francisco Chronicle
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Alicia Silverstone to host 30th anniversary screening of ‘Clueless' in San Jose
Alicia Silverstone is set to return to her Northern California roots this summer to mark the 30th anniversary of the film that catapulted her to stardom. The San Mateo-raised actress will host a special screening of 'Clueless' at the San Jose Civic on July 25. The event will feature a live onstage conversation and audience Q&A with Silverstone following the movie. Written and directed by Amy Heckerling and based loosely on the Jane Austen novel 'Emma,' 'Clueless' became a defining teen comedy of the 1990s, turning Silverstone's portrayal of the well-meaning but oblivious Beverly Hills high schooler Cher Horowitz into a cultural icon. 'Clueless' was praised for its fashion, slang and satirical wit, and remains a touchstone for fans decades later. It also included a breakout performance by Paul Rudd. Attendees can expect behind-the-scenes stories from Silverstone, who made her film debut in 1993's 'The Crush' and rose to fame with a string of Aerosmith music videos. 'All I know is that I'm an actress, and I love creating characters and doing my work,' she told the Chronicle in 1995. Limited VIP tickets are available and include preferred seating and a meet-and-greet opportunity. The event also signals a busy season for Silverstone. She stars in the July 4 release of 'Pretty Thing,' and her role in the upcoming film 'Bugonia,' directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, hits theaters this October. A sequel series to 'Clueless' is also in the works at NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock, with Silverstone reprising her role and executive producing.
