Mel’s Note: This is in response to some of the cricket comments and questions on Sid’s previous letter. He once tried to explain cricket to me, while we were watching a game on the telly and with plenty of props. I’m still lost. It’s quite hard to find any overt cricket fanatics – there’s Harold Pinter and… The main attraction ... Read More »

Based on the response to Sid’s most recent letter, we’ve added a recipe section to the website. We’re still working out the kinks with this particular feature, but do have a recipe from Sid to get us started. Read More »

We have a couple of video interviews with Sid to share today, in support of Cairo Time. From The Cinema Source: From The DVD Outsider (2 parts): Read More »

The New York Observer had a chance to talk with Alexander Siddig about working with Patricia Clarkson in Cairo Time, and came away charmed by the man himself. The chemistry you have with Patricia Clarkson in the film is so incredible. Had you known her before Cairo Time? I knew her by name – who wouldn’t? – but I didn’t ... Read More »

Cairo Time opened in limited release in the United States on Friday, and the reviews have been rolling in. Here are some excerpts: The New York Times [Patricia Clarkson] and Mr. Siddig, tall and courtly with a gently ironical glint in his eyes, are a fine match — both subtle, refined actors playing characters who proceed cautiously through life, carrying ... Read More »

Mel’s note: From time to time, Sid touches base with us by way of a long, newsy letter to be shared. Here’s the latest, hot off the (email) presses. I took my son to London yesterday to meet some of our African relatives. I think he was a little nervous as we arrived because he slowly slid towards the wall ... Read More »

elan magazine has a new interview with Sid, Patricia Clarkson, and Ruba Nadda, discussing the making of Cairo Time and what responsibility Sid and Ruba feel toward filmmaking as “hyphenated Arabs”. Here’s an excerpt: This past week, elan caught up with filmmaker Ruba Nadda, and ‘Cairo Time’ stars Alexander Siddig and Patricia Clarkson, at a roundtable in NYC. Nadda is ... Read More »