8 episodes

In the depths of the Middle East (ok, its just Abu Dhabi), two die-hard cineastes and pop-culture enthusiasts made it their mission to move up in the global film industry and create art. While that has not come into fruition as of yet, it didn't stop them from making a podcast to share their love for the industry...twice. Now they promise to keep this podcast alive and relevant.

FAISAL SQUARED: The Sleepless Critics Faisal Jadir

    • TV & Film

In the depths of the Middle East (ok, its just Abu Dhabi), two die-hard cineastes and pop-culture enthusiasts made it their mission to move up in the global film industry and create art. While that has not come into fruition as of yet, it didn't stop them from making a podcast to share their love for the industry...twice. Now they promise to keep this podcast alive and relevant.

    Sleepless Critics - Episode 8 - The original, UNEDITED Star Wars trilogy to be restored for film festivals? (Yeah, that will never happen)

    Sleepless Critics - Episode 8 - The original, UNEDITED Star Wars trilogy to be restored for film festivals? (Yeah, that will never happen)

    FaisalSquared returns for an 8th episode. Accompanying new announcements regarding their transition to a new site and a new account, the guys discuss the 2013 Abu Dhabi Film Festival, and touch on two classic films.


    Twitter: @sleeplesscritix

    • 55 min
    Episode 7 - Viva La Heisenberg or thank you for all the chemistry.

    Episode 7 - Viva La Heisenberg or thank you for all the chemistry.

    The guys review "The World's End", "Rush" and pay their respects to "Breaking Bad". Also, they talk about the 2013 Abu Dhabi Film Festival, where they will be in attendance!

    • 47 min
    Episode 6 - The one with "The Assyl".

    Episode 6 - The one with "The Assyl".

    Faisal Squared is invaded by the man known as Assyl, who takes over the episode and explores the world of Formula 1 Racing, in anticipation of the Ron Howard film, "Rush". The guys also reminisce on some Disney fare and talk about two very popular Sandbox Video-game franchises, focusing on their recent releases.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Episode 5 - The worst has yet to come, for this sinkin' ship.

    Episode 5 - The worst has yet to come, for this sinkin' ship.

    A gas leak in the house apparently renders the critics somewhat useless, as they try to both find and make a point in this edition of Sleepless Critics (It's Assyl's fault).

    • 39 min
    Episode 4 - Where's a TARDIS when you need one?

    Episode 4 - Where's a TARDIS when you need one?

    It is a milestone episode of sorts for FAISAL SQUARED, as they have now managed to complete 4 episodes...in a row. WOW. Here they give an appreciative review of a Spike Lee classic, take another gander at what 2015 has in store for us and Faisal Z. describes a strange phenomenon with regards to an ancient, bloated action "star".

    • 49 min
    Episode 3 - You're next, people.

    Episode 3 - You're next, people.

    The Faisals review the interesting thriller, "You're Next", and jump into the subject of internet rumours and art-house cinema. They also have a few special reveals towards the end of the episode.

    • 40 min

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