Ahmad Coo
CGTN America
Washington, DC, United States
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UK architects design and create recyclable cork house
Cork is usually used for wine bottles. Now some engineers say it could change the way homes are built with the environment in mind. → Read More
Love in the margins: A film review of "Shoplifters"
With the emotionally complex and brilliant "Shoplifters", Japanese Director Hirokazu Kore-eda has become one of this generation's most gifted directors. Here's the Culture Curmudgeon's review of probably one of the best films of the last decade. → Read More
Fight, prevail, repeat: a review of 'The Fall'
"The Fall" is about the fight of South Africans for a more equal society. It's a story of struggle that resonates deeply with the state of American politics and race relations today. Here's the Culture Curmudgeon's review. → Read More
To be rich is noxious: A review of Crazy Rich Asians
On the surface, “Crazy Rich Asians” is a great romantic comedy. But dig a little deeper and it’s a scathing indictment of the rich and their lifestyle. Here’s the Culture C… → Read More
A Ramadan Diary
Follow Ahmad Coo as he details his experiences observing the month of Ramadan. → Read More
Play Review: “Two Trains Running” on a changing America
These are extraordinary times in U.S. politics and race relations. That’s why Arena Stage’s version of August Wilson’s “Two Trains Running” is must see theater in Wash… → Read More
Review: A disappointing “Winter’s Tale”
There’s a reason why “The Winter’s Tale” is one of William Shakespeare’s lesser known plays. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review of Aaron Posner’s… → Read More
Play review: “Hold These Truths” shows the risk of being an American
History ignored, history repeated again and again. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeoin’s review of “Hold These Truths” and why it’s ultimately a hopeful take on the promise… → Read More
Review: On violence and “Black Panther”
Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther” is not just a great action flick, it’s also probably the angriest and delightfully superhero movie I’ve ever seen. Here’s the Cult… → Read More
Play review: “Sovereignty” and the politics of erasure
Despite its flaws, “Sovereignty” is an important work especially in this age of Trump. Here’s my review of the production playing at Arena Stage. → Read More
Review: If Romeo and Juliet grew up, they’d be Antony and Cleopatra
Take the tragedy down a notch, and pump up the sexuality. Why the Culture Curmudgeon believes Shakespeare’s “Antony and Cleopatra” is a better version of Romeo and Juliet. → Read More
“The Price” of surviving our families
We can’t choose our families but we can choose how to recover from them. Or not. Here’s Ahmad Coo’s review of Arena Stage’s production of Arthur Miller’s “The Pr… → Read More
“The Effect”: Love is a chemically splendored thing
When you look at your boy/girlfriend wife/husband who do you see? Do you see a person you love or someone you regret? Lucy Prebble’s “The Effect” goes inside your head to find out… → Read More
“The Effect”: Love is a chemically splendored thing
When you look at your boy/girlfriend wife/husband who do you see? Do you see a person you love or someone you regret? Lucy Prebble’s “The Effect” goes inside your head to find out… → Read More
The difference (and the numbers) between debt and deficits
Debt and deficit are two words and concepts that have been repeatedly bandied about in politics and the media. → Read More
High and Low: Death and decay in postwar Japan
“High and Low” is one of the greatest films ever made: both a police procedural and a scathing portrait of postwar Japan. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review of one of Ak… → Read More
Pros and cons of universal basic income as automation expands
The idea is gaining traction because of automation. There are people who are worried robots could eventually replace all of us at work. Yes, everyone. → Read More
The Black Side of the Moon
Our Culture Curmudgeon Ahmad Coo shares his experience watching the socially reflective, ever-so-timely "The Black Side of the Moon" → Read More
The tragedy of ‘Single White Men’
Korean American playwright Young Jean Lee takes on the quagmire of identity politics in the U.S. And it's not all good, brah. → Read More
The tragedy of ‘Straight White Men’
Korean American playwright Young Jean Lee takes on the quagmire of identity politics in the U.S. And it's not all good, brah. → Read More