This weekend South Africans can catch a free TCM screening of Do the Right Thing as well as a decidedly old all-star concert flick 12.12.12., in addition to five other flicks that cover a wide spectrum of genres. Non-Stop: Your 2014 release in the unofficial “Liam Neeson as an unwilling but badass action hero” series is this thriller about an …
Yesterday, we showed you the first clip from hilarious looking sequel to 21 Jump Street, which boasted easily the funniest Mexican accent in the history of film. The fact that this bout of hilarity comes from Channing Tatum, a guy who a few years ago was known mostly as a set of abs that could dance, makes this even more impressive. But …
To many people, Zach Braff is just that funny guy from Scrubs who kept people laughing for 8.5 seasons and then totally bailed on the show. To other people though, he’s also the writer/director of Garden State, the acclaimed 2004 dramedy that he made for just $2.5 million, and which has become a bit of a major cult favourite. Fans have been …
Welcome to The Extras! A daily dose of all the smaller movie related news, clips and just plain cool stuff that you might have missed! Last Updated: April 10, 2014
If there’s one classic aspect of Hollywood movie-making that I hope never dies out, it’s the montage. That small scene, which showcases the passage of time as the heroes train, growing stronger or watching history unfold. It’s an effective piece of exposition, and sets the stage for the final act. Here’s ten of the best, which all end with the …
The surprisingly good 21 Jump Street is set to return this summer in the innovatively titled 22 Jump Street, which will see Channing Tatum (always been a fan) and Jonah Hill (not so much) once again go undercover. This time with accents. Last Updated: April 10, 2014
Ever heard of Saturday Night Live? It’s a long-running US comedy sketch show, which has seen several of its stars rise and become big names in Hollywood. People like Will Ferrell, Tina Fey and Kristin Wiig to name a few. Aside from the seasons starring those up and comers however, the show is downright crap, with jokes that can be …
Blockbuster season is almost upon us! That time of the year where US movie studios pull out all the stops on explosions, CGI effects and tentpole franchises in order to make potential hundreds of millions of dollars. Not every film can be a winner though, with numerous such films pounding their hands into the sand and screaming about how certain …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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