Swords, sandals, time travel and talking dogs were on the menu over the weekend, as the American box office welcomed the latest 300 film and an animated flick starring a pair of cult icons. Of course, only one could win. And that result was rather obvious. Last Updated: March 10, 2014
I was once caught for crimes by the church police. It was a tough case, as the bishop in charge had to pray all day and night in order to get God to point out where I was hiding with his massive divine finger. Still, it was a fair cop and I was read my sacraments in a timely and …
Vampires have had a really bad time of it ever since the Twilight series came out. Gone are the days of the decadent, broody, romantic Anne Rice vampires, replaced instead with creepy, sparkly, washed-out wimps from Stephanie Meyer’s wish-fulfilment fantasies. Last Updated: March 10, 2014
“Same shit, different day”. Never before has that old adage been more apt than in the life of arguably the world’s favourite whisper-shouting counter terrorist agent, Jack Bauer. Kiefer Sutherland’s legendary TV character has spent eight days (well, in 24 time) saving the United States from everything from nuclear bombs to presidential assassinations to the world’s most unluckiest teenage daughter. …
Well would you look at that? We’ve done gone and had a makeover, only this time, the products used weren’t from leftover Kervyn-testing (He needs the cash)! Welcome to the visually new and improved TheMovies.co.za. It’s the same content that you know and love, only in a far more attractive product, much like your mom. We’ve still got a few …
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: March 7, 2014
I’ve seen Tom Hardy in a bunch of movies. From braving Mogadishu in Black Hawk Down, busting all the heads in Bronson and being one of the few standout moments in The Dark Knight Rises, the man has had a varied film career. But now, he’ll be facing his greatest challenge yet in Locke. The car ride from hell. Last …
Finding yourself without anything to do tonight in Johannesburg? The Bioscope is showing the original Robocop, along with a beer and pizza… Last Updated: March 7, 2014
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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