Let’s face it, as much as I really liked John Carter, it has not exactly been setting the Box Office alight. You could not visit an entertainment publication on Monday, without being smacked full in the face with stories about how Disney is going to be making it’s biggest loss ever. There was much frantic rubbing of palms and twirling of moustaches, while words …
This week it’s all about going against the flow. We want to know about the films you love… that everyone else hates. And vice versa. What much hyped movies have left you cold? Are you still searching for the appeal of cult classics like Blade Runner, 2001: Space Odyssey and The Evil Dead? Do you think critical darling and fan …
Deadline has just broke the news that Max Landis is currently penning a followup to his superpowered movie, Chronicle, which was not only a critical success but has already earned $105 million worldwide, despite only costing $12 million to make. This comes just a day after his directing partner, Josh Trank was rumoured to be tapped for a proposed Venom film. Both guys …
Last week there was quite a divisive reaction to the trailer for Piranha 3DD. Some couldn’t wait for the purposefully stupid exploitation flick; others instantly dismissed it as a steaming turd… Given how heated the debate got, today’s question is: What do you think about Trash Cinema Tributes – all those movies like Machete, Piranha 3D, Hobo With a Shotgun …
This past weekend saw the announcement of the Best in Film at this year’s Oscars, as well as the Worst in Film at the 2012 Razzie Award Nominations. Now that everyone (was was interested) has had a chance to watch the Academy Awards ceremony, and the Award Season as a whole is drawing to a close, here’s your chance to …
It’s time to talk snacks… When you hit the cinema are you a classic popcorn and Coke kinda guy or gal? Or have you upgraded to the more premium iced coffee and muffin combo? Do you smuggle in your own sweets and drink, disgusted at the thought of paying R15 at the concessions stand for a 500ml bottle of water? …
Seeing as yesterday was Valentine’s Day, and we love all thing movie related, the topic of today’s Midweek Mouth-off is: Who is your big movie crush? It can be an actor or actress, or even a fictional character up there on the silver screen. Who sets your heart aflutter? Who can’t you look away from when they’re in frame? Who …
Today’s topic of discussion: Is there such a thing as too much media coverage for a movie before release? Is it possible to overhype a movie in advance, to the point that we’re sick of it… weeks or months before it even hits cinemas? Or are all the exclusive “reveals”, behind the scenes paparazzi pics and related online discussions part …
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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