This week at South African cinemas, film-goers have a choice between supernatural fantasy and grown-up drama. There’s an exact even split between these 2 types of movies today with 4 new releases hitting our screens. Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters: This fantasy actioner was supposed to be one of the first big fairy tale ‘reimaginings” of 2012 – before being …
Actually, the following new cinema releases have been out since yesterday to capitalise on the Women’s Day public holiday in South Africa. And unsurprisingly, given the focus of yesterday’s holiday, most of the new movies are headlined by women and lean towards traditionally female concerns. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter: If you’re not in the mood for tough minded heroines and …
Up until the point that the lights dimmed and the opening credits began to roll on the screen, there was a part of me that still suspected that Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter was just the world’s most elaborate practical joke being played on me by my colleagues. The 16th American President battling nosferatu with axe in hand? Only Darryn could come …
This past weekend saw several new entries on the US box office charts. Seth MacFarlanes foul-mouthed childhood toy arrived, alongside several male strippers in Magic Mike and Tyler Perry in drag once more. Here’s a look at who made what, so read it now before we layeth an attitude adjustment slap on your face. Oh lerd! Last Updated: July 2, …
Back at the beginning of the year we profiled the 25 most interesting and eagerly anticipated movie releases from the first 6 months of 2012. Now it’s time to consider the treats in store for cinemagoers in the second half of the year. The Dictator: The latest no holds barred, politically incorrect comedy from Borat and Ali G star Sacha …
The weekend may be over, but that doesn’t mean that Hollywood is unhappy about it. Another period of going to the cinema has resulted in more money being spent, while several newcomers, from axe-wielding presidents through to a Scottish lady with a bow to pick attempted to grab the top spot. Last Updated: June 25, 2012
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Despite the fact that even just typing out the title Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter still makes me pause in incredulity that this film is actually a real-life, proper existing thing, and not just some elaborate Hollywood practical joke (as if they had the imagination for it), I have to admit that I’m starting to soften my previous dismissive stance towards it. …
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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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