Movies out today: It's Spidey time… again
A trio of new movies hit South African cinemas today, although I’m sure the public will only be flocking to one… Last Updated: July 13, 2012
25 movies to watch in 2012 – July to December
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 …
Movies out today: Here come the crowd pleasers
It’s all about comedies for the masses today at South African cinemas, with 2 of the 4 new releases being glossy, light-hearted efforts from big Hollywood studios. Last Updated: June 15, 2012
Movies out today: Blondes, buffoons and monarchy wreckers
It’s a good few weeks to be a film-lover in South Africa, thanks to the release of 2 highly anticipated blockbusters. Next Friday marks the release of sci-fi thriller Prometheus (deep breaths, Kervyn!) and today it’s the turn of 2012’s apparently darkest fairy tale adaptation, which has been blowing people away since the debut of its first trailer… Snow White and …
A quiet week for new releases
This weekend you totally have to watch…. The Avengers. Again. Yup, it’s a bit of a dud week at South African cinemas with only 3 new films opening locally. And none of them are exactly major drawcards. So, treat the next 7 days as a chance for an older release catch-up, or an opportunity to regain your breath before the seasonal …
John Woo eyes the Day of the Beast, in his remake iron-sights
He may be preoccupied right now with creating Chinese period piece epics, but that doesn’t mean that the number one pigeon and gunfight enthusiast that is John Woo, isn’t interested in returning to grim and gritty projects any time soon. Between numerous other films that are vying for his attention like a tramp-stamp in front of a neglectful father, Woo …
Owen Wilson is ready to fly the Coup
Owen Wilson, an actor that is hard to imagine outside of any comedy roles. He’s been pigeon-holed in such genre films for a while now, even though he has shown some credible talent towards drama and more action-packed films. His last straight action film was Behind Enemy Lines, and it looks like the man is getting ready to dip his …
Movies out today: Unleash your inner animal
From wolves to thoroughbreds, monkeys to Julia Roberts, it’s a very critter-centric weekend at the movies – with the following new releases hitting cinemas… The Grey: My pick of the week is this survival thriller from the creative team responsible for 2010’s A-Team movie. After a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, Liam Neeson attempts to lead the small band of …
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