Thanks to Human Rights Day falling on a Friday this year, it’s a 3-day weekend in South Africa. This means all the new cinema releases are out from today, not tomorrow. And this week you have a choice of 6 new movies. Need for Speed: Screening in 2D, 3D and 3D IMAX is this action film based on the Need …
You’d think that today was Valentine’s Day given the number of romances that are hitting the big screen in one go. However, the big release of the week is more about bullets and broken limbs than broken hearts. RoboCop: Also screening at IMAX is this sci-fi actioner that reboots the RoboCop film franchise. Joel Kinnaman is good cop and family …
Five new films open in South African cinemas today. It’s also the second day of the 34th annual Durban International Film Festival so East Coasters have even more movies to choose from. No matter where you are though in the Rainbow Nation, you’re sure to find something to enjoy! Last Updated: July 19, 2013
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 …
It’s a super weekend at the South African box office. Four new movies open today and apparently you’re in for a treat with every single one of them. Watch away! Argo: Currently up for seven Academy Awards (including Best Picture), the multi-award winning Argo mixes thrills and comedy to tell an amazing true story. Ben Affleck – who also directs …
If you’re allergic to arthouse cinema, then you will probably find Beasts of the Southern Wild a bit too obscure and meandering for your tastes. However, if you’re a more open-minded cinemagoer, this first-time feature from writer-director Benh Zeitlin (based on a one-act play by Lucy Alibar) is a striking mix of poignant drama, humour and dream imagery. It’s a …
You’re spoiled for choice at South African cinemas today, with 6 new releases spanning multiple genres. Ted: My personal pick of the week is the live-action debut of writer-director-voice artist Seth (Family Guy, American Dad!) MacFarlane. A little boy’s wish brings his teddy bear to life, but 27 years later John (Mark Wahlberg) still refuses to part ways with vulgar …
Grizzly action heroes and lithe young dancers are duking it out at the South African box office from today. It’ll be interesting to see who emerges victorious (I suspect the Step Uppers), but either way it’s all about energy and adrenaline this week. Last Updated: August 17, 2012
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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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