Looks like when it comes to going to rehab, Noomi Rapace is saying yes, yes, yes! The Wrap is reporting that the Prometheus star has signed on to play the titular role in Amy Winehouse, an upcoming biopic about the late singer. This won’t be the first time that Winehouse’s life story makes it to the screen though, as the …
Nobody was taking a gamble with Straight Outta Compton, the biopic about groundbreaking rap group NWA. Made for less than $30 million, a lot of people hoped it would be good. Nobody, though, expected it to be a big hit. Even its studio played down expectations, predicting that just maybe it might make its money back in the first week. …
John Singleton knows a thing or two about modern African American cinema, having directed classics such as Boyz n the Hood and Higher Learning, not to mention other notables like Shaft and Rosewood. His production credits are equally impressive. So when he says he is not happy with the current biopic of late-Hip Hop star Tupac Shakur, it’s worth paying …
The loss of Queen front man Freddy Mercury counts as among the greatest losses in the music world – not a small matter when you consider that list includes names like Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain. Last Updated: March 31, 2015
Get ready for one of the most important biopics in hip hop. Hell, it’s probably the FIRST important biopic in hip hop. Naming the most influential act in hip hop is impossible. There are simply too many. As is the tradition in the genre, I can namedrop a few: Afrika Bambaata, Grandmaster Flash, Erik B & Rakim, Run D.M.C., The …
Mike Tyson has made many a movie appearance over the last few years (even solving animated mysteries on TV!), and the one constant through all of his appearances, is that he always played himself. That’s about to change, as Oscar winner Jamie Foxx will instead be lacing up the gloves and breaking out his best ear-sushi recipes to portray the …
Four new films hit South African cinemas today, and they’re all of the rather low-key (i.e. non-explosive) sort. You’ll have to get your action blockbuster kicks elsewhere this weekend I’m afraid. Blended: Probably the least reviled Adam Sandler comedies of recent years have seen him sharing the screen with Drew Barrymore. They reunite for the third time in Blended, where …
Four new movies release in South Africa today, and it’s a combination of big name sequels and lesser known art house fare. How to Train Your Dragon 2: Screening in 2D and 3D is this fantasy adventure for the whole family, from DreamWorks Animation. Set several years after the events of the first film – and loosely based on Cressida …
Traci Braxton husband was Kevin Surratt Sr., a longtime partner who stood by her …
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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