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Paddington – The little bear who makes us better people

By Noelle Adams
May 3, 2018
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Not only is the second Paddington movie now out on DVD, but this year marks the 60th anniversary of the literary character's creation. Here's why the marmalade-loving little bear from Darkest Peru matters more than ever.

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Movies out today: demons, drama and dodgy neighbours

By Noelle Adams
July 18, 2014
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If you’re on the East Coast for the next 9 days you have dozens of movies to choose from as part of the Durban International Film Festival, South Africa’s biggest film fest. For everyone else around the country, there are four new releases from which to take your pick. Deliver Us from Evil: Crime and horror collide in this supposed …

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Movies out today: Arm yourself for military action and urban justice

By Noelle Adams
May 9, 2014
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Five new movies open today, although it seems to be a bit of a low-key week before the next big midyear blockbusters – with superheroes and spandex – reach our screen. Lone Survivor: From director Peter Berg comes this big screen adaptation of the non-fiction book and real-life military operation. Four Navy SEALS (Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch and …

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Movies out today: Roman catastrophe, cops and Walt Disney

By Noelle Adams
February 21, 2014
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Four movies hit South African cinemas today, and the entertainment offer is all about escapism in its many genre forms. Pompeii: Slathering on the CGI-visuals is this shot-for-3D action-adventure from director Paul WS Anderson (he of Resident Evil and other video game adaptation fame). Set in Pompeii on the brink of Mount Vesuvius’s surprise eruption in 79CE, this disaster romance centres on …

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Movies out today: Action heroes… and Hitchcock

By Noelle Adams
April 5, 2013
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Three films open in South Africa today. And it’s all about the escapism, baby! Last Updated: April 5, 2013

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We review Pitch Perfect – Catchy tracks and a talented cast elevate this musical comedy

By Noelle Adams
January 15, 2013
in :  Reviews
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The easiest way to describe musical comedy Pitch Perfect is that it’s Glee by way of Bridesmaids and Bring It On. If you have nothing but contempt for the Step Ups and High School Musicals of the world, you should probably stay away because although the witty new movie pokes fun at the genre, a great deal of viewing pleasure …

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Movies out today: Here come the crowd pleasers

By Noelle Adams
June 15, 2012
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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

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