We have a story gap to fill, yet all that seems to go for movie news these days either comes from a comic book or a planned sequel! So to give a bit of respite for the film geeks out there who don’t wear Marvel undies and get tucked under their DC bedsheets, here is a completely random look at …
In lieu of a proper Monday Box Office Report (DAMN YOU EASTER BUNNY!), we’re taking a look at just one movie in particular this week that debuted over the Easter weekend. A film that stars a stable of heavyweight action stars, fast cars and even faster go-stripes on their bonnets. I am of course, talking about the seventh installment in …
Cutesy heads to the top of the chart as Dreamworks launches its first animated feature of the year, the first of a double bill for Jennifer Lopez on the chart. But it’s highly doubtful the same audience would sit through both… Last Updated: April 1, 2015
It’s been two weeks since our last look at the local box office, thanks to a combination of technical and time problems. Back then times were simpler and more innocent. The charts were just beginning to wake up: Fifty Shades Of Grey continued its run at the top, Spongebob was holding onto second and the smash hit American Sniper arrived …
The surest way to gauge success with a new film release, is to see where it lands in the top ten. Usually, whichever movie is at the number one spot, is usually making the most cash. But not always. It’s not a foolproof formula, and being number one is no guarantee that you’ll be swimming in Scrooge McDuck levels of …
When I do a Monday Box Office report, I always focus on the North American movie market. There’s a good reason for that, because the USA has a move-watching public that can outgun any other market in a one on one fight. The closest contender to pure box office numbers to the mighty US of A, usually comes from China. …
Good news perverts/romantic couples: You’ve just helped contribute to one of the single biggest paydays in local movie history. Combining Fifty Shades Of Grey, downplaying the bondage and unleashing it on Valentine’s Day was a stroke of good timing. And according to Ster Kinekor, it helped create the biggest box office day ever for the distributor. Clearly, there wasn’t a dry …
Yay! Finally a weekend top 10 that does not have movies aimed at kids! Well, technically it does – but we’re going to let this one slide. Last Updated: February 11, 2015
Have you ever double-checked your doors at night because something just didn’t feel secure? …
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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