Six new films release today, which also marks the start of the Easter school holidays in KZN and the Cape provinces. So, first up for the sprogs and their parents we have… The Lorax: Screening in 3D and 2D is this animated adaptation of Dr Suess’s eco-conscious comedy adventure. Zac Efronvoices an idealistic tween who lives in a 100% artificial, …
Six new movies open in South Africa today. Whether you’re in the mood for Oscar-winning Art House fare, big budget special effects extravaganzas or just some mindless, undemanding genre fare, you’ll find it in cinemas as of right now. The Artist: Definitely my pick of the week is The Artist, which won 5 Oscars at this year’s Academy Awards… including …
Every year the midyear blockbuster season seems to kick off a little earlier. And I think it’s safe to say that with 2 big crowd-pleasers opening today – both of which play heavily towards Hollywood’s beloved teenage boy demographic – the 2012 blockbuster deluge has begun. John Carter: It’s taken well over 80 years but Edgar Rice Burroughs’ highly influential …
Disney’s The Muppets has been described as the Happiest Film of 2011, and having finally watched this family-orientated comedy musical (the first theatrically released Muppets movie in 12 years), I can confirm it’s one of the best feel-good releases of recent times. This said, for maximum pleasure you do really have to know and love the Muppets already. A lot …
2012 is shaping up as a great year for lovers of stop-motion animation. Last week we looked at the trailers for The Pirates! Band of Misfits and Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, and Friday saw the debut of the first theatrical trailer for ParaNorman (3D). All 3 movies are out this year. ParaNorman is an original story from Laika, the same animation …
From action to saccharine drama, horror to animated comedy, there’s something for the whole family at South African cinemas this weekend. Last Updated: March 2, 2012
Four notable new movies open in South Africa today, and it’s a case of 2 “local is lekker” comedies vs. 2 international releases that arrive on our shores atop a wave of hype. Who will be triumphant during the weekend box office wars? Chronicle: Hands down my pick of the weekend is this sci-fi thriller that promises a more realistic …
We grew up watching the brilliant actor flex his skills as an intelligent, albeit awkward alien teenager in Third Rock from the Sun, before he disappeared for a while, popping up as one badass Cobra Commander and then winning acclaim for his role in Christopher Nolans Inception. Now, the popular actor is going to stretch his creative wings even further, …
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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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