Four new films open in South Africa today, and the majority tend to be of the action thriller breed… with one romcom thrown in for good measure. Last Updated: October 5, 2012

  Indulge me, if you will. When I was at film school, still studying to be an editor, I became a bit obsessed with Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas.  I’d watch it, then I’d watch it again the following day and then I’d watch it again. I’d watch it for its performances, camerawork, production design, music and, particularly, its editing. Once, while …

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

Right, 4 new movies open in South Africa today, as well as a recording of live theatrical production Nataniel: Combat. These though are the notable new feature releases: The Descendants: Based on the novel of the same name, family comedy-drama The Descendants is one of this year’s big Academy Award contenders – racking up 5 nominations including Best Picture, Best …