So I kind of liked Lucy. Yes, I know that the entire concept is based on a silly urban myth, and the film really went to some unexpected places (which I actually dug, to be honest), but it was the closest director Luc Besson had come in years to reigniting that epic sci-fi creative spark he had with the classic Fifth Element. And …

Directed by former photographer Anton Corbijn, Life is a story all about fellow photographer, Dennis Stock (Robert Pattinson) who after a chance meeting with a young, up and coming actor James Dean (Dane DeHaan) and the relationship the pair strike after a plan to boost both there careers by Stock. This plan culminated with Stocks images of Dean appearing in …

This week’s new releases are between a slacker-turned-super-agent, dizzyingly death defying stunts in the best use of IMAX to date, a brutally good movie about the war on drugs between the US and Mexico, a disappointing retelling/prequel of a classic movie, and four movies on limited release, all wildly different but all highly praised. The Walk The Walk is the …

It seems like today is all about the unconventional love stories. Earlier, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby showed us the differing views to be found in a relationship between a man and woman, and now along comes R-rated horror romantic comedy, Life After Beth to show us the differing views to be found in a relationship between a man and woman. A dead woman, that …

Just four new movies hit South African screens today, although it’s pretty easy to guess who the box office winner of the bunch will be. Maleficent: Screening in 2D, 3D and 3D IMAX is this fantasy adventure from Walt Disney Pictures, clearly trying to recapture the success of their other recent live-action fairy tale reimaginings, Oz the Great and Powerful, …

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 …

It’s another long weekend in South Africa as of today, so there’s extra time to hit your local cinema. There are also six new releases to choose from, although there’s no question which of them will dominate at the local box office. The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Rise of  Electro: Screening in 2D, 3D and 3D IMAX is this sequel to …

When I heard that Marc Webb (appropriate name) was chosen to reboot the Spider-Man (Spider-Man) franchise I was rather worried. I have to say, I didn’t mind the previous three movies at all. They were fun, stupid action movies that dulled the pain I call life (issues?) and I wondered if enough time had passed to justify more blue and …