Movies out today: Darkness and drama settle on SA cinemas
Five new movies open in South Africa today, and they all bring the drama in some form or another – even if it’s tempered by quirky comedy. Last Updated: May 11, 2012
We review Dark Shadows – Uneven but a more enjoyable Burton-Depp combo
There’s no denying that Dark Shadows is a bit of an oddity, flip-flopping between comedy and gothic melodrama. These tonal swings are not always convincing, but it doesn’t detract from the fact that the film is a good chunk of nonsense fun, clearly made with love and style. Just as importantly, the film is one of the more gratifying of …
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Welcome to The Extras! A daily dose of all the smaller movie related news, clips and just plain cool stuff that you might have missed! Last Updated: May 4, 2012
Vampires, Johnny Depp and disco balls! It's the trailer for Dark Shadows!
Can it be? A Tim Burton film with frequent collaborators Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter that actually looks interesting? Yes it most certainly is, as the latest trailer for the Tim Burton directed vampire film looks very promising indeed. Depp plays the role of Barnabus Collins, a rich playboy cursed by a jealous witch by the name of Angelique, transforming him …
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