Extras! 17 March 2015
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We review EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS – An unimaginative, by the (holy) book, bible story
If you watched Darren Aronofsky’s bombastic and fantastical Noah last year and found yourself frequently exclaiming in frustration that “this wasn’t what I learned in Sunday School”, then you may find Ridley Scott’s Exodus: Gods and Kings more palatable. But this Biblical tale is both “down the valley” and “up the mountain,” as unimaginative storytelling often mute its epic aspirations. Exodus may be technically flawless but it is almost completely …
Movies out this festive season: what's opening in the next three weeks
There are loads of movies coming out over the next three weeks, here’s what you can expect to keep you entertained while you’re on holiday. Highlights: John Wick, Big Hero Six, Paddington, Into the Woods 19 December John Wick With New York City as his bullet-riddled playground, an ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took …
We were at the launch of IMAX in Cape Town! Here's what went down…
Last week Wednesday, 10 December, Ster-Kinekor launched the IMAX screen at CapeGate Mall in Brackenfell – the third such super-sized screen opened by the film distributor in the country, and the first time in more than a decade that the premium cinema format has returned to Cape Town – and I was in attendance to check it all out. I …
Extras! 27 November 2014
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Ready yourselves for this epic new trailer for EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS
After a few decades of limited offerings, Hollywood has once again jumped full-on into the biblical epic business. Noah opened the flood gates – pun intended – and now veteran director Ridley Scott is looking to lead the next wave – pun still intended – with Exodus: Gods and Kings. Scott has produced some true cinematic marvels in his time, …
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