Are you sick of zombies? I’m sick of zombies. My first reaction to a new zombie movie is generally the kind of fake enthusiasm that I reserve for saying hello to Nick because they usually follow the same predictable story beats. But every now and again a zombie movie comes along that aims to try something new, and The Girl …
I started watching Byzantium with the expectations that it would be a horror, but instead it turned out to not be scary at all. It’s a story that starts off looking like it has all the traits of your usual slow brooding and dark horror movie, but as the story unfolds turns into a much deeper experience, but one that …
Ben Affleck 2.0 may be a serious force in Hollywood right now, but there was a time (actually just a couple weeks ago) when he took a lot of flak for films like Daredevil and Gigli. In all honestly though, he actually just did the best he could with what he had to work with (Okay, maybe not Gigli, that film is beyond …
It’s a big week for musical entertainers at the movies, with three new films opening in South Africa that fit this theme. Actually, it’s a big week for new movies in general, with seven flicks debuting locally today. Last Updated: September 27, 2013
Three new movies open in South Africa today, with one of the new releases being one of the most highly anticipated blockbusters of 2013. I think you can guess which of the following it is… Last Updated: June 28, 2013
I’ve been keeping an eye on Neil Jordan’s Byzantium for a while now, not only because Gemma Arterton does non-PG-13 rated things to my nether regions, but also because this appears like it could be that most rarest of films lately: a vampire film that doesn’t suck. This is something that Jordan has some past affinity for though, seeing as how …
I have to feel a little sorry for this new trailer for Byzantium. Its the first time that the man who brought us Interview With a Vampire, Neil Jordan, is getting back to some vampiric ways and it stars the talented and lovely Gemma Arterton and Saoirse Ronan – plus it’s a pretty solid looking trailer on its own – so this should …
This week at South African cinemas, film-goers have a choice between supernatural fantasy and grown-up drama. There’s an exact even split between these 2 types of movies today with 4 new releases hitting our screens. Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters: This fantasy actioner was supposed to be one of the first big fairy tale ‘reimaginings” of 2012 – before being …
Video games reach a huge audience, yet not every player enjoys the same kind …
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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