Movie magic isn’t easy. I don’t mean the magic of movies itself, but rather depicting the art of illusion and prestidigitation on the big screen. Thanks to the fact that we can now do just about everything with CGI (even when sometimes we really shouldn’t), it’s just plain difficult to convince audiences that yes, that white dove actually did originate …
Kul jou hier, kul jou daar, en sie’daar! And now, while you’re being distracted by the heaving bosoms of my lovely(?) stage assistant Darryn, I’m going to show off my skill at prestidijit- presdidigi- presgititi- making magic, by producing this new clip for illusionist heist film, Now You See Me, that shows off the film’s opening four fishy minutes. And then …
I’ll admit it. Every single time I do a story about Baz Lurhmann’s adaptation of the famed F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, there’s a part of me that’s severely disappointed at the complete lack of a full house steak gatsby on display. Luckily though, if artery clogging Cape Town junk food is not your thing, the film still has plenty of …
Before The Avengers was released, probably the greatest concern was that, with a cast of multiple heroes – all of whom have strong, distinct personalities – the film would feel over-stuffed and too busy. Somehow, writer-director Joss Whedon managed to hurdle that trap. The makers of Rise of the Guardians, however, are less fortunate. It’s not there’s little to recommend …
Three new movies hit South African cinemas today, offering something for pretty much the whole family. Last Updated: December 7, 2012
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: November 15, 2012
Back at the beginning of the year we profiled the 25 most interesting and eagerly anticipated movie releases from the first 6 months of 2012. Now it’s time to consider the treats in store for cinemagoers in the second half of the year. The Dictator: The latest no holds barred, politically incorrect comedy from Borat and Ali G star Sacha …
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 7, 2012
Cloud gaming removed hardware barriers, but it replaced them with something less visible and …
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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