If you were of a certain age in South Africa, then you most likely remember sitting your ass down in front of the television and tuning into Robotech in the early evening. The hit anime series had already conquered the west, paving the way for that animation to grow outside of Japan, and it eventually made its way to the …
We all love a good ghost story, and if you’ve been reading The Movies for a while you know that we love anything watermarked by Guillermo Del Toro. The sight of his name on a poster converts our money directly into popcorn and soda, even in the cases when he’s not the director. Last Updated: September 6, 2013
Four new films open in South Africa today… although it’s clear in advance who the big winner at the box office will be. Turns out it’s all about who has the biggest adamantium claws. Snikt! Last Updated: July 26, 2013
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Mama may not have been the most amazing ghost story out this year, but it sure was a helluva lot better than the usual fare of torture porn and found footage flicks that have been haunting cinemas for years. A creepy short film originally, director Andres Muschietti got the chance to big screen it up with some help from Guillermo “ALL …
There’s plenty that’s interesting about Mama; that instantly elevates this vengeful spirit tale above your dime-a-dozen horror film. An unusual premise, strong performances, thematic depth and A-list involvement are a big plus. However, the film never really establishes its own distinct identity – there’s nothing horror fans haven’t seen before – and ultimately Mama feels stronger in concept than execution. …
Not even bad weather could stop a few new movies hitting the North Americas this past weekend. Identity thieves, highway danger zones and a ‘final’ film from Steven Soderbergh were among the new contenders. So who had a need for speed at the end of the day then? Last Updated: February 11, 2013
Four new movies open in South Africa today, and while the majority of the fare is geared towards adults, there’s some amusement for the kiddies as well. Last Updated: February 8, 2013
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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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