Video games are rarely decent. There’s a few standout examples that prove otherwise however, such as Silent Hill and…Well that’s about all I have. Assassin’s Creed however, could be the one adaptation that could actually be decent. It’s got a great cast, a story that can easily be altered and still remain faithful to the video game franchise and plenty …
Director Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave is most definitely not a fun night at the movies. It is a bravely unflinching, emotionally violent glimpse into one of America’s darkest periods. It will leave you feeling haggard and raw. It will shatter your heart with the subtlety of a ball peen hammer. And it is brilliant. Last Updated: January 21, 2014
Four new movies hit South African cinemas today, and audiences get to choose from a mix of heavy drama, light comedy and slick action. Last Updated: January 17, 2014
There’s very little we’ve been able to confirm about Star Wars: Episode VII, but two things have been sort of clear: the original trilogy leads of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and Han Solo (Harrison Ford) would be involved in some small, supporting way and that this new trilogy would be led by the next generation of youngsters, …
The Movies is going on seasonal shutdown between Christmas and the first week of January. These however are the movies hitting South African cinemas over the next three Fridays. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you got it! Last Updated: December 20, 2013
If you’re anything like me, then chances are you were doing your best Bring It On impersonation when the word broke on Friday that the X-Men film following the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past would be X-Men: Apocalypse. The titular villain’s most famous storyline is probably the mid-90’s crossover Age of Apocalypse, which many – including this fanboy – assumed would be the inspiration for …
Right now, I’m cradling my Preacher comics in the anticipation that that cult property will finally get the live action treatment that it deserves. Production is underway right now on the pilot, and you can be sure that the AMC netowrk has picked some great actors to fill the lead roles. But of course, it wouldn’t hurt to take a …
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 7, 2013
City life is a game of optimality. In the small studio apartments of Vancouver …
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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