Four new films hit South African cinemas today and it’s a fairly appealing lot all around. Let’s kick off with the Pick of the Week, shall we? Last Updated: November 15, 2013
Not so long ago Top Gear proved that overweight, out of shape middle-aged men can reach the North Pole. But their achievement is not nearly as impressive when you consider that in 1994 three queens crossed the Australian outback – and were totally fabulous while doing it. Along the way it changed cinema history. There is no doubt that one …
Only three new films open in South African cinemas today – combining popcorn escapism with crowd-pleasers and indie drama. Last Updated: May 24, 2013
When you think of boxing movies, the first franchise that comes to mind is Rocky. Those fights with Ivan Drago, Clubber Lang and Apollo Creed. Those epic ten counts, that search for redemption and why the hell did Pauly have a freakin’ robot in the fourth movie? That franchise was pretty much laid to rest with Rocky Balboa in 2006, …
Six new films open today, including musical documentary Beyonce: Life is But a Dream – which is at select Nu Metro cinemas for just 1 week – and thinly disguised showreel Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away which is screening in 3D. In terms of proper movie fare though, here’s the 4 to choose from this weekend… Last Updated: March 1, 2013
When you adapt a stage musical for the big screen, there are really only two ways that you can differentiate it from its source material – go big or go in close. In other words, expand the world beyond the restrictions of a stage, or zoom in on the actors and their facial expressions in a way that not even …
Catch two Oscar nominees and one… erm… Razzie candidate at the South African box office from today. Last Updated: January 18, 2013
The easiest way to describe musical comedy Pitch Perfect is that it’s Glee by way of Bridesmaids and Bring It On. If you have nothing but contempt for the Step Ups and High School Musicals of the world, you should probably stay away because although the witty new movie pokes fun at the genre, a great deal of viewing pleasure …
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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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