Demolition is an upcoming comedy-drama from director Jean-Marc Vallée (the rather excellent Dallas Buyers Club) that stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a widower trying to find meaning in his life. Actually I lie, he’s not looking for meaning, he’s trying to find anything in his life. The official plot synopsis is as follows: Davis (Jake Gyllenhaal), a successful investment banker, struggles after …
There is a laughable irony in the fact that the main narrative thrust of the Divergent franchise is all about doing your own thing and not just fitting into your community’s preconceived definitions of who you’re supposed to be – hell, the giveaway is right there in the title! – and yet Insurgent, the second chapter in this increasingly tiresome …
I may be a resident of Cape Town, but I’ll have you know that I do not own any ironic clothing, prefer my music digital instead of on vinyl, and I don’t cultivate outlandish facial hair or take a ride to Truth Coffee on my Pennyfarthing. Yes, that’s right. I am in fact a non-hipster Capetonian, and contrary to popular …
If you aren’t gearing up for this year’s Durban International Film Festival – I suppose, even if you are – you have four new releases to catch at South African cinemas as of today. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: Screening in 2D and 3D is this sequel to the 2011 reboot – a hit with critics and audiences …
Four new movies open in South Africa today, including two biopics. However, if you can only watch one film this week, your choice is clear… Last Updated: October 18, 2013
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It may be a candidate for the worst kept secret since Ricky Martin officially came out to the world, but now it’s official: Diana, the biopic following the last few years of the late Princess of Wales with Oscar nominee Naomi Watts in the title role, is Oscar bait. eOne has given the film a November 1 release date, which is …
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Have you ever double-checked your doors at night because something just didn’t feel secure? …
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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