As you may have realized if you’ve frequented this website for any extended period of time, I’m a bit of a sci-fi geek. And when it comes to my vociferous appetite for mature sci-fi that moulds big ideas around affecting kernels of humanity, Alex Garland has been keeping me well fed for years. The acclaimed writer penned Danny Boyle’s Sunshine and 28 …
Writer-director J.C. Chandor turned in a masterpiece of a thriller with just one man and a boat in last year’s Oscar nominated All Is Lost. Admittedly that one man was the legendary Robert Redford, but it was still a monumental achievement. Now Chandor is back with A Most Violent Year and this time he may not have a boat anymore, but he does …
Four days ago, I – like most of the internet – had no idea who Indie Revolver was. However over the course of this past weekend, the website has been pulling in a crap load of hits as they have been unveiling supposedly leaked pics and details about the super secretive Star Wars: Episode VII. And these are major leaks, the type …
Four new movies release in South Africa today, and it’s a combination of big name sequels and lesser known art house fare. How to Train Your Dragon 2: Screening in 2D and 3D is this fantasy adventure for the whole family, from DreamWorks Animation. Set several years after the events of the first film – and loosely based on Cressida …
My wife and I are currently thinking of planning an overseas holiday, and one of the possible destinations is Greece. Thanks to this trailer for The Two Faces of January, if we do end up going there, I’ll have to make a mental note to never help out any sophisticated looking American couples, even if the man once saved Middle Earth …
I sense a disturbance in the Force! It was just yesterday that we finally learned the official fate of the Star Wars Expanded Universe, but it would appear that that news was just the precursor to last night’s big reveal. Seemingly oblivious to the fact it will be May the 4th aka Star Wars Day aka the perfect time to make any …
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You’d think that today was Valentine’s Day given the number of romances that are hitting the big screen in one go. However, the big release of the week is more about bullets and broken limbs than broken hearts. RoboCop: Also screening at IMAX is this sci-fi actioner that reboots the RoboCop film franchise. Joel Kinnaman is good cop and family …
A practical look at Twitch audience averages, discovery and the move from Affiliate to Partner.
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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