With the death this past weekend of moon-walking astronaut Neil Armstrong, today we’re thinking “To infinity and beyond!” What is your favourite science fiction film of all time? If that’s too hard, give us your Top 5. And at the same time, what’s the biggest genre dud in your opinion? Last Updated: August 29, 2012
Neil Blomkamp certainly had a busy weekend over at the San Diego Comic Con. With most of the attention from the convention attendees focused on his upcoming Elysium pic starring Matt Damon, the director took the time to hit the audience with a well-timed surprise, in the form of his Chappie. Last Updated: July 16, 2012
A trio of new movies hit South African cinemas today, although I’m sure the public will only be flocking to one… Last Updated: July 13, 2012
Hooray! After a dud few weeks we’re back to being spoiled for choice when it comes to high profile new cinema releases. Last Updated: July 6, 2012
It’s hard to believe sometimes, but 85 years ago, one of the most revolutionary films of the time, Metropolis, was unleashed on audiences that were lucky enough to be able to be close to a movie theater, buying a ticket with a coin that presumably included a complete meal, shoe shine and newspaper as well. Bloody inflation. Last Updated: July …
You’ve read Kervyn’s original Prometheus review. Now let’s find out if the man was being too harsh… or too generous. As a “He Said She Said” counterpoint, here’s another take on Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated sci-fi thriller. Prometheus is actually a pretty difficult film to review, given that any discussion of it almost automatically veers into spoiler territory. As such, …
After last weekend’s dud set of movie releases, today’s trio of new films inject some much needed star power back into proceedings Men in Black 3: Screening in 2D and converted 3D is this rather unexpected sci-fi comedy sequel. It’s been 15 years since the world first met gadget-packing government agents K (Tommy Lee Jones) and J (Will Smith), the Earth’s …
It’s a fantastic weekend for new releases at the movies, with 6 new flicks catering for all audiences. In fact, I’d say that viewers have 2 Must-Sees out of today’s newcomers: The Hunger Games and Pirates! Band of Misfits… The Hunger Games: Literary sensation The Hunger Games makes the leap to the big screen with similar success. In this teen-centric …
A good loot box never feels like a coupon. It feels like a moment. …
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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