Film

After the so-called ‘moving pictures’ were invented, cinema as a separate genre of art quickly gained popularity around the world. And although cinema was originally ‘silent,’ this did not prevent it from gathering full cinema halls and bringing ‘silent’ film stars worldwide fame. Of course, no pictures actually moved in the cinema. All films consist…

The much-loved quirky actor Jeff Goldblum will soon be playing the great Greek god Zeus in a new series on Netflix, KAOS. Said to play the part of an “all-powerful, cruel, occasionally benevolent” take on the mythical deity who dethroned Cronus and the Titans, he’ll soon find out that there’s a plot to take him…

HEARTFELD AND HEARTRENDING Anyone who’s ever dealt with an elderly relative will find much to relate to in Simon Chambers’ Much Ado About Dying. This deeply personal but profoundly universal tale opens with the filmmaker returning from a long sojourn in Delhi to London, to manage his uncle David, a retired actor who stumbles about…

Zendaya fans have been waiting a long time for the release of Challengers, which was initially set to drop in 2023. It was pushed back, though, and missed its slot at the 80th Venice International Film Festival. It will finally hit cinemas in April this year. The picture uses tennis as its central theme, but…

You’ve heard all about the Law of Attraction – that you can manifest your desires through focused thought and intention. But seeing these principles in action on the big screen takes it to a whole new level. Movies based on the Law of Attraction can inspire and motivate you like nothing else. From comedy to…

The Beekeeper is a movie about a revenge mission that escalates to the White House. In the movie, Jason Statham plays Adam Clay, a calm guy who tends to some beehives and sells honey. The old saying, “You wouldn’t want to mess around a beehive unless you want to get stung!” comes into mind as…

Last year had been a rollercoaster ride for the film industry. From the resurgence of pop movies to underperforming Marvel movies, last year had everything. Most Importantly, 2023 gave fans immense moments of pleasure. From Oppenheimer to Barbie and then eventually to Barbenheimer, movie lovers surely had a feast. 2023 saw a drastic rise in…

In recent years, the entertainment industry has undergone a transformative shift towards greater inclusivity and representation. One of the most significant strides has been the increased visibility of the LGBT community in movies and series. This shift is not merely symbolic; it signifies a more profound societal change, breaking down barriers and challenging traditional norms….

Doctor Khumalo is one of the greatest footballing talents ever produced by South Africa. He was born Theophilus Doctorson Khumalo and was eventually given the nickname ‘Doctor’ because of his middle name. The South African legend has had a colourful and interesting life and played as a star midfielder at the domestic level for the…

In his directorial debut, Italian TV star Giuseppe (“Beppe”) Fiorello creates a claustrophobic context for his fine film Fireworks  (Stranizza d’amuri, which translates to “Miracle of Love”), an Italian picture that will be released on January 18, 2024, on DVD and VOD. With stunning cinematography by Ramiro Civita that evokes Sicily’s sunbaked desolation from the outside…