Film

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….

In a surprising twist for the iconic character Mickey Mouse, the release of “Steamboat Willie” into the public domain has given rise to a unique genre: horror movies featuring the beloved cartoon figure. As the once copyright-protected classic becomes freely accessible, creators have taken Mickey Mouse on unexpected journeys into the realms of horror and…

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…

Heist films have enjoyed growing popularity for many years and have a special appeal to cinematography lovers. These thrilling films present cunning criminals who plan and carry out seemingly impossible heists. The criminals are usually closely followed by the investigators. Although we as a society reject crime of any kind, the majority of people still…

LEVEL 33 ENTERTAINMENT’s  new critically acclaimed,  award winning, high stakes gambling drama  DOUBLE DOWN SOUTH,  written and directed by Academy Award Winner and Golden Globe Nominee  Tom Schulman  (Dead Poets Society, Honey I Shrunk The Kids) will be released exclusively in theatres starting January 19, 2024. In the dangerous high stakes world of illegal keno-pool gambling, veteran ace Nick (Kim Coates)…

Have you ever clicked away from a video after just a few seconds of watching? The content was likely missing something crucial for capturing your interest: interesting visuals, captivating storytelling, or an intriguing hook to draw you in. As filmmakers, our job is to combine all these ingredients into one cohesive cinematic masterpiece – but…

It was a musical match made in heaven even if it was not entirely smooth sailing. In 1974 the innovative Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-94) who was also a guitarist, pianist, and vocalist, teamed up with Elis Regina (1945-82) who was considered the top Brazilian singer, to record the classic album Elis & Tom….