We’ve always known that Spider-Man’s most important conflict has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. With The Amazing Spider-Man 2, both worlds collide as Parker confronts his greatest battle in a super-spectacular visual extravaganza loaded with action and first-rate kick-ass entertainment.
Die Windpomp gets my vote as one of the best films ever made in South Africa. Well done to writer-director Ettienne Fourie on an exceptional film: well scripted, directed, first-rate performances, brilliant cinematography and an excellent music score. It's inspiring to see a film of this calibre.
In the words of the Dreamgirls song You’re Gonna Love Me, there are films like Wes Anderson’s sublime The Grand Budapest Hotel that not only demand attention and adoration, but have swept local audiences off their feet. Since its release a month ago the film has played to full houses.
The three 2014 Jameson First Shot winners are preparing to fly to Los Angeles to bring their short film scripts to life with the expert help of Kevin Spacey, Uma Thurman and Trigger Street Productions, after winning this year’s competition.
From the inspirational story of courage, sacrifice, hope and redemption, Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, The Wrestler, The Fountain) brings to the screen Noah, with Academy Award winner Russell Crowe as the man chosen by God to undertake a momentous mission of rescue before an apocalyptic flood destroys the world.
Captain America is definitely one of the coolest dudes in the Marvel universe! With the ultra-spectacular Captain America: The Winter Soldier, our defrosted superhero and world’s greatest soldier strikes an explosive blow for those seeking big-screen action of epical proportions that offers first-rate entertainment.
The Book Thief will make you smile, cry, laugh and then leave your heart broken with its haunting beauty. As a high-ranking member of the Book Snob Society I can find reasons why the film adaptation of this story does not do it justice, but those reasons are ultimately shallow because this adaptation is really good and captures the important themes of the book.
We take an exclusive journey with Adrian Steirn to Nelson Mandela's home in Qunu, Eastern Cape, and experience the warmth and intimacy that permeated the atmosphere during the portrait shoot. We also hear what others have to say about the greatest icon of them all.
21 Icons is a film and photographic celebration of South Africa's most inspirational individuals, ranging from activists such as Zackie Achmat, to artists as diverse as Helen Sebidi and William Kentridge, and Nobel peace laureates Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk. View the collection of short films here.
Discovery can sometimes uncover the deadliest of secrets and, with the riveting Mud, it’s wise to let a sleeping a charismatic fugitive lie low. Mud, a gritty, superstitious character who is less concerned about the police and bounty hunters searching for him, and yearning for reuniting with his long-time love, is vividly brought to life by the magnificent Matthew McConaughey, delivering one of the most captivating performances of his career....
