BizLounge - South Africa

Hugo an endering masterwork

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:47:00 +0200

From the spectacular opening sequence to its haunting last image, Martin Scorsese's passion as filmmaker, his incontestable craft in bringing a story to life, and his heartfelt sentiment towards the subject matter, are clearly evident in every frame of Hugo. It's a gentle giant, an endearing masterwork that celebrates film, boyhood dreams and hopes that fuel our desire. What impresses mostly about Hugo is that it never tries to outdo the minimalism and intimate nature of the story with self-conscious and overstated opulence.
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Coming out on Tops in Absolucy

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:49:00 +0200

Absolucy is performed by Lucy Tops, and Tops is definitely the appropriate surname. Lucy studied at the Waterfront Theatre School and not only is she an actress, but also a singer and recording artist (she has even sung in China at the Hilton hotel). She has performed in various productions, such as Glory Days, Dancing Queen, That 80s' Show and The Great Gatsby.
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Up The Creek, a different kind of festival

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0200

Every music festival has its little something that makes it unique. Up The Creek's USP is that it is awesome; it's like being on holiday. Only you can (legally) drink heavily alcohol-infused slushies on the beach and the entertainment is a real live act and not some obscure R'n'B act blaring from a cellphone speaker 10 metres away.
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Final RAMfest line-up features four international acts

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:26:00 +0200

RAMfest 2012 is to host four international acts: Awolnation (US), In Flames (Sweden), Infected Mushroom (Israel) and drum and bass master Netsky ft. MC Darrison (Belgium and UK).
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Roshene Singh named an Internationalist

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:17:00 +0200

South African Tourism's chief marketing officer, Roshene Singh, is now an Internationalist - and has joined very exclusive group that shows outstanding thinking in global brand communications.
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Gatecrasher Summer Music Festival, a formal apology

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:39:00 +0200

Mark Abrahams, Soundscape's director, has issued a formal apology to those who attended the recent Gatecrasher Summer Music Festival.
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Paul van Dyk, a disappointing event

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:22:00 +0200

It is unfortunate that something I was so excited to see turned out to be, well, disappointing to be completely honest. The first thing that went wrong was the venue change; on the website and Computicket the venue was still D'Aria Wine Estate. However, when we arrived there we found out the venue had been changed to the Ostrich Ranch. (Oh, and now hosted by Good Hope FM?)
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Soulful journeying in The Descendants

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0200

There is life after death in this charming life-affirming look at the transformation of a family that is uprooted by an unforeseen tragedy, and how its consequences have a profound impact during a soulful journey to a new beginning. The end of happiness and the loss of love are only stepping stones to new horizons and strange adventures.
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Mango takes flight against crime

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:50:00 +0200

Mango steps up anti-fraud procedures and asks travellers assistance - CEO takes hard line against dishonesty.
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Bouwer Bosch's first solo album on sale

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:22:00 +0200

Bouwer Bosch has released his first album as a solo artist, "Almal Maak Foute". Bosch was previously with Straatligkinders and Dans Dans Lisa, and the album is inspired by his real-life experiences.
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