Netflix’s latest teen romcom, The Perfect Date has my absolute fave Noah Centineo, this time hiring himself out as a *teen escort* in order to make some money for college and a chance with his dream girl. So here’s some thoughts we had about the film: Noah Centineo can always…
Are you ready for the final instalment of the journey of Rey and co? Because it is coming with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The title announcement was made…
We’ve been hearing about this Zac Efron Ted Bundy movie for so long, it feels so strange that it’s almost time for it to be released. In Extremely Wicked, Shockingly…
Netflix is single-handedly bringing back the teen flicks and guys I am 500% here for it. And they have just released the trailer for The Last Summer which is kinda getting us in a mood. Featuring several intersecting stories, The Last Summer follows a group of recent high school graduates as they…
It’s very rarely that you watch a film that immediately captures your heart, and this is how I felt the first time I saw Supa Modo. The synopsis: Jo (Stycie…
Ballet lovers and comedy lovers, this is a show that you wouldn’t want to miss. Les Eloelle’s Men in Tutus is coming straight from New York to the Teatro and…
Getting excited for what’s coming? Here are some movie trailers that you have to see that you might have missed! Joker (4 October 2019) Joker centers around the iconic arch-nemesis and is an original, standalone story not seen before on the big screen. The exploration of Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), a man disregarded by…
Okay you know I don’t need an excuse to be caping for Noah Centineo. The boy is the teenage dream of my life. How many times have I seen To…
We’ve been waiting for the new season of Stranger Things, and it seems like it has been 20 years since we’ve seen Mike, Eleven, Will and co. And gosh when…
Genre: DramedyDirector: Yorgos Lanthimos Cast: Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone, Nicholas HoultSynopsis: In the early 18th century, England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne occupies the throne, and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in…
For years, Maynardville has been synonymous for its’ compelling Shakespeare play in the open air context. Many of us remember the plays from school outings with your English class and…
One of my most treasured memories was when I went to watch Grease at Artscape Theatre. It was the first professional musical I had seen live and I was mesmorised…
Since it was first held in 2016, I have been attending FanCon in Cape Town, South Africa. It is a great opportunity to indulge your inner geek, and just kind of be around your people. From great comic books and merchandise to cosplay and panels, it is a treasure trove.…
There has been a lot of chatter about Showmax’s new original drama, The Girl From St. Agnes, which follows a murder investigation at a highly prestigious boarding school in South…
The Cape Town International Animation Festival is proudly brought to you by Animation SA. It is the only dedicated African Animation Festival, where guests can enjoy film screenings, workshops, networking…
You’all know I am a huge The Bold Type fan, I ship Kadena, I wish to dress like Jane Sloan, and I want Sutton’s bravery. I wrote more about it here PRESS RELEASE Season two of The Bold Type, the hit series inspired by the life of former Cosmopolitan editor-in-chief Joanna Coles, is now…
Genre: Fantasy/AdventureDirector: Rob MarshallCast: Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw. Emily MortimerSynopsis: Now an adult with three children, bank teller Michael Banks learns that his house will be repossessed in…
Genre: Drama/CrimeCast: John David Washington, Laura Harrier, Adam Driver, Topher GraceDirector: Spike LeeSynopsis: Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, CO, successfully manages to infiltrate the local…
Last year I was mesmerized by Marvel’s Runaways, it was right down my alley, a teen drama with some superhero powers on the side and the second season did well to hone in on what made it popular while still fixing a lot of the errors of the first season.…
Genre: MusicalCast: Michaela Coel, Arinze Kene, Jo Martin, George MacKay Director: Tinge KrishnanSynopsis: A dedicated single mother who, on an unusual night on the town, is charmed by a handsome…
Genre: Drama/CrimeCast: Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner, Jared AbrahamsonDirector: Bart LaytonSynopsis: Four young men mistake their lives for a movie and attempt one of the most audacious heists in…
I had heard of the accolades before I watched Transparent and I began before the Jeffrey Tambor accusations so I was halfway through the series when that came to light, but I must say I am glad that I pushed through. The show follows the Pfefferman family after their father…
Genre: Fantasy/Science FictionCast: Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Nicole KidmanDirector: James Wan Synopsis: Once home to the most advanced civilization on Earth, the city of Atlantis is now an…
Genre: Fantasy/Science FictionCast: Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Liev SchreiberDirector: Peter Ramsey, Robert Persichetti Jr, Rodney RothmanSynopsis: Bitten by a radioactive spider in the subway, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales…
Genre: DramaCast: Siobhan Finneran, Robert Emms, Sacha ParkinsonDirector: Daniel KokotajloSynopsis: A faithful Jehovah’s Witness is forced to shun her own sister because of a religious transgression. As the separation draws out, she starts to question the meaning of God’s love. What drew me to this film was as much as…
Genre: Thriller/Fantasy Cast: Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson and Tuva NovotnyDirector: Alex GarlandSynopsis: A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone…
The thing about The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is that I quite forget how I love it until I’m watching it again. I was mesmerised by the first season when I…
Still looking for family friendly New Years Eve plans? This might be the option for you: The ideal family friendly New Years Eve event has just been announced! Picnics in the Park, the team behind some of Joburg’s most popular and creative family friendly events that are focused on the…
Netflix, who are well-known for their international original series, has commissioned its’ first African series, Queen Sono starring Pearl Thusi. Queen Sono will be about a South African secret agent who…
PRESS RELEASE Season two of The Deuce, which chronicles the rise of pornography and how the multibillion-dollar industry transformed American culture, is now available to binge first and only on Showmax…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and one of my highlights is getting to watch the array of Christmas movies (problematic or not, I have a very special place in my heart for Love Actually). This year I decided to tackle Netflix’s lexicon of Christmas films so I…
Every film addict knows the importance of the experience and the next Picnic in the Park offers you just that, with being able to view Jaws from lilos in the dam or…
PRESS RELEASE Based on the continued success of local content on its platform, Showmax has been ramping up its catalogue with a steady stream of South African classics recently, from Oscar…
PRESS RELEASE JAWS is invading Riversands Farm Village in Midrand at the next Picnic in the Park, Saturday December 8th 2018 and you’re gonna need a bigger boat…. No actually you just need to book your ticket from Quicket – with the options to enjoy the movie from the lawn, or…
Yesterday, the Western Cape government announced that they are relaxing the water restrictions in Cape Town from level 6B to level 5. But what if things took a turn? What…
From the South African Comic Choice Awards to the Emmy Awards, September is an important time for comedy. And one of the biggest highlights is Trevor Noah presents NationWild, a 13-part…
From the dancing that transports you to another world to the excellent drumming that will leave you in awe, Tap Dogs at GrandWest is a show that you don’t want to miss. Known as Australia’s most successful theatrical export, Tap Dogs was choreographed by Dein Perry and is a 75…
Genre: Romantic Comedy Cast: Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Lucy Liu, Taye Diggs Director: Claire Scanlon Synopsis: Two overworked and underpaid assistants come up with a plan to get their bosses…
There are certain things that are just part of our culture – Judy Boucher, samoosas at funerals – and Sep and Simon skits are quickly becoming staples.
In one of the most gripping crime stories South Africa has seen, it told the story of a mother who kills her drug-ridden son in 2007. Now years, later it’s the subject of the film, Ellen, the Ellen Pakkies Story.
So when I set out to watch Cloak and Dagger I thought I was going to watch something similar to Runaways, which I loved. And yes, it has its similarities…
SMILF crawled under the radar so much that I hadn’t even heard of it before Frankie Shaw was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Leading Actress in a Comedy,…
What is a movie without an epic soundtrack? Not much. You know when you hear those first few bars of that iconic John Williams score that you are watching Star Wars, and nothing quite gets one in the mood to go on a intergalactic space adventure.
The tapes are back! There are just a few weeks left until the premiere of 13 Reasons Why season 2, which picks up in the aftermath of Hannah’s (Katherine) death and follows…
The South African film industry is going through a renaissance, with the excellent drama, Inxeba: The Wound that was re-released last month, and many other great films in the pipeline…
Marvel has had an array of new series out, and with the forthcoming Cloak and Dagger they will have established themselves in the young adult programming, but Runaways their first teen series on Hulu by Gossip Girl creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, set the tone for how the superhero…
The South African film, Nommer 37 will debut at the South by South West (SXSW) International Film Festival on Saturday.
Once a year, we all throw our hats in the ring, and adamantly discuss Costume Design, Film Editing and more in order to win Oscar pools.
February was all about Black Panther and rightfully so, that film sparked and enlightened not only the month but the filmmatic journey for most of us. It was a movement, an experience, a cultural phenomen, and it’s still going on.
In many countries across the world, March is known as Women’s Month, and while we still have strides to go with regards to equality, we should commorate the positive female…
When it comes to catching up on shows that I haven’t seen before I have a list, a fairly long list, but a list nonetheless. I, rarely, if ever, deviate…
Genre: Action, drama Cast: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira Director: Ryan Coogler Synopsis: After the death of his father, T’Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king —…
We are all allowed a few shows that we completely stan for, that we would cross hell and high water to watch, that we are obsessed with, and one of…
This new blog series, is about the bingeable, the shows that you can watch in one sitting – or two. Perhaps not the latest of series, these are what I’ve…
Mid-January is when we usually start noticing trends in award season, and the Oscar nominations (and winners) start shaping up. Last night the Screen Actors Guild Awards took place in Hollywood, and some of our favourites won big.
This year’s NAACP (National Asssociation for the Advancement of Coloured People) Image Awards honoured a range of our favourites.
Genre: Comedy, Drama Cast: Ben Stiller, Jenna Fisher, Austin Abrams, Michael Sheen, Jermaine Clement, Luke Wilson Director: Mike White Synopsis: Brad Sloan has a satisfying career and a comfortable life…
We are being inundated by epic and large scale television series, from shows that have been hyped up and talked about on all the social media networks. And then you get a show like The Deuce which almost slipped under the radar but was so excellent and multifaceted that it’s…
We all know that feeling, when the Christmas lunch is finished, our bellies are full, there is not enough space for everyone to take a nap, so a bunch of…