SECRET SOUL OF SPRING
MIKE LOEWE
What makes our city come alive?
The Spring Swim had its best ever turnout — more than 250 people arrived at Nahoon Beach Lifesavers’ Shack...
Three decades later, ‘Pulp Fiction’ remains a must-see
Genre: Crime, drama, dark comedy
When Pulp Fiction hit cinemas in 1994, it didn’t just entertain, it redefined modern cinema. Quentin Tarantino’s cult classic, starring John Travolta...
Lazy narcissism destroys attempt to revive franchise
Genre: comedy
Madea’s Destination Wedding is yet another unfortunate addition to Tyler Perry’s ever-growing catalogue of poorly executed films.
Written, directed, and produced by Perry, the movie...
Strangely successful mix of music, demon slaying
Genre: Animated action/ musical
Songs and swords chime together in latest Netflix release, K-Pop Demon Hunters, which brings to life a beautiful animated story about overcoming...
Fighting spirit finds new face in ‘Karate Kid’ revival
The latest iteration of the Karate Kid successfully captures the universal values of fortitude, grit, resilience and humility that made the first movies instant hits —...
Action film reinvigorates genre with heart, grit
Exterritorial revives the nostalgia of iconic female-led action films and hints at a promising comeback for tough, tenacious women at the forefront of the genre.
Sara...
GO REVIEW: Sinners
Amid the endless churn of remakes and spin-offs, latest box office horror Sinners (directed by Ryan Coogler) proves that cinema is still capable of...
GO REVIEW: STRAW
Genre: Drama, thriller
Straw, the latest offering from Tyler Perry, has strong leads and a gripping plot, based on the realities of systemic inequality, but...
GO REVIEW: Kinda Pregnant
New Netflix rom-com Kinda Pregnant blends garish comedy with a predictable plotline to create a mediocre movie that is, if not a cinematic masterpiece,...
‘White Lotus’ continues to target rich tourists
The White Lotus series’ penchant for killing off obscenely rich holidaymakers remains as riveting three seasons later as when the show first premiered.
Season three,...
Remade ‘Snow White’ far from ‘fairest of them all’
Genre: Adventure, family, fantasy
Disney’s live-action remakes are often hit or miss, and unfortunately, their latest offering, Snow White, is a definite miss. With two...
New approach to writing about history
TAMMY FRAY
Nongqawuse and the great cattle killing of 1856-57 have been the subject of endless fascination for almost two centuries.
The historic event has been...
GO REVIEW: Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall
Genre: Romance, drama
Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall is a simple yet emotional film that blends a classic young love story with seasonal transitions.
What truly...
Crime drama exposes dark side of teens’ social media
Genre: Psychological drama, mystery, mini-series
Netflix’s latest offering, Adolescence, is not an easy watch, but it is an essential one.
This captivating four-part miniseries explores the...
GO Review – With Love, Meghan
Netflix’s latest offering, With Love, Meghan, sees the Duchess of Sussex step into the world of lifestyle television. The series aims to showcase some...
GO Review – Paradise
Genre: Thriller, drama,
If there’s ever been a show that will have you hooked from the first episode, Paradise is it.
The thrilling political drama hooks...
GO Review – Watson (TV Series)
Genre: Drama, mystery
The story of detective Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous stories written, with multiple different portrayals of his character since...
Former Falcon adapts well to role as Captain America
GENRE: Adventure, action
Captain America: Brave New World is the much anticipated 35th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that fans have been waiting for.
When...
GO Review – The Iron Claw
Genre: Biography, drama
The world of professional wrestling has always been one of spectacle, drama, and larger-than-life characters, but behind the bright lights and roaring...
Detective miniseries is ideal for binge watching
Crime, thriller
The latest detective thriller series, Missing You, is packed with plot twists and innovative storylines neatly summed up in only five episodes, making...
War drama highlights discrimination in military
Genre: Period drama, war
Tyler Perry’s The Six Triple Eight is a powerful and well-crafted film that sheds light on the untold story of the...
Second ‘Squid Games’ season lacks emotion
Genre: Korean drama
The second season of Squid Game has reignited fan excitement, even as its multi-threaded plot lacks the emotional punch of the first,...
Selling dyslexic child’s soul for Christmas sparks anger
Genre: Comedy, fantasy
The holidays are a time for feel-good movies, heartwarming tales, and a little sparkle of Christmas magic. However the latest comedic release,...
Love, lies and loss exposed in SA film about cheating
Some films entertain, others challenge, and a rare few unsettle us to the core while delivering an essential message.
The latest Netflix SA release, Umjolo:...
GO Review : Don’t Move
Genre: Thriller, crime
Despite a bland ending and plotline inconsistencies, Netflix’s Don’t Move is a masterclass in suspenseful cinema and elevates the conventional story arcs audiences...
Third entry in ‘Happiness’ trilogy seems unnecessary
FAITH MTWANA
Genre: Comedy, romance, drama
For some people, happiness means family, career, wealth, academic, or inner peace.
Happiness Is... focuses on one woman, as she deals...
Clooney, Pitt reunite in fun buddy-cop comedy drama
GENRE: Crime, comedy, drama
There is no slicker on-screen comedic duo than Brad Pitt and George Clooney and when these two actors are co-conspirators in...
GO Review – Nobody Wants This
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Nobody Wants This is easily one of the best romantic comedies to be released in 2024 and will go down in rom-com...
GO Review – KAOS
Genre: Dark comedy, fantasy
With just eight episodes, this exciting new Netflix series may influence a whole new generation to learn more about Greek mythology.
Kaos...
GO REVIEW: New horror delivers disappointing ending
Genre: Horror, thriller
Despite a gripping opening and an interesting premise, latest horror, The Deliverance, builds up to a mediocre climax that sours the entire...
GO Review – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Genre: Comedy, fantasy, horror
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is one of the most anticipated sequels of 2024, and it doesn’t disappoint, balancing nostalgia with fresh elements and...
GO Review – It Ends With Us
Genre: Romance, drama
Movie adaptations of beloved novels are tricky to execute but, It Ends with Us, is a rare achievement in that the movie...
Go Review – Jackpot!
Genre: Comedy, action
John Cena’s rebrand from a champion wrestler to a comedy actor hits new planes of success every time he appears on screen...
GO Review – Fly Me to The Moon
Genre: Comedy, romance
The new release, Fly Me to the Moon, is a fictional retelling of the famous Apollo 11 moon landing and succeeds in...
GO Review : Twisters
Genre: Adventure, drama, action
Continuing the era of remakes and sequels comes another blast from the past. This standalone sequel comes twenty-eight years after the...
GO Review – Despicable Me 4
Genre: Animation
Despicable Me 4 has solidified itself as a movie sequel full of fun and laughter for the whole family, with an engaging storyline,...
Smith, Lawrence turn back years in latest action sequel
Genre: Action, comedy, adventure
Bad Boys: Ride or Die proves that Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s cult statuses within the cop comedy genre remain unquestioned, as...
GO Review – Lobola Man
Genre: Comedy, romance
The newly released film, Lobola Man, typifies the bright future on the horizon for SA films and marks what is hopefully the...
GO Review – A Family Affair
Genre: Comedy, romance
The success of a good romantic comedy depends on believable chemistry, but A Family Affair features two leads without a shred of...
GO Review – Bridgerton
Genre: Drama, Romance
Since its release in 2020, Netflix’s Bridgerton has captured the hearts of die-hard romantics across the world and now in its third...
New reality TV show puts relationships to the test
Genre: Reality show
The SA spin-off of the global social experiment reality dating show, The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, is breathe of fresh air...
Thought-provoking biblical satire may cause offence
Genre: Comedy, drama
The Book of Clarence is not for the faint hearted and is a thought-provoking and engaging film that balances comedy, drama, and...
‘Migration’ provides fun for whole family
GENRE: Animation, family, adventure
Migration is a true definition of a family film. It is the perfect blend of laughter, heart, and visual brilliance that...
‘Wonka’ falls short of previous adaptations of beloved story
Genre: Adventure, comedy, family, musical
Wonka is an unnecessary musical remake with incomplete details, mediocre songs, and a plot that makes little sense, despite a...
Musical remake loses raw emotion of original version
Genre: Drama, musical
While the vocal brilliance of the cast must be praised, this latest onscreen portrayal of Alice Walker’s phenomenal book, The Colour Purple,...
‘Marvels’ relies on viewers’ knowledge of other films
Genre: Action, adventure, fantasy
The Marvels is the 33rd addition to the movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and although it is visually well-executed...
GO Review – The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and...
Genre: Action, adventure, musical
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes primarily caters to die-hard fans of the franchise, providing some comfort and...
Misfortune favours the poor while rich thrive
Genre: Thriller, crime
Your Lucky Day shines as an intriguing thriller with an outstanding leading performance from Angus Cloud in one of his final roles.
After...
Go Review – Quiz Lady
Genre: Comedy
Quiz Lady is a fun, enjoyable comedy that explores the relationship of two sisters with different lives coming together for a common goal.
Quiet...
GO Review – The Mill
Genre: Drama, mystery, sci-fi
Hulu’s latest drama, The Mill, is a not-so-subtle critique of capitalism and how people become so caught up in the jobs...
