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 – 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 – 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...
Treasure nature as our greatest gift
Lucretius, philosopher and poet, was a Roman during the last century BC. He was one of the earliest of the intellectuals credited with strong...
Far more to Woods than his anti-apartheid activism
Former Dispatch editor Donald Woods would have turned 90 on December 15. Not too many readers I suspect, except those who knew him well...
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...
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...
GO Review – Nowhere
Genre: Drama, thriller
Nowhere is a movie that takes a familiar survival thriller and puts a unique spin on it that will keep viewers glued...
GO Review: Sex Education
Genre: Comedy, teen drama, sex comedy
Sex Education, the groundbreaking series that captivated audiences with its vibrant characters and frank exploration of intimate subjects, has...
GO Review – Blue Beetle
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
In a world where DC and Marvel dominate the superhero movie genre, it has become difficult for movie directors to create...
Echoes of nostalgia: Remembering singers Vera Lynn and Max Bygraves
Feeling a touch nostalgic one evening last week, I put on an old CD and listened once again to an iconic voice from the...
The lenses we choose shape our attitude
Lenses are the tools we use to see the world in different hues, while outlooks are the views we hold to make sense of what...
Go Review – Talk To Me
Genre: Horror, thriller
Voted the scariest horror movie of 2023, Talk to Me is not for the faint-hearted and deserves more than one viewing, if...
GO REVIEW – PUPPY LOVE
Genre: Comedy, romance
Puppy Love is a romantic comedy that follows two unlucky in love individuals with vastly different personalities who match on a dating...
Go Review – Vacation Friends 2
Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Action
Ever since stepping away from wrestling, John Cena has managed to solidify himself as a comedic actor and this impression has...
Horizons can inspire hope or lead to fear
Horizons can inspire awe, curiosity, and wonder in people who observe them, as they offer a glimpse of the vastness and beauty of nature.
They...
Health benefits of CBD celebrated on awareness day
National CBD Awareness Day has been recognised on August 8 as a day on which the benefits of CBD (cannabidiol) are celebrated and awareness...
Go Review – Hidden Strike
Genre: Action, comedy, adventure
Jackie Chan and John Cena star as two former soldiers who find themselves on separate missions in Iraq. After a series...
GO Review – Barbie
Genre: Adventure, fantasy, comedy
A whimsical and empowering adventure for all ages, complete with every shade of pink imaginable, the Barbie movie has been one...
GO Review – The Flash
Genre: Action, adventure, fantasy
For years, there have been many comparisons between the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Extended Universe, and fans have been...
Go Review – Fatal Seduction
Genre: Crime, mystery, drama
Netflix SA’s latest offering, Fatal Seduction, offers viewers seven episodes of steamy escapist programming.
The show follows Nandi (Kgomotso Christopher), a married...
GO Review – The Perfect Find
IMPERFECT COUPLE: Keith Powers and Gabrielle Union star in Netflix’s latest romcom ‘The Perfect Find’. Picture: SUPPLIEDGenre: Romance, comedy, drama
Despite a star-studded cast including...
GO Review – XO, Kitty
Genre: Comedy, drama, romance
About four years after the events of the last To All the Boys film, teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey (Anna Cathcart)...
Go Review – The Little Mermaid
Genre: Musical, fantasy, adventure
The highly anticipated live-action remake of Disney’s The Little Mermaid has finally arrived.
When Halle Bailey was announced in the role of...
GO Review – Mafia Mamma
Genre: Comedy, adventure
If you're in the mood for a movie made purely for entertainment then Mafia Mamma is here to fulfill that craving.
Toni Collette...
Go Review – Queen Charlotte
Genre: Romance, historical, drama
In 2020, Shonda Rhimes took the world by storm with the release of the first season of the Bridgerton series, which...
Corruption, crime cancel out beauty
ROY HEWETTFew countries can compete with SA for its extremes on so many fronts.
From the highs of natural beauty to the lows of education...
Unsupervised social media usage can put children at risk
WRITTEN BY MELISSA SMITH
The use of social media among children is a topic of growing concern for parents, educators, and policymakers.
While social media platforms...
Go Review – Scream VI
Genre: Horror, mystery, thriller
After 27 years, the Scream franchise still manages to keep audiences entertained and the latest film in the series is no...
Go Review – Assassin
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Bruce Willis has built a reputation for himself as an actor who has starred in many action films over the years.
After...
Go Review – Missing
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
Screen-life movies are pioneering productions filmed entirely on a screen to simulate screen-recording software, using footage from webcams, phone cameras, and...
Letter to the Editor: BCM should spend rates income wisely
BY:DOUG BAKER
I have been a ratepayer for 45 years and I cannot believe that BCM are wasting a further R28m of ratepayers’ money on...
Nostalgic time rummaging through trunk
“Welcome to your new home,” said Claire Neithercut, the warm-hearted and efficient manager of Berea Gardens, as she opened the front door of our...
Go Review – Cocaine Bear
Genre: Thriller, comedy
A black bear gets high on cocaine and kills everyone. That’s the simple, yet extremely outlandish premise of the recently released thriller...
Go Review – Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Genre: Action, adventure, comedy
The anticipation for the first film of Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been high since the first trailer...
Go Review – Die Hart
Genre: Action, Comedy
Kevin Hart has built a career around being the funny sidekick to the big action hero and has now found himself wishing...
GO Review – Knock At The Cabin
Genre: Horror, thriller, mystery
Here’s a film that will leave you feeling frustrated and infuriated by the characters you’re supposed to be rooting for.
M Night...
Go Review – Abbott Elementary
Genre: Mockumentary, sitcom
Brilliant scriptwriting, great acting, and perfect comedic timing are only a few things that make award-winning Abbott Elementary one of the best...
On fertile ground, can we survive?
Fertility and its produce are at the very core of much that defines humankind.
In many ways, our very survival is dependent on our ability...
Go Review – You People
Genre – Romance, Comedy
The storyline is as old as time, but with Jonah Hill and Eddie Murphy included in the cast, You People offers...
Go Review – Puss In Boots
EN GARDE: Antonio Banderas voices the swashbuckling hero in ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’. Picture: SUPPLIEDGenre: Animation, fantasy, adventure
A sign that a movie...
Go Review – Ginny & Georgia
Genre: comedy, drama
Netflix series Ginny & Georgia follows the story of a free-spirited mother and her two children as they navigate a new life...
Bitingly satirical ‘White Lotus’ back to tantalise
Genre: drama, thriller, satire and dark comedy
This time set on the island of Sicily, the second season of The White Lotus gives viewers another...
Go Review – White Lotus
Genre: drama, thriller, satire and dark comedy
This time set on the island of Sicily, the second season of The White Lotus gives viewers another...
Go Review – Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Genre: Drama, mystery, thriller
The clever, brilliant, and funny whodunnit film, Knives Out, sets the scene for the perfect murder mystery franchise.
Glass Onion: A Knives...
East London’s Oh My Curry lives up to name
Oh My Curry owner Deon Naidoo prides himself on offering authentic Indian cuisine to East London diners, though he chuckles – “our food is...
OPINION – East London Residents share views on pit bull saga
The Pit Bull Federation of SA recently said in a statement that the owners of pit bulls which attacked or killed people should be...
Go Review – The People We Hate At The Wedding
Genre: Comedy
If you are looking for a feel-good movie that will set you at ease about the drama in your family, look no further...
