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...
Praying for you and your family
On balmy evenings in the summer when the weather permits, Naomi and I sit out on our tiny balcony with a small libation in...
Recognising burnout and what to do
Written by: Luthando Mkwelo
Taking stock after Covid anxiety and preparing for another year
As we come to terms with all the post-pandemic stresses, anxiety, and...
Go Review – Black Panther : Wakanda Forever
Genre: Action, superhero, drama, fantasy, adventure
The cinematic universe of the latest Marvel installment, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, explores the complexity of loss and grief...
Go Review – From Scratch
GENRE: Drama
Bring out the tissues for Netflix’s newly-released romantic drama series From Scratch.
The eight-episode series follows the story of American artist Amy (Zoe Saldana)...
Letter to the editor, Milner Road filth needs long-term fix
The letter to the editor in the Go October 28 refers:
The business owner who wrote the letter is completely justified in expressing his frustration...
Webs of life and cocoons we weave
The best-known association of the cocoon as a protection of life and a rebirth through metamorphosis, is the lifecycle of a butterfly. The staggering...
Go Review: Don’t Worry, Darling
OLD TROPES: Florence Pugh, in a scene from ‘Don’t Worry, Darling’, portrays her character brilliantly Picture: SUPPLIEDGenre: Psychological, thriller, drama
During the weeks leading up...
Review – The Watcher
Genre: Mystery, suspense, drama, thriller
The story follows the Brannock family who moves into their dream home and soon finds themselves on the receiving end...
Review: Luckiest Girl Alive
Genre: Mystery, thriller, drama
If ever there was a movie that desperately needed a trigger warning before the opening credits, this is it.
Based on a...
REVIEW: The Woman King
GENRE: Action, Drama, History, African War
The Woman King is a Hollywood action film that is centered on black African female warriors from the 19th...
Review: The Little Mermaid (Play)
Genre: Play, Disney, Adventure
Cambridge Primary School pupils have proven that their talents are worth keeping an eye on with their school play, Disney’s The...
How deep is the rot?
Students of history would certainly have developed an acute awareness of the devastating role played by corruption in the affairs of man since time...
Importance of nourishing our souls
There is a strong body of opinion that views our souls as existing since the beginning of time, and which contends that our earthly...
Review: The Brave Ones
GENRE: Supernatural, drama, sci-fi, miniseries
One of SA’s first sci-fi shows has been released on Netflix, and with all the hype and marketing behind it,...
Review: It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
Colleen Hoover’s books have taken social media by storm.
TikTok influencers have been recommending her books on their monthly lists of books to read, as...
Billy Bunter the original Spud
Idly channel-hopping the other evening in the hope of finding something vaguely interesting to watch other than the interminable diet of repeat after repeat...
Billy Bunter the original Spud
Idly channel-hopping the other evening in the hope of finding something vaguely interesting to watch other than the interminable diet of repeat after repeat...
Reflecting on 52 years since EL floods
So where were you when for seven days and seven nights, from Monday, August 24 to 30 in 1970, when the skies above East...
Face the new year with faith
On a private airfield not far from New York, an American millionaire has his own private Boeing fuelled and ready for takeoff on a...
A day steeped in South Africa’s history
December 16 marks this year's Day of Reconciliation, a public holiday dedicated to the promotion of unity between all people who live in South...
Rules serve as a ‘safety net’
KATE CURRIN
Routine, predictability and stability are some of the things which contribute to a child feeling safe and secure and being able to function...
Avoid being another statistic this Christmas period when the roads are...
For a lot of South Africans, packing up the family and driving down to the vacation spot of their choice is a proud tradition...
Understanding and handling your triggers
Many of us may find it useful – and very interesting, perhaps – to ponder our reactions to situations, events and experiences that have...
Setting healthy boundaries within the family
KATE CURRIN
Setting boundaries in a family between family members is a concept which many people can really struggle with.
Are we allowed to say no...
Why you need a will
Death is not a cheery topic but it’s something that we all must confront sooner or later. One of the most important ways we...
How to help victims of gender-based violence
LAURA RUNCHMAN
In SA, gender-based violence (GBV) is an epidemic, with one in three women subjected to some form of abuse in their lifetime.
Both men...
Tribute to local virtuoso, Bruce Gardiner
At about 3.30pm on November 9, Bruce Gardiner arose from the stool in front of his beloved Shimmel Grand Piano, flicked the tailcoat of...
Reader letter: Retiree’s amazing creations
TYRA WARREN
A retired East London gentleman has taken his boredom and turned it into something very creative, taking things we see as trash and...
Cameron Norrie’s rise to tennis stardom
I think it safe to say that as of Sunday October 16 this year, the tennis world now know who Cameron Norrie is after...
Marriage is a balancing act
One for the women this morning. Given the choice, would you remarry your husband?
That was the question asked in a survey done in Italy...
READER LETTER: Pupils’ grocery drive great help for the elderly
JOE JAPHTA
It is with deep gratitude we, the management and board of the DJ Sobey Old Age Home, acknowledge receipt of the proceeds of...
Taking the sting out of the stinging nettle
ANASTACIA SAMPSON
The stinging nettle plant may have been used by humans since the Bronze Age, but of course you may only first be aware...
The woeful plight of sporting ‘widows’
One Sunday morning a little while ago, my wife Naomi came out of the kitchen and found me on the couch watching the Proteas...
Quinoa reclaiming its superfood status
ANASTACIA SAMPSON
Quinoa has once again received its due applause by being labelled a superfood.
Quinoa is a seed, yet may often be considered to be...
We must cherish our world’s beauty
The concept of beauty is one that engages, fascinates, mesmerizes, arouses and often defines the consciousness of people.
The senses are vitally stimulated and nourished,...
GameStop’s Bizarre Adventure, or How the Internet Took on Wall St...
Strap in, kiddies, this is one wild ride.
On most days, I avoid business news. It's usually dry stuff and I could never really wrap...
Poetry opens unique windows on the world
The world of literature records, entertains, challenges, teases the imagination and stretches the intellect. It conveys messages and reflects philosophies.
Much of the knowledge acquired...
Abe Lincoln’s lessons for modern politicians
Anyone remotely interested in American politics will know by now that, in spite of the best efforts of incumbent president Donald Trump to overturn...
Identifying different kinds of GBV
JACKIE ORSMOND
Domestic violence is violence or abuse in a domestic setting- with someone that you live with such as in marriage or cohabitation.
Gender-based violence...
Vaccine is a vital step in combatting Covid-19
or the first time in what feels like forever, there is some genuinely good news about the Covid-19 pandemic.
Earlier this week Margaret Keenan, a...
Santa and the true magic of Christmas
Some years ago I recall my sister-in-law, Deanna Bosse, telling me how heart-broken her grandson was when his parents explained to him that there...
Letter to the editor: Good Samaritans all around
On October 26, my husband John and I went to Retail Park for lunch.
On the way back to our car (it was drizzling, John...
