MOVIE REVIEW: Roberto Devereux
An embarrassment of riches ||| Roberto DevereuxStage DIRECTOR: David McVicarConductor: Maurizio BeniniCAST: Sondra Radvanosky, Matthew Polenzani, Elina Garanca, Mariusz KwiecienRUNNING TIME: 200...
View ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: Bad Neighbours 2
Girls in charge, but behaving like boys ||| BAD NEIGHBOURS 2: SORORITY RISINGDIRECTOR: Nicholas StollerCAST: Chloe Grace Moretz, Zac Efron, Rose Byrne, Selena Gomez, Seth Rogen, Dave Franco...
View ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: Miracles From Heaven
Might actually be able to preach beyond the choir ||| MIRACLES FROM HEAVENDIRECTOR: Patricia RiggenCAST: Jennifer Garner, Martin Henderson, Kylie Rogers, Eugenio Derbez, Queen Latifah and Brighton...
View ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: Macondo
Refugee boy mulls manhood in confusing times ||| Theresa SmithA small, quiet film, Macondo is nonetheless emotionally affecting and will haunt you long after you leave the cinema. You get a feel for...
View ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: Mother’s Day
A movie not even a mother could love ||| MOTHER’S DAYDIRECTOR: Gary MarshallCAST: Jennifer Aniston, Timothy Olyphant, Kate Hudson, Jason SudeikisCLASSIFICATION: 7-9 PG L RUNNING TIME: 118...
View ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: Mignon “Mossie” Van Wyk
A story that never quite takes flight ||| MIGNON “MOSSIE” VAN WYKDIRECTOR: Darrell RoodtCAST: Paul du Toit, Elzette Maarschalk, Johan Scholtz, Deànré Reiners, Tanika FourieCLASSIFICATION: 10-12...
View ArticleMaking a film fest an experience
The European Film Festival ventures off the beaten track ||| There’s a film festival afoot that challenges you to step outside of yourself, writes Theresa SmithRather than pick any theme, European Film...
View ArticleBarack: the pop culture prez
In a civilisation consumed by stardom, being “in” with the big boys equals power for the likes of Barack Obama, writes Lara de Matos. ||| LARA DE MATOSTonight...
View ArticleDid Kylie Jenner use the N-word?
Kylie Jenner under fire on Twitter for seemingly using the N-word in her musical debut. ||| Kylie Jenner has made her musical debut on producer Burberry Perry's 'Beautiful Day' song - and appears to...
View ArticlePrince’s ‘love child’ takes legal action
A man claiming to be Prince’s son is “not crazy” or fame-hungry, says the company assisting him with his case. ||| A man who has claimed he's the secret love child of Prince has kicked off legal...
View ArticleKate Upton says yes
The 23-year-old beauty's baseball player beau Justin Verlander - who she has been dating for over three years - popped the question over four weeks ago but spent many months leading up to the...
View ArticleThere’s something about Mossie
There’s chemistry between the lead actors and a story most teens can relate to ||| Theresa SmithONE OF the things that works well in the Mignon “Mossie” van Wyk film is the two leads share believable...
View ArticlePrime Circle rocks out to Europe
Local rock outfit Prime Circle are looking to take Europe by storm with the release of their new album. ||| Johannesburg - Local rock outfit Prime Circle are looking to take Europe by storm with the...
View ArticleBlac is carrying the Kardashian heir
Blac Chyna has announced she is pregnant and already knows the sex of her baby ||| The 27-year-old model has publicly announced on social media on Friday (May 6) she is expecting her first child with...
View ArticleBonang to host #UEA16’s red carpet
Bonang Matheba announced that she will be the red carpet host of the 2nd annual Uganda Entertainment Awards ||| "Host with the most" Bonang Matheba announced that she will be the red carpet host of the...
View ArticleBoity’s big birthday to herself
Last year Boity gave herself a car for her 25th birthday, this year, at 26 she got herself a mansion. ||| Many can only dream to be as accomplished at Boitumelo ‘Boity’ Thulo at age 26. The Club 808...
View ArticleEntrepreneur brings reel change
Cinema is set to screen in Khayelitsha, thanks to the passion and drive of a young entrepreneur who loves the township. ||| Cape Town -Cinema is set to screen in Khayelitsha, thanks to the passion and...
View ArticleSean Penn raves about South Africa
Cape Town, Port Edward, Upington and Pella in the Northern Cape got the nod from Hollywood bad boy Sean Penn as locations for his new movie, The Last Face. ||| Cape Town - Cape Town, Port Edward,...
View ArticleFantasy fans let their freak flags fly at FanCon
The inaugural FanCon Cape Town Comic Con started with a kapow! as thousands of fans flocked to the V&A Waterfront ||| Cape Town - The inaugural FanCon Cape Town Comic Con started with a kapow! on...
View ArticleArsenio was Prince’s drug pusher: Sinead
Arsenio Hall is suing Sinead O’Connor for claiming he provided Prince with drugs for decades and once spiked her drink. ||| Comedian Arsenio Hall on Thursday filed a $5 million libel suit against Irish...
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