The Film Earth falls to an invading force of robots from a distant galaxy. The new Robot Overlords confine all who remain to their houses, implanting them with an electronic device. Any who fail to obey are obliterated. The feel of society, in the film hints at the classic 1984, with Big Brother watching over… Continue reading Robot Overlords (DVD): Review
Month: October 2015
The Lazarus Effect (DVD): Review
The Film The Lazarus Effect, an interesting take on an age old fascination of man to bring back the dead and prolong life. It’s a horror / sci-fi. A group of medical students, while trying to find a way to prolong the time doctors have to treat a patient, stumble upon a possible way to… Continue reading The Lazarus Effect (DVD): Review
The Voices (DVD): Review
The Film Quiet, friendly Jerry (Ryan Reynolds) leads simple life. He has a simple job, but no friends. He does however have a dog and a cat, with whom he holds conversations (with the additional voices provides by Reynolds himself). A lovable, sensible dog (Bosco) and a rather controlling cat (Mr Whiskers). Jerry also has… Continue reading The Voices (DVD): Review
Call for Projects For 2016 Durban FilmMart
The Durban FilmMart (DFM) has opened submissions for projects for the 7th edition, which will take place next year. It is important to note, that the deadline for submissions has been being shifted earlier to December 14, 2015 to allow for the selection committee to have more time to assess projects, and for more time… Continue reading Call for Projects For 2016 Durban FilmMart
The Good Life Network – South Africa’s First Dedicated Health Channel
South Africans interested in improving their overall health will have a new trusted source through The Good Life Network, a health and development pop-up channel which will air on DStv channel 199 from 1 December 2015 to 31 March 2016. First of its kind in South Africa, the channel is spearheaded by Soul City and… Continue reading The Good Life Network – South Africa’s First Dedicated Health Channel
Crimson Peak: Review
Following the tragic death of her farther, Edith (Mia Wasikowska), an aspiring author, is left torn between two loves, that for a childhood friend or the mysterious strangers Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston). Trying to escape her past, she is swept away to an old house, where things are more than they might seem, and is… Continue reading Crimson Peak: Review