December 16, 2015 marked some great moments in cinema. The release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (read the SAMDB review of Star Wars here – by SAMDBs Andrew Germishuys), and the launch of the first 4DX cinema on the African continent, by Nu Metro V&A Waterfront, with the opening title being none other than Star… Continue reading 4DX Cinema Launches In South Africa
Year: 2015
Child 44 (DVD): Review
Film A disgraced member of the military police is investigating a series of murders in the Soviet Union, during the Stalin era. Going against party norms to find the truth. A compelling drama, and now available to view in the home. While the story is not of the type the might lend itself to repeat… Continue reading Child 44 (DVD): Review
Terminator Genisys (Blu-Ray): Review
Film The iconic film Terminator Genisys is now available to own on disc. With the onslaught of effects, fast paced action, and complex story lines that no only deal with time travel, but also show and alternate path to previous events, this is one feature that begs repeat viewings, and stands up well to these,… Continue reading Terminator Genisys (Blu-Ray): Review
Inside Out (Blu-Ray): Review
Film Inside Out, all about young Riley, uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco. We see two stories in parallel, one in the world as we follow Riley overcoming all the new challenges she will face in this life-changing event, and the other aspect where we are privy to Riley’s emotions Joy,… Continue reading Inside Out (Blu-Ray): Review
All-Star Cast Of ‘Secret In Their Eyes’ Does Not Disappoint
Releasing in cinemas across the country in early January 2016, Secret in Their Eyes, is a gripping crime thriller which will keep you guessing until the credits role! Based on the 2005 novel originally titled La pregunta de sus ojos (The Question in Their Eyes) by Argentinian author Eduardo Sacheri, Secret in Their Eyes stars… Continue reading All-Star Cast Of ‘Secret In Their Eyes’ Does Not Disappoint
Don’t Miss Cate Blanchett And Rooney Mara In ‘Carol’
Releasing across screens this Wednesday, Carol is a romantic drama set in 1950s New York about a department-store clerk (Rooney Mara), who falls for an older, married woman (Cate Blanchett). This emotionally charged film is based on Patricia Highsmith’s 1952 semi-autobiographical novel, and received a standing ovation at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival premiere earlier… Continue reading Don’t Miss Cate Blanchett And Rooney Mara In ‘Carol’