Melissa de Vries (Sasha Daniels in Arendsvlei, Bronwyn in Taktiek) stars in Mince Jou Hare as Frieda, who quits her factory job to set up a hair salon in her home, disrupting the lives of her family, neighbours and clients in the process. The Showmax Original sitcom is inspired by the true story of Frieda,… Continue reading Melissa de Vries on How “Arendsvlei” and “Mince Jou Hare” Changed the Game
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Meet The Shebeen Queens of Soweto in New Showmax Reality Series
Showmax has just dropped the first-look trailer for Shebeen Queens, a reality show about the indomitable women behind popular Soweto shebeens Alina’s Place, Big Mama’s Tavern, and Rams Tavern. Produced by Barkers Media (How To Manifest A Man), Shebeen Queens premieres on 22 August 2024, with new episodes every Thursday until 14 November. Starring larger-than-life… Continue reading Meet The Shebeen Queens of Soweto in New Showmax Reality Series
“Evil Dead Rise”, the Highest-Grossing Film in the Franchise, Now on Showmax
Back in 1981, 20-year-old director Sam Raimi begged and borrowed a budget before chasing his childhood friend Bruce Campbell through the woods to capture a gore-spattered tale of horror, demon-possessed trees and zombie-esque “Deadites”. Cult classic The Evil Dead went on to spawn three sequels and a three-season TV series. And now, as if raised… Continue reading “Evil Dead Rise”, the Highest-Grossing Film in the Franchise, Now on Showmax
The FAME Shorts Film Festival Announces 2024 Programme
The FAME Shorts Film Festival returns to Cape Town’s Labia Theatre from 4-7 September, bringing a dazzling array of African cinema. Featuring 31 thought-provoking films, the festival showcases innovative and creative filmmakers from across the continent, offering audiences a rich tapestry of stories from Africa and its diaspora. The eagerly anticipated programme was announced on… Continue reading The FAME Shorts Film Festival Announces 2024 Programme
The National Arts Festival Opens the Call for the 2025 Curated Programme
As the National Arts Festival celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, one of the most lauded facets of the Festival was the deep diversity of the Curated Programme and its ongoing ability to reflect the creative zeitgeist of the nation. The Curated Programme is selected by the Festival’s Artistic Committee, led by the Artistic Director,… Continue reading The National Arts Festival Opens the Call for the 2025 Curated Programme
Afrikaans TV Series are Having a Moment in Asia
After Spinners beat Succession in Shanghai, now it’s Wyfie vs Wong Kar-Wai in Seoul First it was Spinners beating Succession in Shanghai. Now Wyfie is up against legendary Chinese auteur Wong Kar-Wai (In the Mood For Love, The Grandmaster) and his multi-award-winning series Blossoms Shanghai for Best International Series at The Seoul International Drama Awards… Continue reading Afrikaans TV Series are Having a Moment in Asia