Category: Film

It’s been a breakout year for black filmmaking with the Oscar’s Best Picture winner, Moonlight, paving the way for stories centred on black masculinity. Both a critical and commercial success, the film brilliantly explores how one’s environment and experiences can shape who that person becomes. On top of that, the Oscars made history this year… Continue reading New Charlie Vundla Film The Tribe Shones The Spotlight On Middle Class Black Lives In South Africa

The highly anticipated new Afrikaans action movie JAGVELD (“Hunting field” – with English subtitles) – written by the renowned master of the thriller genre, Deon Meyer – is wrapping its nationwide tour with a special outdoor screening of the film on a massive screen at Bidvest Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg this Saturday, 18 March 2017… Continue reading Jagveld Stars Join The Lions On Wanderers

“Wonder Woman” hits movie theaters around the world in June when Gal Gadot returns as the title character in the epic action adventure from director Patty Jenkins (“Monster,” AMC’s “The Killing”). Joining Gadot in the international cast are Chris Pine (the “Star Trek” films), Robin Wright (“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” Netflix’s “House of… Continue reading Wonder Woman Hits Cinemas Worldwide In June

A special 15% discount code for the Alison shop is available to all SAMDB newsletter readers. Simply use the “samdb” discount code when paying. It takes a special stretch of the imagination, a positive attitude infused with hope and a definite dusting of magic to turn one of the most horrific true stories to ever… Continue reading Alison Makes More Hybrid Movie Magic, Rakes In Nominations And International Awards

A group of explorers, scientists and military personnel travel to an uncharted island somewhere in the vast Pacific ocean. Unbeknownst to them, they are embarking on a journey that will put before them a plethora of dangers, crossing into the domain of monsters, including the mythic Kong. Bill Randa (John Goodman – Ratchet & Clank,… Continue reading Kong: Skull Island : Review