The true story of Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, who was propelled into the spotlight as a hero world-wide, after gliding his stricken plane down after a birdstrike, and the loss of both engines, to a water landing on the Hudson river in New York. This act saving the lives of all 155 passengers and crew on-board,… Continue reading Sully: Review
Category: Film
War Dogs: Review
War Dogs is based on the true story of two young guys, David Packouz (Miles Teller – Divergent) and Efraim Diveroli (Jonah Hill – The Lego Movie, How To Train Your Dragon 2, 22 Jump Street), who managed to win a $300 million contract from the US Pentagon to arm America’s allies in Afghanistan. With a… Continue reading War Dogs: Review
The Light Between Oceans: Review
Directed by Derek Cianfrance (The Place Beyond The Pines) and bringing together the acting talents of Michael Fassbender (X-Men: Days of Future Past, 12 Years a Slave), Alicia Vikander (Jason Bourne) and Rachel Weisz (Oz: The Great and Powerful), The Light Between Oceans follows a time in the life of a lighthouse keeper and his… Continue reading The Light Between Oceans: Review
Star Trek Beyond: Review
Star Trek Beyond marks the fiftieth anniversary of the first airing of the show back in 1966, it also marks the thirteenth film in a list spanning decades, and the third film in the new Kelvin Timeline. Shot entirely on digital, this space adventure is best enjoyed on the scale provided by Imax 3D. It… Continue reading Star Trek Beyond: Review
Multi-Award Winning Struggle Play Asinamali! Headed For The Big Screen
Shooting on Asinamali!, the film based on the multi-award-winning South African musical hit of the same name, began on 8 August. The 1985 theatre production by famous playwright Mbongeni Ngema was his first major stage musical, followed by Sarafina! Which was released as a film in 1992. A local and international success, Asinamali! is a… Continue reading Multi-Award Winning Struggle Play Asinamali! Headed For The Big Screen
Local Drama Dora’s Peace Showcases Strong Female Cast
Due for release in cinemas on 26 August, new crime drama Dora’s Peace features a strong female cast in roles that highlight the complex circumstances and relationships that women experience in often ruthless urban environments. The film is about a Hillbrow prostitute who decides to protect a gifted young boy from the violent clutches of… Continue reading Local Drama Dora’s Peace Showcases Strong Female Cast