Film Based on actual events, Concussion delves deep into the world of injury in American Football, specifically looking at head trauma in players, and the resulting brain damage suffered from repeat concussions, during the course of play and training. Following accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu (Will Smith), of Pittsburgh, as he uncovers the truth behind… Continue reading Concussion (DVD): Review
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Secret In Their Eyes (DVD): Review
Film Secret In Their Eyes has a hard-hitting beginning. A team of FBI investigators are suddenly thrown into a terrible furore when the teenage daughter of one of their own, has been brutally murdered. This murder matches the modus operandi of a serial killer from many years back. With these harrowing events, Ray Kasten (Chiwetel… Continue reading Secret In Their Eyes (DVD): Review
Before We Go (DVD): Review
Film Two strangers, Nick (Chris Evans, who also directs) and Brooke (Alice Eve) have a chance meeting in Manhattan, as their paths cross. They are both stuck in the city for the night. Each has some huge life decision they are pondering, and as the night progresses, they become each others trusted confidants. Alice with… Continue reading Before We Go (DVD): Review
Alice Through The Looking Glass: Review
Once again, we join young Alice in that mystical world of marvel, known as Wonderland. As we catch up with her some years later, and her success in the real world, things soon lead her on a new quest to save the Mad Hatter. Reprising her role as the title character Alice, Mia Wasikowska brings… Continue reading Alice Through The Looking Glass: Review
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: Review
The much anticipated Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is coming to South Africa, and has fans all excited. The eagerness to see Ben Affleck will fare as Batman, the return of Henry Cavill as Superman, and then there’s Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman. Everyone has their favourite from those who have have handed over… Continue reading Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: Review
Kidnapping Freddy Heineken (DVD): Review
Film Based on actual events, The Kidnapping of Freddy Heineken tells the story of Alfred Henry “Freddy” Heineken (Anthony Hopkins), chairman of the board for Heineken International, a brewing company. In 1983, Freddy and his driver Ab Doderer were kidnapped and held for a ransom of 35 million Dutch guilders by Cor van Hout (Jim… Continue reading Kidnapping Freddy Heineken (DVD): Review