Controversial critically acclaimed film ‘Inxeba’ swept up the awards at the South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas) on 22 and 24 March at Sun City, winning all the key nods. The film took home six Golden Horns in the following categories: Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Actor (Nakhane) and Best… Continue reading Inxeba To Go Back To Court After Cleaning Up At SAFTAs With 6 Awards
Category: Film
Women Take The Lead In New Chick Flick Susters
In a world where there aren’t enough good female roles and there aren’t enough movies aimed at women. ‘Susters’, a film about three estranged sisters and how they sustain each other after the death of their mother, promises to be a breath of fresh air for local audiences. It’s also the first Afrikaans film in… Continue reading Women Take The Lead In New Chick Flick Susters
Audiences Are Demanding Strong Black Heroes Says Five Fingers For Marseilles Lead Actor
The blockbuster success of Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ has highlighted the global need for black heroes. ‘Black Panther’ and ‘A Wrinkle in Time’, directed by Ava du Vernay, the first African American woman to direct a film with a $100 million-plus budget dominated the US box office this past weekend at No. 1 and No. 2,… Continue reading Audiences Are Demanding Strong Black Heroes Says Five Fingers For Marseilles Lead Actor
Acrimony: A Suspense Thriller About Deception And Revenge
A faithful wife would do just about anything for love… even support her devious husband for years against her better judgement. But then she expects and deserves the same kind of loyalty, because deception on his part may just push her over the edge… just like it did to Melinda (Taraji P. Henson) in this… Continue reading Acrimony: A Suspense Thriller About Deception And Revenge
Inxeba Unbanned – #InxebaHasRisen
‘Inxeba’ (The Wound) has been ‘unbanned’ by a Pretoria High Court Order and will be back on mainstream cinema screens again from Friday, 9 March. This is the result of a High Court order granted earlier today in the urgent application brought by Webber Wentzel on behalf of the film’s producers and distributor to reverse… Continue reading Inxeba Unbanned – #InxebaHasRisen
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri : Review
Mildred (Frances McDormand), a mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve the horrific murder of her daughter, when months go by without any progress being made on the case, placing adverts on three billboards, and directly addressing the local police chief, Willoughby (Woody Harrelson – War for the Planet of the Apes, Now You See… Continue reading Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri : Review