It’s quiet here. Dead quiet. Showmax has just dropped the first trailer for Donkerbos, a moody Showmax Original murder mystery from writer-director Nico Scheepers (Nêrens, Noord-Kaap, which won Best Editing: TV Drama at the 2022 SAFTAs). Produced by Nagvlug Films (Skemerdans, Barakat), Donkerbos premieres on Showmax on 29 November 2022, with new episodes every Tuesday until 17 January 2023. When the… Continue reading First Trailer For Showmax Original Murder Mystery “Donkerbos”
Category: Interview
A Conversation With Charlbi Dean – Yaya in “Triangle of Sadness”
Were you a fan of Ruben Östlund’s previous films? Charlbi Dean: I’d only seen one of Ruben’s films before auditioning for him – I randomly picked THE SQUARE and saw it at the Angelika in New York. I usually mix popcorn and chocolate as a movie treat, but I didn’t touch it because I didn’t… Continue reading A Conversation With Charlbi Dean – Yaya in “Triangle of Sadness”
A Conversation With Harris Dickinson – Carl in “Triangle of Sadness”
Were you a fan of Ruben Östlund’s previous films? Harris Dickinson: I’d only seen FORCE MAJEURE. I then made the mistake of watching all of his films before the audition for TRIANGLE OF SADNESS and it made me want the job even more. Did you read a script ahead of the audition? Harris Dickinson: No,… Continue reading A Conversation With Harris Dickinson – Carl in “Triangle of Sadness”
A Conversation With Ruben Östlund – Writer / Director “Triangle of Sadness”
Let’s start with the title: what does “triangle of sadness” refer to? Ruben Östlund: It’s a term used in the beauty industry. A friend sat next to a plastic surgeon at a party and, after a quick look at her face, he said, “Oh, you have a quite deep triangle of sadness… but I can… Continue reading A Conversation With Ruben Östlund – Writer / Director “Triangle of Sadness”
Four Days Left To Catch Award-winning Films At European Film Festival SA (Online And In Cinemas)
There are only 4 days left to catch 15 award-winning films at the European Film Festival. The fest is currently running online, and has screenings at The Labia and The Zone, in Rosebank, Johannesburg until 23 October. The fest offers 16 films, with one, the Oscar-nominated The Worst Person in the World, having sold out in… Continue reading Four Days Left To Catch Award-winning Films At European Film Festival SA (Online And In Cinemas)
Q&A With Javier Bardem – Hector P. Valenti in “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile”
Javier Bardem plays Hector P. Valenti in the film Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. A film based on the children’s book, about a crocodile living in New York City. When the Primm family (Wu, Scoot McNairy, Winslow Fegley) moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All… Continue reading Q&A With Javier Bardem – Hector P. Valenti in “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile”