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
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American Ultra (DVD): Review
Film Mike Howell (Jesse Eisenberg), a not-too-bright stoner, living with his girlfriend Phoebe Larson (Kristen Stewart) leads a seemingly simple life. He works at a convenience store. The couple have what appears to be a good relationship, other than Mike’s fear of leaving town in any sort of way. However, it is not long before… Continue reading American Ultra (DVD): Review
Selfless (DVD): Review
Film Self/less at its core look at human nature, our fear of death, and ways in which we wish we could cheat that. When dying real estate mogul Damian (Ben Kingsley) transfers his conciousness to a healthy young body (Ryan Reynolds), he soon finds that neither the procedure nor the company are quite what they… Continue reading Selfless (DVD): Review
Mr Holmes (DVD): Review
Film Time has passed, and super sleuth Sherlock Holmes is now retired. Suffering from early dementia, he now finds himself trying to recall his final case, and the mysterious woman who haunts his thoughts. Are these related, and can he solve this mystery before time finally runs out? Now living out in the country, Mr. Holmes… Continue reading Mr Holmes (DVD): Review
Black Sea (DVD): Review
Film After being let go from his job as crew member on a submarine, Captain Robinson (Jude Law) takes on a job with a shady investor. Together with a mixed American and Russian crew, they will search the depths of the Black Sea for a sunken U B0at from the Nazis containing a large haul… Continue reading Black Sea (DVD): Review
Schuks Pay Back The Money (DVD): Review
Film South African funny man Leon Schuster is back once again as Schuks. This time he has lost the holy grail of rugby, the Currie Cup. In lieu of a R1 million fine, the sports minister (Desmond Dube) offer Schuks a lifeline. He must create a documentary that shows South Africa in a positive light.… Continue reading Schuks Pay Back The Money (DVD): Review