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December 16, 2015 marked some great moments in cinema. The release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (read the SAMDB review of Star Wars here – by SAMDBs Andrew Germishuys), and the launch of the first 4DX cinema on the African continent, by Nu Metro V&A Waterfront, with the opening title being none other than Star… Continue reading 4DX Cinema Launches In South Africa

Releasing in cinemas across the country in early January 2016, Secret in Their Eyes, is a gripping crime thriller which will keep you guessing until the credits role! Based on the 2005 novel originally titled La pregunta de sus ojos (The Question in Their Eyes) by Argentinian author Eduardo Sacheri, Secret in Their Eyes stars… Continue reading All-Star Cast Of ‘Secret In Their Eyes’ Does Not Disappoint

Releasing across screens this Wednesday, Carol is a romantic drama set in 1950s New York about a department-store clerk (Rooney Mara), who falls for an older, married woman (Cate Blanchett). This emotionally charged film is based on Patricia Highsmith’s 1952 semi-autobiographical novel, and received a standing ovation at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival premiere earlier… Continue reading Don’t Miss Cate Blanchett And Rooney Mara In ‘Carol’

Star Wars™ fever is gripping South African fans, with the imminent release of the first film in the new trilogy, Star Wars: The Force Awakens on Wednesday, 16 December. In its wake, popular movie channel TCM (on DStv channel 137) has scheduled a special documentary that delves into the rich history of this fantasy franchise… Continue reading TCM Documentary Delves Into George Lucas’s World Of Fantasy Cinema As Star Wars Fever Grips South Africa

Nu Metro Cinemas has confirmed that the highly anticipated 7th installment in the STAR WARS-saga has been confirmed as the opening title for the first ever 4DX cinema in Africa. It will open its doors to public at Nu Metro V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa from tomorrow – Wednesday, 16 December 2015. South… Continue reading The Force Awakens To Launch Africa’s First Ever 4DX Cinema Tomorrow

Three hundred five feature films are eligible for the 2015 Academy Awards®, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today. To be eligible for 88th Academy Awards consideration, feature films must open in a commercial motion picture theater in Los Angeles County by midnight, December 31, and begin a minimum run of seven… Continue reading 305 Feature Films In Contention For 2015 Best Picture Oscar®