You can now binge-watch Harlots, starring two-time Oscar-nominee Samantha Morton (In America, Sweet and Lowdown) and 2016 and 2017 BAFTA nominee Lesley Manville (River, Mum) as rival brothel owners in 18th century England. “So much of London was built on the profits of prostitution,” says Lesley. “One in five women were prostitutes during that time.… Continue reading Binge Watch “Harlots” – First And Only On Showmax In Africa
The Hitman’s Bodyguard : Review
A top, triple A rated, bodyguard, Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds – Life, Deadpool), is struggling after an incident that cost a client their life. Now he unwillingly gets a new client, a hit man, Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson – Kong: Skull Island, xXx: Return of Xander Cage), who must testify at the International Court… Continue reading The Hitman’s Bodyguard : Review
Sing (DVD) : Review
Film In a city of humanoid animals, Buster Moon, (Matthew McConaughey – Interstellar) a hustling theater impresario’s attempt to save his theater, with a singing competition becomes grander than he anticipates even as its finalists’ find that their lives will never be the same. A great many of the local animals enter the competition, and… Continue reading Sing (DVD) : Review
Logan (Blu-Ray) : Review
Film In the near future, we encounter a weary Logan (Hugh Jackman – X-Men: Apocalypse, Chappie), looking after an ailed Professor X (Patrick Stewart – The Wolverine, X-Men: Days of Future Past). However, his attempts to hide from the world, and the legacy attached to him, are eventually pushed aside rather unceremoniously when a young… Continue reading Logan (Blu-Ray) : Review
John Bailey Elected Academy President
John Bailey was elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Tuesday night (August 8) by the organization’s Board of Governors. Also elected to officer positions by the Board: Lois Burwell, First Vice President (chair, Awards and Events Committee) Kathleen Kennedy, Vice President (chair, Museum Committee) Michael Tronick, Vice President (chair, Preservation… Continue reading John Bailey Elected Academy President
Dunkirk Soars Past $300 Million At The Worldwide Box Office
Continuing its hugely successful worldwide run, Christopher Nolan’s widely acclaimed epic action thriller “Dunkirk” has crossed the $300 million mark. The announcement was made today by Sue Kroll, President of Worldwide Marketing and Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. One of the best-reviewed films of the year, “Dunkirk” stormed to the top of the domestic box office… Continue reading Dunkirk Soars Past $300 Million At The Worldwide Box Office