Ayanda, the new film by award-winning director Sara Blecher and produced by Terry Pheto, Busi Sizani and Robbie Thorpe was awarded a “special mention” by the prestigious Los Angeles Film Festival (LAFF) Jury when the 2015 festival winners were announced, following its screening in the World Fiction Competition. Ayanda had its world premiere in Los… Continue reading Contemporary SA Film Wins Coveted Jury Award At Los Angeles Film Festival
Terminator Genisys: Review
Arnie is back! Terminator Genisys sees the fifth instalment of the much enjoy sci-fi action movie series. These films have broken ground over the past few decades with their innovative effects, and have been loved by audiences around the globe. Arnold Schwarzenegger reprises his famous role as The Terminator, along with newcomers to the series… Continue reading Terminator Genisys: Review
Durban FilmMart Success Stories 2010-2015
Now in its sixth year, the Durban FilmMart (DFM) has become an integral part of the fast-growing South African film industry. Since its inception in 2010, DFM has helped to facilitate more than 80 African co-production projects, many of which have subsequently been produced as acclaimed films. As the African and South African industry grows,… Continue reading Durban FilmMart Success Stories 2010-2015
Contemporary SA Film Premieres At Los Angeles Film Festival On 13 June
Love, friendship and growth in contemporary South Africa. Those are the themes of a new film by award-winning director Sara Blecher. Ayanda tells the story of a single-minded 21-year-old Afro-hipster Ayanda (Fulu Mugovhani), who has a talent for taking neglected pieces of furniture and “bringing them back to love”. Eight years after her father’s death,… Continue reading Contemporary SA Film Premieres At Los Angeles Film Festival On 13 June
St. Vincent (DVD): Review
The Film St. Vincent, a story about a grumpy old man, Vincent (Bill Murry), a Vietnam veteran and his new neighbours, Maggie (Melissa McCarthy) and Oliver (Jaden Lieberher). Vincent doesn’t like kids, he doesn’t like people. Most people don’t like him. He spends a lot of his time with “a lady of the night” (Daka,… Continue reading St. Vincent (DVD): Review
Poltergeist: Review
Poltergeist is back, telling the story with an updated setting, and technology (both in the film, and that used to create it), and from a slightly different perspective. Not to mention, this time, it’s in 3D. Most of us know the story already. A family moves into a new suburban home, the youngest daughter, Madison… Continue reading Poltergeist: Review