{"id":14242,"date":"2022-02-10T15:01:14","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T13:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=14242"},"modified":"2022-02-10T15:01:15","modified_gmt":"2022-02-10T13:01:15","slug":"heartwarming-local-film-late-bloomer-kicks-off-valentines-viewing-on-m-net-movies-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2022\/02\/10\/heartwarming-local-film-late-bloomer-kicks-off-valentines-viewing-on-m-net-movies-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Heartwarming Local Film &#8220;Late Bloomer&#8221; Kicks Off Valentine\u2019s Viewing On M-Net Movies 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/MnetMovies.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"88\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/MnetMovies.jpg?resize=180%2C88&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5556\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re rolling solo or with a partner, M-Net Movies 1 (DStv 104) has a romantic and diverse lineup of movies for this Valentine\u2019s Day and the month of love, led by a fantastic, proudly local film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directed and executive produced by Amy Jephta (director of South African official Oscar submission <em>Barakat<\/em> and the Showmax noir series <em>Skemerdans<\/em>), the heartfelt <em>Late Bloomer <\/em>stars Nicole Fortuin (<em>Alles Malan<\/em>, <em>Die Boekklub<\/em>) as a party girl in her mid-30s who is forced to grow up when she falls pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nicole-Fortuin-as-Lauryn-in-Late-Bloomer.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nicole-Fortuin-as-Lauryn-in-Late-Bloomer.jpg?resize=450%2C338&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nicole-Fortuin-as-Lauryn-in-Late-Bloomer.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Nicole-Fortuin-as-Lauryn-in-Late-Bloomer.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Nicole Fortuin as Lauryn in Late Bloomer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Premiering on Saturday 12 February at 8pm, the flick follows Lauryn, a woman for whom nothing is permanent \u2013 not jobs, relationships or even living arrangement. Not only must she confront the choices she\u2019s made, she also needs to contend with her changing body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a><em>Late Bloomer <\/em><\/a>also stars Danny Ross (<em>Arendsvlei<\/em>,<em> Suidooster<\/em>,<em> Skemerdans<\/em>), Monique Rockman (<em>Suidoost<\/em>e<em>r,<\/em> <em>Gaia<\/em>), award-winning comedian Kate Pinchuck, and award-winning stage actor Tankiso Mamabolo. Make sure to tune in to this heartwarming work of art.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the conversation on Twitter (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mnetmovies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M-Net Movies<\/a>), Instagram (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mnettv\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mnettv<\/a>) and Facebook (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MNet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M-Net<\/a>). <strong>#LateBloomer #MonthOfLove<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Late Bloomer<\/em> will be available on Showmax from Thursday 28 February 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Watch the trailer \u2013 Late Bloomer\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X-nyrgPFYEw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other movies that will help you put on rose-tinted glasses for the month of love include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>How to Be Single<\/em><\/strong> (11 February at 20:00): Diane Keaton and Jeremy Irons star as part of an ensemble of colourful characters seeking love against the backdrop of a wedding.<\/li><li><strong><em>Valentine\u2019s Day<\/em><\/strong> (14 February at 20:00): This romantic comedy with an all-star cast follows the stories of couples, their make-ups, break-ups and all the expectations and pressures that Valentine&#8217;s Day brings.<\/li><li><strong><em>The Proposal <\/em><\/strong>(15 February at 20:00): The Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds modern classic romcom follows a hated boss who, desperate for a green card, must marry one of her staff to stay in America.<\/li><li><strong><em>Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason <\/em><\/strong>(17 February at 20:00): This sequel to the sweet romcom classic sees Bridget Jones finally in a stable relationship with Mark Darcy. But doubts brew when her ex-lover Daniel Cleaver returns.<\/li><li><strong><em>10 Things I Hate About You<\/em><\/strong> (18 February at 20:00): The modern classic adaptation of Shakespeare\u2019s Taming of the Shrew, starring Julia Stiles and the late Heath Ledger.<\/li><li><strong><em>The Runaway Bride <\/em><\/strong>(19 February at 20:00): Julia Roberts and Richard Gere star in this timeless romcom about a woman who can\u2019t commit to marriage and the journalist writing a story about her.<\/li><li><strong><em>The Breakup <\/em><\/strong>(20 February at 18:15): Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston play a once-happy twosome who go to war after breaking up \u2013 with things getting nastier by the day.<\/li><li><strong><em>When in Rome <\/em><\/strong>(21 February at 20:00): A woman, unlucky in love, travels to Rome where she steals coins from the renowned fountain of love and is then pursued by a band of suitors.<\/li><li><strong><em>Twilight Saga: New Moon <\/em><\/strong>(23 February at 20:00): In the second <em>Twilight<\/em> film, Bella is devastated after Edward\u2019s abrupt departure. She soon finds herself forming a bond with Jacob, who has his own secrets.<\/li><li><strong><em>Twilight Saga: Eclipse <\/em><\/strong>(24 February at 20:00): Fierce wolf vs vampire action in the third <em>Twilight<\/em> film as Bella is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob.<\/li><li><strong><em>Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt 1 <\/em><\/strong>(25 February at 20:00): The global hit begins its epic conclusion. Bella and Edward get some disturbing news that threatens the Wolf Pack and Bella&#8217;s life.<\/li><li><strong><em>Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt 2 <\/em><\/strong>(26 February at 20:00): In the final chapter, the Cullens gather vampire allies in an attempt to save the life of the newborn.<\/li><li><strong><em>This Is 40 <\/em><\/strong>(28 February at 20:00): <em>Knocked Up <\/em>director Judd Apatow offers up a frank and often side-splittingly funny look at a couple struggling to come to terms with getting older.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From vampire love to a later in life coming-of-age tale, this February on M-Net Movies 1 caters to every Valentine\u2019s taste. There\u2019s no boredom on the horizon!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re rolling solo or with a partner, M-Net Movies 1 (DStv 104) has a romantic and diverse lineup of movies for this Valentine\u2019s Day and the month of love, led by a fantastic, proudly local film. 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