Geek Culture

Here’s why You People on Netflix likely to hit the right cross-cultural note

A new couple and their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences, this is exactly why this new…

Lord of the Rings trilogy comes to Netflix

Following a hiatus from Netflix since March 2020, Peter Jacksons’ trilogy The Lord o the Rings returns on Netflix on February 1st. All three…

Never break eye contact during a live broadcasting, here’s how

Here’s a great hack for never breaking eye contact during a live broadcast. It’s called Nvidia, a tool for live streaming and video conferencing…

Avatar: The way of Water sails past $2 billion

Avatar: The Way of Water is fast on the upward track as the blockbuster has surpassed expectations and has grossed over 2 billion globally….

Here’s how the end to Netflix password sharing begins

Streaming service Netflix will finally reach for current subscriber pockets and force users to pay for sharing their passwords with people they don’t live…

Phase 5, MCU kicks off with a powerful villain in Ant-man, the wasp: Quantumania

Marvel has kicked of phase five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in time travel fashion. Phase 5 is a different stage in films…

A Spare Prince Harry has trends the wrong way | #Shutupharry

The former Duke of Sussex Prince Harry is trending on social media. The reason for his hype in attention are social media users urging…

Netflix announces first African reality show, based in Joburg

Netflix has a variety of original hit reality shows, but the streaming service has now announced its first African reality show with Young, Famous…

When is Disney+ coming to South Africa? Company confirms launch

The Walt Disney Company has confirmed that South Africa is included in the 42 countries for its upcoming expanded launch of Disney+. The expansion…

Sex in Afrikaans: Showmax documentary wants to start a conversation

Showmax has announced its newest local documentary, Sex in Afrikaans, which hopes to spark a conversation for a community that is typically seen as…

The best films set in South Africa

It is undeniable that the United States and the United Kingdom dominate the silver screen. However, especially in recent years, South Africa has increasingly…

Best alternative and niche streaming platforms in South Africa

Sometimes the usual streaming giants, be it Netflix or HBO, just don’t scratch that entertainment itch. Fortunately, the internet is packed with alternative streaming…

Best TV shows arriving in 2022

2022 seems like it’s going to be an outstanding year for good old-fashioned series binging. Keeping with the spin-off trend seen in recent years,…

Streaming services in South Africa: What’s available? Prices compared

A few years ago South Africa might have lagged a bit behind in joining the global streaming landscape. Today, however, we have access to…

The best movies for geeks coming in 2022

Listen up, nerds! It seems your time has finally come. Geek media is taking over the world, and blockbuster films are no exception. From…

Netflix price and plans in South Africa: Everything you need to know

Netflix is undeniably the most accessible and affordable option to gain access to a library of quality content. From mainstream blockbusters to obscure anime,…

Best action movies releasing in 2022

Greetings, fellow cinephiles, and adrenaline junkies. The age of the film is still going strong, and 2022 is promising to bring us a string…

Netflix launches Tudum fan site for news and info on series, movies

Following its TUDUM fan even earlier this year, Netflix has launched a dedicated companion site for people to follow news and find out more…

Reddit Recap 2021: South African ‘Phone Robbie’ viral cash-in-transit video among top posts of the year

Reddit has released its Recap 2021, highlighting some of the major moments and top posts on the platform. Among the top upvoted posts on…

Spotify Wrapped 2021: How to see your personal music streaming trends for the year

It’s that time of year again — Spotify has released its Wrapped experience for 2021, which takes users through a personalised story on their…

You can now see lyrics on Spotify: How to access them

While Spotify arguably has a number of great features, the lack of lyrics when playing songs has been a major drawback for some users….

How to see the top Netflix series and films in South Africa (and around the world)

In a bid to make its viewing metrics more transparent, Netflix has launched a new website that lets users see the top 10 movies…

Netflix brings free plan to second country

Netflix has announced a free plan for a second country, after launching its first free plan in Kenya in September. But before you get…

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