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Queen Sono: an engrossing tale of a defiant woman in a broken country

Action drama with a splash of espionage isn’t a genre combo you’d associate with South African cinema, but you’re just going to have to…

‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ is Disney’s take on the ‘Red Wedding’

After seeing the trailers and watching a few interviews I wasn’t sure what to expect going into Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. But then again,…

The Lion King review: a beautiful remake of a much better movie

Dumbo, Aladdin, and now The Lion King. Disney continues its computer-generated roadmap of remaking almost ever single childhood animation loved by Millennials. It would…

Toy Story 4 review: an emotive, charming classic

Apprehensive that a fourth movie in a classic Pixar franchise was pushing it, I went into watching Toy Story 4 with a considerably skeptical eye….

Disney’s Aladdin review: saved by Will Smith’s Genie magic

The magic carpet ride that was supposed to be Disney’s Aladdin started of with a slight cinema malfunction that proved to be more entertaining…

Game of Thrones series finale prediction: who kills who for the throne?

This coming Monday, Game of Thrones will come to an end when the season 8 and series finale airs worldwide. After last week’s shocker…

Game of Thrones S8 E5: spoiler-free GIF-only review

The penultimate episode of Game of Thrones Season 8 was intense and upsetting to say the least. One GIF can, in fact, sum it…

Game of Thrones S8 E4: spoiler-free GIF-only review

This week’s episode of Game of Thrones was, safe to say, brilliantly executed. From its false sense of security, to its sudden twists, the fourth…

Game of Thrones S8 E3: spoiler-free GIF-only review

The Long Night, the battle of Winterfell, takes place in this week’s episode of Game of Thrones. The entire hour and a half was…

‘Avengers: Endgame’ spoiler-free review: Marvel cleaned up good

Undoubtedly, Avengers: Endgame was (and still is) one of the most anticipated movies in recent cinematic history. Even I, who has seen the movie…

We saw ‘Avengers: Endgame’ and here’s what you should know

We attended the Avengers: Endgame screening last night, in a packed, cramped little theatre at the V&A Waterfront. Armed with just enough popcorn to…

Game of Thrones S8 E2: spoiler-free GIF-only review

This week’s episode of Game of Thrones was much like the first; somewhat slow, forcibly funny and heavy with call backs to the show’s…

Game of Thrones S8 E1: our spoiler-free GIF-only review

The final season of Game of Thrones officially debuted in the early hours of Monday morning and, needless to say, millions tuned in to…

Trippin With Skhumba’s shining comedy is plagued by dim filming, dull editing

Showmax mentions in marketing material that its third Original Trippin With Skhumba would be a travel-comedy hybrid, but I’m not totally sure if it…

Pitch Perfect lived long enough to see itself become the villain [review]

Pitch Perfect may not actually be perfect. It isn’t original, it isn’t visually stimulating — its soundtrack is good at best, annoying at worst….

Happy Death Day review: a fun, trashy comedy-thriller

Most people are afraid of death. Most people would tell you they don’t want to be murdered. Not by anyone, but especially not by…

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets review: empty, colourful fun

Details around Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets have been kept so secretive you’d be mistaken for thinking it was the next…

Spider-Man: Homecoming review: a perfect Peter Parker?

In the last decade, the world has seen so many Peter Parkers on screen that we would all be justified in turning our backs…

Everything, Everything movie review: a serious Bubble Boy

Everything, Everything is every bit your typical teen romance about a sick girl and the boy who loves her. The film is cheesy. It…

Uk’shona Kwelanga review: if only it weren’t an ad

With the rise of digital media comes a host of interesting ways for storytellers to express themselves. We’ve seen the likes of movies told…

Power Rangers movie review: goofy, fun but flawed

Power Rangers aims to reboot the franchise many of us grew to know and love. Much like its predecessor, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, the 2017 instalment…

Big Little Lies S01E01 review: a formulaic feminist fandango

On the surface, Big Little Lies seems like just another series dragging us through an entire season of “someone is dead, figure it out.”…

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter movie review

It’s been almost 24 hours since I watched the last instalment in the Resident Evil live action film series, The Final Chapter, and I still…

Bernie Sanders memes have taken over the internet – here are some of the best

Netflix announces Season 2 for Bridgerton

FNB launches virtual card for customers

Invest in a 12J vehicle this tax year – but choose your team wisely [Opinion]

SA tech startup launches rewards shopping app for locals

5 highlights of the Oppo A72 [Sponsored]

Dev creates browser game where you try to get through 2020

Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra announced: price and details for South Africa

Latest Amarok becomes South Africa’s most powerful bakkie

Great news for Toyota hot hatch fans – GR Yaris confirmed for South Africa

Honda WV-R: High-riding ‘Jazz’ now in South Africa