Spling’s Top Picks: 2024’s Global & Local Cine Gems
Stephen ‘Spling’ Aspeling watches many films each year. While cinema releases aren’t as fast and furious as they used to
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A Conversation with Gérard Rudolf: Episode 3
Welcome to Talking Movies, I’m Spling. We continue our conversation with actor, writer, director, photographer, and poet Gerard Rudolph, who
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Movie Review: Hier.Na
One-liner: Solid performances, relatable characters and a curious cultural immersion compel this respectable and straightforward ensemble drama. Hier.Na (Hereafter) is
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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Entertainment Journalism
When you tell people you’re a film critic, you typically get one of two responses. “You watch movies for a
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A Conversation with Gérard Rudolf: Episode 2
Welcome to Talking Movies, I’m Spling… We continue our conversation with actor, writer, director, photographer and poet, Gérard Rudolf, who
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A Conversation with Gérard Rudolf: Episode 1
Welcome to Talking Movies, I’m Spling… We begin a conversation with actor, writer, director, photographer and poet, Gérard Rudolf, who
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Movie Review: The Fix
One-liner: A dated feel, detached lead and thin script undermines this intense, thoughtful and visually-stylish sci-fi thriller. The Fix is
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‘Babygirl’: A Bold Exploration of Desire and Identity
Babygirl is a provocative and thought-provoking erotic thriller about a successful CEO who embarks on a passionate and forbidden affair
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AFDA Graduation Film Festival – Spling’s Top 5 Picks (Cape Town)
Making a short film on a tight budget is nothing short of a miracle. This year’s AFDA student film selection
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Here: A Heartwarming Tale of Love and Loss
Robert Zemeckis’s latest film Here is a visually-stunning and emotionally-resonant exploration of time, memory and the human condition. Based on
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