SAFTAs 2023: The Best of South African Film?
The South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) are just around the corner. The 17th annual awards ceremony of its
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Author: Spling
Spling Unveils ‘The Essence of Dreams’ Book Trailer
Film critic, radio broadcaster and now author, Stephen “Spling” Aspeling, has announced the release of a book trailer for his
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Movie Review: The Northman
One-liner: A cold-blooded, dark, stellar, visceral and visually powerful Viking action adventure magpie epic in the key of Eggers. The
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Spling’s Cinematic Journey: A Celebration of Film and the Power of Dreams
The Essence of Dreams: An Anthology of Film Reviews was recently launched at the iconic Labia Theatre in Cape Town.
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Discover Your New Favorite Film with ‘The Essence of Dreams’
Stephen “Spling” Aspeling, a leading film critic and radio broadcaster, has released a new book, ‘The Essence of Dreams: An
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Movie Review: iNumber Number – Jozi Gold
One-liner: While flashy and lightweight, this Afro-chic heist thriller and neo-western remains entertaining, gritty, relentless and vibrant. iNumber Number (aka
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Powerful Chronicles at Encounters Documentary Film Festival 2023
The Encounters South African International Documentary Film Festival kicks off this week and runs until the 2nd July with screenings
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Clive Will on ‘Time Spent with Cats is Never Wasted’
Clive Will’s black-and-white docudrama, Time Spent with Cats is Never Wasted, is a thought-provoking and visceral slow cinema arthouse experience.
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Talking Movies: Elvis, Horisonne and Operation Mincemeat
Spling reviews Elvis, Horisonne and Operation Mincemeat as broadcast on Talking Movies, Fine Music Radio. Listen to podcast. TRANSCRIPT Good
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Movie Review: Office Invasion
One-liner: A half-baked script, juvenile tone and lack of focus undermine this colourful, diverse yet coarse and inconsistent Horrible Bosses
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