Movie Review: Speak No Evil
One-liner: An unnerving lead performance powers this artful, intricate and see-sawing psychological horror thriller remake. James Watkins’ Speak No Evil
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Movie Review: Bridget Jones – Mad About the Boy
One-liner: Another bittersweet albeit pricklier romantic misadventure for the lovable Bridget Jones, brought to life by a solid lead performance.
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Movie Review: Mountainhead
One-liner: Sharp performances, prickly dialogue and sinister machinations compel this alienatingly dark and timely cautionary tale. Mountainhead is a timely
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Movie Review: Semi-Soeter
One-liner: This slick sequel features a handsome cast, stunning vistas and a fun premise but struggles to connect beyond its
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Discover Three Compelling Documentaries at Encounters
Welcome to Talking Movies, I’m Spling… This week we’re talking about three documentaries screening at the Encounters South African International
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South African Film: Its Biggest Weaknesses & Greatest Strengths
The South African film industry is often praised for its film crews, diversity, locations, social relevance, wealth of stories and
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From Model to Method: Brittany Mcvicker’s Journey Through the Evolving Film Industry
From her early days putting on “shows” for her family to her burgeoning career as an actress, Brittany Mcvicker’s journey
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Movie Review: Jungle Beat 2 – The Past
One-liner: A fun, imaginative and visually compelling yet mild and middling animated fantasy comedy adventure. Jungle Beat 2: The Past
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Movie Review: The Shadow Scholars
One-liner: An overlong, yet comprehensive, eagle-eyed, layered and timely investigative documentary. The Shadow Scholars is a compelling documentary that delves
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‘Dangerous Animals’ Dives into the Deep End of Fear
The ocean, a vast and enigmatic expanse of water, has long served as a fertile ground for cinematic terror. From
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