South African entertainment is having a strong moment, with fresh releases delivering everything from gripping crime dramas to light-hearted comedies. Whether you’re streaming from home or looking for something new to add to your watchlist, these recent local films prove that Mzansi storytelling is as bold and diverse as ever. Also see: Reading Movies: How […]
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From Accessibility to Everyday Necessity: The Rise of Subtitles For many of us, reading movies and series has become second nature. What once felt optional—turning on captions—is now a central part of how audiences consume content. Whether it’s the faint accent of an actor, the rumble of a noisy café, or the quiet of a […]
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Why go out when you can bring the magic of a movie date right to your living room? A night in can be just as romantic and fun with a little creativity. Creating the ideal atmosphere at home may elevate a typical movie night into something extraordinary, whether you’re trying to avoid the crowds or […]
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Festive season can be the busiest season of the year, with parties, travelling and many more, which may lead to reckless spending that will make you have a Janu’worry’ at the start of next year. An indoor holiday cheer in a form of movies and series on Netflix can help you save money. These captivating […]
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Christmas – the time of year when kids are at home, family comes over to visit and the holiday spirit consumes all of our hearts. Despite the festive season spanning over two months parents usually find themselves running out of ideas to keep their families entertained. Fortunately for you, this year you won’t have to […]
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The continent of Africa could soon receive a boost of assistance in its film and television industry as British actor Idris Elba announced his plans to relocate to Africa. The 52-year-old could easily be considered one of the world’s most talented actors in modern times – this is due to his ability to seamlessly transition […]
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As with music, we all have a certain taste when it comes to the type of movies we watch and enjoy, right? You don’t really think about it much but you just know what movie genre you wouldn’t go for just by seeing its trailer. This is the case even if there’s a new film […]
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Keeping the kids entertained can be a difficult task as you have to properly accommodate them, meaning allowing them to watch G-rated movies which are suitable for kids, and don’t the little ones love animation! Here are a few upcoming movies that your kids will love: Moana 2 Moana 2 tells a story now grown […]
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The South African film industry has grown immensely throughout the years, starting from humble beginnings. It continues to move in an upward trajectory with the assistance of grants such as the Netflix Creative Equity Grant, which aims to improve the overall film industry by providing state-of-the-art equipment and technology to TV and film students. If […]
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Cinema group Ster-Kinekor will only close two locations following an extensive restructuring. In a previous announcement, the struggling company said it was forced to close nine cinemas nationwide due to operational cuts and dwindling profits. This was put down largely to load-shedding and the Hollywood writers’ strike last year, causing most movies and series to […]
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Recently, Ster-Kinekor announced it would be retrenching more than 200 employees due to “operational issues.” ITWeb reported the affected departments were the CEO’s office, marketing, sales, human capital, information technology, business operations, content, finance, head office, regional operations and cinemas. Ster-Kinekor, one of South Africa’s oldest theatre movie companies, said in a statement the lay-offs […]
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It’s the weekend before payday, for most of us so that means we’re staying home and getting cozy! With the weather getting cooler across most parts of the country, the best spot to be is on your couch snuggled up with some snacks and a blanket, binging all your faves on the telly. If you’re […]
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