When author Deon Meyer first envisaged the story that became ‘Blood Safari’ while cruising the Lowveld on a BMW motorcycle decades ago, he had no…
In marking the centenary of Italian satirist Dario Fo, taking on ‘A Woman Alone’ – co-written with Franca Rame – demands an artist willing to…
In an era dominated by hyper-saturated green screens, LED volumes, and rubbery digital stunt doubles, audiences have developed an instinct for the uncanny valley. When…
The 13th European Film Festival South Africa returns to cinemas nationwide from 17 to 27 September, presenting a curated 12-film lineup centered on the complexities…
When international prestige television meets indigenous African noir, the temptation is often to dilute the local essence in pursuit of a generic Hollywood sheen. The…
If you have ever found yourself staring aimlessly at a streaming library for 45 minutes, only to give up and rewatch the same sitcom or…
For years, the conventional wisdom for creators looking to break onto international streaming platforms was simple: smooth out the rough edges. Strip away the niche…
As a veteran authority on South African cinema, a script consultant and a long-time radio broadcaster, Stephen Aspeling better known as Spling has spent nearly…
The FIFA World Cup is upon us, which is why it’s the perfect time to rank the best soccer movies. Cinema and soccer share a…
The Masque Theatre in Muizenberg is gearing up for a unique sensory experience this July. If you’ve ever wanted to close your eyes at the…