Nortasuna directed by 2016 Naledi nominee, Lidija Marelic. Photo: Supplied
THE South African Theatre Season, presented by Drama for Life in partnership with Wits Theatre, Wits School of Arts and Wits Counselling, Careers and Development Unit, is back on home turf this year after a successful 2015 season at the State Theatre in Pretoria. Running from April 6 to 9 the season brings to its audiences the thought provoking theme of Forgotten Futures. Continue reading
Amy Winehouse. Photo: Alex Lake
The Oscar-winning documentary Amy, an intimate portrait of late British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, is among the gems on offer at the European Film Festival, which heads to Cinema Nouveau screens from May 6 to 15. Continue reading
FILMCLUB will be screening Preston Sturges’ The Lady Eve, one of the great comedies from the American screwball era at the Tatham Art Gallery in Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday, March 29 at 7 pm. Continue reading
In celebration of ten years of The Met: Live in HD being shown on cinema screens around the world, including Cinema Nouveau, opera fans can see a production of Puccini’s opera, Manon Lescaut, which can be seen from Saturday, March 26 for limited screenings. Continue reading
Daisy Ridley and John Boyega in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which has 11 MTV Movie Award nominations.
MTV has revealed the nominees for the 2016 MTV Movie Awards setting the stage for the 25th anniversary of the ultimate celebration of blockbuster movies and the fans who love them.
Avengers: Age of Ultron, Creed, Deadpool, Jurassic World, Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Straight Outta Compton scored nominations for movie of the year, with Star Wars: The Force Awakens garnering the most nominations (11) for a franchise. Continue reading
FilmClub is screening Robert Bresson’s film, A Man Escaped, at the Tatham Art Gallery in Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Pietermaritzburg at 7 pm on Tuesday, March 22. Continue reading
Safta hosts Minnie Dlamini and Katlego Maboe.
THE much lauded Afrikaans feature film, Dis, Ek Anna, took home thee Golden Horns at the 10th South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas) at the Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg at the weekend.
Dis Ek, Anna was named best feature film. It’s director Sara Blecher won best achievement in directing and Marius Weyers was named best supporting actor. Continue reading
Nicola Breytenbach and Andrew Govender in Free State.
Free State, the locally produced period drama has been flying the South African flag at festivals around the world. Continue reading
Aunjanue Ellis stars in The Book of Negroes.
THE Book of Negroes, the Conquering Lion/Out of Africa Entertainment, Canadian-South African co-production, dominated the Canadian Screen Awards, taking home 11 awards including best TV movie or limited series, three best acting awards for Aunjanue Ellis, Lyriq Bent and Shailyn Pierre Dixon, and best direction (limited series). Continue reading
Benedict Cumberbatch as Hamlet.
THE Fugard Theatre on the corner of Caledon and Lower Buitenkant Streets in District Six, Cape Town, will be giving theatre fans another chance to see Benedict Cumberbatch in Hamlet on March 20 and 21 at 11 am and 4 pm. Continue reading
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