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Semi-Soet: Spoonfuls of sugarSlick, vanilla Afrikaans romcom Semi-Soetis just what the South African film industry needs, writes Phillip de Wet. The Artist sparks Hollywood nostalgia boom for silent eraA Rudolph Valentino biopic and a Charlie Chaplin musical are among new projects in the pipeline. Cinema
And Jill came tumbling afterAdam Sandler's latest comedy Jack and Jill may mark the moment when cinematic cross-dressing officially stops being funny. Is Jeta Amata Nollywood's gift to Hollywood?The director is challenging Nigeria's film industry to raise its game by hiring American stars and taking on topical, political themes. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo cancelled in IndiaThe Oscar-nominated thriller was withdrawn from release in India after director David Fincher refused to cut 'unsuitable' sex scenes. Gay actors shouldn't worry about coming outCharlie Condou has never had a problem being frank about his sexuality, and suggests other actors do the same. The Help wins big at Screen Actors Guild awardsThe Help, a big-screen drama focusing on race relations in America, was the big winner at Sunday's ceremony. Cinema
Mother of the beastCan bad children happen to good parents, or do they reveal their parents' flaws? This is the question raised in We Need to Talk about Kevin. Jo'burg cinema pick: January 27 2011The Bioscope, Jo'burg’s only independent cinema, specialises in wacky film and food combos. Win tickets to We Need to Talk About KevinWe have five double tickets, as well as copies of the novel, to give away. Oscar nominations offer no surprisesSilent-era throwback film The Artist and Martin Scorsese's Hugo lead the pack of Oscar nominees. Iranian film in the running for foreign language OscarA drama from Iran is competing against a Belgian thriller, a Polish war story and dramas from Canada and Israel. Cinema
Mysterious skinSexuality and the prison house of the self are the themes of The Skin I Live In, Pedro Almodóvar's fantastically twisted new film. Cinema
Showtime for South AfricaAn ambitious project to lure big film productions is paying off. Cinema
The auteur personifiedWoody Allen's works have culminated in a collection of tributes from an audience that has aged gracefully with him. Jo'burg cinema pick: January 20 2011Music documentary Punk in Africa is showing at the Bioscope this week. Britons demand money back for The ArtistCinemagoers in Liverpool demanded refunds on tickets for Oscar favourite The Artist because they did not realise it is a silent movie. Silent movie leads Bafta nominationsThe Artist led Bafta nominations on Tuesday picking up 12, one ahead of British Cold War-era spy movie Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Silent film steals the show at the Golden Globe AwardsThis year's Golden Globes ceremony honoured a diverse selection of shows and films, including silent film The Artist. United States
The Artist, The Descendants rake in Golden GlobesSilent movie The Artist and family drama The Descendants have scooped the accolades at this year's Golden Globe awards. TOPICS IN THIS SECTION
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