Film Review

M.I.A.’s collage clarifies the cause

Article Zaza Hlalethwa - 25 May 2018

Stephen Loveridge and M.I.A. piece together old and new visuals to piece together a collage of the experiences that developed the artist.

A superhero worth the wait

Article Mpho Moshe Matheolane - 16 Feb 2018

Black Panther might depict a fantasy of the continent but the its contribution to black geekdom remains important

Jordan Peele uses satire to expose racism’s horror

Article Kiri Rupiah - 24 Mar 2017

The magic of this film lies in the fact that it seamlessly fuses biting satire with the horrifying spectre of racism.

We’re living La La Land

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Feb 2017

In this era of post-truths and mediocrity, this pastiche of a movie that masquerades as an original deserves to win.

A dying breath of fresh air

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 6 Jan 2017

A hard-hitting film raises serious ethical questions about keeping a patient alive at all costs.

‘Noma’ uses an intimate and personal vignette to humanise the land issue

Article Marie Huchzermeyer - 19 Aug 2016

Film maker Pablo Pinedo’s documentary is aimed at the comfortable classes, revealing a tale of bravery, destruction, creativity and endurance.

Miles Ahead is sour to the taste and falls short on presenting the fullness of Davis

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 22 Jul 2016

Miles Davis biopic is another example of a black artist's legacy used as Hollywood fodder.

Letters to the editor: March 20 to 26 2015

Article bogdan TagDiv - 20 Mar 2015

Readers write in about movie reviews and copyright policy.

Murderous funfair ride

Article bogdan TagDiv - 8 May 2014

Fargo the TV series pays respectful homage to the original 1996 movie by Joel and Ethan Coen.

Nigerian censors bicker over Biafran war film

Article Staff Reporter - 8 May 2014

The Nigerian film board has delayed issuing a certificate for the film Half of Yellow Sun.

Swarovski steps into the world of making film

Article bogdan TagDiv - 12 Feb 2014

Swarovski Entertainment has offered it's first production: a remake of "Romeo and Juliet," with director Carlos Carlei.

Film & TV: We don’t need more heroes, baby

Article David Cox - 9 Jan 2014

What 2014 needs is a moratorium on people in tights. How about a nice musical instead?

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