Martin Scorsese

Dylan pulls off another put-on

Article Shaun De Waal - 21 Jun 2019

As Picasso said, though he may have had TS Eliot’s words put in his mouth: “Good artists copy; great artists steal.”

A good man compromised

Article bogdan TagDiv - 21 May 2015

'A Most Violent Year' by JC Chandor is a foil to neoliberalism and a reflection on the genre of Howard Hawks’s 'Scarface'.

Golden Globes: ‘American Hustle’, ’12 Years a Slave’ win top prizes

Article bogdan TagDiv - 13 Jan 2014

The Golden Globe ceremony has kicked-off Hollywood's awards season. Films such as "12 Years a Slave" and "American Hustle" have won top honours.

Wolf of Wall Street: Polished and punchy

Article bogdan TagDiv - 10 Jan 2014

This is Scorsese with fire in his belly and Leonardo DiCaprio's Walmart Gordon Gekko cranking up the laughs - a pantomime Goodfellas.

Trial of James ‘Whitey’ Bulger begins

Article bogdan TagDiv - 12 Jun 2013

The trial of accused mobster James "Whitey" Bulger, who evaded the FBI for 16 years before his arrest in 2011, is due to begin in Boston.

Director Scorsese calls for visual literacy

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Apr 2013

Film director Martin Scorsese has urged Americans to embrace their rich cinema heritage before it literally fades away.

Director Martin Scorsese to receive Bafta fellowship

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Jan 2012

The Bafta fellowship, Bafta's highest honour, recognises a lifetime's contribution to film.

Island of the day before

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Mar 2010

MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Shaun de Waal reviews <e>Shutter Island</em>, starring Leonardo di Caprio.

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South Africans stuck in China are desperate to escape coronavirus ‘prison’

Sarah Smit & Chris Gilili - 14 Feb 2020

But the department of international relations and co-operation claims they are comfortable and taken care of

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SA’s quarantine plan for coronavirus

Athandiwe Saba & Thanduxolo Jika - 14 Feb 2020

A small Free State dorp and 14 days of isolation — this is the plan for citizens returning from China, to prevent a potential outbreak of the disease

National

No legal sales in new cannabis Bill

Paddy Harper - 14 Feb 2020

Draft regulations do not allow for commercial cultivation or sale, but policy could change this

Press Releases

Dr Mathew Moyo’s journey to academic victory

IT Web - 14 Feb 2020

The NWU's chief director for library and information services was appointed as a board member of the National Council for Library and Information Services.

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UKZN pays tribute to Joseph Shabalala, Doctor of Music (honoris causa)

IT Web - 14 Feb 2020

The university joins the global community in mourning the passing of legendary musician and founding member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Dr Bhekizizwe Joseph Shabalala.

Special Reports

South Africa to be almost R 14-billion wealthier when SAB Zenzele BB-BBEE scheme winds down in April 2020

Derek Davey - 13 Feb 2020

It’s the biggest BB-BEE FMCG payout in South Africa’s history, with a new scheme to be launched

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UKZN vice-chancellor calls for perspective and creative engagement on the way forward

IT Web - 13 Feb 2020

In addition to overcoming the deadlock between UKZN and students, a way must be found to reconcile the university's financial obligations and students' long-term needs.

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Survey shows South Africans’ approval of president but not of political parties

IT Web - 13 Feb 2020

According to the survey, 62% of South Africans think Cyril Ramaphosa is doing his job well, while 39% say no political party represents their views.

Special Reports

Andrew Makenete joins Africa Agri Tech as an event ambassador

Derek Davey - 11 Feb 2020

Makenete has a wealth of experience in the agricultural sector

Press Releases

Is your company prepared for the coronavirus?

IT Web - 11 Feb 2020

Companies should consider the direct and indirect impacts of the pandemic when evaluating whether they are prepared for the coronavirus, says ContinuitySA.

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Explaining the distribution of pension funds

IT Web - 11 Feb 2020

Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act puts the ultimate decision-making responsibility in trustees' hands, says Fedgroup.