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From transformative books to binge-worthy series, these South African titles will keep you entertained this holiday season
Rhythm, culture and class: The Mercedes-Benz CLE cabriolet is a Bollywood special
Driving this open-top cruiser provides a comfortable and luxurious experience
Rewriting the South African cinema script
Movie theatres are empty but South African stories are abundant — what’s the disconnect?
Four films are low on romance and responsibility
A new film franchise explores modern love but fumbles the chemistry and connection
What did you do this weekend?
I played the lead in a film that took just 48 hours to make as part of an international competition.
Ezra opens in SA cinemas this Friday, 31 May 2024
The young actor who plays Ezra in the film, William A Fitzgerald, is on the autistic spectrum – as is his character
Taking pot shots at Polanski
The director’s masterful, technically brilliant work is lacking in humanity
Bob Marley biopic: Less legend, more human
Film has all the hits, none of the misses – and very little of the miss-e
Tapestry of life through the lens of film
Johannesburg Film Festival offers 60 thought-provoking, conversation-inducing movies
Getting to the Hart of the action
More action than comedy, Lift makes the actor’s dream come true while exploring issues around money and who exactly the bad guys are
A feast of festive TV
We take a look at some of the local offerings on the small screen as you prepare for a holiday binge
Beyoncé: A complex apparatus
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé opened last weekend around the world and grossed $27 million at the global box office. We sent two Mail & Guardian writers to watch it This content…
Nakhane’s notable journey into movies
After bringing out an album earlier this year, the multi-talented Nakhane has a film in the pipeline
It’s AI versus humans in sci-fi thriller
‘The Creator’ explores humanity’s complex relationship with advanced technology
Erasure, exploitation and ego
Film that tells the story of a Native American people’s battle with colonialism has echoes today