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movies

Rhythm, culture and class: The Mercedes-Benz CLE cabriolet is a Bollywood special
Motoring
/ 9 June 2025

Rhythm, culture and class: The Mercedes-Benz CLE cabriolet is a Bollywood special

Driving this open-top cruiser provides a comfortable and luxurious experience

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Rewriting the South African cinema script
Friday
/ 16 April 2025

Rewriting the South African cinema script

Movie theatres are empty but South African stories are abundant — what’s the disconnect?

By Khanyi Zondi
Four films are low on romance and responsibility
Friday
/ 27 February 2025

Four films are low on romance and responsibility

A new film franchise explores modern love but fumbles the chemistry and connection

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Ezra opens in SA cinemas this Friday, 31 May 2024
Partner Content
/ 30 May 2024

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

By Partner Content
Taking pot shots at Polanski
Friday
/ 19 May 2024

Taking pot shots at Polanski

The director’s masterful, technically brilliant work is lacking in humanity

By Drew Forrest
Bob Marley biopic: Less legend, more human
Friday
/ 24 February 2024

Bob Marley biopic: Less legend, more human

Film has all the hits, none of the misses – and very little of the miss-e

By Charles Leonard
Tapestry of life through the lens of film
Friday
/ 22 February 2024

Tapestry of life through the lens of film

Johannesburg Film Festival offers 60 thought-provoking, conversation-inducing movies

By Lesego Chepape
Getting to the Hart of the action
Friday
/ 28 January 2024

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

By Ipeleng Derby-Molefe
A feast of festive TV
Friday
/ 23 December 2023

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

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Beyoncé: A complex apparatus
Friday
/ 9 December 2023

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

By Lesego Chepape
Nakhane’s notable journey into movies
Friday
/ 23 November 2023

Nakhane’s notable journey into movies

After bringing out an album earlier this year, the multi-talented Nakhane has a film in the pipeline

By Lesego Chepape
It’s AI versus humans in sci-fi thriller
Friday
/ 11 November 2023

It’s AI versus humans in sci-fi thriller

‘The Creator’ explores humanity’s complex relationship with advanced technology

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Erasure, exploitation and ego
Friday
/ 3 November 2023

Erasure, exploitation and ego

Film that tells the story of a Native American people’s battle with colonialism has echoes today

By Rolland Simphi Motaung
Free Guy is a laugh, a cry and a scream
Friday
/ 24 August 2023

Free Guy is a laugh, a cry and a scream

The action comedy is a rollercoaster of emotions. You’ll laugh, cry and scream at the screen

By Ipeleng Derby-Molefe
One MOVIE, Two Takes: ‘TETRIS’
Friday
/ 22 May 2023

One MOVIE, Two Takes: ‘TETRIS’

Movie about the origins of the computer game Tetris has plenty of action to keep you glued to the screen

By Kimberley Schoeman and Bongeka Gumede
One Movie Two Takes: Tár
Friday
/ 13 March 2023

One Movie Two Takes: Tár

Cate Blanchett gives a masterful performance in this outstanding thriller about an unhinged conductor

By Kimberley Schoeman and Bongeka Gumede
One Film Two Takes: Avatar 2: The Way of Water
Friday
/ 15 January 2023

One Film Two Takes: Avatar 2: The Way of Water

You’ll either find this sequel timeless or a waste of time

By Kimberley Schoeman and Bongeka Gumede
Ten must-watch movies tackling HIV-Aids
Friday
/ 1 December 2022

Ten must-watch movies tackling HIV-Aids

To commemorate World Aids Day on 1 December, here are 10 movies on the subject which educated and entertained us

By Gugulethu Tshabalala
One Movie, Two Takes: The Man from Toronto
Friday
/ 12 August 2022

One Movie, Two Takes: The Man from Toronto

Kevin Hart is not everyone’s cuppa and his latest role proves that

By Lumumba Mthembu and Sonri Naidoo
One Show Two Takes: ‘Atlanta’
Friday
/ 4 June 2022

One Show Two Takes: ‘Atlanta’

The season’s finale leaves our two reviewers wanting

By Joseph Goldblatt and Eli Osei
Generations of storytelling: Charlie Vundla on his most personal film
Friday
/ 30 May 2022

Generations of storytelling: Charlie Vundla on his most personal film

The director talks about his third film, ‘Hotel On the Koppies’, making indie movies and finding outlets on streaming services

By Hlabangani Mtshali
South Africa’s 1-Minute Film Festival is reshaping the art of storytelling
Friday
/ 16 May 2022

South Africa’s 1-Minute Film Festival is reshaping the art of storytelling

With the invention of the cell phone, anyone can make a movie. With the creation of the 1-Minute Film Festival, anyone’s movie can be seen.

By Eli Osei
‘No Time to Die’: James Bond’s not-so-secret mission to save cinema
Business
/ 2 October 2021

‘No Time to Die’: James Bond’s not-so-secret mission to save cinema

The release of the new James Bond, film’s favourite super spy, is more significant than ever

By Luke Feltham
Thandiwe Newton on reclaiming her identity
Africa
/ 1 July 2021

Thandiwe Newton on reclaiming her identity

The Hollywood star speaks about misspelling her name, Zimbabwe’s political crisis and her love of sadza

By Violet Gonda
Ma Rainey robbed of complexity on a ‘Negro’ path leading nowhere
Friday
/ 16 January 2021

Ma Rainey robbed of complexity on a ‘Negro’ path leading nowhere

The life of blues pioneer Gertrude ‘Ma’ Rainey and her song Black Bottom have been turned into a film. Bongani Madondo laments its anticlimax

By Bongani Madondo
What’s the future for cinema?
Friday
/ 4 December 2020

What’s the future for cinema?

Industry experts say movie theatres will survive the effects of the lockdown only if more of them start providing an experience viewers can’t replicate at home

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Review: The land is not to be outdone in ‘Dust’
Friday
/ 17 September 2020

Review: The land is not to be outdone in ‘Dust’

Pieter du Plessis’s post-apocalyptic film throws up some interesting questions, but it also needs to work a little harder

By Kwanele Sosibo

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