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FROM HOPE TO HANDCUFFS: Sinothando Alven stars as Capital S in ‘Isidoda Ubudoda Indoda (Part 2)’, tracing a young man’s tragic journey from seeking redemption through traditional initiation to facing the harsh reality of prison life. Picture: SUPPLIED

Film traces manhood, loss, consequences of violence

Film: Isidoda Ubudoda Indoda (Part 2) Production House: Montywood (Kumkani FM) Genre: Eastern Cape Drama/Thriller Isidoda Ubudoda Indoda (Part 2) delivers a high-stakes, emotionally charged exploration of manhood, grief, and…

UNDERDOG REDEMPTION: Marvel’s Thunderbolts starring Florence Pugh is a fresh take on heroism and humanity. Picture: SUPPLIED

Newest ‘Avengers’ good enough to upstage originals

One of the latest Marvel releases, Thunderbolts is a compellingly told superhero movie that suspends the stereotypical impression of the genre as a vapid cash grab devoid of good storytelling and dialogue. The movie follows an…

FASCINATING READ: Dr Treive Nicholas and his new book, ‘In search of Nongqawuse’, available at Bargain Books. Picture: SUPPLIED

New approach to writing about history

TAMMY FRAY Nongqawuse and the great cattle killing of 1856-57 have been the subject of endless fascination for almost two centuries. The historic event has been employed as a vehicle that writers and thinkers have been using for years to…

CHILLING PERFORMANCE: James McAvoy gives a stellar performance as Paddy in the 2024 remake of the psychological thriller, ‘Speak No Evil’. Picture: SUPPLIED

GO Review – Speak No Evil

Genre: Drama, psychological thriller, horror Speak No Evil is a gripping psychological thriller that perfectly balances tension and intrigue. The simple premise is made captivating by exceptional acting by all actors, great music choices…

SENSITIVE STORY: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni star in the movie adaptation of ‘It Ends With us’. Picture: SUPPLIED

GO Review – It Ends With Us

Genre: Romance, drama Movie adaptations of beloved novels are tricky to execute but, It Ends with Us, is a rare achievement in that the movie is vastly superior to the controversial book on which it is based. Adapted from the Colleen…

ACTION BUDDIES: John Cena and Akwafina star in the new buddy comedy ‘Jackpot!’ on Amazon Prime Video. Picture: SUPPLIED

Go Review – Jackpot!

Genre: Comedy, action John Cena’s rebrand from a champion wrestler to a comedy actor hits new planes of success every time he appears on screen and this winning streak continues with his latest film, Jackpot! Jackpot! is set in the…

STAR COUPLE: Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum star in the new Apple TV+ film ‘Fly Me to The Moon’. Picture: SUPPLIED

GO Review – Fly Me to The Moon

Genre: Comedy, romance The new release, Fly Me to the Moon, is a fictional retelling of the famous Apollo 11 moon landing and succeeds in humanising a historically significant event that changed the course of global history. The plot…

SURVIVING TORNADOES: Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones star in the new disaster film, ‘Twisters’. Picture: SUPPLIED

GO Review : Twisters

Genre: Adventure, drama, action Continuing the era of remakes and sequels comes another blast from the past. This standalone sequel comes twenty-eight years after the release of the 1996 film Twister. The movie was a hit when it first…

MATRIMONIAL MAYHEM: Lawrence Maleka and Sandile Mahlangu star in ‘Lobola Man’. Picture: SUPPLIED

GO Review – Lobola Man

Genre: Comedy, romance The newly released film, Lobola Man, typifies the bright future on the horizon for SA films and marks what is hopefully the end of local productions focused on apartheid, crime, and violence. Ace Ngubeni (Lawrence…

LOVE STORY: Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton play Penelope and Colin in the latest season of Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’. Picture: SUPPLIED

GO Review – Bridgerton

Genre: Drama, Romance Since its release in 2020, Netflix’s Bridgerton has captured the hearts of die-hard romantics across the world and now in its third season, the show continues to provide viewers with storylines filled with romance,…

HAPPILY EVER AFTER: Entertainment power couple Salamina and Tshepo ‘Howza’ Mosese are the hosts of the exciting Netflix reality TV show, ‘The Ultimatum SA’. Picture: SUPPLIED

New reality TV show puts relationships to the test

Genre: Reality show The SA spin-off of the global social experiment reality dating show, The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, is breathe of fresh air in the reality TV drama genre, as it brings to the stage all the things that make a reality…

DYSTOPIAN SAGA: Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth star in the prequel film ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’. Picture: SUPPLIED

GO Review – The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Genre: Action, adventure, musical The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes primarily caters to die-hard fans of the franchise, providing some comfort and nostalgia, but it falls short of fully delivering insight into the…

FIGHTING CAPITALISM: Lil Rel Howery stars as Joe in ‘The Mill’, now streaming on Hulu. Picture: SUPPLIED

GO Review – The Mill

Genre: Drama, mystery, sci-fi Hulu’s latest drama, The Mill, is a not-so-subtle critique of capitalism and how people become so caught up in the jobs and that they lose sight of their personal responsibilities. The film focuses on Joe…

CANDID COMEDY CONCLUDES: Ncuti Gatw and Asa Butterfield a star as best friends Otis and Eric in the fourth and final season of ‘Sex Education’ on Netflix. Picture: SUPPLIED

GO Review: Sex Education

Genre: Comedy, teen drama, sex comedy Sex Education, the groundbreaking series that captivated audiences with its vibrant characters and frank exploration of intimate subjects, has concluded its four-season journey with a final season…

SUPERHERO FLEX: Xolo Maridueña stars as the title character in the new superhero actin movie, ‘Blue Beetle’, now showing on Max. Picture: SUPPLIED

GO Review – Blue Beetle

Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi In a world where DC and Marvel dominate the superhero movie genre, it has become difficult for movie directors to create original films to impress audiences, and Blue Beetle is just another failed attempt.…

HANDFUL OF HORROR: Sophie Wilde stars as Mia in the new scary horror movie, ‘Talk to Me’. Picture: SUPPLIED

Go Review – Talk To Me

Genre: Horror, thriller Voted the scariest horror movie of 2023, Talk to Me is not for the faint-hearted and deserves more than one viewing, if you watch it in the comfort of daylight. The film follows a group of friends who have fun with…

CANINE CUDDLES: Lucy Hale and Grant Gustin star in the romantic comedy ‘Puppy Love’. Picture: SUPPLIED

GO REVIEW – PUPPY LOVE

Genre: Comedy, romance Puppy Love is a romantic comedy that follows two unlucky in love individuals with vastly different personalities who match on a dating app. This is a simple, predictable romantic comedy that faithfully holds up to…

HOLIDAY HILARITY: Yvonne Orji, Lil Rel Howery, Meredith Hagner and John Cena star in the new movie, ‘Vacation Friends 2’. Picture: SUPPLIED

Go Review – Vacation Friends 2

Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Action Ever since stepping away from wrestling, John Cena has managed to solidify himself as a comedic actor and this impression has only strengthened with his latest role in Vacation Friends 2. The first…

ACTION SATISFACTION: John Cena and Jackie Chan star in the new Netflix action film, ‘Hidden Strike’. Picture: SUPPLIED

Go Review – Hidden Strike

Genre: Action, comedy, adventure Jackie Chan and John Cena star as two former soldiers who find themselves on separate missions in Iraq. After a series of mishaps, miscommunication and a lot of unnecessary fighting, the pair are forced to…

PRETTY IN PINK: Margot Robbie shines as ‘Stereotypical Barbie’ in the live-action ‘Barbie’ movie, now showing at cinemas worldwide. Picture: SUPPLIED

GO Review – Barbie

Genre: Adventure, fantasy, comedy A whimsical and empowering adventure for all ages, complete with every shade of pink imaginable, the Barbie movie has been one of the most anticipated movies of 2023, and it certainly did not disappoint.…