Around this time last week I was very excited for the weekend ahead. I was excited because it was about time the masses in Mzantsi got a chance to watch a film I had watched twice already, the award winning Life, Above All. I was also stirred up because two other local associated film productions, Getroud Met Rugby and Battle: Los Angeles (directed by a South African) were about to be released on the same weekend. My enthusiastic nature led to... 

Last night I attended the official premiere for Mzantsi’s next big film from the film makers that brought you the box office hit White Wedding. I’d read somewhere that it received a warm welcome at the screening at the Durban Film Festival last year. When Class Act 2 was launched to the media, the reality show’s host and one of the leading stars of Paradise Stop briefly spoke about it. It was at the point that my interest was... 

Earlier this evening, I attended the official premiere of director Oliver Schmitz‘ latest film Life, Above All that was held at Montecasino in Johannesburg. The general public in South Africa will finally get an opportunity to witness what the world has been praising over the past year. Dr Hansgeorg Niefer, CEO of Mercedes Benz SA (funders for the film) Life, Above All has participated in many film festivals throughout the world, including... 

The 83rd Annual Academy Awards finally took place this past Sunday, 27 February 2011, in Hollywood. The film award season culminated into the most anticipated finale, the Oscars, as they are also known. As the SAFTA‘s were underway in South Africa, the actors, actresses, directors and the whole entertainment industry were getting ready to see who would walk away with the coveted gold statuettes on the other side of the equator. L-R: Christian... 

Looking at the plot of The Town, you’ll be forgiven for thinking it’s something you’ve seen before. Well, that’s somewhat true as the film is essentially about a cash heist. However, the way the plot unravels and the style of directing is refreshing. The acting was also superb. Rebecca Hall, who I was so impressed with on Woody Allen‘s Vicki Christina Barcelona alongside Scarlet Johanssen, Jarvier Bardem, and Penelope... 

Natalie Portman as Nina and Vincent Cassel as director of Swan Lake The award season has created such a buzz for this film that I couldn’t wait to watch it. Even friends who got a chance to watch it towards the end of last year were singing praises about it, particularly that of its star Natalie Portman. Although a former child star, it wasn’t until 2004 that I took more interest in her. Subsequently, I became a fan of hers after seeing... 

The 2011 Academy Awards nominees were revealed this afternoon to mixed feelings from different circles. Although some films and talent deserved their inclusion in the tight races, there are some that had great potential that were not as lucky. An old lady and a child at the shoot of Na Wewe, courtesy of the film's website. One such film is Life Above All (we wrote briefly about it late last year HERE), a South African film that was officially submitted... 

The entertainment award season is in full swing and the excitement is in the air. Whether you are into the widely-anticipated red carpet arrivals, the acceptance speeches, the quirky commentary by the hosts or interested in the actual winners, you are going to have a blast over the next few months. One such event is the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards, one of the biggest award ceremonies in the film and television industry, that took place in Hollywood... 

(L-R) Robert Downey Jnr. as Peter and Zach Galifianakis as Ethan o Due Date Title: Due Date Cast: Robert Downey Jnr., Zach Galifianakis, Jamie Foxx, Michelle Monaghan, Juliette Lewis, RZA Director: Todd Phillips Following last year’s huge success of The Hangover, director Todd Phillips brings back Zach Galifianakis on a starring role alongside Robert Downey Jnr. on Due Date; another comedy set to continue his imprint in this genre. Take a clean-cut... 

Every year around this time United International Pictures (UIP) invites the media for a Christmas breakfast where the MD Peter Dignan briefly recaps all that happened in the year and reveals plans for the following year. He also relays his gratitude messages to the press and his staff, bestowing us with gifts and cards. Yesterday was such an occasion for the year 2010. Marketing manager Navashnee Moodley, together with the kind, ultra competent...