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5 women-themed films

Movies & TV
by  on August 5, 2019

No, this post is not about chick flicks! If that is what you are after – sorry to disappoint! Perhaps next time. However, if you would like to consider five women-themed movies to watch this August (women’s month in South Africa), you have come to the …

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Why you should watch old classic movies

Movies & TV
by  on January 9, 2018

Have you ever watched a movie that was made before you were born? A black-and-white one? How about a non-English black and white movie with subtitles? The most likely answer to all of the above is “no”. Many people write off classic cinema without even …

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Highly anticipated movies of 2016

Movies & TV
by  on February 12, 2016

Movies are a way to escape, to enter another dimension and for some a great way to spend a date night. The best of them also make us think and stay with us for a long time. With the 2016 releases already off to a captivating start, there are still a …

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Spielberg to direct Roald Dahl’s BFG

Books, General, Movies & TV
by  on June 17, 2014

Hollywood have announced that Steven Spielberg is set to direct an adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic kid's book The BFG. This family favourite is set to be released in July 2016, and has Spielberg and Roald Dahl fans alike incredibly excited. The …

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The 10 best movies of 2013

Movies & TV
by  on January 8, 2014

Films have to be entertaining, but the best ones do more than that. They also enlighten; they make us think and stay with us long after the credits have rolled.   With that exalted criteria in mind, I pored over several acclaimed film review …

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