McFarland tells the trying true story of American football coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) who, after being let off for anger management issues, moves to a predominantly Latino school in California farming district Central Valley. Here, he notices the […]

There have been many renditions of the great Cinderella fairytale and this version is no less charming. The story follows the life of Ella (Lily James), who loses her mother at a very young age. In […]

After much anticipation, local film Ayanda opens in cinemas today and it doesn’t disappoint. It’s got flair, well-developed characters and a plausible storyline – though sorely lengthy. A uniquely South African film, the story aims to capture the […]

Everest is not for the faint-hearted. It is real, telling and altogether heartbreaking. After seeing the film, my first thought was: I will never attempt to climb Everest. But more than just showcasing the challenging ascent, this film serves […]

Movies about life-threatening diseases have become the new hype. Reinterpretations of real-life struggles sharing compelling stories often bring people to tears. They resonate with us because deep down we all know it can happen to […]

If you’re a pushover for love stories, then a trimestral dose of Nicholas Sparks is essential. The talented writer has a knack for fantasy romance and his latest film, The Longest Ride, ranks right up there […]

According to South African film standards, newly released Ballade Vir ’N Enkeling excells in both cinematography and scriptwriting, and is capable of competing in international markets. The popular 1980s television series of the same name has […]

If you’re expecting a psychological thriller about a missing person, you’ve come to the wrong place. Despite its evidently telling title, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby has nothing to do with a disappearance, but rather one person’s decision […]

I am typically a fan of tales about the road to self-discovery, but was disappointed to learn the analogous Wild doesn’t quite live up to all the hype. Based on the autobiographical book by Cheryl […]

What makes Whiplash greater than just JK Simmons’ award-winning performance is that the premise is based in truth, because things like this do happen and they’re not always positive. The film tells the story of 19-year-old Andrew Neyman […]