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Movies
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SPL!NG Movie Review: The Way Way Back
02 Oct 2013 by SPLING / No Comments
Think Little Miss Sunshine meets The Wonder Years. That’s essentially what’s going on in The Way Way Back. The film was inspired by a conversation one of the writer-director’s had with his stepfather when he was in the way back seat, which is now the opening scene. This is where the title The Way Back […]
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The Official Trailer For ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ Has Dropped [VIDEO]
02 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The second instalment of Peter Jackson’s trilogyy film adaptation of JRR Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’s is due for release in South African cinemas on December 13 this year. The official trailer has just dropped, which means you are now permitted to begin your feverish countdown to the date of the premiere.
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Attention Star Wars Nuts: They’re Making Actual Real-Life Lightsabers
01 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Star Wars fans rejoice, you’re one step closer to becoming a Jedi Knight. Scientists at Harvard and MIT have discovered a way to bind protons together to form a new state of matter that behaves like Luke Skywalker’s weapon of choice, the lightsaber.
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Is Daniel Day-Lewis The Next James Bond?
27 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
William Boyd is the award winning author who wrote the latest 007 novel, Solo. Boyd based his Bond on Daniel Day-Lewis, and says that his vision of James Bond is almost identical to the original author, Ian Flemming’s depiction of James Bond.
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Cape Flats Gangland Thriller is SA’s Oscar Entry
26 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Four Corners, the movie set in the Cape ganglands, has been selected as South Africa’s official 2014 foreign language entry for the Academy Awards. This is the first foreign language film to blend Sabela (the coded prison language of the 26 and 28 Number gangs) Tsoti-taal, Cape Afrikaans and English.
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Rolling Stone’s Top 10 Stoner Movies Of All Times
26 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Rolling Stone has released their top10 stoner movies of all time, and we’ve compiled them here for you in a neat list for your reference. Get a pen and paper and write them down so you don’t forget, go to the store, buy a ton of snacks and settle in for the weekend.
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SPL!NG Movie Review: Runner Runner
25 Sep 2013 by SPLING / 1 Comment
Runner Runner is a slick crime thriller that immerses itself in the world of online gaming, corrupt casinos and underhanded entrepreneurship. Brad Furman, director of The Take and The Lincoln Lawyer, has crafted a high stakes cat-and-mouse game that meshes the flash of Las Vegas with the grit of Costa Rica.
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SPL!NG Movie Review: The Paperboy
18 Sep 2013 by SPLING / No Comments
The Paperboy is a strange and unusual thriller with a first class cast. Director Lee Daniels has followed up his Oscar-nominated drama, Precious, with a film based on a novel by Pete Dexter that carries a similar intensity. As palpable as the tension is, The Paperboy also seems overly ambitious and experimental.
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Northampton Has A Problem With Clowns Teriffying The Town [PICS]
17 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Stephen King’s It has come to life in the small English town of Northampton. A man dressed in full clown attire has been spotted hanging out on street corners late at night, holding colourful flowers, balloons and juggling. Clowns are scary enough as it is in the day-time, but in the middle of night, waving at you from a street corner, they’re terrifying.
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Harry Potter Fans, We Have Good News For You
13 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you are a Harry Potter fan, prepare to squee. JK Rowling has been lured out of retirement. That’s right, she’s back and ready for action. She has signed a deal to write a series of new films based on the wizarding world exposed in the Harry Potter series.
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What Exactly Did Bill Murray Whisper To Scarlett Johansson In ‘Lost In Translation’?
13 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Remember ‘Lost In Translation?’ Of course you do. It’s the iconic Tokyo love story between a young Scarlett Johansson and much older Bill Murray. Yesterday marked a decade since the film’s release, and the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind the hit, Sofia Coppola re-visited the romantic-comedy by doing an interview with the Daily Beast.
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Brand New Full Length ‘Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom’ Trailer Has Dropped [VIDEO]
12 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This is the latest full length international trailer for ‘Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom’. The film chronicles former president Nelson Mandela’s life, from his childhood to the monumental day he was inaugurated as the first legitimate President of South Africa.
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SPL!NG Movie Review: Felix
11 Sep 2013 by SPLING / No Comments
Felix is a feel-good comedy drama that you will cherish for its fun, exuberant and sweet-natured tone. This delightful underdog story arrives in the wake of Spud and has been dubbed “Billy Elliott with Cape Jazz”. It’s wholeheartedly entertaining and difficult not to like, owing to a positively charming ensemble, a spirited story about a […]
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Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom Gets 10 Minute Standing Ovation
09 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom premiered on Saturday at the Toronto International Film Festival, and received a 10 minute standing ovation when it was all said and done. Actor Deon Lotz, said it was an honour to be in the movie, adding it was a proudly South African moment.
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Here Is The Trailer For the New Robocop [VIDEO]
06 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
This new ‘RoboCop’ movie looks insane. Check it out. RoboCop is part man, part machine, and fully awesome. The film is set to come out in February next year, and if the full length film is anything like the trailer, we can’t wait to see this classic ’80s remake. Wait ’til you see who’s in it!
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Critics DESTROY ‘Diana’ Movie, Following Premiere
06 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Within hours of the Princess Diana biopic premier screening, film critics have torn it apart with a string of merciless reviews.
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Movie Trailer Voice Guy Follows People Around, Narrating Their Every Move [Video]
05 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Do you ever narrate your every move in that deep action-movie voice to make it seem a bit more epic? Trust me, it helps. Especially if you’re doing something pretty boring. Well, prankster Kevin Brueck decided to take it to another level.
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‘Diana’ Film Producers Expecting Backlash [LATEST TRAILER HERE]
05 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The new film about Princess Diana is set to premier in London tonight, and producers are expecting a major backlash. The film, more than anything, is said to be mainly focused around her two year romance with heart surgeon Hasnat Khan.
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SPL!NG Movie Review: Kick-Ass 2
04 Sep 2013 by SPLING / No Comments
Kick-Ass was unabashedly proud of its pick ‘n mix of genres and brew of violence, youth-centric flair and cult cool class – borrowing aspects from better action, crime and superhero films. Not all that much has changed in Kick-Ass 2, in fact, one of its main criticisms is that it’s more of the same.
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Here Are The Lead Actors Starring In The ’50 Shades Of Grey’ Film
03 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The 50 Shades of Grey film comes out on 1 August 2014 – pencil it in. Want to know who’ll be playing the young, college graduate Anastasia Steele? How about the rich and successful businessman, Christian Grey? You want to picture them getting it on don’t you? Well, the lead roles have been announced – here they are.
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Elysium Opens In Theatres Tonight – Catch The Comprehensive Review Here
30 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Since moving to New York a year ago I’ve been stopped several times by people telling me that I look like Matt Damon. Matt Damon? Are you on crack? But in the city that never sleeps, little sleep makes anybody look like the Hollywood actor you came on holiday to New York for, even though that actor lives in Hollywood.
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Catch The Special Pre-Release Screening Of Neill Blomkamp’s ‘Elysium’ In Cape Town
28 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The monthly Ster-Kinekor Movie Buffs event takes place on 29 August at Cavendish Square in Cape Town. You get to watch the film before anyone else, and engage in a discussion of the film. There is also a lucky draw during the evening and the chance to win some great prizes.
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Elon Musk Is Literally Inventing Things He Sees In Iron Man
27 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist – you’re thinking Tony Stark, aren’t you? Well, Elon Musk might be the closest thing we’ve got to a real-life Iron Man. He not only is a genius, billionaire, playboy and philanthropist, he’s now creating the things that he saw in the Iron Man movies!
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SPL!NG Movie Review: Evil Dead
21 Aug 2013 by SPLING / 2 Comments
The new Evil Dead remake’s movie poster proudly proclaims: “The most terrifying film you will ever experience.”. While this bold statement does make you wonder, it’s actually not far from the truth.
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SPL!NG Movie Review: Welcome to the Punch
14 Aug 2013 by SPLING / No Comments
Welcome to the Punch for lack of a better joke, lacks punch. While it’s slick and spectacular as a Michael Mann style crime thriller in the vein of Miami Vice, the story is overly complicated, the cast deliver Wednesday performances for thinly scripted characters and it’s just not distinct enough to separate itself from a […]
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You Can Own James Bond’s Submarine Car From The Spy Who Loved Me [PICS + VIDEO]
13 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
James Bond’s car from the 1977 classic, ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ has gone up for auction. But this is not just any car, it’s a fully-functional submarine car! Having racked up more screen-time than any other 007 car, this Lotus Espirt is a real collector’s item.
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SPL!NG Movie Review: Vehicle 19
07 Aug 2013 by SPLING / No Comments
Vehicle 19 is a crime thriller about an American tourist caught in a web of Johannesburg police corruption, starring The Fast and The Furious’s Paul Walker. It’s an ambitious film that tries to leverage its star, city and concept to great effect. Unfortunately, the end result is vapid, messy and ultimately unsatisfying.
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Dale Steyn Shot A Movie With Adam Sandler In The States, Got The Whole Thing On Instagram [PICS]
02 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 6 Comments
Dale Steyn has had a very happy time in the United States of America over the past two weeks, having shot a scene with Mr Adam Sandler in a new film titled, ‘Blended’. Dale was a very well behaved boy, and got to meet very many famous people. Dale’s friends photographed Dale with the famous people. Look at those photos of Dale down below. Follow me!
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This Is The Best Indication Yet Of Whether Kutcher Will Nail The Role Of Steve Jobs [VIDEO]
01 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re still undecided about Ashton Kutcher’s ability to nail the role of Steve Jobs, this behind the scenes featurette should get you closer to a definitive opinion.
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SPL!NG Movie Review: Now You See Me
31 Jul 2013 by SPLING / No Comments
Movies and magic share the art of illusion. Making you believe something’s real is the end goal for both entertainment mediums, which can be a tricky balancing act in itself. Slick crime thriller Now You See Me walks this tightrope, drawing audiences in with its heady mix of intrigue and crime, in an attempt to […]
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