‘First Reformed’ is a film from American screenwriter, film director and movie critic, Paul Schrader. You’ve probably never heard of him but he’s the guy who wrote ‘Taxi Driver’, ‘Raging Bull’ and ‘Affliction’.
This week, we’re covering a humble frog that became a central part of a culture war, Nikola Tesla, a football coach, and a ‘power pill’.
During July, Netflix says it will add close to 90 movies to the database, with around 50 titles removed.
In terms of action movies, what can you really do after ‘Die Hard’? Well, ‘Hard Kill’, it seems, which is the title of Bruce Willis’ return to the genre.
‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ is a French coming-of-age romance drama that should have been nominated for Best International Feature Film and Best Picture along with ‘Parasite’.
If you’ve never heard of ‘Biosphere 2’, when eight people spent two years quarantined inside a self-engineered replica of Earth’s ecosystem, you’re in for a treat.
Crafting the perfect trailer is an art form unto itself, so let’s pay our respects to one of the underappreciated skills of movie-making.
‘Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets’ isn’t a typical documentary in more ways than one. If you’re longing for a booze-smelling dive bar experience, you’re in luck.
While it’s early days yet, there have been several horror films that demonstrate South Africa has what it takes. ‘8’ is the latest local horror to echo this sentiment.
We’ve already covered 2020’s best video games so far, as well as the best books and top viral videos, so we’ll continue the trend with a look at some of the year’s standout documentaries.
In July 2013, a four-year-old boy in Williamson county, a suburb outside of Austin, Texas, told his parents that he had been sexually assaulted by a high schooler he called Greg.
Titled ‘An American Pickle’, Rogen’s latest role sees him playing a 1920s immigrant to America, Herschel Greenbaum, who smashes a century-long slumber in a vat of pickle brine.
Charlize Theron plays an immortal mercenary in her latest action-packed film, ‘The Old Guard’.
Earlier this week, Joseph James DeAngelo Jr, better known as the Golden State Killer, admitted to 13 murders in court, saying an ‘inner voice’ made him carry out the killings.
‘Escape from Pretoria’ is a gripping thriller inspired by the life of South African political activist Tim Jenkin and his autobiography, ‘Inside Out: Escape from Pretoria Prison’.
You’ve probably worked your way through many of the series on the watchlist, but never fear – there are some great series coming your way in July.
The first season contains seven mini-episodes, with untold stories from the athletes examining a pivotal moment in their career.
2020 has been the kind of year that seems certain to end with a massive comet striking our planet. If that happens, you’ll want to learn from Gerard Butler.
If you’re looking for some sweet relief from the monotony of lockdown life, these games might do the trick.
Before Rami Malek won an Oscar and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ reignited old fans and introduced a new generation to Queen’s music, the renaissance had already begun. ‘The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story’ chronicles that journey.
The name Larry Nassar may not mean much to you, but to hundreds of women and girls, it is a reminder of a sexual abuse cover-up that brought shame and disgrace to American gymnastics.
Jude Law’s new ‘slow-burn’ thriller is racking up some glowing reviews, with one calling it a “smouldering exploration of ambition”.
Dubbed an “eerie, elegant” psychological drama from the mind of Austrian filmmaker Marie Kreutzer, the Guardian gave it four stars.
If you want to find out more about the history of racial oppression in America, these five documentaries are a good place to start.
If you enjoyed ‘Groundhog Day’, but always wanted a slightly more modern-day take, ‘Palm Springs’ might be the answer.
‘Late Night’ is a fish-out-of-water comedy drama about a chemical plant worker pursuing her dream of joining the writer’s room behind a popular talk show. Starring Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling, it’s a strange brew.
‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’, a spoof comedy starring Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams, starts streaming on Netflix from June 26.
The fifth season of ‘Billions’ is here. If that doesn’t excite you, we’ve thrown in a few other series trailers that you might enjoy.
“Senseless”, “all but unfollowable”, and “no clear sense of who anyone is” – believe it or not, those are some of the kinder phrases used.
Thoroughbreds is an intriguing, enigmatic and elegant crime drama thriller that recalls Funny Games, American Psycho, Fierce People and Heathers.