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The Here After – DIFF review

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9 years ago

22 June 2016

Durbanite

If you haven’t already booked your tickets and marked off your schedules, then hurry up because you only have a few days left to enjoy this year’s carefully selected Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) picks. As an avid fan of DIFF, what I often forget is the fact that this is an international festival. While it endeavours to develop and support local cinema, it also showcases international films that many of us may never hear about if not for the festival.

So DIFF, I thank you for bringing The Here After onto our local screens. This Swedish gem was not only thought-provoking but leaves its imprint on you well after the viewing. Set in a small Swedish town, it captures the complexity and fragility of fear. The story revolves around a juvenile offender, who is released back into his skeptical community after serving his sentence. Little is known of his crime during the first half of the film and the audience is left to decipher the severity of the crime based on his tension-filled interactions.

The Here After is a sometimes overly ambitious film as it tries to delve into far too much subject matter in a short period of time while still trying to focus on character development. The young lead actor gives a solid performance as a young offender, who does not seem to have fully rehabilitated, but is trying very hard to step right back into his old life. He is supported by excellent performances from his screen father – a man caught between his own distrust of his son and his parental obligation – and his pre-pubescent brother, who is trying to create his own identity separate from his family’s deep issues.

The film ultimately opens up interesting debates on the judicial and penal systems as well as society’s willingness to give offenders second chances. It’s only flaw is that it wanted to draw on a multitude of significant subject matter at the same time including treatment of senior citizens in modern society, bullying, family support, retribution, guilt, grief and closure. Overall, this was a very worthwhile viewing with great cinematography, which only added to the grimness of the story. It leaves you questioning your core beliefs and sense of humanity.

To learn more about The Here After or one of the many other fascinating DIFF productions (including a few VR productions), visit www.durbanfilmfest.co.za

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Review: Movies @ Suncoast – Deadpool 2

Published

7 years ago

10 June 2018

Durbanite

If you are a lover of Durban and you hear of the word ‘Suncoast’, you would automatically be thinking: Casino and Entertainment World – well, if it was only ‘Casino’… then good job!

BUT it’s not all about the casino or the restaurants… it’s also about the movies, which brings us to the point of this post where we review Deadpool 2 at Suncoast’s Cinecentre.

FUN FACT: Cinecentre is part of the Avalon Group which is South Africa’s largest and oldest independent Cinema Exhibition and Entertainment Company – they have been a pioneer of importing Bollywood movies to South Africa for over 70 years.

DEADPOOL 2: REVIEW

DP 2’s elaborate anti-marketing campaign has been simply brilliant by bashing popular pop-culture while also making fun of itself. Ryan Reynolds, who plays both DP and Juggernaut, has once again pulled out all the stops to
deliver an entertaining and hysterically funny anti-hero flick that will appeal to all DP 1 fans.

Storyline: This blockbuster brings together X-Force, Bill Skarsgard, Terry Crews and Brad Pitt (who’s out of sight), a team of misfit hero’s on a mission to save a troubled mutant boy (Russell “Rusty” Collins) from a time traveling cyborg (Cable), played by Josh Brolin, who lugs around a beast of a gun and other advanced weaponry. But it doesn’t end as you may think.

The movies ability to break down the fourth wall without skipping a beat is what makes this film special. This brilliant idea that DP knows he is a fictional character living in a comic book universe could even be expanded upon in future installments, and hopefully it will be. All DP’s literal back breaking and head splitting weirdness mixed with a kind of super consciousness of his own reality should keep all die hard comic book movie fans coming back time and again.

Expect some rib-tickling one-liners, plenty of trash talking and loads of action. DP 2 scores and solid 8 out of 10, so book your tickets now at CINECENTRE!

Suncost Casino and Entertainment World

Centrally located at the northern end of Durban‘s Golden Mile, Suncoast is always a hub of activity. Not only a great spot to visit if you are a local but for tourists to our beautiful city as well. Currently under construction, we found that parking was a mission and running across the lot in the rain not very pleasant, but this is our only negative about our Suncoast experience. On a good note, a little birdie says that part of the new building will be undercover parking – which we think is fantastic!

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Granada Square outdoor movie night this April 30th

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7 years ago

5 April 2018

Shelley

Looking for some fun family bonding time, or a romantic couple’s night out? Then a night under the stars with popcorn in hand and a popular family movie is just the event for you!

Granada Square will be hosting its very first outdoor movie night on Monday, 30th April, 2018 at 18h30 – the day before the public holiday!

Take your blankets and cushions along, unwind and enjoy the comedy drama, We Bought a Zoo (2011).

This American family comedy-drama follows the story of a widowed father (Matt Damon) who decides to start a new life with his two children. He buys a house that is home to a struggling zoo in need of renovation and together with the current staff, they take on the challenge of restoring the zoo to its former glory and reopening to the public

Book now through web tickets at a cost of R50 for adults and R25 for children under 12. Under 3’s are free.
Popcorn will be included in the ticket price.
Tickets are limited, so book now!

Movie goers to please note that this event is weather dependent. In the case of rain, a new date will be scheduled.

For more information visit www.granadasquare.co.za

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REVIEW: Tomb Raider at Suncoast’s Cine Centre

Published

7 years ago

26 March 2018

Durbanite

There’s just something so electric about going to the movies at Suncoast Casino. With all the lights and vibrant shops & restaurants, you’re immediately transported to a magical place that can only be felt in reality!

We were recently invited to experience the new Tomb Raider movie at Suncoast Casino, and boy were we in for a treat!

Arriving at Suncoast, we made our way to the food court to grab a bite before the movie. Even though there were renovations taking place, it didn’t dampen the atmosphere as Suncoast was still jam-packed full of families and couples alike.

After our quick dinner for two, we headed towards the CincCentre to finally watch the movie I had been dying to watch, Tomb Raider! As a little girl, I grew up playing the Tomb Raider games, and of course, was beyond excited to watch the all new take on the movie franchise.

We queued for our popcorn & drinks which was a breeze.
I loved how Suncoast’s CineCentre give you extra packets of popcorn spice in case you needed it later on in the movie!

After making our way to our seats, we were ready and excited for the movie to begin. Our movie was in 3D and we came prepared, with pre-purchased 3D glasses from a previous movie. So if you’re buying a pair, be sure to keep it somewhere safe for the next time!