South Africa

Valley of a Thousand Hills
“Valley of a Thousand Hills” Review: An Unclear Solicitation for the Queer Community

In Valley of a Thousand Hills, there are two objects of focus as highlighted by…

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Nasty C’s “Ivyson Army Tour” Is an Underwhelming Mid-term Assessment from a Star Student

Nasty C Ivyson Army Tour is a fleeting musical euphoria, snippeting the sort of ‘high’…

“The Throne” Review: A Banal Tale about the Hunger for Power

The problem with The Throne is that it doesn’t have much of an entertainment value.…

“Office Invasion” Review: Three Office Friends Battle Aliens in a Slow but Charming South African Sci-Fi Comedy

From its opening sequence, Office Invasion opts for the most bizarre choices, moving from ridiculous…

“Justice Served” Review: A Broken System Is Put on Trial in Another Entertaining Netflix Hostage Drama

Justice Served raises tough questions about how much change has actually come to South Africa…

Jewel
“Jewel” Review: A Quiet Reminder of the Continuing Impacts of South Africa’s Sharpeville Massacre

For a film about the unforgettable trauma of a tragic historical event, Jewel feels less…

“Collision” Review: Half-Hearted Political Statements, and a Struggling Plot Collide in South African Netflix Crime Thriller

It is generally well shot and has important themes, but too much about it is…

In “Phases,” Moonchild Sanelly Stands For Women

For Sanelly, who is arguably one of South Africa’s most controversial music queens, having a…

“Kedibone” Review: A Coming-of-Age Tale of a Flawed, Young South African Woman

In Kedibone, Thomas Gumede sells both a South African coming-of-age story and a love story…

“Savage Beauty” Review: A Dysfunctional Wealthy Family in a Tale of Revenge

…that the idea is not original does not mean that there is nothing new to…