In Love by Chance, Bailey Kingston (Altovise Lawrence) and Chance Xolani Crawford (Atandwa Kani) are two South African Hollywood hopefuls who meet at an audition on an off-chance. They are both working hard to land a role – any role – and prove to themselves that they really can make it in America. Samad Davis’sContinue reading “[Film Review]: "Love By Chance"”
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Thoughts on Magic Mike XXL (with some Pop Social Science, for Good Measure)
On Friday, I went to watch Magic Mike XXL. I wanted to see … the dancing. Also, I was interested in … the story. Ja, the story.But really I was just happy to spend R70 on a ticket to see Channing Tatum on the big screen. I was ready for that Ginuwine song to reclaimContinue reading “Thoughts on Magic Mike XXL (with some Pop Social Science, for Good Measure)”
[Movie Review]: Between Friends
Anytime I hear that a 100% locally-produced movie is going onto the cinema circuit, I get excited. I want to see South African movies getting as much love at the box office as American and European ones: we have just as much talent, and our stories deserve to be told on the big screen. ThisContinue reading “[Movie Review]: Between Friends”
It’s Been 10 YEARS Since "Mean Girls"? I Am Old. (Or: "Boo!, You Whore")
I remember the first time I watched Mean Girls, I was at a sleepover at a friend’s house. It was the end of our Grade 7 year, and we were taking the weekend to celebrate. Mostly, we just couldn’t wait to be in high school: at the time, having Grade 8 status seemed like theContinue reading “It’s Been 10 YEARS Since "Mean Girls"? I Am Old. (Or: "Boo!, You Whore")”
Nkhensani Manabe 