Rihanna released the video for ‘Work’ on Vevo just over three hours ago, and I have so many feelings. Rihanna at the launch announcement for ANTI After the 30 second teaser clip she released at the weekend, I was even more keen to finally see what new music Rihanna had for us. Until now, I haveContinue reading “Rihanna Just Changed my Life. Again.”
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Happiness is A Four-Letter Word: an Engaging and Memorable Local Screen Gem
Happiness is A Four-Letter Word tells the story of Princess (Renate Stuurman), Zaza (Khanyi Mbau) and Nandi (Mmabatho Montsho), women who are at a point where they are taking stock of their lives, and realising nothing has turned out the way they planned. Three friends – young, beautiful, successful, empowered – living the dream eGoli.Continue reading “Happiness is A Four-Letter Word: an Engaging and Memorable Local Screen Gem”
More of Us should be Telling our Own Stories: Thoughts on "Necktie Youth"
Necktie Youth is a film I had been anticipating for quite some time. I was intrigued by the idea of a film for millenials that was actually made by someone in that group, about our experiences. Of course the added incentive was that it was a South African production. Sibs Shongwe-La Mer‘s film follows aContinue reading “More of Us should be Telling our Own Stories: Thoughts on "Necktie Youth"”
[Theatre]: A Memorable Night with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
On Friday night I had the privilege of seeing the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Artscape Opera House. As expected, the show was a once in a lifetime spectacular. AADT The work of this world-class modern dance company is the stuff of legend, and the opening performance of “Night Creature” demonstrated why. AkuaContinue reading “[Theatre]: A Memorable Night with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre”
Tell Me Sweet Something: A Charming Cross Section of Young Love
Yesterday was the continent-wide release of the long-awaited Akin Omotoso film, Tell Me Sweet Something. I have been keen to see it since last year, when I first heard the news about an upcoming romantic comedy set in Johannesburg. I was intrigued: I am always interested to see what our local film producers can doContinue reading “Tell Me Sweet Something: A Charming Cross Section of Young Love”
[Theatre]: "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead" at the Baxter Flipside
On Wednesday night, I went to see Atandwa Kani and Mncedisi Shabangu in Sizwe Banzi Is Dead. Athol Fugard, Winston Ntshona and John Kani debuted the play they had collaborated on in 1972. It deals with the themes of politics, race and identity in the time of Pass Laws in South Africa. Syracuse Guru IContinue reading “[Theatre]: "Sizwe Banzi Is Dead" at the Baxter Flipside”
[Theatre] : Experiencing A Pop Culture Phenomenon – West Side Story
West Side Story. For years I have been picking up references to this play in books, TV shows, and movies. Just like The Lion King, it was one of those pop culture things that I just knew about, without actually knowing any detail. It’s that Romeo and Juliet adaptation – the one with the songContinue reading “[Theatre] : Experiencing A Pop Culture Phenomenon – West Side Story”
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)”
[Book Review]: Janet Mock – Redefining Realness
I first heard about Janet Mock around the internet – probably on Tumblr, where she is famous for her gender advocacy and activism. There are some young feminists in the online community who are big fans of hers, and I’m sure it was one of their reblogs that lead me to the Marie Claire articleContinue reading “[Book Review]: Janet Mock – Redefining Realness”
That Time I Read Cosmo – and Unleashed a Hurricane of Judgment on Them
I have never been the biggest fan of Cosmopolitan magazine, mainly because it looks so intimidating. What business do I have reading about “50 new moves that will keep you and your man red hot in the bedroom this winter” , or anything else along those lines? I haven’t done any conclusive research, but IContinue reading “That Time I Read Cosmo – and Unleashed a Hurricane of Judgment on Them”
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