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Netflix

Netflix’s epic African journey
Friday
/ 19 December 2024

Netflix’s epic African journey

The global streaming giant’s strategy has been to offer a blend of local and global entertainment

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Star-studded drama series Blood Legacy can win awards
Friday
/ 10 October 2024

Star-studded drama series Blood Legacy can win awards

Although offering thrills and glam, Blood Legacy, based on a Mexican series, tells us we need more original African content from the global streamer

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Uveka Rangappa: The bittersweet emotions of a first-timer
Friday
/ 30 September 2024

Uveka Rangappa: The bittersweet emotions of a first-timer

We speak to Uveka Rangappa about her first role as local stories queue up for film and TV awards

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Much lost in Lerato follow-up
Friday
/ 24 August 2024

Much lost in Lerato follow-up

The new movie has its merits but it isn’t a patch on the highly acclaimed first one

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
The Netflix effect
Partner Content
/ 28 June 2024

The Netflix effect

South Africa’s youth take centre stage in film boom 

By Jamaine Krige
Local shows to watch out for
Friday
/ 28 June 2024

Local shows to watch out for

Three home-grown productions for you to catch on big and small screens

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Unravelling the intrigue behind political thriller Heart of the Hunter
Friday
/ 16 April 2024

Unravelling the intrigue behind political thriller Heart of the Hunter

Film depicts the quest of black men to be present fathers and fight for love when threats emerge

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Inkabi is a hit for the local industry
Friday
/ 24 March 2024

Inkabi is a hit for the local industry

The film, which is in the top 10 on Netflix, shows what can be achieved on a small budget

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Soon Comes Night highlights politics and redemption
Friday
/ 5 February 2024

Soon Comes Night highlights politics and redemption

A pulsating political thriller forces viewers to contemplate the status quo in the country

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Modern cowboys in crypto con
Friday
/ 18 January 2024

Modern cowboys in crypto con

Documentary looks at how three Americans managed to steal millions by creating a currency

By Ipeleng Derby-Molefe
Clothing characters in identity
Friday
/ 3 December 2023

Clothing characters in identity

Costume designer Ntokozo Fuzunina Kunene played a big role in the success of ‘Classified’

By Lesego Chepape
‘Next Exit’ explores the afterlife
Friday
/ 30 September 2023

‘Next Exit’ explores the afterlife

This comedy drama is sci-fi road trip that follows two people who have volunteered to be part of an experiment about death

By Ipeleng Derby-Molefe
Painkiller: Big Pharma and the opioid epidemic
Friday
/ 21 September 2023

Painkiller: Big Pharma and the opioid epidemic

The sales team for Purdue Pharma worked relentlessly to persuade doctors to prescribe OxyContin for pain relief

By Ipeleng Derby-Molefe
Andy gets more than 15 minutes
Friday
/ 17 August 2023

Andy gets more than 15 minutes

A new docuseries examines the life, the work and the loves of the pioneer of the pop art movement

By Ipeleng Derby-Molefe
The Witcher: Meek ending for Cavill
Friday
/ 11 August 2023

The Witcher: Meek ending for Cavill

Season three volume two starts like a house on fire — and the flame goes out and into Ciri

By Ozayr Patel
Survival of the thickest
Friday
/ 3 August 2023

Survival of the thickest

Binge-worthy comedy series does not shy away from putting a spotlight on serious themes

By Lesego Chepape
Big Nunu’s Little Heist: A crime comedy that ticks all boxes 
Friday
/ 27 July 2023

Big Nunu’s Little Heist: A crime comedy that ticks all boxes 

Andy Kasrils releases a exceptional crime comedy movie on Netflix

By Lesego Chepape
From Seoul to Soweto: Netflix brings more K-Romance to local screens
Partner Content
/ 25 July 2023

From Seoul to Soweto: Netflix brings more K-Romance to local screens

Streaming execs reflect on SA’s love affair with Korean content

By Jamaine Krige
Netflix and not-so chill: How streamers shape South Africa’s film industry
Analysis
/ 24 June 2023

Netflix and not-so chill: How streamers shape South Africa’s film industry

Subscription streaming services have become giants. Some will be lifted onto their shoulders and some will be crushed under their weight

By Sarah Smit
The time for African stories is now 
Partner Content
/ 23 June 2023

The time for African stories is now 

Mail & Guardian and Netflix partner to empower young South African filmmakers

By Special Reports
One Show Two Takes: ‘Beef’
Friday
/ 9 May 2023

One Show Two Takes: ‘Beef’

This series about existential adult rage will either have you cheering or ready to press the off button

By Kimberley Schoeman and Bongeka Gumede
One Show Two Takes: Unseen
Friday
/ 2 May 2023

One Show Two Takes: Unseen

Gail Mabalane and the rest of the cast give outstanding performances but this series could have been better

By Lesego Chepape and Rolland Simphi Motaung
Thabo Bester: The bizarre facts behind a jailbird let loose
National
/ 13 April 2023

Thabo Bester: The bizarre facts behind a jailbird let loose

Evidence suggests that the burnt body found in Bester’s cell was smuggled in via a TV cabinet

By Eunice Masson
One Show Two Takes: Chris Rock’s ‘Selective Outrage’
Friday
/ 11 April 2023

One Show Two Takes: Chris Rock’s ‘Selective Outrage’

The comedian’s latest Netflix special does address that slap but it delivers very few laughs

By Kimberley Schoeman and Bongeka Gumede
One Movie, Two Takes: We have a ghost
Friday
/ 3 April 2023

One Movie, Two Takes: We have a ghost

Family-friendly film about what happens when a ghost goes viral tries to do too much, too slowly

By Lesego Chepape and Kimberley Schoeman
Showmax can now compete with Netflix thanks to new deal
Business
/ 9 March 2023

Showmax can now compete with Netflix thanks to new deal

MultiChoice’s Showmax has been struggling to compete with Netflix because of its technology interface, but a new deal is set to change that

By Anathi Madubela
One Movie Two Takes: You People
Friday
/ 6 March 2023

One Movie Two Takes: You People

Cheap shots and awkwardness is all you can expect from this Netflix film

By Bongeka Gumede and Lesego Chepape
One Show Two Takes: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Friday
/ 13 February 2023

One Show Two Takes: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

The second instalment of ‘Knives Out’ might not be anything new but it is solid entertainment

By Kimberley Schoeman and Bongeka Gumede
One Show Two Takes: Emily in Paris Season 3
Friday
/ 28 January 2023

One Show Two Takes: Emily in Paris Season 3

It’s still shallow and unrealistic, and the acting is not the best, but the show makes for great vacuous escapism

By Kimberley Schoeman
Big viewing on the small screen: Ten shows to binge watch
Friday
/ 24 December 2022

Big viewing on the small screen: Ten shows to binge watch

Grab something to eat and drink, then sit back and relax with these more-ish TV shows

By Bongeka Gumede
The best fashion documentaries to watch these holidays
Friday
/ 18 December 2022

The best fashion documentaries to watch these holidays

Industry documentaries that show the good, the bad and the ugly of this stylish world

By Kimberley Schoeman
One Film Two Takes: Blonde
Friday
/ 30 November 2022

One Film Two Takes: Blonde

Gratuitous sexual violence and sketchy creative licence makes this movie difficult viewing

By Kimberley Schoeman and Rifumo Mdaka
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