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This week's guest is Norwegian writer/director Emilie Blichfeldt, whose debut film 'The Ugly Stepsister' is screening in cinemas across South Africa. Buy tickets for The Ugly Stepsister | The Bioscope Emilie Blichfeldt Sundance Interview Recommended Films & Series Amelie (2001) Beau Travail (1999) Films of David Cronenberg Afternoons of Solitude (2023) Alice in The Cities (1974) The Sweet East...

Russell does a shift with G Force! We go through the latest in entertainment news, what new films are now available to stream, and what film and tv we have been enjoying this past week! Hey did you guys see… The trailer for Tron: Ares Oscar voters now have to actually watch the movie We’re getting two Predator movies this year, both animated and live action One for the Netflix superfans … apparent...

This week's guests are director Jordy Sank, and producer Gabriella Blumberg. Their latest film is the roadtrip comedy 'Die Kwiksilwers' which will be in cinemas from 1 May, and will also get screenings at The Bioscope here in Johannesburg. Die Kwiksilwers | In Theaters May 1 & The Bioscope May 9 Die Kwiksilwers Trailer | YouTube Recommended Films/Series Shrinking | Apple TV+ Adolescence | Netf...

Russell does a shift with Marigold and Cole. After attending a special premiere of Sinners last week, along with some of our special listeners who won tickets, we have ourselves lots to talk about when it comes to this new supernatural thriller from Ryan Coogler. We also talk all entertainment news from this past week, as well as what we are watching at the moment. Hey did you guys see… Video Stor...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Perrin. We talk about the biggest movies of the moment like Minecraft, Alex Garland's explosive 'Warfare', and the upcoming 'Sinners' from Ryan Coogler. Hey did you guys see… There will (finally) be an Oscar for stunts in 2028 The trailer for Wes Anderson’s new film The Cannes official selection The new Mission Impossible trailer What we’ve been watching Warfare...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We talk about the legacy of Val Kilmer, man eating lions, and latest film and TV we have been enjoying this past week. Hey did you guys see… The trailer for One Battle After Another David Fincher will direct Once Upon a Time in Hollywood follow-up The passing of Val Kilmer Apple loses $1 Billion (yes with a “B”) a year What we’ve been watching A Working M...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Perrin. We get into the weeds of Disney's new Snow White, Soderbergh's new spy thriller Black Bag, and other gems you could be watching this week. Hey did you guys see… The teaser trailer for the new PTA movie The Life of Brian at The Bioscope Conan O’Brien will host the Oscars again What we’ve been watching Snow White | In Theatres Black Bag | In Theatres Grand...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Gad. We talk about the best film and TV we have been enjoying this past week, as well as the latest in entertainment news we think is worth talking about. Ernest Cole: Lost and Found at The Bioscope Hey did you guys see… TOOL is being sued… by their own fans Jeff Daniels joins season 3 of Shrinking Ted Lasso returns for a 4th season The trailer for Brad Pitt’s...

Our guest this week is author Edward Ashton, who's novel 'Mickey 7' was the source material for the latest film by celebrated and award-winning director Bong Joon Ho. Mickey 17 is now in cinemas around the world (as well as The Bioscope). We talk about the unlikely way in which his novel ended up in the hands of the most important people in the entertainment, and what mind bending thoughts and cir...

Russell does a shift with Graeme, Perrin & Cole. We talk everything Oscars! Perrin stayed up all night to watch them live! We then talk other film and entertainment news, as well as recommend 2 TV shows you could be watching this week. Hey did you guys see… Gene Hackman dies at 95 Technicolor is shutting down Francis Ford Coppola’s Razzies reaction John Lithgow to play Dumbledore in upcoming s...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin. We talk the latest in movie and entertainment news, our thoughts on the upcoming horror 'The Monkey', and give our best guesses as to who will be taking home Oscars this time next week! Hey did you guys see… Dwayne Johnson is teaming up Martin Scorsese and Leo DiCaprio The Last Airbender sequel was announced Wes Anderson’s new film is releasing late May...

This week's guest is author, actor and producer John van de Ruit. Known for for the beloved Spud books that were partly inspired by his own experiences, we use this chance to chat about his incredible career, where his real-life high school memories might be different, as well as the film's he's loved across his life. John Van De Ruit | Instagram Recommended Films & Series Arthur (1981) Basic...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Gad. We talk about the film and TV we have been enjoying this past week! With the all the Super Bowl trailers now dropped. There is alot of new stuff to chat about. Hey did you guys see… All the Super Bowl trailers Chinese animated film makes a crap ton of money The Oscars consider rules around AI Anora wins at the Directors Guild Awards It Takes Two co-op game...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin. We talk about the latest film and tv news, and what we have been watching. Hey did you guys see… Why the Michael Jackson biopic was delayed Emilia Pérez’ various controversies Ruben Östlund’s new movies starts shooting The trailer for Love Me Del Toro’s Frankenstein gets a release date Johnathan Majors (bad bloke look it up) gets a trailer What we’ve be...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We chat Nosferatu, Robbie Williams Biopic 'Better Man', Oscar hopeful 'Anora', and much more! Tickets for: The Video Store Presents: The Straight Story (David Lynch Tribute) Hey did you guys see… The 2025 Oscar nominations , including a South African short film Jude Law’s playing Vladimir Putin The new Mickey 17 trailer Robert Eggers goes from vampires to...

Russell does a shift with Perrin and Gad. We talk latest films 'A Real Pain' and The Six Triple Eight', along with thoughts on the new season of Squid Game. But some special time is given to talk about David Lynch and the films he gave the world. Hey did you guys see… The passing of David Lynch The worst director ever is making The Dark Knight Osgood Perkins new film, The Monkey OK Go makes anothe...

Russell does a shift with Graeme. We talk music biopics 'A Complete Unknown', 'Better Man', and Avicii doc 'I'm Tim', along with other Netflix limited series you should be watching. Hey did you guys see… The trailer for James Gunn’s Superman Popeye and Tintin are now in the public domain Paul Rudd killed a Unicorn There’s a new season of Black Mirror on the way We finally know what Chris Nolan’s n...

Russ is joined by Graeme, Cole and Perrin for a special episode where we list our favourite film and tv shows from 2024. SPOILER WARNINGS FOR LITERALLY ALL OF THESE!! The Boy and the Heron | Netflix Red Rooms | Apple TV Shōgun | Disney+ Challengers | Prime Video Rebel Ridge | Netflix ‎The Order | Letterboxd Bluey | Disney+ Blink Twice | Apple TV ‎Wicked | Letterboxd Twisters | Apple TV Fallout | P...

This week's guest is director, writer & theatre performer Brett de Groot. Starring as Mickey in Disney's The Magic Box, we wanted to catch up with him on the experience, as well as what films and TV he is enjoying at the moment. Russell and Perrin then talk Christmas movies, and P Dog gives his list of the top 5 hidden gems to watch this festive season. Disney The Magic Box Musical in Johannes...

Russell does a shift with Graeme, but the two were joined by a pop in from fellow movie lover and critic Vashist (@personalmovielist on instagram). Hey did you guys see… The trailer for 28 Years Later And they shot it on an iPhone Coldplay’s video with Dick Van Dyke Alex Garland’s new film Warfare Austin Butler is an American Psycho Aardman is teaming up with Pokémon Disney’s (sort of) Inside Out...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Gad. we talk the latest Zemeckis offering 'Here', along with new Star Wars show 'The Skeleton Crew', and lots more! Hey did you guys see… The live-action Snow White trailer Severance season 2 is out in January The Invincible season 3 trailer Thunderbolts * Kneecap screening at The Bioscope and winning 7 British Independent Film Awards What we’ve been watching H...

This week's guests are Jac Hamman and Sarah Scrimgeour. They are Cape Town - based animation directors that recently won an International Emmy for their short film 'Tabby McTat'. We go through their process of making the film, and the film's they have recently enjoyed watching. Tabby McTat | ShowMax SA animation directors celebrate an Emmy for Tabby McTat Recommended movies & series Past Lives...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Perrin. We talk the magical Wicked, the bold body horror 'The Substance', the latest Christmas movie everyone is talking about, and lots more! Hey did you guys see… Scorsese and Spielberg are making a Cape Fear series for Apple Editor's note: The real best version of Cape Fear The first look at Del Toro’s Frankenstein The trailer for the live-action How to Train...

Russell does a shift with Cole and Graeme. We go through the latest entertainment news, as well as the films and TV shows we have been watching this past week. Hey did you guy’s see… Bob Iger is leaving Disney … Again George Lucas is Disney’s largest shareholder The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is a thing WB sells a-bunch-a-Batmobiles Disney’s new Beatles documentary Reassessing Yoko Ono Conan O’...

Russell does a shift with Graeme and Perrin! We talk about the films and series we have been watching this past week. Hey did you guys see… The trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning !!!! There’s going to be a Game of Thrones movie Kneecap is coming to SA Theatres More Alien and Predator movies are on the way Wicked toy packaging whoopsie Mickey 17 is delayed again … but that’s good...