Monday, June 16, 2025

Wednesday Morning Spice

ANC top brass supports Godongwana’s plans to increase VAT, ‘Doomsday’ fish washes up on beach, sparking ‘disaster’ fear, The mortifying night that nearly killed the Oscars, SA spooks worried about ‘terrorist attacks’, and Trump suggests Ukraine to blame for war.

SPL!NG Movie Review: Dunkirk

Christopher Nolan’s trademark style is brooding, clinical, dark, heavy, elegant and powerful. The acclaimed filmmaker has become a household name, adding a crest of brilliant films to his credit over the last two decades. A visionary director, he’s become respected not only for his output but his method, getting the most from his cast and […]

SPL!NG Movie Review: Interstellar

Christopher Nolan has become one of the few living directors, who could claim to be a household name. When he releases a film, it’s not just another movie… it’s a cinematic event.

SPL!NG Movie Review: Man of Steel

For the meantime, Man of Steel will be the definitive Superman film. Zack Snyder (Watchmen) has crafted a visually spectacular superhero action epic, which honours its source material whilst attempting a valiant reinvention. A greater focus on Superman’s alien side, essentially turns Man of Steel into something you’d expect to see with Steven Spielberg’s name […]

SPL!NG Movie Review: The Dark Knight Rises

Christopher Nolan is a perfectionist, a conductor who insists that every instrument at his disposal is finely calibrated and double-checked. This means his films are always beautiful and reinforced by strong writing, powerful music and breathtaking visuals. His clinical precision could be accused of siphoning the warmth, imperfection and joy out of film, but he does tend […]

The New Trailer For “Dark Night Rises” Is Here

Stop for a moment. Put your phone away. The full length trailer for the Dark Night Rises – which is set to open worldwide on July 20 – is here. Christian Bale as back as Batman, joined by Anne Hatheway, Michael Caine, and Gary Oldman. See the full clip inside.

Anne Hathaway is Your New Catwoman

In case you guys were worried that you wouldn’t be seeing Anne Hathaway in vinyl leather anytime soon, fear not: Hathaway has confirmed that she’s been cast as Selina Kyle in The Dark Night Rises, the third in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. Please don’t talk about Halle Berry.

Hans Zimmer Slams Chris Nolan’s Latest Oscar Snub

Christopher Nolan has been ignored yet again by the fickle American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for a “Best Director” nomination, and plenty of people are peeved about it, including renowned film-score composer, Hans Zimmer.