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The movie tells the story of Sergeant Major James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and canine commando Odin as brothers-in-arms, each willing to do whatever it takes to keep the other alive.
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'Heart of the Beast' review: Brad Pitt's survival film may leave you cold

Brad Pitt and a retired combat dog battle the Alaskan wilderness in David Ayer’s earnest survival drama, but its emotional appeal may depend heavily on the viewer.

Maria Sten stars as fan-favourite "Neagley" in the Reacher spinoff.

'Neagley' gives fan-favourite character from 'Reacher' a chance to shine

Maria Sten gets her moment in the spotlight as Frances Neagley, leading a fast-paced Prime Video spin-off that adds emotional depth to the ‘Reacher’ universe.

While “Reacher” has always been a somewhat exaggerated action series, Season 4 starts strong but within the last two episodes, it really does push the limit of coherent story development.
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‘Reacher’ Season 4 review: Thrilling action, muddled storytelling

Prime Video’s ‘Reacher’ returns with thrilling action and Alan Ritchson’s imposing lead performance, but an increasingly convoluted mystery weakens the final episodes.

Cape Town Silent Book Club organiser Shawn Buck, led writers Sue Nyathi, Puseletso Tsotetsi and Tom Eaton through a “One More Chapter” panel at the Open Book Festival earlier this month.

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Sue Nyathi, Tom Eaton, and Puseletso Tsotetsi on crafting page-turning novels

At an Open Book Festival panel, Sue Nyathi, Tom Eaton and Puseletso Tsotetsi discussed characterisation, storytelling pace and the techniques that keep readers turning the pages.

One of the first panels at the festival, “Writing Queer Masculinity”, saw author Riley Herbert-Henry lead fellow writers Zubayr Charles, Preven Reddy and Wesley Roodt in a discussion about creating space for vulnerability.

Open Book Festival panel explores queer masculinity and how men perform

Zubayr Charles, Preven Reddy and Wesley Roodt discussed how family, faith, school and culture shaped their understanding of masculinity and queerness.

David Ireland’s gripping two-hander stars multi-award-winning actor, Albert Pretorius and Lyle October.

'The Fifth Step' delivers engaging two-hander at The Baxter

David Ireland’s darkly comic two-hander, starring Albert Pretorius and Lyle October, explores masculinity, confession and recovery within Alcoholics Anonymous.

There is something entertaining and infectious about watching performers having the time of their lives.

'Mamma Mia!' is still an exhilarating time at the theatre

Amra-Faye Wright leads a lively 2026 South African production of ‘Mamma Mia!’, where ABBA’s greatest hits, strong performances and feel-good energy make for an entertaining night…

"Cape Rhythm: Goema, Klopse & Memory" not simply an exhibition, but an invitation to think about how culture survives, how memory is carried, and whose cultural histories are recognised and preserved.

Filmmaker Melany Ismail captures the beauty of the coloured experience through her lens

A new outdoor exhibition at Cape Town’s Company’s Garden draws on Melany Ismail’s photographs to explore Goema, the Kaapse Klopse and memories of coloured communities.

Whether you are a newbie to her, or a long-time supporter, you will still be impressed with what Anna-Mart van der Merwe does in her role.
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‘Landmyn’ review: A gripping, affecting family drama

Nico Scheepers’ “Landmyn” is a quietly powerful family drama about three siblings forced to confront the lasting effects of their mother’s presence.

Directed by Ridley Scott, the thriller is set in a post-apocalyptic world where survival is instinct, but humanity is a choice.
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Review: ‘The Dog Stars’ is a visually flat post-apocalyptic thriller

Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic thriller ‘The Dog Stars’ has a compelling premise but is let down by flat visuals, and predictable direction.

The “Cape Crusaders” get their fair chance to not only explain why they support the All Blacks team.
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Fandom and history between Springboks, All Blacks uncovered in new show

Discover the deep-rooted rivalry between the Springboks and All Blacks in 'Tweespalt,' a documentary that explores the complex loyalties in rugby fandom.

Linda Zama and Dr Iqbal Survé at the launch of Zama's book, "Beyond the Icon".

Linda Zama's 'Beyond The Icon' unveils the leadership wisdom she learned from Madiba

At the launch of her book 'Beyond The Icon', Linda Zama shares invaluable insights from her experiences with Nelson Mandela.

The show will run from Thursday, 3 September to Sunday, 11 October 2026 at Artscape in Cape Town, and then from Friday, 16 October to the end of November 2026 at the Teatro at Montecasino in Johannesburg

Theatregoers set to have the time of their lives with 'Mamma Mia!' show

Join the cast of 'Mamma Mia!' for an unforgettable musical journey filled with ABBA's greatest hits, running at Artscape in Cape Town before moving to Johannesburg.

“X-Men ‘97” revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as the X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before.
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'X-Men ‘97' Season 2 is great but there are some uneven moments along the way

As 'X-Men ‘97' Season 2 returns to our screens, nostalgia reigns, but it also brings uneven moments which overshadow the thrill.

Her speech while accepting the International Achievement Award really highlighted how Tyla has had to chart a path to success for herself without having pre-determined checkpoints.
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Culture Corner: What Tyla's albums reveal about her artistry and who she is

Join our Culture Editor, Theolin Tembo, as he explores the profound connections between Tyla's debut album 'TYLA' and her sophomore release 'A*POP', revealing insights into her…

'Waar Bloed Nie Loop Nie' by Mellaney Roberts. "This body of work arises from an open-ended question. The making begins with contemplating my lineage, my ancestral knowledge and ultimately my becoming. Through the work, I explore themes of home, identity, land, heritage, and the collective memory of the Baviaanskloof Coloured community."
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National Arts and Culture Awards to honour excellence in arts, culture and heritage sectors

National Arts and Culture Awards recognise excellence across South Africa’s arts, culture and heritage sectors.

Written and directed by David Robert Mitchell, “The End of Oak Street” sees one neighbourhood street, Oak Street, get ripped out of suburbia and transported to someplace unknown through a mysterious cosmic event.
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Looking for a laugh-inducing movie with scares? 'The End of Oak Street' may be for you

'The End of Oak Street' is a thrilling and comedic adventure where a suburban street is unexpectedly transported to a prehistoric world.

The new film, "Incredibles 3", features the fan-favourite family facing supervillains. Incredibles 3 is directed by Peter Sohn (Elemental).
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'Frozen 3', 'Bluey' and 'Star Wars': The new Disney things you will be spending money on

Disney continues to evolve as a family-friendly brand while unveiling exciting new projects at the D23 expo, from beloved sequels to innovative adaptations.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' also shattered box office
records, delivering the biggest opening weekend in South African box office history with an extraordinary R44+ million gross.
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' lives up to the hype and delivers in a brand new way

With the hype surrounding 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', this latest Sony and Marvel collaboration exceeds expectations.

“The Last House” centres on a family sealed inside their home with no way out where they are stuck with only the resources in their house and with it quickly running thin, they must work together to survive while a mysterious looming threat keeping them trapped inside lurks close.
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One movie, two opinions: Netflix's ‘The Last House’ reviewed by our Culture team

In ‘The Last House’, a family is trapped in their home, forced to confront their dwindling resources and the looming threat outside. Will they survive together, or will the…