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SAFTA Nominees for Best Feature Film
The 2017 South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) are getting closer. Here is a look at the contenders for Best Feature Film. Noem My Skollie Noem My Skollie, or Call Me Thief, was South Africa’s entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards. Though it ended up not being nominated,…
Gabourey Sidibe Rocks Her New Look Like a Boss!
Go, Gabby, go!! We’re all cheering on the vivacious Brooklyn-born actress known as Gabourey Sidibe. We’re sure she’d appreciate the support, but in reality, Gabby can go it alone, because this native New Yorker is a strong, beautiful woman who leads with conviction, confidence, and spirit. Her journey has not been an easy one,…
Rhino Horn Trade to be Legalized in South Africa
Everyone knows the catastrophic impact of the ivory trade on elephants across the world. This year alone, a rare tusker elephant was slaughtered by poachers in Kenya’s Tsavo National Park. This is not a new phenomenon; for centuries, trophies of big kills have decorated hunting halls, castles, and homes. In an unusual twist in response…
“Get Out”: The Horror Film that Reconfigures Racism
Get Out, the new film written and directed by Jordan Peele of “Key and Peele”, is a deep departure for the actor-writer on some levels. Sure, he’s never written or directed a horror film before, but if you’re familiar with his other racially-charged work, the premise of this new number one film won’t surprise…
