Venus and Serena – Tennis Legends.
Make a date to see the legendary Williams sisters bear it all for the cameras in this once in a lifetime documentary. We’ve often seen them have a go at each other in the tennis court, but now get to find out how their off-court lives look like and get to know the game a little better. See details after the jump. 7:30pm STUDIO 4 VENUS & SERENA Discover the truth behind the legends. COUNTRY : USA DIRECTORS : Maiken Baird & Michelle Major DURATION : 110 min GENRE : Documentary AGE RESTRICTION: 13L CAST : Venus Williams, Serena Williams. SYNOPSIS : Ever since the Williams sisters started playing tennis they have provoked strong reactions; from awe and admiration to suspicion and resentment. They have been winning championships for over a decade, pushing the limits of longevity in a very demanding sport. Baird’s and Major’s brilliant documentary gives unprecedented access into Venus and Serena’s lives during the hardest year of their career. In 2011 when Venus grappled with an energy-sapping autoimmune disease, Serena battled back from a life-threatening pulmonary embolism. Neither Venus nor Serena let their adversities hold them back. Instead they drew their greatest strength from each other. – Screening in collaboration with Encounters Documentary Festival – Courtesy of Maiken Baird & Michelle Major FREE SCREENING , REFRESHMENTS Limited seating, come earl… ADDRESS : 33 Frost Ave, Milpark TEL : +27 11 482 7111 EMAIL...
Represent ♥’d watching: Hump Day
We hearted it so much. Watch the trailer here. And get the dvd soon as! Warm, moving, funny, down-to-earth, theatrical touches and directed by another fabulously-talented female director (Lynn Shelton), those would be our definitive adjectives. IMDB, we’re disappointed in your rating. We loved both lead actors Mark Duplass and Joshua Leonard and a thumbs up to Alycia Delmore too. Naas. Oh ja and make sure to watch the director’s interview if it’s on your...
Cheer up your Sunday night with Coalstove
The crew from COALSTOVE have consistently brought you fabulous film nights in the heart of Jozi city this year, the last few taking place at our favourite 360 degree view of the city venue Private Practice… so make sure you get there for the last big one for 08, word has it Kenny Kenzhero is gonna be rocking the decks. SUNDAY, 30TH NOVEMBER 6.30 PM FOR 7.00 PM AT PRIVATE PRACTICE NO. 195 JEPPE STREET (ENTRANCE ON BREE…See map below for directions) Featuring Call Girl by Samantha Nell. The story of a lonely long-distance vacuum salesman who finds solace and love in an unlikely place: an SOS Callbox in the middle of nowhere. Air Who?Foreunners of a Movement by Chris Green. A hilarious mockumentary on the air guitar craze. Beauty and the Surgeon, an experimental film by Michelle Sellwood and Nobuntu Dubazana that questions our understanding of personal beauty and the lengths that people go to achieve it. Special sneak preview of 1Hundred Movie, the much anticipated comedy by Vusi Magubane and Thomas Gumede. For those who have been eagerly awaiting the trailer, now’s your chance! FOLLOWED BY A Q&A WITH THE FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE AND AN AFTER PARTY HOSTED BY DJ KENZHERO ENTRY R20 For more information: Call 011 836 8911 Cell: 072 317 5145 Email: info@coalstove.co.za Visit...
Represent Film Review: The Strangers
Sheese, The Strangers is my worst nightmare kind of cheesy thriller: Young couple staying overnight in a country house hear noises and knocking on doors of possible intruders in and around the neighbourless forest-ridden environs. It’s a horrific storyline if you’re a paranoid person like me, who cannot live in a house affixed to the ground in Johannesburg… my imagination is superbly active and my sense of self-preservation way too egotistical. I always have to live at least three floors above ground level to feel safe, and even then, I check the sliding doors before going to sleep. The sheer horror of realising someone is trying to break into the house and murder Liv Tyler was enough to cause serious incidental flashbacks and regular hoarse screams of “OMG” while throwing my face into the shoulder of my big and strong companion, in the process being a little over generous with my sugared (WTF?) popcorn and the neighbours. Definitely Not for the crime-paranoid. Or maybe? It’s a freaking thrill. And based on a true story. See, I told you...
AKENOSI finds his Polena
We love the democratic casting process of the North West crew’s latest creative venture, Akenosi starring Presley Chweneyagae in the lead role as AK. The film production process also started off with a launch party at Roka two weeks ago, setting an upbeat tone for the crew, we look forward to sharing the film’s journey with you: The movie is based on the 1994 civil riots in Mafikeng and follows the life of a 30-year-old heroic young man called Akenosi who suffers the consequences of being involved in the Bophuthatswana riots. AK (Akenosi) is going into production in July, and we are proud to announce that it will feature our home brewed stars such as our Oscar winning North West born Presley Chweneyagae, Boikie Pholo, Zenzo Nqcobe and one of our internationally recognized lyrical genius HHP, amongst others. The Akenosi auditions held at the Mmabana, Mmabatho Drama Studio this past weekend were a huge success. Like HHP, KB, Presley Chweneyagae, Zenzo Ngqobe, Tuks etc – there is always a new star coming out of the North West! Over a 100 hopeful young women between the ages of 23-27 from all over the North West turned up to participate in the auditions for the character Polena – who would act alongside Presley Chweneyagae (AKENOSI). The auditions took two days. The producers of AKENOSI were on their way to determine who this lucky young lady would be.The session started off with screen tests where the ladies introduced themselves, then the stages became more intense when 26 of the young ladies where chosen from the lot.. then eventually only 9 where given the script to show off their raw talent. The producers watched with such awe as one by one, many a lady, displayed such innovative and varied acting abilities. This is despite the fact that almost all of these young ladies do not have any formal training in acting. In the end it was a tie between two ladies – a lot of deliberations went on among Presley Chweneyagae (Lead), Rabotho Rakgajane (Director/ Co-producer) and Joan Legalamitlwa (Co-producer). Lerato Motswiri and Lebogang Matsosi where the top two. Lerato, a young woman from Lehurutshe was raised by a group of women in the small village of Lobatleng. This young promising actress kept it together under the raving talent of Presley. The producers are now proud to introduce this talent to you. Please see attached photos of Lerato Motswiri – our Polena in the movie...
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