AFDA Graduation Film Festival – Spling’s Top 5 Picks (Cape Town)
Making a short film on a tight budget is nothing short of a miracle. This year’s AFDA student film selection featured some brilliant concepts, compelling narratives, first-rate cinematography, resourceful producing, razor sharp writing, fine performances with some very professional Q&A…
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‘Severance’ Podcast Is Happening With Ben Stiller & Adam Scott for Season 2
Dan Erickson's sci-fi thriller series Severance made its mark nearly two years ago on Apple TV+, and with the second season set to premiere on January 17, 2025, there's an extra treat in store for the fans—a companion podcast. The…
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Don’t Want to Be a Total Monster on Black Friday? Watch This Bonkers Creature Feature Starring Bruce Campbell First
Holiday-specific horror is becoming increasingly popular. Still, you might need something to bridge the gap between the more traditional spooky movies you watch in October and the Christmas-heavy horror of December. Last year, Eli Roth gave us an outright slasher…
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Our Little Secret Is Lindsay Lohan’s Third Netflix Holiday Movie & The Best
Has Lindsay Lohan found her niche in heartwarming holiday movies over the last few years? From a roaring debut in The Parent Trap at age 11 to her iconic status in 2004's Mean Girls, the actor was a major up-and-comer…
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Chicken Shop Date’s Amelia Dimoldenberg YouTube Success
It might seem like Chicken Shop Date appeared out of nowhere, but Amelia Dimoldenberg, the series host and creator, has been nurturing this project for over a decade. Although the popular YouTube show first premiered in 2014, the original started…
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Colman Domingo Unravels ‘The Madness’ of His Netflix Conspiracy Thriller
[Editor's note: The following contains major spoilers for The Madness.] The Big Picture 'The Netflix series 'The Madness is a conspiracy thriller following Muncie Daniels, played by Colman Domingo, as he's framed for a murder he witnessed. Domingo's involvement in…
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Best Black Friday Activewear Deals, Starting at $4.97
What is Black Friday? Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving in the United States, traditionally marking the start of the holiday shopping season. The term "Black Friday" originated in the 1960s and refers to the point in the year…
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‘Werewolves’ Star Frank Grillo on Killer Practical Effects & James Gunn’s Superman Movie
The prolific and generous Frank Grillo talks to us about his horror thriller Werewolves and its awesome special effects and costumes. He also discusses playing Rick Flag Sr. in James Gunn's DCU and the upcoming Superman movie. Werewolves hits theaters…
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Defying Gravity with a Few Stumbles
Jon M. Chu‘s Wicked, the first of a two-part adaptation of the celebrated Broadway musical, enters the cinematic landscape with high expectations and a dazzling cast. The story reimagines the Land of Oz, chronicling the rise and fall of Elphaba…
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Hallmark’s ‘Three Wiser Men and a Boy’ Joke They Can Get a Reality Show Spinoff
The Big Picture The Hallmark film showcases modern family dynamics and unconventional parenting structures. The actors discuss the growth of Hallmark, adding reality shows and scripted series, and their franchise's potential. The film explores the concept of collective fatherhood and…
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Ridley Scott’s “Really Lazy” Filming Style On Gladiator 2 Slammed By His Own Cinematographer After 24 Years Of Collaboration
Gladiator II cinematographer John Mathieson slams Ridley Scott's new "lazy" filmmaking style after 24 years of collaboration. Serving as a follow-up to 2000's Gladiator, Scott's sequel follows Maximus' son, Lucius (Paul Mescal), as he becomes a hero of the Colosseum.…
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‘Silo’ Season 2 Episode 3 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Silo Season 2 Episode 3. After splitting Silo Season 2's main action across two separate episodes, Episode 3 marks a turning point for the series' sophomore installment. Writer Cassie Peppas and director…
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