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Greatest Showman tops charts

January 15, 2018

BILLY SUTER reports that “The Greatest Showman” soundtrack is topping US and UK album charts. The film is the 12th most profitable original film musical since the ’70s. … More Greatest Showman tops charts

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Roll up! Roll up! What a treat!

December 31, 2017

BILLY SUTER reviews the original movie musical, “The Greatest Showman”, which is nominated for three Golden Globe Awards, including for best comedy/musical and star Hugh Jackman. … More Roll up! Roll up! What a treat!

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SA ‘queer’ drama wins top award

July 23, 2017

BILLY SUTER reports on the top prize-winning film from the 38th Durban International Film Festival, one of Africa’s leading and longest running festivals. The event ended on July 23. … More SA ‘queer’ drama wins top award

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Astonishing work from Staunton

June 30, 2017

BILLY SUTER reports that one of the best performances this year is the wonderful Imelda Staunton’s powerful portrayal of one of the most acid-tongued of all theatre characters. … More Astonishing work from Staunton

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US award for SA animated film

June 24, 2017

BILLY SUTER reports that a South African film, set for the 38th Durban International Film Festival, has won the best documentary award at this year’s Los Angeles Film Festival. … More US award for SA animated film

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Fresh take on Shaffer classic

March 3, 2017

BILLY SUTER reviews The National Theatre Live production of Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus” – a fresh take on a tale of jealousy and genius. The film of the show is now at Cinema Nouveau. … More Fresh take on Shaffer classic

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From stage to screen – to Oscars?

February 15, 2017

BILLY SUTER reports on an acclaimed new film whose stars have been nominated for Oscars for the same roles that won each of them Broadway’s coveted Tony Award. … More From stage to screen – to Oscars?

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Charming, but no masterpiece

February 1, 2017

As a fan of musicals, BILLY SUTER wanted to leave the cinema with a wide grin, but “La La Land”, while novel and sweet, had him wondering what all the fuss is about. … More Charming, but no masterpiece

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Balancing reality and dreams

January 24, 2017

A life-changing love affair between a jazz pianist and a hopeful actress is at the heart of “La la Land”, a film opening in South Africa on January 27. BILLY SUTER report … More Balancing reality and dreams

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Excellent acting in Pinter classic

January 20, 2017

Dark, complex and thought-provoking, the film of the recent London stage production of Harold Pinter’s 1974 play, “No Man’s Land”, is enjoying limited screenings at Umhlanga’s Cinema Nouveau. BILLY SUTER reviews the film. … More Excellent acting in Pinter classic

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