Beasts of the Southern Wild ***** A masterful fantasy drama delicately directed by Benh Zeitlin and written by Zeitlin and Lucy Alibar from Alibar's one-act play Juicy and Delicious. It celebrates the triumph of the human spirit and the glorious power of the imagination, and is an astounding, mesmerizing, heartbreaking, wonderful adventure taking us to another world, a world set in wet southern Louisiana known as the 'Bathtub', telling of Hushpuppy, a fearless six-year-old girl, who lives with her father, Wink, in "the Bathtub", a fictitious southern bayou community on an island surrounded by rising waters.
In Hushpuppy's vivid imagination events are linked with the ice caps melting, unleashing ancient, long-frozen aurochs (depicted as boar-like rather than the ancestors of cattle).  Read more

Verraaiers ***** The temperate and evocative Afrikaans masterwork Verraaiers (Traitors) takes a nostalgic journey into the past that shaped the future of South Africa. Although the story is focused on the tragic fate of Boer traitors during the Anglo Boer War, it an anthem for freedom fighters today and shows clearly that the conflicts and confrontations that divides families, society and a nation are reflections of historic wars and battles that formed the cornerstones and foundation of the New South Africa.
Verraaiers shows how family rules the heart and allows us to journey into the intimate world of decorated Commandant Jacobus van Aswegen, a loving father and husband and respected Boer-officer, who he decides to go home and protect his wife and family instead of further participation in the war after hearing that the enemy (the British) are planning a "scorched earth"- policy. This decision leads to him and his sons being tried for high treason, and if found guilty, the death sentence. The bonus features include a behind the scenes documentary Read more

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Flowers of War ***** From internationally celebrated director Zhang Yimou (Ju Dou, Raise the Red Lantern, Hero, House Of Flying Daggers) comes an epic tale of love and war - and an unlikely band of outcasts who emerge as unsuspected heroes from the shadows of a city's occupation.  As impassioned as it is visceral, the film enters the apocalyptic world of Nanjing in 1937 only to find a vibrant story about the most invisible people in the city, a story of unexpected romance, stolen moments of pleasure and an exquisite act of sacrifice in the name of hope.  Read more
Moonrise Kingdom **** An extraordinary and absolutely delightful film from exceptional filmmaker Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Rushmore). Every moment of this masterwork is an experience you will never forget. Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, it tells the story of two 12-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. Read more
The Eye of the Storm ***** A must see drama for discerning viewers!  Elizabeth Hunter, controls all in her life - society, her staff, her children; but the once great beauty
will now determine her most defi ant act as she chooses her time to die. Based on the novel by Nobel Prize winner Patrick White, it is a savage exploration of family relationships -- and the sharp undercurrents of love and hate, comedy and tragedy, which define them.  Read more
Being Flynn ***** A new dramatic feature from writer/director Paul Weitz (About a Boy), adapted from Nick Flynn's 2004 memoir. Exploring  bonds both unbreakable and fragile between parent and child, it features first rate performances from Paul Dano as a young writer seeking to define himself, with Robert de Niro as his father and "master storyteller." Read more 
Safe ***** If you are an action fan looking for hardcore entertainment that is rough and raw, this well crafted and intricate story is filled with intense drama, nail biting suspense, mystery and laced with a deadly sense of dark humour. Plotted with Hichcockian precision, this fast paced revenge tale and crime thriller delivers what it promises. There are very few action stars who have the charm, finesse and unique style of Jason Statham; on the one hand he is the lone ranger whom everyone wants to be pals with; and on the other a deadly killer that should be avoided. In Safe, Statham's duality is utilized brilliantly through his connection and interaction with Catherine Chan, who plays a 10 year-old Chinese math prodigy, and forces him to take action as well as be passive resistant. Read more

Streetdance 2 ***** Don't be surprised if your body starts moving on its own when watching this sensational British dance drama. You will be exhausted and totally blown away, begging for more. It's all about dancing and explores the fusion of streetdancing and Latin dancing through likeable characters who live for dance, and whose passion for expression through motion offers highly entertaining and extremely sexy escapism. Read more
The Master **** A visually alluring and emotionally provocative portrait of three people pursuing a vision of betterment, of drifters and seekers in post World War II America. Paul Thomas Anderson's surreal drama unfolds a vibrantly human story inside this atmosphere of spiritual yearning on the cusp of 1950. The film follows the shifting fortunes of Freddie, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix, a volatile former Naval officer unable to settle down into everyday life, and the unpredictable journey he takes when he stumbles upon a fledgling movement known as The Cause.  Read more

Die Wonderwerker ***** A poignant portrait of a past that shaped the future of South Africa, taking us into the world of the first 3 decades of the 20th Century, and an important episode in the life of journalist, poet, humanitarian and naturalist Eugene Marais. Read more
We need to talk about Kevin ***** A dark and brooding odyssey into anguish that is manifested in the malicious psyche of a teenager who shatters the idyllic world that dismisses him and family life that  imprisons him. It dares to push the boundaries of art and turns an ordinary cinematic experience into a bizarre realm that is exceptional despite its disturbing and shocking content.  Read more 
Searching for Sugarman **** In the early 1970s, Sixto Rodriguez was a Detroit folksinger who had a short-lived recording career with only two well received but non-selling albums. Unknown to Rodriguez, his musical story continued in South Africa where he became a pop music icon and inspiration for generations. Long rumored there to be dead by suicide, a few fans in the 1990s decided to seek out the truth of their hero's fate. What follows is a bizarrely heartening story in which they found far more in their quest than they ever hoped, while a Detroit construction laborer discovered that his lost artistic dreams came true after all. Read more

Other new releases
10 Years *** In this explosive high school reunion  friendships are tested and old flames ignited. This ensemble romantic drama  takes place over the course of one night and follows Jake (Channing Tatum) as he tries to find the right way to propose to his girlfriend (Jenna Dewan- Tatum), until his old high school girlfriend (Rosario Dawson) shows up with her older husband (Ron Livingston) and throws a wrench in his plans. Then there's a singer/songwriter (Oscar Isaac) returning home for the first time after a year of touring to find that everybody treats him different to the way they did in high school now that he has received a degree of fame - everyone except for  (Kate Mara), the girl he had a crush on 10 years ago, who has no idea that he's turned into a "big deal". In addition there are four other storylines that revolve around the main three. The stories weave in and out of each other throughout the course of the night, starting at the reunion and then at the after-party at a local bar. Read more
The Intouchables **** An irreverent, uplifting comedy about friendship, trust and human possibility, this charming French film is based on a true story of friendship between a handicap millionaire (Francois Cluzet) and his street smart ex-con caretaker (Omar Sy), depicting an unlikely camaraderie rooted in honesty and humor between two individuals who, on the surface, would seem to have nothing in common. In French with English subtitles.  Read more
Red Dawn *** A re-boot of the 1984 box office cult-classic hit film about a group of young patriots who seek refuge in the surrounding woods, training and reorganizing themselves into a guerilla group of fighters when foreign paratroopers invade their hometown. Determined to fight back, Taking inspiration from their high school mascot, they call themselves the "Wolverines", banding together to protect one another, liberate their town from its captors, and take back their freedom. Read more
Darling Companion *** The story of a woman who loves her dog more than her husband. And then her husband loses the dog. Beth (Diane Keaton) saves a dog from the side of the freeway. Struggling with her distracted, self-involved husband Joseph (Kevin Kline) and an empty nest at home, Beth forms a special bond with the rescued animal. When Joseph loses the dog, the distraught Beth enlists the help of the few remaining guests and a mysterious young woman (Ayelet Zurer) in a frantic search. Each member of the search party is affected by the adventure, which takes them in unexpected directions--comic, harrowing and oftentimes deeply emotional.
First Night **** A timeless romantic comedy or errors of love's fluctuating fortunes set against a backdrop of visual and vocal beauty. Adam (Richard E. Grant) is a rich industrialist and frustrated opera singer who decides to stage Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte in his lavish country retreat. With the help of a female conductor he has been pursuing (Sarah Brightman), he brings in the experts and enlists the aid of a troupe of sexy young singers with enough collective sexual tension to light up the stage. It does not take long before life imitates art as relationships flourish and flounder.  Read more   
Girl in Progress **** A charming mother-and-daughter story with superb performances by Eva Mendes who is a single mom and Cierra Ramirez as her rebellious daughter. When Ansiedad's English teacher, Ms. Armstrong (Patricia Arquette), introduces her students to classic coming-of-age stories, Ansiedad is inspired to skip adolescence and jump-start her life without mom. While Grace becomes preoccupied with the increasing affections of her co-worker (Eugenio Derbez), Ansiedad enlists the help of her loyal friend, Tavita (Raini Rodriguez), to plot her shortcut to "adulthood". But as her misguided plan unravels, Ansiedad and Grace must learn that sometimes growing-up means acting your age. Read more

The Inbetweeners **** A delightfully wicked British coming-of-age comedy film based on the highly successful British sitcom series which aired from 2008 to 2010. Written by series creators Damon Beesley and Iain Morris and directed by Ben Palmer, the film follows the misadventures of a group of teenage friends. They have finished their A-levels and are about to leave Rudge Park Comprehensive, much to the relief of Mr. Gilbert, their sardonic, mean sixth form tutor. Within their final week of school however, Jay's grandfather dies, Simon is dumped by his girlfriend Carli, and Will's divorced father tells him he has married his much younger mistress. The boys decide to go on holiday together and Neil books them on a trip to Malia, Crete. The cast is delightful, featuring Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, James Buckley and Blake Harrison as the zany foursome, and explores issues like bullying, broken family life, and largely failed sexual encounters.
The Oranges *** When a young woman starts dating an older man, it turns harmonious friendships between neighbours into a warzone.  The ramifications of the affair begin to work on all of the family members in unexpected and hilarious ways, leading everyone to reawaken to their lives, reassess what it means to be happy, and realize that sometimes what looks like a disaster turns out to be the thing we need. Read more

Celeste and Jesse Forever *** An enjoyable romantic comedy-drama that questions whether it is possible for a separated couple to remain best buddies.  Read more
Good Deeds *** A successful, wealthy businessman, Wesley Deeds (Tyler Perry) is jolted out of his predictable routine when he meets Lindsey (Thandie Newton), a down-on-her-luck single mother who works on the cleaning crew in his office building. When he offers to help her get back on her feet, the chance encounter may finally spark his courage to exchange the life that's expected of him for the life he's always really wanted. Read more
LOL ****  Through hilarious and heartfelt moments between mother (Demi Moore) and daughter, LOL is an authentic story that perfectly captures today's reality. Lola's high school inner-circle includes Kyle (Douglas Booth), Lola's BFF, whom she realizes is her love interest after a bad breakup with his best friend. Thomas Jane is Alan, Anne's ex-husband and Lola's father, who can't seem to let go of Anne. Read more
Madea's Witness Protection *** Facing criminal charges and death threats from the mob, George and his entire family are put under witness protection in the safest place that Brian (Perry), a federal prosecutor from Atlanta, can think of… His Aunt Madea's house down South.  Read more
Magic Mike Mike Lane (Channing Tatum)is a thirty-year old living in Tampa,Florida. By day he works as a roofer whilst at night,as Magic Mike,he is the star attraction of the Kings of Tampa,a group of male strippers. Secretly he wants out in order to further a projected furniture-making business but his credit rating precludes a bank loan for this despite his considerable savings. One night Adam ( Alex Pettyfer),a teen-aged work-mate of Mike,follows him to the club and,when one of the acts is unable to go on,he is prevailed upon to strip - becoming a huge hit. Go behind the scenes
Ordinary People Based on the life and ministry of Angus Buchan it tells the dramatic story of the three men's journeys and experiences leading up to the 2010 MMC. Their respective stories are cleverly interwoven with the anointed message and ministry of Angus Buchan. The bonus features include 'The Making of', music videos, and commentary by director FC Hamman Read more
Peace, love and misunderstanding **** A portrait of an unconventional family, "Peace, Love, and Misunderstanding" tells the story of Diane (Diane Keener), a conservative New York City lawyer who is in desperate need of an escape after her husband asks for a divorce. Along with her two children (Olsen and Wolff), she takes refuge at her estranged hippie mother Grace's (Jane Fonda) farmhouse, where she is exposed to a motley crew of free thinkers. What was meant to be a stress-free getaway quickly turns into a reminder of why Diane escaped her mother's hippie lifestyle in the first place, but the reunion forcers her, her children, and Grace to search for peace with each other and with themselves.
The Romantics *** A group of seven college friends reunite after six years for a wedding. Things go awry when the maid of honor, Laura, (Katie Holmes) and the bride, Lila (Anna Paquin), clash over the groom, Tom (Josh Duhamel), with whom Laura was once romantically involved. As Laura, Lila, and Tom all try to decipher their emotions, the film explores all of the relationships of people in and around the circle of friends that met those years ago. It is based on the novel of the same name by Galt Niederhoffer, who also wrote the screenplay and directed the film. There are no binus feature.     
The Magic of Belle Isle *** (also known as The Summer of Monte Wildhorn) is the story of  a man who's given up on life and a woman and her three daughters who renew his will to live when he becomes their next door neighbor during one summer in a small upstate New York lakeside town.  Read more

Freelancers *** The son (50 Cent) of a slain NYPD officer, with his two best friends (Malcolm Goodwin and Ryan O'Nan), joins the police academy. After graduating, he's taken under the wing of his father's former partner Captain Joe Sarcone (Robert De Niro) in the ranks of Sarcone's Street Vice Crime Task Force and he becomes part of Sarcone's rogue task force. The crime-drama is directed by Jessy Terrero, and stars 50 Cent, Forest Whitaker, and Robert De Niro
Wolwedans in die Skemer *** From its alluring title to its mutation from popular radio serial in the 70s to television series and now film (and also novel), Leon van Nierop's Wolwedans in die Skemer is melodrama in action. It's clear from the dramatic opening sequence, shrouded in a surrealistic and mystical fantasy world, where a mysterious figure clothed as Red Riding Hood, a prowling wolf, and a soundtrack featuring suspenseful music and howling wolves lead us into Hazyview, that this is absolutely no regular local film. Features include a making of doccie and deleted scenes Read more
Take Shelter *** Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband and father questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself. Faced with the proposition that his disturbing visions signal disaster of one kind or another, Curtis confides in Samantha, testing the power of their bond against the highest possible stakes.  Read more
To Rome with Love *** A kaleidoscopic comedy movie set in one of the world's most enchanting cities from the mind and vision of Woody Allen. Read more about the film
Where do we go now? ****  The heart-warming tale of a group of women's determination to protect their isolated, mine-encircled community from the pervasive and divisive outside forces that threaten to destroy it from within. United by a common cause, the women's unwavering friendship transcends, against all the odds, the religious fault lines which crisscross their society and they hatch some extraordinarily inventive and often comical plans, in order to distract the village's menfolk and defuse any sign of inter-religious tension. Read more
Wuthering Heights A Yorkshire hill farmer on a visit to Liverpool finds a homeless boy on the streets. He takes him home to live as part of his family on the isolated Yorkshire moors where the boy forges an obsessive relationship with the farmer's daughter. Writer-director Andrea Arnold updated the Emily Bronte classic.  Read more   

     
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