Schools must be back because this weekend, South African cinemas are limiting things to grown-up audiences only. Well, at least in terms of the new movie attractions.
In addition to two acclaimed feature debuts, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is the week’s Throwback rerelease at Ster Kinekor, so if you’ve never experienced this fantasy epic on the big screen, now’s your chance.
First out the gate is historical thriller Nuremberg, which features an all-star cast and has been racking up award nominations (for Best Film and Best Actor) since its Toronto Film Festival debut.
In this topical tale, based on non-fiction narrative The Nazi and the Psychiatrist, by Jack El-Hai, U.S. Army psychiatrist Lt. Col. Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) is assigned to assess the mental state of Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe), Hitler’s second-in-command, in the aftermath of World War II. As the Allies prepare for their unprecedented international tribunal, Kelley finds himself drawn into a chilling psychological duel with Göring. Nuremberg’s cast also includes Leo Woodall, John Slattery, Colin Hanks, Richard E. Grant and Michael Shannon.
Despite the horror franchise’s (cult) popularity and acclaim, 28 Year Later: The Bone Temple is only screening locally in limited release, and typically as a pricey prestige experience.
Following on directly from the events in last year’s 28 Years Later, Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) finds himself in a shocking new relationship – with consequences that could change life in long-quarantined Britain. Meanwhile, young Spike (Alfie Williams) finds himself in an inescapable nightmare after his encounter with unhinged Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell). With The Bone Temple, director Danny Boyle has handed over the reins to Candyman and The Marvels’ Nia DaCosta, while Alex Garland is once more responsible for the script.
Look out for our 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple review soon, but if you need some hype, know it’s been called The Dark Knight of zombie apocalypse films.