Lovecraft Country
9
Score
9.0/10Pros
- Incredible take on the Lovecraft mythos
- Phenomenal cast
- CGI is next level
Cons
- First episode promises pacing forgotten by episode 2
Reviews: Entertainment
Entertainment reviews focus on the latest movie and television releases, events, theatrical productions, music and all sorts of interesting activities from a large variety of genres.
Lovecraft Country Review [Season 01] – Cthulhu Rises
Lovecraft Country explores 1950's Jim Crow America & blends the wonderfully horrific Lovecraft mythos with beautiful drama & exciting action.
Brave New World Review [Season 01] – Utopian Conundrum
Brave New World is a fresh & intriguing new science fiction series guiding viewers through the complexities of what it means to be human.
Palm Springs (2020) Review – Groundhog Love
Palm Springs offers a memorable, entertaining and thought provoking glimpse into what life would be like without consequence, companionship or an end.
His Dark Materials is a binge worthy adaptation of the books
His Dark Materials is an epic, sprawling and soul defining new series to binge; one that has been carefully crafted and produced for the small screen.
Los Espookys Season 1 Review: Absurd Comedic Excellence
Los Espookys Season 1 is a wonderful reminder that weird and wacky Scooby-Doo-style humour can still be enjoyed by teens and adults alike.
The Boys Review – Exceptionally Fun Superhero Satire
Amazon's The Boys is expertly crafted, and is clearly one of the best superhero television series ever made. Without a doubt, must watch television.
Beautiful Boy Review – ‘Relapse is a part of Recovery’
Beautiful Boy is a gripping drama starring Steve Carrel and Timothee Chalamet, that shines the light on addiction, and the repercusions thereof.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Review – Amazing Origin Story
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse encapsulates the perfect Spider-Man story: a coming-of-age tale where friendship, bravery and heroism prevail above all else.
DEOD Review – a promising streaming service still in its infancy
DEOD is a brand new streaming service by Discover Digital. Is it any good? That depends on the kind of content you enjoy consuming.
The Death of Superman Review – an emotionally poignant masterpiece
The Death of Superman brings the entire Justice League together for a fight that results in an incredibly moving and unforgettable animated film.
You Get Me Review – a thriller marred by cliched teenage melodrama
You Get Me follows familiar narrative tropes seen in films like Fatal Attraction (1987). Sadly, very little is done to set the film apart from its forbears.
Justice League is a decent superhero ensemble film, but one that lacks character (Review)
Justice League is the latest live-action DC Universe film. Although decent and funny, with great action, it lacks where it counts: character development.
Johannesburg Fête de La Musique 2017 Brought Newtown to Life
The Johannesburg edition of Fête de La Musique 2017 brought the inner city of Newtown to life, with over 19 professional and amateur musicians.
Jagveld Review – Every Man For Herself
Kyknet's Jagveld is South Africa's latest action film, but is this Tarantino inspired movie any good? Find out in our explosive review of Jagveld (2017).
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter Review – Time to move on…
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2017) is touted as the last film in the long-standing franchise. Is it any good, and does it stand on its own? Nah.
“Your destiny is in your blood” – Assassins Creed (2016) [Review]
Assassins Creed (2016) is the Hollywood blockbuster of the popular gaming franchise from Ubisoft. How does this game to movie adaptation fair? Find out in our review.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them [Review]
Take yourself on a spellbinding journey with J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, a great start to a new magical adventure.
Warcraft (2016) is Beautiful, but Fails to Deliver where it Matters [Review]
The Warcraft (2016) movie is much better than most game to film adaptations, but it ultimately fails to deliver where it matters.
X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) [Review]
X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) is the latest instalment in the X-Men movie franchise and is a welcome breath of fresh air for many fans of the X-Men comics.
Crimson House delivers incredible blues and rock tracks with Come Alive [Review]
Come Alive is Crimson House’s third studio offering, one that features the impeccable sounds of Blues and bluegrass rock.
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The Nevers Review [Season 01] – Victorian Powered Déjà vu
There is a lot to like about The Nevers. Unfortunately the series is let down by inconsistent pacing and a heavily reliance on cliches.
Tales From The Borderlands Review – It’s actually funny this time
Tales From The Borderlands is one of the better Borderlands titles thanks to its writing being captained by none other than Telltale Games.
Balan Wonderworld Review – Wondrous disappointment
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The Nevers Review [Season 01] – Victorian Powered Déjà vu
There is a lot to like about The Nevers. Unfortunately the series is let down by inconsistent pacing and a heavily reliance on cliches.
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Harvest Moon: One World Review – Unfortunate Tidings
Harvest Moon: One World fails to follow through on a few genuinely cool ideas due to generally uninteresting design.
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a Dynasty Warriors game that feels nothing like a Dynasty Warriors game, and that is why it is so good.
