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Top Ten with... Seth Rotherham |
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Seth Rotherham is the creator of "the vibe" more specifically the 2OceansVibe and has coined such phrases as "no spice" and other pearls like "when in Rome" and "throw me a friggin' bone". The year in, year out King of blogging has built an empire of top-notch brands around him with 2OceansVibe.com, successfully turning the slogan "Work is a sideline, Live the holiday." into a mantra and everyday reality. Rotherham's cheeky, risque sense of humour and playboy image have become synonymous with Camps Bay and almost as iconic as the Table Mountain skyline. The 2OceansVibe is a cult phenomenon, loyally supported by his 60,000+ devoted fans turning out in droves each month to read what's new, what's hot and what's happening around the world. Now Seth has taken a page from Sir Richard Branson and the Virgin brand by launching his very own mainstream online radio station, 2OceansVibe Radio! He's living the dream.
I can't watch movies without...- ...my Apple Mac. Which famous people share your birthday?- Stacy 'Fergie' Ferguson from the Black Eyed Peas, Quentin Tarantino and Mariah Carey. (27 March) What is the first film you remember watching?
- ET or Risky Business, whichever came first. What's the worst movie you've ever seen? - Attack of the Killer Tomatoes Which movies have made you tearful?
- Many - most recently Sex and the City 1. Who is the most famous movie star you've ever met? - Nic Cage, Marisa Tomei, Steven Seagal and Pauly Shore. What's your favourite movie line? - "What have I ever done to make you treat me so disrespectfully? If you'd come to me in friendship, then this scum that ruined your daughter would be suffering this very day. And if by chance an honest man like yourself should make enemies, then they would become my enemies. And then they would fear you." - Don Corleone (The Godfather, 1972) Who would you choose to play you in your biopic? - Sean Penn If you could produce a movie... what would it be about? - Comedy drama - a la Wayne's World. Finally, your Top Ten movies of all-time... - That's very hard to say... The Godfather The Godfather II Pulp Fiction (I used to watch this every single day after school for at least a year.) Dumb and Dumber Something About Mary Along Came Polly Risky Business The Secret of my Success Wall Street Scarface All the Bonds with Moore and Connery Top Ten with... is a bimonthly people series on SPL!NG, featuring a host of celebrities ranging from up-and-coming to established personalities from all industries including, but not limited to: Internet, Radio, TV, Film, Music, Art and Entrepreneurs. It's a chance to discover who they are, find out where they're at and to get a fun inside look at their taste in movies.
Photo: Morne Van Zyl
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Now Showing This Week (03/09/10) |
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New cinema releases this week... Salt, Dorian Gray, Hopeville, Vampires Suck and Life, Above All.
SALT (2010) Watch Movie Trailer Director: Phillip Noyce Starring: Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor Genre: Action, Mystery, Thriller Age Restriction: 16V
Evelyn Salt is a Russian spy and defector set on the loose in the United States and wanted by government officials. Salt's short, sharp bursts of action, story and genre will remind you of the Bourne series, but Jolie's slight frame and the movie's ridiculous plot make this a popcorn affair. It's not her best work as the Tomb Raider star fills the boots of what probably should have been a Milla Jovovich movie, but its quick-paced action and rousing soundtrack make it entertaining enough to stand alongside films like: Murder at 1600, Naked Weapon 2 and Die Another Day. Full Review...
DORIAN GRAY (2009) Watch Movie Trailer Director: Oliver Parker Starring: Ben Barnes, Colin Firth, Rachel Hurd Wood Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Thriller Age Restriction: 16SNVD
Dorian Gray is an Oscar Wilde adaptation about an seemingly immortal man whose portrait reflects his real age as he runs his body down through hedonistic sex and drug binges. This is a Gothic style fantasy thriller and period piece with solid production values and a decent ensemble. However, the return on the style and thrills is diminished due to a blank lead performance from Ben Barnes. (AR)
LIFE, ABOVE ALL (2010) Watch Movie Trailer Director: Oliver Schmitz Starring: Khomotso Manyaka, Harriet Lenabe Genre: Drama Age Restriction: 13
Life, Above All is based on the international award-winning novel 'Chanda's Secrets' by Allan Stratton and has been lovingly adapted to film by Oliver Schmitz (Mapantsula, Hijack Stories). The film stars Khomotso Manyaka as Chanda, a 12-year-old girl with a bright future, as she bears the emotional turmoil of the death of her baby sister, her mother's turn in health and her stepfather's alcoholism in a community of rumours. It's a coming-of-age drama and tearjerker, which reflects modern South Africa through the touching relationship between mother and daughter. (AR)
HOPEVILLE (2010) Watch Movie Trailer Director: John Trengrove Starring: Themba Ndaba, Jonathan Pienaar, Desmond Dube, Junior Singo Genre: Drama Age Restriction: 10M
Hopeville is based on the TV series, which ran on SABC 2 last year and screened at several festivals. This redemptive and uplifting South African story follows an alcoholic father, who relocates to the small town of Hopeville, where he plans to restore a local swimming pool for his son to train in. The film is a condensed version of the television series with a focus on moral regeneration, also directed by John Trengrove. Most of the original star-studded South African cast return to resume their roles. (AR)
VAMPIRES SUCK (2010) Watch Movie Trailer Director: Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer Starring: Jenn Proske, Diedrich Bader, Matt Lanter Genre: Comedy, Spoof Age Restriction: 13LV
Just as Meet the Spartans emerged after the 300 phenomenon, so Vampires Suck comes to life. The film-makers that brought us Date Movie, Epic Movie, Disaster Movie and who amazingly hold writing credits for Scary Movie have done it again. Capitalizing on current trends and providing half-baked spoofs of whatever it is they're riding on is their specialty. Vampires Suck is for people that love/hate the Twilight series and if you only manage a chuckle or two over 82 minutes, consider it a job well done. While it marks an improvement over their previous stinker, Disaster Movie... they say you can only go up from rock bottom. (AR)
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New Rental Releases This Week (30/08/10) |
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New DVD rental releases at DVBee this week:
The Men Who Stare at Goats and The Last Song!
THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS (2009) Watch Movie Trailer Director: Grant Heslov Starring: Ewan McGregor, George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey Genre: Comedy, War Age Restriction: 16L The Men Who Stare At Goats is quite simply bizarre. Fronted by several leading Hollywood A-list stars and Academy Award contenders, this strange tale seeks to complement its even stranger title with a behind-the-scenes commentary on war. The off-the-wall comedy and first-rate cast help secure your attention as secret laboratories and conspiracy theories run amok, but this war comedy is definitely not for everyone. Wacky dialogue and committed performances may work for Monty Python, but this is in another league of silliness.

THE LAST SONG (2010) Watch Movie Trailer Director: Julie Ann Robinson Starring: Miley Cyrus, Greg Kinnear, Kelly Preston Genre: Drama, Romance Age Restriction: PG13
The Last Song is based on a Nicholas Sparks novel, making it comparable with The Notebook, Message in a Bottle, Dear John and A Walk to Remember. However, try as it may... it doesn't measure up to its peers. Miley Cyrus may take the brunt of the blame, delivering a forgettable performance as Ronnie Miller, a young rebellious teen who spends a Summer with a father she's grown to hate. She's still fresh when it comes to feature film, despite a considerable amount of TV acting. The story is typical Sparks and you can't help but wonder how someone like Amanda Bynes would've handled the role. Apart from a miscast lead, the film suffers from the trappings of melodrama and becomes somewhat cheesy and predictable at times.

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Now Showing This Week (27/08/10) |
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New cinema releases this week... Avatar [3D], Agora, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Chloe, The Bad Lieutenant and Just Wright.
AVATAR: SPECIAL EDITION (2010) Watch Movie Trailer Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Age Restriction: 13MLV
Avatar became the quintessential blockbuster epic last year when it crushed attendance records and championed 3D cinema. Now it's back on the big screen for all of those who didn't manage to see it the first time, or for the fans to get another fix in 3D. The catch, it's got 8 minutes of never-before-seen footage to tantalize and draw you back into the world of Pandora. Full Review...

AGORA (2009) Watch Movie Trailer Director: Alejandro Amenabar Starring: Rachel Weisz, Rupert Evans, Oscar Isaac Genre: Adventure, Drama, History, Romance Age Restriction: 13VP
If you like HBO's Rome television series, then the lavish Roman history drama epic, Agora, will be just up your street. Rachel Weisz (The Mummy) stars in this lavish historical drama and delivers a superb performance as the famous atheist, Hypatia of Alexandria. The script lacks focus as morality, religion and politics take centre stage and there are moments where you feel like you should be taking notes, but well worth your time. 
THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE (2010) Watch Movie Trailer Director: Jon Turteltaub Starring: Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy Age Restriction: 10V
Jon Turteltaub and Nicolas Cage collaborated on National Treasure and National Treasure: Book of Secrets, two action-packed, quick-paced action-adventures. They do it again, except this time in New York City within the realm of fantasy as Balthazar, an immortal sorcerer fulfills an ancient prophecy by seconding an apprentice and battling his evil nemesis in a bid to save New York City and the world. Fun, entertaining and loaded with comic relief, awkward romance and great action set pieces - a popcorn blockbuster! Full Review...

CHLOE (2009) Watch Movie Trailer Director: Atom Egoyan Starring: Liam Neeson, Amanda Seyfried, Julianna Moore Genre: Drama, Thriller Age Restriction: 16LNS
Chloe is an erotic thriller with a difference. Atom Egoyan's love triangle thriller is pensive, mysterious and full of tension. Solid performances from the ensemble keep this film on tenterhooks and as with Egoyan's other films, Chloe is thought-provoking. However, the film would've needed a few more thrills and some more heat to make Chloe stand-out as a true classic within the genre.

JUST WRIGHT (2010) Watch Movie Trailer Director: Sanaa Hamri Starring: Queen Laitfah, Common, Paula Patton Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance, Sports Age Restriction: PG
Queen Latifah hasn't been more natural in her latest film, Just Wright. She stars as a physical therapist, who falls for a recuperating basketball star (Common) in her care, but her best friend (Patton) has other ideas. This light "romcom" sports drama is formulaic and cliched at times, but has enough of a new spin and enough charismatic performances to hold your attention.
THE BAD LIEUTENANT (2009) Watch Movie Trailer Director: Werner Herzog Starring: Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Val Kilmer Genre: Drama, Crime Age Restriction: 16 DLSV
This Werner Herzog crime drama is loosely based on The Bad Lieutenant (1992) with Harvey Keitel and has been made to look like it was made by Uwe Boll in the '80s. It's essentially a send up of the crime genre, but other than Nic Cage's over-the-top performance... there's very little to laugh at. In fact, if it weren't for the actor-director synergy between Cage and Herzog, the film would fall apart. Unfortunately, this doesn't make up for cliched bad cop scenes and Cage's hedonistic, hunchback tour of New Orleans. The Beastie Boys could have made a better cop drama and there's no clear motivation as to why you should carry on watching. Loads of cult appeal, but not for everyone. Full Review...

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