Noelle Adams

1 day ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Noelle Adams

THE INTERVIEW Elio, directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi and Adrian Molina, and produced by Mary Alice Drumm; Disney and Pixar’s “Elio” releases in theaters June 20, 2025. © 2024 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved. With the release of Elio, Pixar’s next original animated adventure, we got the opportunity to interview Ferdi Scheepers, a South African effects artist who has worked on some of the studio’s biggest films over the past two decades. South Africans have a special talent for...

1 day ago | pfangirl.com | Noelle Adams

Zombie media may feel tired now for many, but back in the early Noughties, the horror sub-genre received an adrenalin shot, largely thanks to two movies and two filmmakers. One was the Dawn of the Dead remake that marked the feature film debut of Zack Snyder, in 2004. Predating that effort, though, was 2002’s 28 Days Later from already established British director Danny Boyle, who had the likes of Shallow Grave, Trainspotting and The Beach under his belt.

2 days ago | pfangirl.com | Noelle Adams

Is it school holidays yet? because it feels like it with four new movies debuting this Friday. That’s not including the one-performance-only screening of pop opera Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful on the evening of 27 June; South African Indian actioner Run for your life 3; and hour-long Peppa Meets The Baby Cinema Experience, which encourages dancing and singing along.

4 days ago | pfangirl.com | Noelle Adams

There’s a lot going on in the world right now. With so much depressing news and the associated risk of doomscrolling, you might be looking for a “lighter” form of escapism – something feel-good, stress-free and, ideally, featuring a built-in sense of accomplishment for a bonus pick-me-up. Cosy games are a good option, offering people a break from everyday anxieties, along with the mental stimulation absent from a more passive activity like binging a TV series.

5 days ago | pfangirl.com | Noelle Adams

Following the reveal-packed Summer Game Fest period (here’s our indie coverage, and Xbox Showcase highlights), gaming news has been on the light side over the past few weeks… barring the announcement that Polish developers Bloober Team will be tackling a remake of the very first Silent Hill game. This following their update of Silent Hill 2, which impressed critics and fans alike. Anyway, below you’ll find the entertainment stories of the past fortnight that stood out for us.