27 June 2022
Westworld S1-4
One of Rotten Tomatoes’ most anticipated series of 2022, Westworld is a dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on earth. As Rotten Tomatoes says, “ We have no idea what’s in store for Westworld’s fourth season, which is exactly how the producers of the sci-fi killer-robot series like it. Will it finally come to war between humans and AI? No idea…” But, they add, “The previous three Certified Fresh seasons have us hooked for life.”
The eight-episode fourth season brings back Thandiwe Newton in her Emmy-winning role as Maeve, as well as Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, and Ed Harris in their Emmy-nominated performances as Dolores, Bernard and The Man In Black respectively. Three-time Emmy winner Aaron Paul, Emmy nominee Tessa Thompson and Screen Actors Guild nominees Luke Hemsworth and Angela Sarafyan are also returning, with Oscar winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) joining the cast this season as a recurring guest star.
Inspired by the film written by Michael Crichton, Westworld has won seven Emmys to date, with a further 45 nominations, and has twice been named Best Science Fiction Series by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. It has an 81% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 8.6/10 rating on IMDb.
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Fresh from its sold-out premiere at Joburg Film Festival, Kites premieres on Showmax on Friday 25 April. Directed by first-time feature film director Menzi Mzimela.
South African
Perfect Match (2024)
A man seeks to secure his future by hastily proposing to his girlfriend. However, a case of mistaken identity during lobola negotiations leads him to enlist the help of a spirited woman.
Made in South Africa
Ndingowakho (2024)
Raised in the city with her well-off aunt, Thandi suddenly returns to her roots to live with her mother in the township, where she grapples with accepting this unfamiliar environment.
Made in South Africa
Mpho Sibeko on playing a charming, ambitious man in Showmax film, Pheletso
Mpho Sibeko talks about starring in the Showmax Original film Pheletso, premiering on 18 April following its premiere at the Joburg Film Festival last month.
Made in South Africa