#2013Oscars: Who wins what? – Our Oscar predictions

by Wilfred Okiche It’s Oscar season and we are already breathless with anticipation for moviedom’s biggest night. This cycle has thrown up some of the finest films in recent history and as a result, competition has been fierce. While some categories are too close to call, others have already been decided; mostly by the long... Read More

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February 23, 2013

#2013Oscars: 20 movies you must watch before Oscar Night

Sony; Disney; The Weinstein Company Ready or not, the 85th Annual Academy Awards are almost here. So why not be ready? We’re here to help. These are the 20 films that you absolutely, positively must see before host seth macfarlane takes the Dolby Theatre stage on Feb. 24: LINCOLN It’s as good as it is relevant. Daniel Day-Lewis is great. James... Read More

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February 23, 2013

#2013Oscars: 7 Reasons to watch this year’s telecast

by Wilfred Okiche 1) It’s the Oscars You know, that tiny event known as the Oscars that may well be the most important night of the year. Yes that one. Need we say more? ‘2) Family guy’s’ Seth MacFarlane is hosting The Oscars have had a 2 year stretch of questionable hosting talent beginning with... Read More

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February 20, 2013

#2013Oscars: Whatever happened to? 10 films that lost Oscar buzz

by Wilfred Okiche It is Oscar season and aren’t we excited. Amidst all the buzz about the films that got nominated and those that will or will not win, let us spare a thought for these early gems that started out with a lot of steam but now are only whispered about in bizarre alternate... Read More

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January 5, 2013

Kerry Washington hits the red carpet in sexy white cut-out gown (and we approve!) – See Photos

In Quentin Tarrantino’s latest movie Django Unchained she takes on the role of the leading lady, and off camera Kerry Washington is certainly living up to her title. On Friday evening for the Rome premiere of the film Miss Washington took to the red carpet with elegance and grace in a white gown. The 35-year-old... Read More

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December 25, 2012

The Meeting? Last flight to Abuja? We struggle to present the 10 best movies of 2012

by Wilfred Okiche Only last year, while compiling our inaugural end of year list of the best movies, we faced a certain challenge and divided the list into 5 best movies and 5 contenders, all the while hoping for a better 2012. Well, it is the end of 2012 and even though some interesting films... Read More

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September 23, 2012

Photo of the Day: “The person you killed is…”

by Isi Esene We are sure if you see a lot of Yoruba movies with subtitles you must have come across many outrageous English interpretations that never fails to baffle making you wonder why they bothered to subtitle the movie at all. A reader sent this in from one of the numerous movie subtitles harassing... Read More

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September 22, 2012

Catfight: Genevieve Nnaji and Stella Damasus have a rivalry – Charles Novia reveals details

by Akan Ido Many Nollywood insiders and observers alike are aware of the rivalry between ‘Omosexy’ – Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and screen goddess Genevieve Nnaji, but few must have heard there has been a lasting “professional rivalry” between Nnaji and Stella Damasus. This much is contained in Charles Novia’s yet-to-be-released book which dished out off-screen... Read More

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September 20, 2012

Opinion: Nollywood: Lights, cameras, and no action

byDemola Rewaju Confession: I hate ‘English’ Nollywood movies. The diction is entirely selected and used only to insult anyone who has a half-decent command of the language. Pronunciations in Nollywood are usually forced, with stressed and unstressed syllables jumbled up. If the director is good and corrects the thespian often, the actor becomes conscious and... Read More

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July 24, 2012

Airtime: TV parental guidance, BBA, and more

by Onoshe Nwabuikwu What would kids watch? It’s that time of the year-the summer holidays (or long vacation as we used to call them) are here again and the kids are going to be home for the next two months. As usual there would be all sorts of activities lined up to occupy the... Read More

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July 19, 2012

Opinion: Tyler Perry and the black moviegoer conundrum

by Chevonne Harris Summer’s here and you know what that means–cookouts, family reunions, water fights and of course, the requisite Tyler Perry film. This summer, Perry released his latest film, Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection. The comedy follows an investment banker and the fall guy of a Ponzi scheme as he and his family are... Read More

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April 22, 2012

‘Eeny, meeny, miny, mo’: Hauwa Gambo makes her predictions of who wins what at today’s AMAAs

by Hauwa Gambo The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs) holds this evening at the Expo Centre in Lagos. Let’s get into it, shall it? AMAA 2012 Prize for Best Short Film 1. JAMAA – Uganda 2. Look Again – Kenya 3. Maffe Tiga – Guinea 4. Braids On Bald Head – Nigeria 5. Hidden Life –... Read More

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January 21, 2012

Genevieve, Omotola, Funke Akindele in 7 of the most anticipated movies of 2012

by Wilfred Okiche It is a new year and while Nollywood is still congratulating itself for decent outings like ‘The Return of Jenifa’ and ‘Tango with me’ last year, 2012 is shaping up to be even more exciting as a slew of potential blockbusters are all primed to hit the big screens. We bring you... Read More

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December 7, 2011

Now Showing: ‘The Help’ and ‘Straw Dogs’ arrive cinemas

compiled by Wilfred Okiche Are you in search of a good movie? Just to make your life a wee bit easier, we travelled across the country and gathered show times for the latest blockbusters. Happy viewing. The Help– A film adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s bestselling novel about race relations in the sixties. Emma Stone, Viola... Read More

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