Hi all And so the year finally draws to a close ... I think it's been a rather tough year in many respects, not just here but globally. One can only hope that 2019 will be better. This week has a relatively small line-up, headlined of course by Disney's long-overdue sequel to Mary Poppins. It opened at #2 in the US last weekend, behind Aquaman and ahead of Bumblebee, so we'll have to see how it does against those two locally. Aquaman had a very good debut here and might hold the top spot for another week. The other wide release, (yet another) remake of the Robin Hood story, failed to impress the critics, and audience reception was rather middling, so I'm not expecting fireworks from this release. Both Mary and Robin are releasing in 4DX as well, but note that these are both 2D and not 3D. You just get all the other 4DX experiences. On the art-house-and-related circuit, Julia Roberts seems to be moving more to arthouse releases in keeping with the lack of commercial roles for women of her age. Ben is Back examines the tough topic of a mother's love for a problem adult child, something which is a rather widespread problem unfortunately. India has one new release this week, the crime thriller Simmba. On the previews side, there are previews at selected venues all day Saturday for the upcoming kiddies animated film Luis & the Aliens. See the previews page and remember to book :-) Take care over New Year... especially on the roads. Enjoy :-) Releasing 28 December 2018 * Mary Poppins Returns (PG V) * Mary Poppins Returns (IMAX) (PG V) * Mary Poppins Returns (4DX) (PG V) * Robin Hood (16 LV) * Robin Hood (4DX) (16 LV) * Ben Is Back (13 LD) * Simmba http://www.moviesite.co.za/new.htm Forthcoming attractions http://www.moviesite.co.za/4thcome.htm Updated the pic and quote on the home page http://www.moviesite.co.za/ This Week's pinup http://www.moviesite.co.za/pinup.html (Full HD wallpaper ...) Pick of the Week http://www.moviesite.co.za/pick.htm All the previews. 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