Hi all It's pretty much an adults-only line-up as far as new movies go this week... There's one teen-shark-horror for the teens, in the form of a sequel to a film that didn't make it to the big screens here, in 47 Meters Down: Uncaged. The big release this week is the third in the "... Has Fallen" action series with Gerard Butler, this time around it is Angel Has Fallen. It's about what you would expect from this sort of film, and not aiming at winning any Oscars. Then we have a new Afrikaans release, also aimed at adults which makes a change from the usual family-style comedies. We'll have to see how the market reacts to Ander Mens. Last up is the 30th anniversary release of the iconic Apocalypse Now, now subtagged as Final Cut. This version is a little shorter than the "Redux" version that released back in 2003, and is only showing on the big IMAX screens, where it belongs. It's one of those movies that all serious film-goers should see at least once. On the previews side, there are a handful of previews for the upcoming live-action version of the popular kiddie TV show, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, at noon on Sunday. See the previews page and remember to book :-) At the Nouveaus, we have "theatre on screen" in the form of The Lehman Trilogy. Lastly, Ster-Kinekor is expanding their "subscription service" film packages to more venues. Basically you pay a monthly fee and get to watch more movies than you otherwise would, as well as discounts on snacks. The full list of venues now is: Sandton City, Cresta, Brooklyn Commercial, Brooklyn Nouveau, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Blue Route Mall, Eastgate, Watercrest Mall, I’Langa, Somerset Mall, and Garden Route Mall. Enjoy :-) Released 23 August 2019 * 47 Meters Down: Uncaged (13 VH) * Angel Has Fallen (16 LV) * Angel Has Fallen (4DX) (16 LV) * Ander Mens (16 LNV) * Apocalypse Now: Final Cut (IMAX) (16 LNVD) 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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