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REVIEW: I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRIS |
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| Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor in a gay romcom? You'd better believe it. It's a pity that the gay themes will likely sink this movie.- Read Review |
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REVIEW: ECLIPSE |
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| It’s all about sex in the third film of the Twilight saga; a welcome improvement in what has to-date been a tediously drawn-out affair.- Read Review |
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REVIEW: SEX AND THE CITY 2 |
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| Just like the first Sex and the City film, this over-the-top, botox-oozing sequel will be best enjoyed if you’re a fan of the hit television series that it’s based on.- Read Review |
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IRON MAN 2 |
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| The greatest challenge when creating a sequel to a successful film is to provide more of the same AND up the ante. So, does Iron Man 2 succeed?- Read Review |
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REVIEW: THE BOUNTY HUNTER |
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| In an open letter, Christo Oberholzer writes to Jennifer Aniston; questioning her about her increasingly poor choices in film roles of late.- Read Review |
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THE HURT LOCKER |
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| Kathyrn Bigelow’s Iraq war film The Hurt Locker was this year’s Oscar winner for Best Picture. Christo Oberholzer sizes up this acclaimed movie.- Read Review |
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NINE |
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| A musical film helmed by the director of the Oscar-winning Chicago and starring the biggest female stars in cinema today sounds like a can't-fail proposition. Sadly, it does.- Read Review |
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THE BOOK OF ELI |
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| It would be easy to dismiss The Book of Eli as simply another post-apocalyptic tale, but it does bring a few new elements to the table. - Read Review |
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REVIEW: AVATAR |
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| It’s one of the most anticipated movies of the year and, thankfully, Avatar also proves to be one of the most memorable films of the decade.- Read Review |
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REVIEW: 2012 |
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| It’s the biggest disaster movie ever made but, while the film itself isn’t a catastrophe, it still fails to break out of the predictable Hollywood format.- Read Review |
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PLASTIC FANTASTIC |
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| Fri 6 Aug. The Trash Palace (also known as Lemon8) in Selby, Joburg will be revelling in all things trashy and plastic with DJs Groovy Q and Staurt Hillary. Dress plastic! - Facebook |
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FRICTION CRUISE BAR |
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| Fri 6 Aug. Detour Lounge will be opening its new Friction men only 'cruise bar' in Moreletapark, Pretoria. Check it out and tell us what you think. - Facebook |
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HIDEOUS KINKY PARTY |
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| Sat 31 July. Citrus Lounge returns with a night for all fetish freaks in the Joburg CBD. Whatever your taste, come and show it off to thumping beats. - Facebook |
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FIRE & ICE PARTY |
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| Sat 31 July. You're hot then you're cold! Get the best of both worlds at Simply Blue’s Fire & Ice Party. Includes cabaret show with Foxy and Anso. Happy Hour: 9-10pm. - Facebook |
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RAMP DIVAS 7TH BIRTHDAY |
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| Sat 31 July. Boksburg super-club Ramp Divas celebrates seven years of entertaining Joburg's gay and lesbian community. Congratulations! - Facebook |
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V2 ALTER-EGO PARTY |
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| Sat 31 July. It's a dress up experience at this weekend's V2 party in Joburg, so let your alter-ego out of the closet and celebrate life in all its fabulosity. - Facebook |
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HIV TESTING AT RAMPS |
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| Fri. 30 July. It only takes one prick! Know your status! OUT offers partygoers free on-the-spot HIV testing at Ramp Divas in Boksburg. Between 9pm and midnight. - Facebook |
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GORGEOUS LOUNGE |
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| Fri 30 July. A new gay lounge opens as part of the Gorgeous restaurant in Centurion. Billed as an upmarket venue, there is a dress code. Southdowns Retail Centre. - Facebook |
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OUT GOLF DAY |
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| Tues 24 Aug. Get swinging for a good cause! OUT, the LGBT health and well-being services organisation, is hosting a fun Golf Day at the Modderfontein Golf Course near Johannesburg. - Read More |
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MR. GAY SA BENEFIT DINNER |
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| Sat 14 Aug. R380 gets you a three course meal, a ticket to the Gauteng Regional Final and a performance of the acclaimed Little Poof. - Read More |
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CAPE TOWN AFI FASHION WEEK |
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| 11 - 14 Aug. A mix of emerging and established designers will showcase their new Spring/Summer collections this August at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. - Facebook |
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MR. GAY SA CT FINAL |
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| Sat 7 Aug. Mr. Gay SA will choose the finalists who will represent the South Region, at the Glen boutique hotel in Seapoint, Cape Town. - Facebook |
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DRAKENSBERG WOMEN'S FEST |
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| Take an inspiring break this Women's Day weekend at the Women's Festival in the Drakensberg, featuring female artists (men are welcome). - Read More |
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SEE THE BIG 5 WITH OUT |
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| Thurs 5 Aug. This special evening at the Barnyard Theatre in Menlyn, Pretoria, with proceeds going to OUT, the LGBT health and well-being organisation. - Read More |
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DECOREX JOBURG |
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| 5-9 Aug. Decorex presents the latest design and decor trends plus tips and inspiration to truly make your home your castle. Gallagher Convention Centre. - Website |
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OUT PRISM DAY |
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| Sat 31 July. OUT hosts a series of gay, lesbian and trans discussion groups as well as a film screening at its Prism Lifestyle Centre in Hatfield, Pretoria this Saturday. - Facebook |
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JPO WINTER SEASON |
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| 28 July - 2 Sept. As winter ebbs and spring beckons, the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra’s third series of symphony concerts for 2010 offers music for all seasons. - Read More |
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31ST DURBAN INT. FILM FEST |
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| 22 July - 1 Aug. Daring, innovative and controversial films and filmmakers from around the world take the spotlight at this leading festival. A must for film buffs! - Website |
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GLEN HOTEL OFFER |
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| This July & August, book for 2 nights and get the 3rd free at Cape Town's chic and very gay Glen boutique hotel. From just R330 per person sharing. - Website |
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NUDE PHOTO EXHIBITION |
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| The PlayNice Taking a Risk for Safer Sex nude photographic exhibition is now on at Café Manhattan, in De Waterkant, Cape Town. Find out more here. - Read More |
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M. ZINGARA EXTENDS CT RUN |
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| Madame Zingara’s Theatre of Dreams, the travelling dinnercirque spectacular, has extended the Cape Town leg of its new 2010 Love Magic Tour until early September. - Read More |
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TV LISTINGS |
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| There are no gay or gay interest TV listings available at present, but check back soon for news on upcoming shows. If you'd like to let us know about a relevant programme, e-mail Mambaonline here. |
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DESPERATE FIRST LADIES |
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| 7 - 9 Aug. Pieter-Dirk Uys presents a chorus line of fabulous fillies, floozies and flossies from South Africa and abroad in this brand-new show at the Lyric Theatre, Joburg. - Read More |
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DOO BEE BOOBIES |
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| 5 - 22 Aug. The all-male, all-madness musical revue Doo Bee Boobies returns to whoop it up at the Joburg Theatre’s Fringe venue during August. WIN tickets! - Read More |
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E-BOYS DANCE SEASON |
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| 22 - 31 July. E-Boyz is a contemporary dance event that will put finely-toned young male bodies to the test. Joburg Fringe Theatre, Braamfontein. - Read More |
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LE GRAND CIRQUE FANTAZIE |
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| With a cast of 50 world champion acrobats and performers from over 15 countries, the spectacular Le Grand Cirque returns to the Joburg Theatre. - Read More |
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