ONLY HALF THE PICTURE
Controversial photographer Zanele Muholi’s groundbreaking new book shows why she’s one of the most talented artists working in South Africa today. Mambaonline meets the fiery upstart. Win a signed copy!
THE DA VINCI CODE
It’s the most hyped movie of the year, but can this Hollywood blockbuster live up to the expectations of the book’s fans?
JOBURG PRIDE CHAOS
Joburg Pride has a history of controversy, and this year seems to be no different. Mamba investigates and looks at the players who plan to take on the event. But is it too late to save Pride 2006?
A POPCORN WINTER
Hollywood’s summer blockbuster season is about to kick off, so expect a batch of big budget films this winter; all aimed at getting us back into cinemas. We preview what’s coming up on the big screen.
RENT
Give me Rocky Horror, Evita and even Grease – and I’m there. Rent, however, proves to be the most mind-numbing musical-film experience I’ve had in years.
SO VERY GOODE
Mambaonline meets the oh-so-funky Roger Goode – king of the South African dance music scene. He muses on his rise to fame, the state of the local club scene and where the future will take him.
MAMBA EAT REVIEW: CNR. CAFÉ
The Cnr. Café has become a regular lunch haunt for those living in Joburg’s Craighall Park. Luiz DeBarros takes a look at this small but memorable bistro style café.
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
It’s no easy thing to write a review of a film which has become a cultural phenomenon, writes Luiz DeBarros in his take on Brokeback Mountain.
OUT IN AFRICA FILM REVIEWS
Updated! With over 24 feature films on offer, Mambaonline takes a look at some of the highlights of the 2006 Out In Africa International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.
MOVING MOUNTAINS
Brokeback Mountain, the most anticipated film of the year, opens in South Africa in March. We explore what it took to make the most critically acclaimed gay love story in movie history. Win a hamper!