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Spotlight this week takes a look at the sequel Tron: Ares, a documentary tribute to the late beloved South African icon Archbishop Desmond Tutu and a new local psychological thriller to stream.
Power up and plug in — the grid is back online! The highly anticipated sci-fi action sequel Tron: Ares from Joachim Rønning (Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge) takes us into the future where a sentient program is born in the digital world, forcing its way into the human realm to face a mission that could change both worlds forever. The film is a non-stop action adrenaline ride starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee and Jeff Bridges. On at cinemas and IMAX.
No-one can be trusted in the new gripping psychological thriller High Infidelity, featuring cheating spouses and a revenge plot that escalates into mind games and where the truth becomes blurred. High Infidelity comes from director Adze Ugah (Shaka iLembe; Gog’ Helen) and stars Ayanda Borotho, Nqobile “Nunu” Khumalo and Buyile Mdladla in a costly love triangle. Now streaming on Netflix.
Honouring one of South Africa’s greatest, most prominent and beloved global icons, the Archbishop Desmond Tutu, four-part documentary series The Arch is on offer every Sunday in October at 9.30pm on SABC2. Directed by renowned Clarence Hamilton, this deeply moving series celebrates the archbishop’s life, featuring interviews with the Tutu Family, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba and many more leaders. An intimate portrait of courage, faith, laughter and a beautiful ode to his indelible legacy.
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