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2 GOT A NEWS STORY? Call our news desk on (043) 702 2125 or (043) 702 2122. Find us on Facebook 15 September 2022 GO & EXPRESS
Nothing new in predictable ‘Beast’
FAITH MTWANA
Idris Elba is one of a handful of
brilliant British actors who are
often mistaken for being
American because of how well
they are able to mask their
English accents.
In his latest film, Beast, Elba
once again plays an American
man, however, masking his
accent seems to be the only
remarkable thing about this film.
Whether you’re an avid film
enthusiast or not, yo u ’ve
definitely seen this one before.
An American family dealing
with some kind of drama goes
on a vacation to Africa.
They go on a safari, t ra g e dy
strikes, and they get stuck in
their vehicle and end up having
to fight off wild lions, all while
having petty arguments along
the way, that ultimately results
in a closer bond, and a future
trip back to Africa.
A quick Google search will
bring up at least 10 movies with
this exact premise.
Beast brings nothing new to
the table. None of the storylines
are fleshed out and the plot has
no interesting story arc.
The dead mother trope is
GO!PEOPLE REVIEW
Untold Documentary
MONSTROUS FAIL: Newest
movie release, ‘Beast’,
starring, Idris Elba, does not
live up to the media hype.
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overplayed and the bits and
pieces mentioned about her do
nothing to advance the
storyline.
The film stars a few South
African actors, namely Sharlto
Copley, who has played the role
of a South African in multiple
American films. There are a few
other familiar faces, however,
their brief moments on screen
are forgetful to say the least.
The manufactured tension
between the father and his
daughter feels forced, with
many cringe-worthy moments.
A daughter blaming her
father for her mother dying of
cancer feels like they had no
real conflict so had to pick
anything they could come up
with. Not to mention the many
stupid moves the characters
make throughout the movie,
including leaving the car and
heading towards the danger.
At one point the daughter
even blames her father for not
packing enough food and water,
as if he was somehow supposed
to predict tragedy would strike.
The film’s only saving grace,
if you can appreciate it, is the
c i n e m a t o g ra p hy.
CROSSWORD number 1297
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F R I DAY
● Croquet: St Andrew’s Croquet
Club (grounds of EL Golf Club),
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Friday and Saturday. Visitors are
welcome. Coaching available,
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● Book a weekend away at
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October 21-23, exploring the
natural landscape through
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7723.
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● Croquet: Typos Croquet
Club’s playing times are 1.30pm
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Tuesdays. Rob and Linda are
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Practise equipment available at
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6680. Typos Club, Union
Avenue (near Clarendon High).
● Narcotics Anonymous, at 22
St Mark Road, Southernwood,
from 7 to 8pm. Call 043-743-
4350.
● September 17: The Fish &
Farrier at Crossways invites you
to a live Rolling Stones concert
presented by East London band
Full House, featuring 30-plus of
the iconic rock ‘n roll group’s
hits. Music starts from 4pm,
before the sundowner tribute
begins. There is no cover charge
and drinks will be on special.
Contact 079-488-3379.
● September 24: Enjoy a
potjiekos competition at Wild
Coast Events, at 4 Riverside
Road, Gonubie, at 12 midday.
● September 24: Beacon Bay
Lions Survive the Race at Old
Selbornians, 12 midday.
● CVD Framer’s Evanescence
exhibition is on until the end of
September, featuring work by
Claudine Hauke, Janet Young
and Diane Castle. Selected
pieces are for sale.
● September 24: Craft market at
Kingsmall Shopping Centre,
hosted by Gonubie Lions Club.
Enjoy a large variety of items
such as homemade pickles,
sauces, game biltong, salami,
biscuits, cakes and more. Other
stalls will include the ever
popular beanies, leggings,
leather goods and plants.
● September 16-17: The
SpyTech 7’s Rugby Tournament
at Police Park is back. There will
be music, a jumping castle for
the youngsters, braai packs, a
cash bar, competitions and
more. It kicks off at 7pm on the
Friday and 10am on the
S a t u r d ay.
● September 17: Hay!Clay in
Cintsa East is hosting the family
Spring Clay day workshop,
starting at 10am. The workshop
costs R200pp and this includes
a light snack and a warm drink.
Hay!Clay is also open on
weekends for workshops. Come
and choose your pottery piece,
settle in the comfy space with a
coffee (or glass of wine) and
paint your own masterpiece.
Bring the children, a friend, or
your workmates. Contact: 082-
327-3917.
● The Back Yard at 34 Jarvis
Road hosts Social Saturdays
with a social ride on bikes for
hire to different spots in East
London, ending with a night of
listening to neo soul music at
the establishment. Limited bikes
available for rental and the
programme starts from 11.30am
and ends at 6pm.
● October 1: Support the
annual Spring Market at St
Bernard’s Hospice East London,
starting at 8.30am.
● October 1: Movie Night at
Crossways Village Centre,
Business Hub of the East Coast,
Kwelera, from 5 to 8pm.
● October 1: Craft market at
Kingsmall Shopping Centre in
aid of Spray A Stray, arranged by
Gonubie Lions Club. Stalls will
be selling salami, venison
biltong, jams, olives, chutney,
home-baked goodies, a variety
of crafted gifts, beautiful
knitwear, leggings, paintings,
healthy seedlings, succulents,
plants, and more.
● October 29: from H a l cyo n
Bubble Fun Run at Beacon Bay
Country Club, from 8am until
12 midday.
S U N DAY
● O’Donoghue’s Karaoke Night
every Sunday, at 807 Main
Road, Gonubie.
M O N DAY
● Farmers dried fruit and nuts at
Beacon Bay Crossing, Bonza
Bay Road. Open from Mondays
to Fridays, 9am to 5pm, and
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm. Beef
and kudu drywors, gift baskets
and gift vouchers available,
along with more than 200 line
items in store. Pensioners get
10% discount on Wednesdays.
● The Compassionate Friends
will meet at The Vincent
Methodist Church Hall, Preston
Avenue, at 7pm. All bereaved
parents and their families as
well as friends are most
welcome to attend. As he was
unable to address the August
meeting, counsellor Cajun
Skinner will be talking on the
“Darkness of Trauma”, a very
relevant topic. Contact Myrtle
on 043-721-0406 or 083-973-
6108.
T U E S DAY
● Al-anon family groups is a
support group for family and
friends of problem drinkers. If
your life is affected by a
problem drinker, there is help
available. We meet every
Tuesday evening at the
Methodist Church in Hebbe
Street, Cambridge, at 7.30pm.
For more information, contact
Gill on 079-612-8264, or Elsie
on 078-628-631.
● Coffee with a killer view at
The Reef Cafe, situated in the
Nahoon Point Nature Reserve.
Open Tuesday to Saturday from
8.30am to 4pm, and Sundays
and public holidays from
8.30am to 2pm. Contact Hugh
on 083-419-3056.
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● Narcotics Anonymous, 22 St
Mark Road, Southernwood.
From 7pm to 8pm. Call 043-
743-4350.
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