THE national lockdown has provided us with tons of spare time, especially if you’re not working.
Here are some movies, series and new albums that you can enjoy during this period.
Films
Crip Camp (Netflix): This feel-good Netflix documentary covers the happenings of a disability camp in the ’70s called, Camp Jened and its influence on the American disability rights movement of that time. The free-love era was at its peak and this film beautifully captures that, most importantly the campers felt at home with fellow disabled people. The film reminds viewers of how underrepresented disabled people are in all facets of life.
The Hustle (Showmax): Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson feature in this comedy as con-artists who prey on rich men who have done women wrong in the past. Two great female leads put in a fun performance with cool stunts and a killer wardrobe.
Spiderman Into the Spider-verse (Netflix): The Academy award-winning animation was one of the most talked-about releases in 2018 and it follows the story of high school student, Miles Morales, who gets bitten by a radioactive spider. With the help of Peter Parker and other similar superheroes, he hones his superpowers.
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Series
Ozark (Netflix): The captivating series about a financial planner who moves his family to a lake resort in Missouri, called the Ozarks – returns for a third season. The third season sees Jason Bateman’s character, Marty Byrde, encounter new challenges with the drug cartel he launders money for, the community he lives in and the FBI.
High Fidelity (Hulu): This rom-com series is a re-adaptation of the film High Fidelity (2000) and is produced by the lead Zoe Kravitz, who plays the role of Rob, a record store owner in a gentrified Brooklyn where she tries to make sense of her past relationships while getting over her true love and navigating the New York’s fast-paced dating scene. The soundtrack, the cast, the costume design and the pop culture references are what makes this show an absolute hit!
Tiger King – Murder, Mayhem & Madness (Netflix): This much talked about limited series is about a Zoo owner, Joe Maldonado-Passage, who is involved in the underworld breeding of exotic cats, it also visits the private life of the flamboyant animal lover.
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Music
Tame Impala – The Slow Rush: Kevin Parker returns for his fourth studio album, the five-year-long wait was worth it as the Australian muso blesses his fans with a smooth but fun psychedelic sound.
Singles: “Borderline” and “Patience”
Little Dragon – New Me, Same Us: Arguably the most underrated band in modern pop circles, Little Dragon dropped their sixth album last week and it’s safe to say, they’re back on top of their game. The album has sounds of neo-soul and alternative RnB.
Singles: “Hold On”
Bongeziwe Mabandla – iimini: One of South Africa’s most highly regarded vocalists doesn’t disappoint in his third album, following his critically acclaimed sophomore album, Mangaliso. Mabandla’s latest effort explores love and passion and should be listened to from a start-to-finish, like a musical short story.
Singles: “Zange and “Jikeleza”
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