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SA comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout has launched a new podcast in which he interviews celebrities and their mothers. In his first episode, Schalk chats to Jack Parow and Tannie Ronelle about swearing, drugs, and more.
Also in today's Entertainment Flash: Gregory Porter praises his SA fans, Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis share a hug, the Khoza family are in town in Giyani - Land of Blood, and Kanye West is under investigation for alleged battery.

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A unique love story about a man and a cloud and more – 5 films to see at the Joburg Film Festival

The Joburg Film Festival (JFF) kicks off across Johannesburg on Tuesday, 31 January, showcasing some of the finest films from over 35 countries across the globe.

The schedule includes 20 African premieres and 27 South African premieres.

Here are unmissable films on the line-up:

The Cloud and The Man

Shot in soulful black and white, The Cloud and the Man explores Manik's uneventful life. When his father passes away, he is served a month's notice to vacate the rented house. Just when the world around him starts to fall apart, Manik meets someone that would change his life for good – a cloud. A unique love story unfolds, propelling Manik on a rollercoaster journey of faith, betrayal, belief and warmth.

Music is my Life

Music is My Life provides an engaging account of the life of Joseph Shabalala and his rise to international fame with Ladysmith Black Mambazo, including the group's contributions to Paul Simon's Graceland, which, despite defying the cultural boycott, went on to become one of South Africa's most-loved albums.

Click 'read more' to see what other films to watch during JFF.

Gregory Porter praises SA fans for showing 'exuberant radiant love' Gregory Porter says he has been humbled by the love South Africa has shown him during his recent tour.

Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis photographed hugging in LA after Harry Styles split Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis are putting up a solid front despite a whirlwind run following their 2020 split.

Jack Parow opens up to his mom about everything from swearing to using psychedelic drugs Local celebs bond with their moms in Schalk Bezuidenhout's new podcast Your Mom with Schalk.

The Khozas are in town! Meet the new family joining SABC 2's Giyani - Land of Blood The Xitsonga drama returns for its third, after going on a production break at the end of May 2022.

Kanye West under investigation for alleged battery after throwing fan's phone across street The report comes after Ye was seen leaning into a woman's car and tossing her phone across the street.

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"How It Ends is not a total, must-see masterpiece – it's much too slight and charmingly off-handed to even aim at such heights, let alone reach them – but it is an incredibly charming, weird, and funny little gem of a movie that's very much well worth your time." - How It Ends by Ilan Preskovsky

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Entertainment Flash

A unique love story about a man and a cloud and more – 5 films to see at the Joburg Film Festival

Gregory Porter praises SA fans for showing 'exuberant radiant love'

Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis photographed hugging in LA after Harry Styles split

Jack Parow opens up to his mom about everything from swearing to using psychedelic drugs

The Khozas are in town! Meet the new family joining SABC 2's Giyani - Land of Blood

Kanye West under investigation for alleged battery after throwing fan's phone across street

REVIEW

"How It Ends is not a total, must-see masterpiece – it's much too slight and charmingly off-handed to even aim at such heights, let alone reach them – but it is an incredibly charming, weird, and funny little gem of a movie that's very much well worth your time."- How It Ends by Ilan Preskovsky