Posted on 14 August 2009 by Nic Haralambous
This is an absolutely incredible short story told by Neil Blomkamp. I can’t help but see the link between literal aliens from the skies and illegal aliens from other countries in South Africa.
Blomkamp seems to be a maverick that is making waves in his field of expertise and I for one, cannot wait to see District 9.
Popularity: 6% [?]
Posted on 27 July 2009 by Nic Haralambous
It’s fantastic to see such a prominent movie producer/direct like Peter Jackson speak so highly of talented South Africans. Not only is the movie directed by a South African, but it stars South Africans and is produced in Johannesburg and based in Johannesburg.
I cannot wait to see how this film comes together.
Popularity: 9% [?]
Posted on 06 May 2009 by Nic Haralambous
It’s coming. They’re coming. They aren’t human either.
It appears to be a very simple concept based on real events but with a twist that makes it further away from home. Yet the fact remains that this movie seems to be based on the Xenophobic attacks that took place around South Africa last year (2008). (See below comment from coda regarding the possible origins of the films concept.)
The launch of this film seems to have been extremely well thought out and carefully orchestrated. It’s very underground and relatively viral.
Here are some sites to visit:
MNU
MNUSpreadLies
District-9
District-9 on YouTube
Apple Trailers – Where District-9 has just been featured on the trailers homepage.
I am astounded by what appears to be one helluva film emerging from our shores and gaining such ground so quickly.
Cannot wait to see this one.
Popularity: 4% [?]
