SPOTLIGHT | A Joker on the loose and a date with a serial killer

Spotlight is our bite-sized entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive film trailers and much more. New episodes come out every Thursday on Sunday Times Lifestyle, Sowetan Entertainment and YouTube, plus you can follow Spotlight on Facebook.

This week’s Spotlight episode looks at the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster release Joker, as well as Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut.

The much-anticipated follow-up to the global hit Joker, which wowed audiences globally seven years ago, Joker: Folie à Deux is a musical suspense thriller being released at cinemas and on IMAX. Returning director Todd Phillips (of The Hangover franchise) takes Arthur (Joaquin Phoenix) on a journey towards finding some method to his madness. In the process, he stumbles upon true love and shared insanity, joining forces with Lee Quinzel/Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga) to terrorise Gotham City.

Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect, Twilight and Trolls) both directs and takes the lead in the crime thriller Woman of the Hour, based on true events that occurred in 1978. When serial killer Rodney Alcala (Daniel Zovatto) appears on a dating show in the midst of his murder spree, the story grabs the world’s attention. Also starring Kathryn Gallagher, the film is showing at cinemas now.

Comic Con, one of the Johannesburg’s top pop-culture and gaming festivals, has just seen thousands of people come together to experience amazing food and engage in cosplay and gaming. They also got a chance to interact with local artists and spot celebrities such as Joe Manganiello, Lou Ferrigno and Brenton Thwaites. Don’t miss Spotlight’s segment showcasing the good time had by all at the event.

• Book your cinema tickets by visiting sterkinekor.com and numetro.co.za.

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Presenter Collette Prince is styled and dressed by Claris by Gerrit Pienaar when attending premieres and special events.

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Competition giveaway: movie hampers

Answer a question to win a Joker: Folie à Deux merchandise hamper.

For full competition details and questions, head to the Spotlight South Africa Facebook page, and DM your answers and contact details by October 9 2024.

Terms and conditions apply.

Winners will be drawn randomly and notified by SMS after the competition has closed. Entrants’ personal details will not be retained for marketing purposes. Winners have to provide proof of age (ID/driving licence) and cover their own travel and accommodation expenses. By entering, participants agree to have their names published on TimesLIVE, SowetanLIVE and Spotlight South Africa on Facebook. Employees of Arena Holdings and their family members are not eligible to enter.