SPOTLIGHT | Michael Keaton stars in enjoyable slice-of-life comedy drama

'Goodrich' is a heartfelt film about mending broken family relationships

24 October 2024 - 11:57
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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.

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This week’s episode of Spotlight features an enjoyable Michael Keaton comedy drama, a documentary about the endearing friendship between a boy and an otter, and the third and final chapter of the Venom franchise.

Goodrich stars Michael Keaton and Mila Kunis as an estranged father and daughter thrust together during a family crisis and forced to lean on each other for support. A heartfelt film about mending broken family relationships, this slice-of-life comedy drama shows a middle-aged man finally growing up and looking forward to new beginnings. Now showing at cinemas.

Award-winning documentary Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story was filmed on the Shetland Islands. A wild otter crosses paths with a man called Billy, and the two form an unexpectedly close bond. Produced by Jeff Wilson and featuring celebrated photographer Charlie Hamilton James, this masterfully crafted love story on the National Geographic channel (DStv 181), from October 27, will tug at your heartstrings.

Venom: The Last Dance is the third and final instalment in the popular movie series. After the events of Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) and the symbiote Venom go on the run when they are hunted by both their worlds. Chock-full of humour and action, critics have called Venom: The Last Dance the best film in the franchise. Also starring Juno Temple, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Rhys Ifans. Showing at cinemas, 3D, 4DX and IMAX.

Don’t miss a special Spotlight segment where presenter Collette Prince interviews the lead cast of Happiness Is — Renate Stuurman, Gail Mabalane and Rosemary Zimu.

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

For full interviews, breaking news, trailers and clips, visit our Spotlight Facebook page. See you at the movies!

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

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Competition giveaways

Answer a question to stand the chance of winning a Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story hamper, courtesy of the National Geographic channel (DStv 181).

For full competition details and the question, go to the Spotlight South Africa Facebook page and DM your answers and contact details by October 30 2024.

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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.


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