Going to the chapel and we’re gonna get married…

Tumi and Elvis get down

The past weekend I did what every single one of you should: watched White Wedding.

Admittedly, it wasn’t the funniest movie I’ve ever seen, but it did what it was meant to do – entertained and didn’t make me regret getting dressed, leaving the flat and paying that (astronomical, damn SK!) ticket price. I mean, so often the best thing about Hollywood blockbusters is the popcorn and smarties combo.

White Wedding, for those of you who have been exiled to outer space, centres on groom-to-be Elvis (Kenneth Nkosi), who has to road trip from Durban to Cape Town with his playa best friend Tumi (Rapulana Seiphemo), where the wedding is set to take place. Hijinx ensue. Obviously. I think the key to this movie is in combining two feel-good movie must-haves: a road trip and a wedding.

The other storylines revolve around ‘crazy white girl’ – English doctor – Rose (Jodie Whittaker), who hitches a ride with the friends. She’s all confused and upset because her best friend slept with her ex-fiance. Shame.

Then there’s Elvis’ bride-to-be, Ayanda (Zandile Msutwana), who has to deal with the wedding arrangements, her overbearing mother and the affections of her ex-boyfriend Tony.

I’m not going to go on and on about this movie. Just go see it. Why? You’ll leave the cinema smiling and you’ll be contributing to SA film that isn’t Leon Schuster. Oh, and, if you want to know more, buy the latest Fairlady magazine (or head over to the site), to check out a profile on the movie’s co-writer/ director, Jann Turner.

Pic via Ster Kinekor.

Rocoflo with the ILL SKILLZ

Jimmy Flexx and Tommy Jinxx

So my people ILL SKILLZ (Tommy Jinxx and Jimmy Flexx) are bringing it! Cape Town doesn’t get enough shine for what it does best*.

If you’re in the Mother City, try to get hold of the full length album, Off the Radar, at a store near you. Okay, I’ll find out exactly where and update. Best bet is to head over to their myspace or facebook (links are all over this post) and ask the guys. Don’t worry, they’re very friendly and hungry for your money! Joburgers (and others) exercise some patience, because the distribution kicks in next month.

We gets bizzay and totally berzerk! You can also become a fan of the band on Facebook. (Yes, follow that link!)

* Hip hop, duh!

Picture courtesy of Max Mogale (dude, don’t sue me, I’m linking to you!)