This week’s Spotlight episode shines a light on the epic culmination of the Dune saga in cinemas, a perfectly themed film to stream leading up to Human Rights Day later in March, and a peek at some tentpole cinema releases.

AT CINEMAS: DUNE PART 2 (also on IMAX and 4DX)

The wait is over as part two of Denis Villeneuve’s action-adventure Dune arrives in cinemas. Follow Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) as he unites with the Fremen people of the desert planet Arrakis to wage war against House Harkonnen. Stars Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson and Javier Bardem reprise their roles from part one, with a host of additions including Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken and Lea Seydoux. Don’t miss Spotlight’s coverage of the local advance screening.

STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO: DEATH OF A WHISTLEBLOWER

In an era of manufactured reality and news, this new local film examine SA’s struggle over capture of the country’s military assets and the corruption of leaders profiteering from the illicit trade in military hardware and chemical weaponry, setting off a devastating rot at the core of the nation. The film, now available to stream, premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2023 and is featured at the Johannesburg Film Festival. It stars award-winning Noxolo Dlamini in the lead role with co-stars Irshaad Ally, Deon Coetzee and s’Thandiwe Kgoroge.

UPCOMING CINEMA RELEASES

Don’t miss a first look at trailers for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (March 29), the locally shot Boy Kills World (April 26) and next week’s release, the horror Imaginary, which casts doubt on your every imaginary friend.

COMPETITION:

Spotlight has Dune: Part Two movie merchandise hampers up for grabs. For full competition details and questions, head over to Spotlight South Africa on Facebook. T's and C’s apply. The competition closes on March 6.

Competition question: Name one of the new actors in Dune: Part 2, not featured in the first instalment?

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