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Shaun de Waal’s movie reviews are masterpieces in the genre of reviews, and have become celebrated for their wit and insight. The collection includes almost 100 reviews – of classics and trash, blockbusters and art films – organised by theme. The defining South African book about close-ups, red carpets and sad endings.
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