Barry Ronge was a well-loved South African entertainment journalist who inspired and entertained across radio, television, print and online. An iconic media personality who retired in 2014, Spling pays his respects and discusses the magical viral quality he possessed and how he inspired him to pursue film criticism.

Farewell Barry Ronge 

Spling chats about his modest home cinema and how it's dwarfed by a friend's THX-certified set up.

I Got My First Real Office Cinema 

Spling tries to differentiate between the words "film" and "movie", and thinks each word has a different aura and frame of reference.

"Film" vs. "Movie"

Spling tries to explain why he doesn't watch the Oscars or any awards shows. Gets sidetracked by celebrity culture and today's fragmented media consumption.

Oscars, Celeb and Consumer Culture

Being a movie critic may seem like a dream job but...

"Watching Movies for a Living"

Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot star in Red Notice, a Netflix Original that seems as though it was adapted from a call sheet.

Red Notice or Red Alert?

Spling chats about the new James Bond film, No Time to Die, the Bond franchise and laments about not having seen all the 007 films.

No Time to Die or Catch Up on Old Bond Movies

Spling chats about Keanu Reeves, the new Matrix: Resurrections sequel and the actor's career.

Matrix: Reeveolutions - The Keanu Reeves Story

Spling was a child of the '80s and shares some of his excitement about his anticipation around Kevin Smith's animated revival on Netflix, He-Man: Revelations.

Revelations about He-Man

Spling chats about the many roles of a movie critic, including one that led to reviewmyscript.com.

Spling chats about the many roles of a movie critic, including one that led to <a href="http://reviewmyscript.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reviewmyscript.com</a>.

Spling, Review My Script

Confessions of a Movie Critic is a stream of consciousness from the mind of Spling, a film critic who has been in the game for over 10 years. Talking about movie culture, reviewing films and chatting about celebrities is what this podcast is all about!

Spling chats about his favourite three films of all-time, realising it may be high time he added a fourth.

Monty Python & The Holy Grail is One of My All-time Favourite Films

Spling discusses the Marvel superhero and Star Wars craze from the context of recent high profile celebrity comments suggesting it's run its course or lost its sparkle...

Emily Blunt and Martin Scorsese Have a Point

Spling talks about taking advantage of your city and technology when it comes to choosing a work space that inspires you.

Work Wherever

David Lynch

After watching the creative origin story documentary David Lynch: The Art Life I have realised I want to own one of his pieces. A talk about the artist, director and legacy of David Lynch.

I Want to Own a David Lynch Original

Spling chats about bad language in film, referencing Malcolm &amp; Marie, The Wolf of Wall Street and The Big Lebowski... where do you draw the line?

Coarse Language in Hollywood

In this podcast, Spling chats about Facebook Marketplace, the new drive-in culture and how to combat cabin fever.

I'm Addicted to Facebook Marketplace

Spling chats about the demise of DVD, his perspective on collecting and why it may just be important to hold onto some of your collection.

The Unnaturally Slow and Painful Death of DVD

Spling attended the launch of the Galileo Open Air Cinema at Kirstenbosch in Cape Town to watch Into the Wild... here's a snippet.

Watching Movies Under the Stars

These days people can watch 15 minutes of something and then drop it to move into the next thing. When it comes to cinemas... it's a little trickier. Here are a few movies Spling couldn't endure that forced him to walk out. Find out how Spling deals with a walk out.

Movies That Forced Me to Walk Out....

Drive Ins Cinemas are making a comeback. This nostalgic throwback to way back when is making it easier to have a night out and watch movies safely. Spling reports live from the opening of Go Drive In in Cape Town where they're screening the ultimate drive in flick!

Drive Ins and Outs

Confessions of a Movie Critic

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