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Last week Friday, I predicted that we would be moving to level 2 of the lockdown in Satafrika and I was certain that inter-provincial travel wouldn’t be allowed and that the ban on alcohol and tobacco sales would be lifted. One of the obvious things that I didn’t mention, was that South Africans would probably go out of their way to immediately abuse alcohol, because we’re mos fokol gewoond as a nation. We all saw our friends posting photos of their favourite ciggies and dop brands all over Facebook, welcoming it back. But then yesterday one of my very good tjommies (and fellow band member) posted this on Facebook:
So this happened last night. Some drunk idiot went on a cowboy rampage causing 3 hit and runs, which ended with him crashing through the neighbour’s wall. There were zero brake marks at the scene of the accident. It is because of selfish assholes like these that people who want to drink responsibly’s rights are compromised and more importantly innocent people can seriously get hurt. Alcohol is a very bad drug when abused. Far worse than many other drugs. For example: The hit and run version of Marijuana is taking a toke of a spliff and going for a jog.
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So to this guy I want to say: Fuck you and I hope you rot in jail. You could have killed someone because you you’re such a big Afrikaans man wiff your Klippies & Coke and your bakkie and your fokken gun. You were drunk AND armed! Blerrie poesgesig. Kry vir jou!
Fokkit mense, enjoy the dop, but don’t enjoy it to the possible detriment and endangerment of other people! My liewe jirre man!
Speaking of alcoholism, lets sommer look at that theme in streaming entertainment. Maybe you need to see a movie about how abuse can fuck up your life if the photos above just make you shrug your shoulders. Interestingly enough, the first 4 out of these 9 movies from our list, are South African movies, which is probably a sign that alcohol abuse is an interesting enough favourite past time in South Africa if movies are getting made about it…
A League of Their Own (1992)
Ah man, what a classic! And it has all the big hitters (pun intended) lined up – Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Madonna and Rosie O’Donnell (back then she wasn’t a horrible person, okay?). Also, we finally have the only comedy on the list, so better save it for last. It follows the story of a has-been alcoholic baseball coach who leads a determined bunch of ladies to the World Series of women’s baseball during a time (Word War II) when the sport is fading out – because most of the men are fighting in the war.
A Star is Born (2018)
A brilliant multiple award-winning remake of a classic with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in the lead roles – alcoholic musician, Jack discovers and falls in love with a young singer named Ally. She becomes a massive star and his career goes down the toilet. Because brannas.
Pretty Little Addict (2016)
Teenagers and booze. Don’t pretent you weren’t there. In this movie a teenage girl turns to alcohol to cope with the loss of her father. She has a horrific accident. Even worse – she was a promising athlete and is now paralysed. She heads over to rehab to clean up her act but discovers that she has become the target of a vengeful family. Fokkit!

Need more? Check out our top 10 list of movies and TV series picks from the Plumlist. It is my to-go-to website when I’m stuck for streaming ideas:
#10. Watch: Hot Shows coming soon to HBO The rest of 2020 is definitely looking up with the new series, seasons and documentaries that HBO is launching later this year. Check out the latest teaser reel from HBO – there’s so much to look forward to. |
On DStv Now & Showmax (read more) |
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# 9 Lucifer returns to Earth in Season 5 Fans of the devilishly handsome Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis) who have followed the show through its first three seasons on FOX and its migration to Netflix, will already know this backstory: Satan, bored with hell, comes to Earth (Los Angeles, City of Angels) to run a nightclub and help the LAPD solve murders. |
On Netflix (read more) |
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#8 Eight Jason Blum titles for fans of Get Out Jason Blum is a renowned horror-movie producer, with his company Blumhouse Productions having brought us critically acclaimed and award-winning films like Get Out and franchises like Paranormal Activity and The Purge. |
On Showmax (read more) |
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#7 Where is Love Island UK S6 filmed? In this hit reality show, gorgeous single guys and girls are put together on an island – or, in the case of the sixth season of the UK version, in a beautiful winelands mansion – and need to couple up to prevent being booted out of the show. |
On Showmax (read more) |
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#6 Thirteen titles about buddies and besties to watch online They are there for us with a shoulder to cry on when that good-for-nothing rat cheats (again), and they’re at our side to cheer our victories, from beating cancer to getting a promotion at work to fitting back into skinny jeans. |
On DStv Now, Netflix & Showmax (read more) |
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#5 Love Life and more Anna Kendrick shows and movies to stream She’s been nominated for a Tony (for the 1998 Broadway musical High Society, when she was 13), an Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe and SAG Award (all for Up In The Air in 2009), and two Independent Spirit Awards. |
On Showmax & Netflix (read more) |
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4# Lucifer and 11 other shows with (sort of vaguely) religion-adjacent themes Faith may be important to believers, but it also provides rich pickings for writers and producers of series, movies and musicals. Streaming platforms Showmax and Netflix offer a whole host of irreverent comedy-drama titles loosely related to religion for those who are going to hell anyway. |
On Netflix & Showmax (read more) |
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#3 We’ve ranked all the best Spider-Man titles to watch online in South Africa Spider-Man is a classic “boy meets spider, gets untold powers, makes the newspaper, saves the city from super villains” tale. Peter Parker has picked a peck of pickled peppers on more than one occasion… and still we want more from everyone’s favourite masked New York webslinger! |
On Showmax (read more) |
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#2 Fifteen comfort movies to binge-watch Whether you’re still working from home or returning to some semblance of work from an office, things are still a bit weird in the world. What’s better that curling up on the couch with some old, familiar favourites to lift the spirits? |
On Showmax (read more) |
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#1 Showmax Pro goes live in South Africa The new Showmax Pro service, which bundles the existing Showmax entertainment service with music channels, news, and live sport streaming from SuperSport, is going live from today in South Africa with prices starting at R225 per month. |
On Showmax (read more) |
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Our randomized trailer pick of the week
Each week we take a number from 1 to 10 from our list of suggestions and put it through a randomizer to choose a trailer to show you. This week it landed on our number 1 spot, “Showmax Pro goes live in South Africa” and this was news to me until this very moment.
I am FOKKEN excited about this news:
Brand new, Showmax Pro enhances the existing Showmax of Series, Movies and Kids’ entertainment with music channels, news, and live sport streaming from SuperSport. Available now, in South Africa with prices starting at R225 per month, Showmax Pro features all Champions League, Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, and PSL games as well as a wide range of live sport events including athletics, professional boxing, and the world’s biggest marathons.
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