David R. Walker Film Reviews

David R. Walker Film Reviews David R. Walker is a Freelance Film and Travel Journalist. He specializes in Film Criticism. Film is his passion and it's what he studied.

He has traveled extensively throughout North America, Europe and within South Africa. David was born in Durban where he spent his formative years and then has since lived in Johannesburg, London in the UK, Port Edward on the KZN South Coast and Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. He completed a coursework masters degree in Media Studies specializing in Italian Neo-Realist Cinema and the significance o

f Vittorio de Sica's The Bicycle Thief as seen in Robert Altman's film The Player at the Centre for Culture and Media Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban. He currently resides in Durban, South Africa where he can be seen at numerous cinemas around the city catching the latest film releases! He also has served as media support for the Durban International Film Festival since 2013 and has been on the jury of the Durban Gay and Lesbian Film focusing on Feature Films. He has recently done reviews for the 2021 Durban International Film Festival and the 2020 and 2021 European Film Festival both held virtually. David has also done reviews for the 2021 Encounters Documentary Film Festival although as a Film Critic his main focus is on Feature Films. For any freelance journalism or copy writing/editing or film reviews, please contact David Walker, Online Film Critic on +27 (0)82 7011817.

05/07/2025

"Reservoir Dogs" and "Kill Bill" actor Michael Madsen has died at 67 years old.

His managers released the following statement: “In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films 'Resurrection Road,' 'Concessions' and 'Cookbook for Southern Housewives,' and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life. Michael was also preparing to release a new book called 'Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems' currently being edited.Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.”

Read more here: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/michael-madsen-dead-reservoir-dogs-1236446983

05/07/2025

Australian actor Julian McMahon, known for his starring roles in ‘Nip/Tuck’, ‘Charmed’, ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ and the 2000s ‘Fantastic Four’ movies, died July 2 in Clearwater, Florida after a private battle with cancer. He was 56. MORE: https://tinyurl.com/yeener9k

19/06/2025

🎬✨ Big news, film lovers!
We’re thrilled to update you on the screening venues for the 46th Durban International Film Festival and we couldn’t be more excited to bring the magic of cinema to these amazing spaces! 🌟

Catch this year’s incredible lineup at:

🍿 Ballito Junction Nu Metro
🍿 Pavilion Nu Metro
🍿 Suncoast CineCentre
🍿 Watercrest Ster-Kinekor

These cinemas will be buzzing with stories that move, challenge, and inspire. See you there! 🎥🔥

🎟️ Don’t forget, festival passes are available now! 🚨

🎬 Don’t miss your chance to watch MORE incredible films for LESS 💥One pass gets you access to a world of stories, premieres, and unforgettable cinema moments. Grab yours now and make the most of DIFF 2025!

🎟️Get a ticket bundle so that each ticket is 50% off the normal price:
R250 for 6 tickets
R320 for 8 tickets

OFFER VALID UNTIL 4 JULY!⏰

🌟🎟️ Grab them now: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1567179062

Single tickets, for each film, are also available at R80 per ticket. You can purchase at each cinema or through the cinema’s websites🍿

CineCentre SUNCOAST Durban Ballito Junction Shopping Centre Nu Metro Ster-Kinekor Theatres Watercrest Mall The Pavilion Shopping Centre


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David has traveled extensively throughout North America, Europe and within South Africa. David was born in Durban in 1972 where he spent his formative years and then has since lived in Johannesburg, London in the UK, Port Edward on the KZN South Coast and Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. He completed a Coursework Masters degree in Media Studies specializing in Italian Neo-Realist Cinema and the significance of Vittorio de Sica's The Bicycle Thief as seen in Robert Altman's film The Player at the Centre for Culture and Media Studies at the University of Kwazulu-Natal (formerly UND). David currently resides in Durban, South Africa where he can be seen at numerous cinemas around the city catching the latest film releases. He particularly likes excellent drama films, superhero movies, historical epics and science fiction. He does not do reviews for Horror or Animated Films. David is also fascinated in The History of Cinema and particularly of Feature Films and how they have evolved in the Digital Age. He also has served as media support for the Durban International Film Festival since 2013 and has been on the jury of the Durban Gay and Le***an Film focusing on Feature Films. For any freelance journalism or copy writing/editing requirements please contact David on +27 (0)82 7011817