LET’S Unwind

Music, movies and books to make your free time more exciting

With Movies

Blue Beetle

(Action/Adventure)

Stars: Xolo Maridueña, George Lopez, Susan Sarandon

In Cinemas: 18 August

In Mexico, a teenager stumbles upon a powerful ancient alien artifact known as the Scarab, which gives him unpredictable powers, setting the stage for a thrilling journey into the unknown. Join Jaime Reyes as he sets out on an epic adventure, figuring out how to use his newly discovered powers while juggling the responsibilities that come with being the famous DC Comics superhero, Blue Beetle, and evading the baddie who wants the Scarab.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3

(Romantic Comedy)

Stars: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Elias Kacavas, Elena Kampouris

In Cinemas: 8 September

The crazy Portokalos family is back, and they’re heading to Greece for a family reunion in order to fulfil the last wish of the late patriarch Gus. Looking to reconnect with their roots, the family come across many crazy new cousins as they explore an island and village full of surprises. In the end, it’s love (of course) that brings it all together.

With Books

Charmed Life (Wildseed Witch Book 2)

By Marti Dumas (Abrams Books, R325)

In this sequel, Hasani can’t wait to get back to the peace and normalcy of Riverbend Middle School, where she knows all the rules and is sure to be named captain of the Mathletes. That is until former friend (and fellow witch) LaToya shows up and starts causing trouble.

The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece

By Tom Hanks

(Penguin Random House, R380)

In this hilarious yet heartfelt story of creating Hollywood magic, award-winning actor Tom Hanks lets readers inside his creative mind. Within the book are three comics (created by Tom himself) including the one that becomes the “major motion picture masterpiece.”

Identity

By Nora Roberts

(Little Brown, R330)

Former army brat Morgan Albright’s life is turned upside down when she returns from work one day to find her friend and roommate Nina dead on the floor, killed by a man Morgan had let into their lives. Turns out Luke is actually a cold-hearted con artist named Gavin who targets women, steals their assets and identity, and then commits his ultimate goal: murder.

With Music

Svn

By Skwatta Kamp (SlikourOnLife)

After an incredible 27-year journey, the legendary SA hip-hop group is concluding their musical legacy with an iconic final album. It pays tribute to the seven rappers who formed the heart and soul of the group, embracing the unfiltered and rebellious energy of their youth. Expect a mix of traditional and contemporary, with boom-bap, electronic and kwaito-infused beats.

Not Now, I’m Busy

By Joyner Lucas

(Twenty Nine Music Group)

With chart toppers like ‘What’s That’ and ‘Blackout’ (featuring Future), Joyner’s latest 18-track project is thrilling and versatile, as he shares his thoughts on the state of rap, his mental health and what he’s been going through. It’s been three years since his last album, so there’s a lot to be unpacked.

Falling or Flying

By Jorja Smith (FAMM Record Label)

For this long-awaited RnB/pop album, the British singer collaborated with producer DAMEDAME* to extract the chaos from her brain and put it into a record that speaks for itself. Featuring singles like ‘Try Me’ and ‘Little Things’, it’s bold and brave, as Smith touches on heartbreak, isolation and figuring life out as a Gen Z woman in a fast-paced world.