Watching
Every film and series South African radio reviewed, recommended or argued about this month, with what was said and the audio of it.
92 titles · 115 airings · 6 stations · last 30 days
Newest airing first. Clear the chips above for the whole month.
Film · drama
Danielle Brooks
A drama set in Los Angeles about a 12-year-old boy who idolizes his father after the man returns from prison, exploring black fatherhood, masculinity and generational trauma. The presenter recommends it as a tear-jerker and says it is available to rent on several platforms.
Film
The host says the film surprised him with a lead performance he found pleasantly unexpected. He calls the actress thoroughly enjoyable as an actor in the series.
Film · documentary
A caller named Milton says this 1970s film about dirt biking, featuring Malcolm Smith and Steve McQueen, inspired him. He raced for five years and still rides at 74.
Film · documentary
A Netflix documentary about boxer Mike Tyson, released the day before. The host expects it to offer a fuller, more interesting look at his life beyond boxing, including his turbulent personal life and public scandals.
Film · action
The host is excited about the new Street Fighter movie, which has cast members including Andrew Schultz, 50 Cent and Jason Momoa. The film is due out on 16 October, and the host has already seen the trailer.
Film · comedy · South African
Tumi Morake
A romantic comedy sequel returning to Noni and Dineo, with a marriage proposal, friendship drama and a bachelorette trip to Joburg. The lead actress, who plays Noni, says the film is very close to her heart and that it is her first big film role in a while.
Film · drama
A new film from the team behind The Social Network, starring Mikey Madison and Jeremy Strong. It follows a young Facebook engineer who works with a Wall Street Journal reporter to expose the company's guarded secrets. The host says it is a movie listeners need to see.
Film · drama
Olivia Rodrigo has named this film as one that shaped her and inspired her songwriting. The host relays that she calls it a perfect watch for anyone feeling confused or stuck, praising its lead actress.
locl transcribes six South African radio stations as they air. Every hour a model reads the stretches that name a book, film or series and records each titled work that was discussed, reviewed or recommended, with the verdict and who gave it. Quiz clues, name-drops and the stations’ own programmes are left out. Titles and names are as the transcript heard them, so a spelling can be off. Opinions belong to the speakers. Press play to hear the opening window of the conversation; the transcript link has the rest. Only conversations whose audio is still held are listed, so a title leaves the page with its audio.
Updated Wednesday, 28 October at 13:57 SAST. Showing 30 days.