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.
Series · drama
Russell Crowe
A dramatised account of the Unabomber manhunt, covering his Harvard years as a prodigy and the FBI hunt that ended with his capture through his manifesto. The guest says it is short and sharp, a good way to get to know the story, though it leaves many questions unanswered.
Film · romantic comedy
Zoe Kazan
A quirky romantic comedy that turns darker, subverting the manic pixie dream girl trope, written by and starring Zoe Kazan with Paul Dano. The critic gives it a solid seven and says it is well worth watching this weekend.
Film · romantic comedy
Kyle Allen
A time-loop fantasy romantic comedy in the spirit of Groundhog Day, with chemistry between its two teen leads. The critic gives it a solid seven and says it is sweet-natured and charming. It is available on Prime Video.
Series · drama
Florence Pugh
A historical drama set in late 19th century America, a remake of the earlier film based on John Steinbeck's novel, following a woman and her effect on the men in her life. The guest praises its production and cast and recommends it.
Series · political thriller
Kerry Russell
A political thriller about an ambassador caught in international crises, now in its fourth season. The guest praises its grounded storytelling despite extreme twists, and the show is recommended to listeners.
2 airings · Cape Talk
Series · comedy
Seth Rogen
A guest describes The Studio as a satire about how big commercial studios make things, and calls it really good satire. They strongly recommend it to listeners.
Film
A guest says they loved Sinners and found it fantastic filmmaking, though they came to it late. They tell listeners they will enjoy it and be converted, and say watching it in a cinema was incredible.
Film · drama
A columnist who wrote a piece for the Maverick says the film left them filled with anger and disappointment. They highly recommend it to listeners.
Series · crime
Catherine Zeta-Jones
A reviewer binge-watched this eight-episode series about a former cocaine dealer turned artist hunted by the seven demons, a group of assassins. They found it uneven and slow to start but very enjoyable, and advise listeners to give it a couple of episodes.
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.