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 · South African
Ross Devenish · 1980
Ross Devenish recalls making Marigolds in August with Athol Fugard on a very small budget, with no lights, costumes or sets beyond what was available. The filmmakers' choices under those limits are discussed.
Film · drama · South African
Ross Devenish · 1970
A restored version of the 1970 film adaptation of Athol Fugard's play Boesman and Lena, starring Yvonne Bryceland, is to be screened at the Mask Theatre in Muizenberg. The filmmaker recalls the difficulties of making it under apartheid-era security scrutiny.
Series · comedy · South African
A caller says the South African sitcom blew his mind and was really fun, and he would like a continuation showing the characters raising their kids.
Series · drama · South African
A listener recalls Yizo Yizo as a show that had the whole country talking and says nothing has come close to it since. Their parents did not allow them to watch it, and they only saw it on Netflix years later.
Series · drama · South African
Season two of the South African series Blood Legacy is coming to Netflix, with an actress joining the cast in a role linked to the character from season one. Listeners are urged to watch the new season.
5 airings · 947, 702
Series · drama · South African
Kyle Clark
A South African Netflix series, premiering on 30 October, with Kyle Clark in his first lead role. The cast and shoot are praised, and the guest hopes for a second season.
3 airings · Cape Talk, Kaya 959
Series · comedy · South African
Kyle Clark
A new chapter in the How to Ruin franchise, set around an interracial romance between a Zulu family and a traditional Indian family during Diwali. Kyle Clark, who plays the male lead, describes its comedy and cast, and says overseas audiences have responded to it.
Film · documentary · South African
A documentary about the song The Lion Sleeps Tonight, based on Solomon Linda's Mbube, that follows its journey and the injustice of how it earned money. The host recommends listeners watch it when they have time.
Film · comedy · South African
Tumi Morake
A sequel to the 2020 Netflix film Seriously Single, following best friends Dineo and Noni as one friend's marriage proposal changes their friendship. The presenter describes it as more emotional and in-depth than the first film, and says it is getting great reviews.
4 airings · 702, Power FM, 947
Film · comedy · South African
Katleho Ramakela · 2020
An actress discusses the South African romantic comedy Seriously Single and its sequel, which were first planned for cinemas and then licensed to Netflix. She says the stories reach audiences overseas and that South African stories relate to everyone.
3 airings · Power FM, 702
Film · drama · South African
Sarah Blecher
An actress recalls Ayanda as her first feature film, a role that encouraged her to take emotional risks. She describes the film set's close framing and the cast and crew promotion that followed.
Series · drama · South African
A South African historical series, here called Saga Ilembe, whose third season is awaited with no premiere date yet. The guest praises its cinematography and production, and says it is an interesting way to learn about local culture.
Series · drama · South African
An actor on air recalls auditioning for Blood and Water, a Netflix series, and being cast after initial doubts. She describes how the show lets the world see South African stories and how fans contact her from across the world.
Film · drama · South African
Speakers discuss Invictus, in which Morgan Freeman plays Nelson Mandela. The guest feels Freeman's portrayal was almost too perfect, a facsimile built from over-detailed study of Mandela's walk and talk, and lacked Mandela's inner controlled passion.
Series · drama · South African
Rosemary Zemguni
A South African Netflix series led by actress Rosemary Zemguni. The presenter praises its acting, and the actress discusses the pressure of leading the show and the freedom she found in shaving her head.
Series · thriller · South African
Deon Meyer
An MNET series adapted from Deon Meyer's novel Blood Safari, updated to contemporary South African politics. Deon Meyer says he is delighted with the production and the South African crew and cast.
2 airings · Cape Talk
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 12:52 SAST. Showing 30 days.