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.
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 · comedy
Callers recall the animated series and its voiceover, and one says they would like the character back in some new series.
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.
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.
Series · drama · South African
A gritty South African series about family, loyalty, power and betrayal, which listeners are fun to watch. Season two is out now on Netflix and the host urges listeners to watch it as daytime or weekend viewing.
3 airings · 947
Series · reality
A listener says watching Shark Tank convinced him he had a million-rand business idea, though the plan never left his notepad. The host jokingly gives him 48 hours to act.
Series · comedy
A listener says watching Emily in Paris made her want to move to Paris, dress better and reinvent her life. She admits her bank account kept her in Johannesburg, but the dream remains.
Series · drama
A caller says watching Suits made them want to study law, and that Harvey Specter makes them believe they can argue their way into any courtroom. The host agrees that Harvey is brilliant.
3 airings · 947
Series · crime
A WhatsApp listener named Steve says he became obsessed with this crime series. It led him to start learning Spanish so he could follow the characters without subtitles.
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.
Series · comedy
Owen Wilson
A caller says the series Stick, starring Owen Wilson, was well filmed and mixed comedy with plenty of golf, and it inspired them to return to the golf course.
Series · reality
A caller says watching The Great British Bake Off inspired her to try baking proper cakes, which grew into a custom cake business earning extra income.
Series · drama
A WhatsApp caller says watching Gray's Anatomy made him want to become a doctor. He admits he struggled to stay awake through a two-hour movie, so the idea did not last.
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 12:52 SAST. Showing 30 days.