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 · comedy
Walter Matthau · 1993
The host names Dennis the Menace, starring Walter Matthau as Mr. Wilson, as his number one film from 1993 and one of his all-time favourites.
Film · action
Sylvester Stallone · 1993
The host includes Demolition Man, starring Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes, in his top five films from 1993 and recalls the Sting song from its soundtrack.
Film · drama
Jason Scott Lee · 1993
The host calls Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story an amazing biopic, with Jason Scott Lee portraying his father Bruce Lee. It ranks fourth on his list of top 1993 films.
Film · drama
John Singleton · 1993
The host includes Poetic Justice in his list of top five films from 1993, starring Tupac and Janet Jackson and directed by John Singleton.
Film · documentary
The host recommends this documentary on Netflix as a way to understand how AI and social media products are designed. He says it explains how behavioural psychologists in Silicon Valley shape and harvest user behaviour.
Film · comedy
Eddie Murphy · 1984
The host names Beverly Hills Cop at number two on his top five films of 1984.
Film · sci-fi
Arnold Schwarzenegger · 1984
The host names The Terminator as his number one film of 1984, quoting its famous line.
Film · horror
1984
The host ranks Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter at number three on his list of 1984 films, recalling that it scared him as a child.
Film · comedy
Steve Guttenberg · 1984
The host places Police Academy at number four on his top five films of 1984, calling it a classic and recalling its popular characters.
Film · action
Harrison Ford · 1984
The host counts Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom as number five on his top five films of 1984 and recommends listeners check it out as a childhood favourite.
Film · comedy · South African
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.
2 airings · Power FM
Film · comedy · South African
A romantic comedy sequel whose lead character clings to a ring and struggles to let go of hurt. The cast discusses its themes of self-awareness, mental health and emotional healing, and what it was like to film it.
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.
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.