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 · comedy
The host recalls Sex and the City as a cult-popular TV series that portrayed women as equal to men, independent and driven, while its underlying theme was the quest for love. The host names the nonchalant tempter character as a favourite.
Series · comedy
Ricky Gervais
An animated Netflix series written and directed by Ricky Gervais, who also voices Gus, the alpha cat of a scraggly group of alley cats who mix with a posh, spoiled domestic cat. The commentator praises Gervais's humour and fearless take on the human condition.
Series · reality
Gordon Ramsay
A host says they have been glued to this Apple TV series, which follows elite chefs at celebrated restaurants as they try to keep or win a Michelin star. Gordon Ramsay is credited as executive producer. The host urges listeners to watch it.
Film · drama
A film that came out a couple of years ago, with a cast of good actors. The host loved it and is working backwards through the list.
Film · drama
A film about the BlackBerry story, described as very good. It is part of a trend of films about how business ideas got off the ground.
Film · comedy
An animated Cat in the Hat film is due on the first day of the December school holidays. The host is hopeful because it keeps the look of the Dr. Seuss books, unlike the earlier live-action version, which he thought was awful.
Film
The host recalls the opening titles of the film, with its John Williams score and lovely graphics. He praises the titles as beautifully and tastefully done.
Film · sci-fi
1985
The host recalls watching the 1985 Hollywood film and says it promised flying cars, a promise he feels is now close to being realised. The film is raised as a nostalgic reference point.
Film · drama
Iñárritu
A layered, intelligent film full of lies and deceptions that leaves viewers with questions to debate afterwards. Its box office was poor, but the reviewer urges listeners to see it, ideally in IMAX.
Film · animation
Tat Wolfen watched Toy Story 5 on a flight and found it an absolute joy. Listeners are told to watch it rather than spend hours on films they will not remember.
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.