Korks Talks

Review of independent black comedy drama 'Sorry, Baby' on MUBI, directed and written by Eva Victor

Review of 'Untold: Shooting Guards' featuring NBA players Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton on Netflix.

Review of Danish TV 2's documentary series 'The Black Swan' on BBC about the criminal underworld's connection to the Danish elite. I also talk about the Epstein files, the corruption of money and Black British posterity.

Review of the recent documentary 'P-Diddy: The Reckoning' on Netflix

Review of 'Dreamers' at BFI Southbank with Q&A with director, producer and writer, Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, cinematographer Anna Patarakina and cast members Ann Akinjirin and Diana Yekinni.

Round up review of West End hit 'Hercules', film sequel 'Wicked: For Good' and bestselling book 'Where The Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens.

This episode is all about how eurocentricism bleeds into the lives of the African diaspora through idealism, capitalism and individualism.

Review of Netflix documentary 'Being Eddie' which documents the life and times of award-winning actor, comic Eddie Murphy, my thoughts on the 2025 Booker Prize win and the legal concept of 'alienation of Affection'

Reviews of two films: 2025 drama 'Hedda' written and directed by Nia DaCosta based on the Norwegian play 'Hedda Gabler' and Noughties romcom 'Two Can Play That Game' featuring Vivica A. Fox and Morris Chestnut.

A review of the Palestinian Book award-winning 'Against The Loveless World' by Susan Abulhawa.

This episode is in memoriam of Dr Melz Owusu and Sareeta Domingo - two Black British writers whose substantial work should not be forgotten. Also a lament on the importance of niche narratives, dissemination, comprehension and critique.

Review of Mike Leigh's film 'Hard Truths' starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Michele Austin, alongside a progress report with a professional and personal life update.

A round-up review of two non-fiction books: 'The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings , and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy' by Cait Flanders and 'Dear Senthuran: A Black Spirit Memoir' by Akwaeke Emezi that drew some interesting takeaways.

The largest European retrospective to date of the work of Japanese artist Yoshimoto Nara at Hayward Gallery in Southbank Centre.

Review of 'Intimate Apparel' at Donmar Warehouse featuring key leads: Samira Wiley (Orange is the New Black, The Handmaid's Tale) and Kadiff Kirwan (Chewing Gum, Slow Horses.)

A social commentary episode about the ethics of content creation, the UK's Online Safety Bill and Channel 4's recent 1000 Men and Me Documentary.

Review of BBC drama 'Unforgivable' produced and written by Jimmy McGovern, featuring Anna Friel.

Written by Nassim Soleimanpour and directed by Omar Elerian. This limited-run featured an all-new cast of brave performers, taking to the stage for one night only - the performance I watched featured award-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya.

In this episode, I talk about the Lionesses reaching the semi-finals, the Netflix show 'Sunday Best' and the voting age being decreased to 16 and 17.

Reviews of the 'Back to Reality' exhibition (A retrospective of HUNGER magazine) at Annroy Gallery and 'Anatomy of a Painting' by Jenny Saville at the National Portrait Gallery.

Part one of my review of 'The Catch' by award-winning, bestselling author of 'bone' and 'The Terrible' by Yrsa Daley-Ward.

Review of Little Fires Everywhere on Channel 4 OD featuring Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon.

Review of 'Miss Myrtle's Garden' at Bush Theatre - a world premiere production by  Danny James King , directed by  Taio Lawson, part of the Bush Theatre's outgoing artistic director Lynette Linton's final season .

Review of Cowboy Carter Tour at Tottenham Stadium (Monday 16th June)

Review of British crime drama series River featuring Stellan Skarsgård, Nicola Walker and Adeel Akhtar.