Scened it

What happens when two young filmmakers looking for inspiration suddenly find themselves trapped inside the kind of chaos they usually only imagine for a script? In this episode of **Scened It**, we review the South African crime-comedy **The Drop**, a wild Johannesburg-set film about friendship, creative frustration, a heist gone wrong, and one apartment that becomes the worst place to be at the w...

David, created by Angel Studios and Sunrise South African Studios, takes one of the most famous biblical stories ever told and turns it into a full animated musical epic, following the young shepherd boy on his journey towards faith, courage, power, and that legendary face-off with Goliath. But did this animated retelling actually rise to the occasion, or did it lean too safely on a story we alrea...

In this episode of Scened It, we unpack the drama, the performances, the twists, the tension, and why The Polygamist had us on the edge of our seats from start to finish. We get into Jonasi Gomora’s choices, the women caught in his web, and whether this series gave us premium South African television or just premium blood pressure.

In this episode of Scened It, we get into Yoh! Bestie, the South African Netflix rom-com that brings back Thando and Charles for more love, friendship, jealousy, and emotional confusion. Thando has never had the smoothest ride when it comes to love, but things get even more complicated when her best friend returns with a fiancée. Suddenly, friendship starts looking a little too much like unfinishe...

Tonight on Scened It, we step into the beautifully unhinged world of UBANI LORE? 🎬 Is it genius? Is it chaos? Is it South African cinema entering a brand-new era? We unpack the symbolism, storytelling, humour, confusion, and cultural impact behind one of the most talked-about indie films in the country right now. From surreal moments to hidden meanings, we break down why UBANI LORE has film lover...

Ready for pure family chaos? In this episode of Scened It, we review Netflix’s Disaster Holiday and unpack the madness, awkward moments, funniest scenes, performances, storytelling, and whether this South African comedy actually works or completely crashes out. From hilarious family drama to vacation disasters that spiral out of control, we break down everything that made Disaster Holiday one of t...

This week, we review the Netflix movie "180", starring Ntuthuzelo Grootboom as the protagonist, hellbent on seeking revenge for the unfortunate tragedy of the loss of his son.