-2.png)
African Couch Potato
African Couch Potato is a South African perspective on all things film and television. Hosted by award-winning TV producer, Gino Shelile, it mashes up in-studio interviews with industry professionals, titles to check out each week, a current film or series review, and a look at old movies that are worth rewatching.
African Couch Potato
S3 Ep18 News, Views and Reviews
November is here already, and to welcome it in Gino takes a quick look at whats hot and happening on the local scene. We kick off the episode with a couple of reviews; Bad Influencer on Netflix is a drama centred round celebs buying and selling faux gear, followed by Slay Queens on Showmax. This docuseries picks up on first-hand accounts of those ladies who hook up for cash.
In the news, the SABC TV licence crisis is not getting any better, while Multichoice's Shaka iLembe scored big on the job front.
Finally, what to look out for on Netflix:
The Big C - A suburban mother faces her cancer diagnosis while trying to find humor and happiness as well.
My Sister's Husband - Amara deceitfully pawns her sister off to her husband which leads to a marital quagmire.
Just Alice - A resourceful wife leads a double life, expertly juggling separate households and husbands while trying to keep her elaborate charade from falling apart.
Unspeakable Things - Leanne Morgan discusses her rise to fame, family matters, and her one-time CBD experience.
Being Eddie - Follows a comprehensive look at Eddie Murphy's life and career.
while on Showmax:
Outlaws S2 - Set in the lush but lawless land on the border between Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal, Outlaws is the story of two families at war with each other
The Unspoken War - In 1993, four years after the last shots were fired in the "Border War", a peaceful end to apartheid was negotiated.
Drop - A widowed mother's first date in years takes a terrifying turn when she's bombarded with anonymous threatening messages on her phone.
Last Breath - A true story that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crew mate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface.
High Ground - When a mysterious prisoner lands in his jail, a border town sheriff faces the wrath of a brutal cartel in this action-packed thriller.
That should keep you going for a while - enjoy!
Let us know what you think, what movie or series you would like to see featured, or just to tell us how brilliant it all is:
instagram.com/africancouchpotato
twitter.com/africancouchpot
gino.arlechino@gmail.com
WhatsApp Channel: Mzansi Film News, Views and Reviews
YouTube; African Couch Potato - YouTube
https://www.patreon.com/c/AfricanCouchPotato
Gino Shelile’s profile • Letterboxd
Member of the Film Critics Association of South Africa (FCASA)
Produced by Ted Loukes and A10 Consulting
ted@aten.co.za
Music by The_Mountain from Pixabay
© SANTE MEDIA 2025
