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In our last episode, we continue to talk about the opening sequence, which introduces Johan Niemand and who he is in his imaginary world, which would eventually influence his trajectory in his journey with the Kanaries.
Show notesOn this week’s instalment of Christiaan Olwagen’s Kanarie, we focus on the first ten minutes. We analyse the opening sequence: the wedding dress, the flawed Boy George makeup, and the sudden shift into a new-wave musical
Show notesWe identify the social institutions shaping Johan’s journey, including the military, masculinity, nationalism, and examine how they enforce conformity while suppressing identity and desire. Listener discretion is advised
Show notesToday we discuss the “Virgin’s Promise” story structure in Kanarie, focusing on Johan Niemand as the “virgin” figure. What is it like to be a young man trapped between duty, identity, and self-expression in apartheid-era
Show notesKanarie (2018) is a coming of-age film that follows a young man trying to navigate his identity and place in the world. In this episode, we discussed our initial thoughts on the film and give a brief character analysis,
Show notesIn the final episode on Black Girl, we unpack one of the film’s most powerful scenes, still exploring themes of identity, colonialism, and isolation. We reflect on how Diouana’s story reveals the emotional toll of displa
Show notesA discussion on respectability politics as a regulating force, examining how it informs identity, social mobility, and belonging. We explore how characters navigate these expectations, and how compliance and resistance c
Show notesWe get into epistemic violence vs epistemic disobedience. We discuss who gets to define truth, whose voices are erased, and what it means to push back. Listener discretion is advised.
Show notesTo journey to something better means to encounter the unknown and sometimes a change in place doesn't mean a change in freedom. This month, we focus on Ousmane Sembène's 1966 film, Black Girl. A young Seneglase girl gets
Show notesExamining the film through its locations, colour palette, and key scenes, and how these elements symbolise power, silence, and the tension of this difficult case and the people involved. Listener discretion is advised.
Show notesWe explore the star witness in Citation and why this character is crucial to the story; holding the power to speak truth, challenge authority, and expose institutional failures, while showing the personal cost of steppin
Show notesA character-focused discussion examining how key figures are written in relation to power, silence, and accountability. The analysis looks at motivation, agency, and credibility, and how character construction reflects t
Show notesIn this episode, we discuss how Citation (2020) constructs power within its academic setting. We examine how the university functions not just as a backdrop, but as an active system that reinforces hierarchy, authority,
Show notesWhat are the chances of a student being believed and finding justice in a system that is designed to protect the powerful over the vulnerable? This question encapsulates the film we are discussing in today's episode. Cit
Show notesSaying goodbye to Queenstown Kings, Loyiso and Reineth touch on the representation of women in the film.
Show notesOn the penultimate episode about Queentown Kings, Loyiso and Reineth take a moment to consider discipline and selflessness and the differences between traditions and modernity.
Show notesContinuing with the conversation, we go into a deeper dive with the film, Queenstown Kings.
Show notesIn this episode, Loyiso and Reineth examine themes of forgiveness, community, and redemption through Queenstown Kings, considering how the beautiful game of soccer becomes a shared language in Komani, Eastern Cape.
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