Friends and enemies can come in all shapes and sizes. This week, DStv takes a look at how to decipher which is which. From the devious dealings of chefs working hard to get the apprenticeship of a lifetime in Sjefhuis to animated film Sheep and Wolves: Pig Deal, the lesson is to never judge a book by its cover.
For anyone looking for remarkable television, look no further than the anthology film series Small Axe. Director Steve McQueen is no stranger to daring approaches to racial intolerance, with his repertoire of films including the likes of 12 Years a Slave:
“Although all five films take place between
the late 1960s and mid-80s, they are just as much a comment on the present
moment as they were then. They are about the past, yet they are very much
concerned with the present. A commentary on where we were, where we are and
where we want to go.”
If you need a little more sunshine in your week, this year’s People’s Choice Awards will be hosted by Demi Lovato and honours Jennifer Lopez and Tyler Perry. The winners in each of the 44 entertainment categories will speak to you no matter your tastes.
The People’s Choice Awards (LIVE)
November 16 on E! Entertainment (DStv
Channel 124) at 04h00 (LIVE)
Get ready for a sensational awards
experience with host Demi Lovato! Covering more than 44 categories, you’ll be
sure to see some of your favourite entertainment stars getting the recognition
they deserve. There are some new categories this year, including The New Artist
of 2020, The Collaboration Song of 2020 and The Soundtrack Song of 2020, making
the awards more reflective of the year we’ve had. Returning for a second year,
the African Social Star category will certainly peak interest – with Sho
Majozi, Thuso Mbedu, Wian van den Berg, Karl Kugelmann, Dimma Umeh, Elsa Majimbo,
Lydia Forson and Zozibini Tunzi all vying for the title, it will be difficult
to choose a winner. Stay up and watch the live show at 02h00 or catch the
rebroadcast at 21h30.
Sjefhuis S1
Tuesday, November 17 on VIA (DStv Channel
147) at 18h00
Get ready for a little bit of spice in this
cooking-cum-Big Brother-type reality show. Watch as eight of the most talented
and determined chefs not only take up the challenge of competing against each
other, but also living together. Viewers will get to experience the full
spectrum of emotions as cameras roll around the clock. From intense cooking
challenges to sinister alliances, these contenders will need to think fast and
work hard. With a coveted apprenticeship with master chef Bertus Basson up for
grabs, there’s no telling what these ambitious protégés won’t do.
Sheep and Wolves: Pig Deal
November 14 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) at
15h30
Written by the team that brought you The Snow Queen series and Beauty and the Beast comes a fun family
film with moral undertones. Dubbed into English, this Russian fantasy-comedy
takes elements of the cautionary tale about wolves in sheep’s’ clothing and
adds a new narrative. Grey is a vegetarian wolf living an idyllic life where
sheep and wolves live in harmony. When newcomers Simone and Josie arrive, their
presence becomes delicious news for a rival, carnivorous clan of wolves.
Ford v Ferrari
November 15 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) at 20h05
Starring hunky Matt Damon and Christian
Bale, this movie is based on actual events that occurred around the 24 Hours of
Le Mans race in 1966. Playing race-car drivers Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles
respectively, Damon and Bale provide viewers with an inside look at the intense
dealings off the track, including corporate interference and revolutionary
tactics to try and bend the laws of physics. More than just an adrenaline rush,
this movie is an eye-opener to the success of two great car manufacturers.
Small Axe
November 16 on BBC Brit (DStv Channel 120)
at 20h00
This British-American anthology series
received a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes for its incredible performances and
beautifully layered sense of conviction. The series of films are all directed
by Academy Award-winning Steve McQueen (12
Years a Slave) and share the real-life experiences of London’s West Indian
community during the tumultuous era from 1969 to 1982. The themes of police
brutality, marginalised voices, and illegal gatherings will resonate strongly
with anyone paying attention to global activities. With a cast that includes
John Boyega (Star Wars) and Letitia
Wright (Black Panther), the first
film Mangrove has already received
strong praise.
Being the Queen
November 15 on National Geographic (DStv
Channel 181) at 21h00
The longest-reigning monarch, Queen
Elizabeth II, has spent her life maintaining her privacy while remaining
beloved by the public. Pairing never-before-heard interviews of those who know
the Queen best with archival footage, this biography aims to share a personal
side of the most famous woman in England.
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