The Reel Africa reviews the latest and greatest films through an African lens. We don’t just recap plots or list cast members—we go deeper, offering sharp cinematic analysis, cultural commentary, and insight into the forces shaping the film industry today. Deep Dives Thoughtful breakdowns of scripts, themes, production choices, filmmaking techniques, and cultural significance. African Perspective From African cinema to Hollywood blockbusters, we examine films with an African eye and lived context.
Review #15 - Imperial Blue
Imperial Blue (2019) · May 8, 2026
Review #14 - Weapons(2025)
Weapons (2025) · Apr 29, 2026
Review #13 - Thin Line (2024)
Thin Line (2025) · Apr 22, 2026
Episode #10 - The Herd(2023)
The Happy Herd (2023) · Apr 7, 2026
Episode #9 - The Black Book (2023)
The Black Book (2023) · Apr 7, 2026
Episode #7 - Queen of Katwe
Queen of Katwe (2016) · Apr 7, 2026
Episode #6 - Sinners
Sinners (2025) · Apr 7, 2026
Episode #5 - Train Dreams
Train Dreams (2025) · Apr 4, 2026
Episode #4 - One Becoming a Guinea Fowl
On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (2024) · Apr 4, 2026
Review #03: Jay Kelly
Jay Kelly (2025) · Jan 28, 2026
Review #02: One Battle After Another
One Battle After Another (2025) · Jan 27, 2026