Checkin' The Gate

“Lord of the Flies, RobIIIworld's new movie and a breakdown of Nirvanna The Band, The Show, The Movie. | Episode 4

Episode Summary

This week on Checkin the Gate, Owen Rogers breaks down the new BBC adaptation of Lord of the Flies from Adolescence creator Jack Thorne, unpacks this week in TV from St Dennis Medical to Will Trent. Plus, a Black indie spotlight on She Likes To Watch directed by Rob III World, a wild breakdown of Industry Season 4’s most suspenseful episode yet, and a candid look at this week’s box office including Wuthering Heights, GOAT, Crime 101, and the ambitious cult project Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie. If you love prestige television, film analysis, acting insights, and honest industry commentary from a working Black actor, this is your weekly check-in.

Episode Notes

🎭 The Check-In: Life of a Working Actor

Owen shares a real-time update from the audition grind:
• 1 audition
• No new auditions lined up
• A movie screening recap
• Reflections on prestige television expanding casting possibilities while gatekeeping remains very real

Why this podcast exists: to talk about what the industry feels like from inside the room, not from a red carpet.

📺 Series Spotlight: Lord of the Flies (BBC)

Owen breaks down the 4-part BBC adaptation of from writer , known for projects like .

Key discussion points:

📺 What I’m Watching Now

St. Denis Medical – S2E12

• Sam Richardson plays Ron’s son
• Wayne Knight guest appearance

Going Dutch – S2E5

• Kristen Johnston chemistry storyline

Will Trent – S4E6

• Faith’s cop discovery arc
• Malcolm storyline resolution
• Seth and Angie wedding developments

Industry – S4E6 “Dear Henry”

Owen dives deep into :

🎬 Black Indie Spotlight: She Likes To Watch

Owen highlights , directed by .

Discussion includes:

A real conversation about independent Black filmmaking outside the traditional studio pipeline.

🎭 Box Office Breakdown

This week’s numbers:

• – $32M
• – $27M
• – $14M
• – $1.2M

Owen’s thoughts on:

🔥 Themes of the Episode