Screen Watching

This week Simon celebrates cinema with the new Mortal Kombat II and Billie Eilish: Hot Me Hard & Soft. Meanwhile Dan takes a gander at streaming prequel to The Bear 'Gary'. He also has some thoughts on The Sheep Detectives and the quite excellent Legends.Then the two predict what'll be worth chec king out at the cinema over the coming months.

Dan and Simon are into new Apple TV show Widow's Bay. Like... really into it. Simon, however, isn't all that much into The Devil Wears Prada 2. Other movies and TV shows they review this week include: It's Over Jeff Buckley, Wolfram, and Seven Snipers. Oh, and Dan asks Simon how one should start watching Star Wars now with so many TV shows and movies.

We are back in the 1980s for this week's Screen Watching as Simon checks out new movie Michael as it whitewashes the, uh, "allegations.' Meanwhile Dan checks out 80s throwback Stranger Things: Tales From '85. It's no Saturday morning cartoon, he says.

We have girl troubles on the Screen Watching pod this week. Simon reviews new movie Lee Cronin's The Mummy, while Dan takes a look at new Apple TV show Margo's Got Money Problems. The two look back at 1979 film Meteor for some reason. Simon marvels at the cast of Euphoria season three. And Dan asks what the deal is with casting Mark Ruffalo in Crime 101.

It's almost always the way: the thing you're most looking forward too almost never lives up to what you had wanted. Unfortunately for Dan, three of the shows he was most excited by this year all failed to deliver the goods.Dan reviews new TV dramas The Testaments (Hulu), The Audacity (AMC in the US / SBS On Demand in Australia), and The Miniature Wife (Peacock in the US / Stan in Australia).Simon takes a trip to the cinema and reviews a foreign film he says is among the best of the year: The President's Cake.

This week on the podcast Simon Foster gets cranky about the new Super Mario bros Galaxy Movie, but then raves about The Drama. Dan watched these films as well, but had a very different reaction.Also: Paradise season 2 and Your Friends & Neighbors season 2.

Dan and Simon this week kick the tires on the new Saturday Night Live UK. Simon is far more charitable than Dan was. Also: Simon takes a look at the new film They Will Kill You, talks up new show Ponies, and the two note the passing of Nicholas Brendan, Sam Kieth, and Chuck Norris.

Oh boy! It has this all-star, fantastic cast. But gosh is Imperfect Women kinda awful. Dan takes a look at the new Apple TV drama featuring stars from The Handmaid's Tale, Scandal, and For All Mankind.Then Simon has the hottest of hot takes on Ready or Not 2, playing in cinemas right now.There's also Buffy revival talk. And why were the Oscars ratings so poor?

There's a lot of anticipation surrounding Project Hail Mary, but Dan and Simon left their screenings with some strong thoughts... because it doesn't quite work.Also, Dan says what little he can about The Madison after Paramount asked critics to talk about the show, but without talking about that one thing the show is actually about.

Dan and Simon get burned by The Bride! They embrace old-school TV with Yellowstone spin-off Marshals. And then they settle in for Netflix's great new adult drama-comedy Vladimir. There's also Oscars talk, questions about SNL UK, and the new Lanterns trailer.

Dan and Simon mourn Warner Brothers as they choose what Warner Bros movies and TV properties they would each put on the WB Mount Rushmore. Also, featured reviews for new procedural drama CIA and cinema release The Testament of Ann Lee. There's also talk about Scream 7, The Bluff, Bridgerton, Monarch, Love Story, and more.

On the Screen Watching podcast Dan Barrett and Simon Foster take a look at Like Water For Chocolate, HBO's Spanish drama now in season 2, the Jimmy Carr-written UK film Fackham Hall, and Oscar nominated short film The Singers. They also try and answer what Australia's best cinema is, ask why an Australian sports presenter even apologised, and so much more.

In a very special Valentine's Day episode of Screen Watching, Dan asks Simon whether he felt the new film Wuthering Heights in the pants.Simon, graphically, offers his thoughts. (It's not actually that graphic).Dan also talks up How To Get To heaven From Belfast, a show he is putting up there as among the very best. There's also chatter about The Burbs (Peacock's new TV series) and movies Crime 101 (in cinemas) and The Wrecking Crew (Prime Video).

Disney has done a lot in getting The Muppets wrong these past 20 years or so. But this new Muppet Show... well, it ain't half bad.Dan and Simon talk about the new show, but they also take a look at the new Bradley Cooper film Is This On, the new Jason Statham film Shelter, and older Netflix films Bank of Dave and Bank of Dave 2.

This week on Australia's favourite screen review podcast, Dan and Simon take a look at the new Marvel TV show, which Dan reckons is good but is the wrong show for the wrong time.Also, Simon tells us about Send Help, which is in cinemas now. He also saw the film Worldbreaker, which he has a highly contrarian view on. For some reason he also felt obligated to go and see propaganda film Melania. Dan has continued churning through The X-Files (he's mid season 3) and has also taken a detour in watching 80s mini-series V and V: The Final Battle.

The Oscars nominations nailed it... except for that one movie. Dan and Simon scratch their heads before going on to the reviews of the week:Marty SupremeThe BeautyStealPlus shorter chats on His & Hers and Mercy.Oh, and they discuss their favourite heist movies & shows.

Hosts Dan Barrett and Simon Foster were both very happy with what they saw this week, with big recommendations for 28 Years Later & The Rip... what impressed them so much? You'll have to hit play.But, it isn't all sunshine and thumbs up. The guys have a big disagreement on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.There's also some chatter on People We Meet on Vacation, Hamnet, and season one of The X-Files.

With new seasons for The Pitt (s2) & Industry (s4), we ask how much change each season is good and how much can piss off the fans? Plus, Simon reviews the new jukebox musical Song Sung Blue.

You may have seen critics delivering their lists of the top 10 TV shows and/or movies of the past year. But your pals Dan Barrett and Simon Foster have for you the OFFICIAL lists. Understand... these are the actual best.Note: Episode republished with a slight edit due to a copyright claim.

In one corner we have one guy who just isn't into Avatar at all. In the other, a guy who genuinely loves these movies. Both saw the new one, Avatar: Fire and Ash, but had very different viewing experiences.On the show this week, we are also talking about the HBO Max animated show Common Side Effects. It just debuted in Australia (after almost a year's wait). We have thoughts!

The third of Knives Out film brings back Daniel Craig’s master detective Benoit Blanc and director Rian Johnson for WAKE UP DEAD MAN, and Dan and Simon take a magnifying glass to Netflix’s blockbuster whodunnit. There’s not much happening TV-wise, so Dan reignites his not-at-all-hidden love for Jon Hamm and talks MAD MEN. Meanwhile Simon emerges blood-splattered after watching the slasher remake SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT, and caked in Japanese theatrical make-up after experiencing the Kabuki epic, KOKUHO. Enjoy! 

The year might be set to end, but the flow of new movies and TV shows isn't letting up. This week:Nuremberg - in cinemasJay Kelly - NetflixThe Family McMullen - HBO MaxTwiggy - Prime VideoFuture Boy - SpotifyThere's also an impromptu chat about the Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros.It's a lot of show.

This week on the pod, Dan and Simon talk about the aged and informed Stranger Things cast with season 5 debuting through the week. Simon takes a gander at Zootopia 2, while Dan goes against common consensus on new Netflix film Train Dreams.

This week on the podcast Dan has a blast with Netflix's new samurai show, while Simon struggles with the second part of the smash hit witch musical series.This week:Wicked For Good - In cinemasLast Samurai Standing - NetflixJohn Candy: I Like Me - Prime VideoPut Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk - In cinemasHe Had It Coming - StanThe Death of Bunny Munro - BINGE

Maybe we're more in love with the idea of Edgar Wright than his actual movies? Dan Barrett and Simon Foster explore that idea as they churn through reviews of:The Running Man (2025) - In cinemasPluribus - Apple TVFrankenstein (2025) - NetflixThe Iris Affair - Sky Atlantic | StanPredator Badlands - In cinemasMitchell & Webb Are Not Helping

What a massive week for television. Dan chats about:Death By Lightning - NetflixAll's Fair - HuluAll Her Fault - Peacock (US) | BINGE (Aus)Ghosts Australia - Paramount+Robin Hood 2025 - MGM+ (US) | Stan (Aus)

On the podcast this week Dan takes a ;look at the new Apple TV show Down Cemetery Road. It's based on a book series from the author behind Slow Horses.He then turns back the clock for a look at The TV movie version of The Taking of Pelham 123 and forgotten sitcom Hearts Afire.

The new Kathryn Bigelow film A House of Dynamite is streaming now on Netflix and your boy Dan Barrett was very into it. He also offers a quick take on Nobody Wants This and the 2019 Mad About You reboot.

It's another week without a co-host, which doesn't stop Dan talking about:The Diploman returns for season 3 (Netflix)The Lowdown is getting even better (Hulu)The Chair Company frustrates in the best ways (HBO Max)

Dan takes the reins of the podcast with co-host Simon Foster off in Europe or something.With Dan in charge, it's nothing but TV (with some shorter movie talk up front)The Last Frontier (Apple TV+)The Woman in Cabin 10 (Netflix)Peacemaker's season 2 series finale (HBO Max)

This week on the podcast we talk about Ethan Hawke being a very good boy in The Lowdown, a fantastic new show on Disney+. Then we talk about a really good boy in the movie Good Boy.

This week Dan and Simon gush over the new Paul Thomas Anderson film One Battle After Another.But is it as good as Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie?And how about the Brett Goldstein film All of You?

Dan and Simon wish they were more passionate about all of the movies and TV shows they're discussing this week. But instead, they're here to talk about:A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (In cinemas)Black Rabbit (Netflix)And some briefer chatter about Kangaroo (In cinemas), Swiped (Hulu/Disney+), and The Morning Show season 4 (Apple TV+)

This week Simon walks into the cinema for The Long Walk, but then it is couch time as Dan pressed play on the latest Spike Lee joint Highest 2 Lowest. Then there's some shouty Task (HBO Max) and aka Charlie Sheen (Netflix) talk.

Two screen comedies dominate the Screen Watching podcast this week with Dan Barrett taking a look at The Office Spin-off The Paper. Is it a worthy successor to the beloved comedy, or is The Paper just comedic bird cage liner? Then Simon Foster walks us through The Roses - the divorce comedy remake of War of The Roses almost no one was really after.

Dudes! Screen Watching is back with thoughts... some might dare go as far as to suggest they are hot takes... on the following:The Toxic Avenger (2025) - Finally in cinemasThe Thursday Murder Club - NetflixCaught Stealing - in cinemasEenie Meanie - Disney+/HuluPeacemaker s2 - HBO Max

It's not a big week for reviews, but it's a substantial one with two reviews of shows/movies from bona fide creative genius' you should be across. Eddington - the new Ari Aster (Midsommer, Beau Is Afraid) film is in cinemas nowLong Story Short - the new Raphael Bob-Waksberg (Bojack Horseman, Undone) show is on Netflix now

Dan and Simon are back to argue on the Screen Watching podcast. Whoever wins, we all lose! This week they have a natter about:Alien Earth (Hulu/Disney+)The Life of Chuck (In cinemas now)Butterfly (Prime Video)Platonic (Apple TV+)Smilla's Sense of Snow (SBS On Demand)Playing Gracie DarlingAnd a very brief chat about Weapons (in cinemas)

Simon chats with us about Weapons on the podcast this week, but we're a bit more interested in the similarities between Freakier Friday and King of The Hill - two reunion projects over a decade since the original. Only one of them is any good though.

With no major releases this week, Dan and Simon have a really broad and unusual assortment of titles to discuss this week:Together (in cinemas)Leanne (Netflix)Omniscient Reader (In cinemas)The Assassin (on Stan in Australia, Prime Video elsewhere)Convoy (Plex)The Greatest Hits (Disney+)Return To Me (it was on Prime)

It's a more film-centic Screen Watching than usual with Dan and Simon taking a look at Fantastic Four: First Steps (in cinemas now), digital rental Millers in Marriage, and the Netflix release of Happy Gilmore 2. There is also a bit of South Park and Firefly talk too.Big show.

We ask this week the expected question around the latest Hollywood remake I Know What You Did Last Summer (the question obviously being why remake this and not just start with the remake of I Still Know What You Did Last Summer?) and then go on to talk about something actually pretty good, which is Netflix's new Eric Bana forestry cop drama Untamed.

Look up in the sky - we're talking about the new Prime Video show Ballard. It's a spin-off from Bosch. Okay - we're also talking about James Gunn's new Superman movie. It's kind of a big deal. Oh, and there's also some chatter about the new Lena Dunham Netflix show Too Much, and Simon finally catches up with How To Train Your Dragon. You'd have to be Superman to create this much show.

Jurassic Park helped the dinosaurs defy death. This week on Screen Watching, Dan and Simon discuss the latest entry into the film series, Jurassic World: Rebirth.And then they discuss the latest David Cronenberg body horror, his quasi-autobiographical The Shrouds.

It is a podcast for big boys and girls who like loud engines and things that go boom.This week on the podcast, Simon reviews new Apple TV film F1, which is playing in cinemas right now. Then Dan flipped on Prime Video to see the new show Countdown.

It's a mixed bag on the ol' podcast this week.It's like those 7 Up movies, but with zombies. Simon takes a look at Danny Boyle's fast-moving zombies in 28 Years Later.Then Dan gets all YA on us with We Were Liars, the new Prime Video show. For kids, y'know?Very briefly Dan talks about Kevin Williamson's latest Netflix show The Waterfront.

Love - it's exciting and new. Come aboard, we have reviews for you!The Captain Stubing and Gopher of podcasts Dan Barrett & Simon Foster have two reviews that are both heavy on the romance.Mix Tape (Streaming on BINGE)Materialists (in cinemas now)

It's a big week for regurgitating IP. Just like every other damn week.We have a new John Wick spin-off called Ballerina, the Predator is back in a new animated movie anthology where we watch him fight WWII pilots ( - really!), and there's another Karate Kid film (inexplicably).Oh... and Owen Wilson is here to save the day with something new: a golf comedy.

Yeah, alright. You want reviews? You want inane opinions? We have you covered.Bring Her Back (in cinemas now)Dept Q (Netflix... you may have heard of it)Adults (Hulu in the US, Disney+ elsewhere)Mountainhead (Max)The Phoenician Scheme (in cinemas now)The Great Lillian Hall (in Australian cinemas now... it has taken a while)

This is the latest one of our podcasts have ever come out? Why so late? Dan got tired and Simon never got his podcast editing license. This week we review:Fountain of Youth (Apple TV+)Lilo & Stitch (in cinemas)Sirens (Netflix)Fear Street: Prom Queen (Netflix)