Screen Watching

Dan stops by Crystal Lake and discovers a sad, murderous mommy who has some hidden secrets in her past that we never knew about in the movie(s). He also talks about The Diplomat. Where is co-host Simon Foster this week? The restraining order is working.

Some themes are thrust upon you and this week we couldn't be happier reviewing shows and movies that are taking on big tech with The Social Reckoning and Cupertino our main focus of attention this week. But we do have a whole lot more to discuss this week. The full rundown: The Social Reckoning (in cinemas) Cupertino (CBS / Paramount+ - US) Matchbox: The Movie (Apple TV) Other Mommy (In cinema...

Boy, is it a week of TV and movies to talk about. But first, Dan confesses to his mortality concerns with Sydney's moth swarms (yes, really). Then it's on to the good stuff: Carrie (Prime Video): Mike Flanagan turns Stephen King's debut novel into an eight-episode series, with Summer H. Howell as Carrie White and Samantha Sloyan as her mother. East of Eden (Netflix): Florence Pugh play...

Simon is underwhelmed by the new Brad Pitt and a dog movie Heart of The Beast , while Dan is wildly enthused by the new Sharon Horgan HBO comedy Youth . The two also chat a bit about the new movie Her Private Hell and new TV shows American Hostage (MGM+), Line of Fire (NBC), A Different World (Netflix), and Brothers (AppleTV).

If you thought Dan would have a positive word to say about Coyote Vs ACME, you don't know Dan. Meanwhile, Simon took a look at the big film of the week: Resident Evil. There's also some chatter about: Runner | In cinemas Shaun The Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom | In cinemas The Weight | In cinemas Forgotten Island | In cinemas

Dan and Simon kick off season 2 of Screen Watching with... wait for it... some TV and movie reviews. The more things change... This week the two delve into: Practical Magic 2 -In Cinemas Last Call - Apple TV Hope - In cinemas Adults - Disney+ The series finale of Colin From Accounts - Binge (AUS) | Paramount+ (International) Dan also takes a look at three crucial Emmys categories.

With no new series worth chatting about, it's a movie-centric Screen Watching this week, with Dan and Simon watching: By Any Means (In cinemas) Mayday (Apple TV) The Runner (Prime Video) Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie (In cinemas) But it isn't a week without TV, with Simon offering a thought on DTF St Louis.

This is awkward. Dan Barrett slams an Aussie TV drama which has co-host Simon Foster appearing in it. But what did Dan think of Simon's performance? This week the pair review: The Airport Chaplain (SBS / Netflix) Dalliance (Paramount+) Dog Stars (In cinemas) And more...

Some guy on the internet claimed Lanterns is the new Andor. Maybe that guy is right. Dan dansplains to Simon why he was wrong to be underwhelmed by the new HBO show Lanterns. Simon tells us about the new Jason Statham film Mutiny and takes a Spa Weekend with some funny ladies. Oh, and Dan reports from the hellscape that is Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass.

It's a big week for titles we were very excited to check out. Simon and Dan headed to the cinema to see The End of Oak Street , a throwback to the early 80s Spielberg vibe. Dan pressed play on Netflix's new adaptation of the iconic Australian book My Brilliant Career . He also previews upcoming HBO drama Lanterns . Dan and Simon also checked out the directors cut re -edit of The X-Files: V...

This week on the podcast, Simon makes some crazy box office claims for Teen Sex and Death at Camp Miasma while sunning in North Queensland for a UFO convention. Meanwhile Dan is left behind in Sydney where he is reviewing Sterling Point , a surprisingly great YA drama series on Prime Video. There's also some chatter on season four of Ted Lasso , returning this week on Apple TV.

We did it. We saw Spider-Man: Brand New Day, then walked right out of the cinema to deliver our thoughts. Recorded live on location outside Hoyts at Sydney's Entertainment Quarter, Dan and Simon braved some very chilly weather to talk Spidey! They end the chat with some recommendations to check out Diarra From Detroit on Paramount+ and new film Someone Like Me, playing in cinemas.

The Big Bang Theory has this new spin-off that asks the question: What if The Big Bang Theory, but Sliders? That is to say that new show Stuart Fails To Save The Universe is bizarre. It's a pretty bold swing. So, as Dan and Simon review the show, their attention turns to other weird TV spin-offs over the years.

This week on Screen Watching , Dan and Simon go to sea — Christopher Nolan's long-awaited The Odyssey has finally landed, and we have thoughts. Dan also ventures into considerably less epic waters with Will Ferrell's golf comedy The Hawk on Netflix (verdict: even a sport this dull deserves better). Plus: Simon on Lucky (Apple TV+) and Dan on Ghost in the Machine (Prime Video) in our look a...

Dan and Simon are back—and this week's a mixed bag. Dan takes on trad-wife bait Little House on the Prairie, Simon burns through Evil Dead Burn, and then they tear into Sparks of Tomorrow, The Five Star Weekend, and doc Eyes Like Diamonds. Hot takes. Zero agreement. Watch before you commit to any of these.

The Minions have gone to Hollywood, and Dan and Simon have gone along with them. This week the pair dig into Minions & Monsters, Illumination's Old Hollywood monster movie caper that's stuffed with references to Metropolis, Casablanca, and the golden age of cinema. It's a movie for adults that should probably be for kids, so who exactly is it for? And does it matter when it's t...

This week on Screen Watching, Dan Barrett and Simon Foster strap in for the 'Maiden of Might' Supergirl's big-screen debut, and they come away with very different verdicts. Simon's taken with Milly Alcock in the title role, finding a genuinely multifaceted Kara beneath all the grief and grit. Dan's a tougher sell, arguing the film keeps its emotional cards close to its chest ....

Simon was a grown adult when the first Toy Story came out. Now, 30+ years later, he's back at the cinema to see the fifth instalment of the hugely popular film series. But... at what point should we have said goodbye to Buzz and Woody? Is it past time to pack up our toys? Dan has been mourning the death of US late night chat. But, how does he feel about the fresh crop of chat shows appearing o...

It's a huge week for movies. Simon confronts his 80s loving self with Disclosure Day, a Spielberg movie that only had to meet Simon's bar of being one of the best movies he will see in his life. Dan, meanwhile has declared Gail Daughtrey and The Celebrity Sex Pass the funniest film of 2026. And the two then muddle through chatter about UK TV show Alice and Steve, along with Netflix romcom...

Reviews for the new Masters of The Universe film are divided. And opinion for the film is heavily split on this podcast. Dan and Simon had very different reactions to the film. Also, the two discuss the new Cape Fear TV show on Apple TV, new TV shows Two Years Later (Paramount+) and Not Suitable For Work (Hulu), and a new hiking film The North. These boots were made for walking. This is Screen Wat...

We are spoiled for choice this weekend with a lot of, frankly, cool sh!t to watch on our screens. Simon takes a look at the creepy(pasta) Backrooms, while Dan checked out Spider Noir - the TV series that finally answers the question: What would Spider-Man be like as a 1930s private detective? There's also some chatter about Power Ballad, The Four Seasons, and the end of The Late Show with Step...

Dan and Simon left the Sydney IMAX where they saw Mandalorian and Grogu. They turned on the phone and recorded their immediate first thoughts. Dan also gives a quick review of new Apple TV show Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed. This is the way!

Does the new Marvel TV special Punisher: One Last Kill finally deliver us the Punisher that we want? Or the one that we deserve? Dan offers his review. Simon took a look at the new Anne Hathaway film Mother Mary, along with new horror film Obsession. And Dan stops by Dutton Ranch to offer his thoughts on the Yellowstone sequel show.

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.