Screen Watching

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 Australi...

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) a...

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....

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 Supreme The Beauty Steal Plus 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...

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...

The year might be set to end, but the flow of new movies and TV shows isn't letting up. This week: Nuremberg - in cinemas Jay Kelly - Netflix The Family McMullen - HBO Max Twiggy - Prime Video Future Boy - Spotify There'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 cinemas Last Samurai Standing - Netflix John Candy: I Like Me - Prime Video Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk - In cinemas He Had It Coming - Stan The 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 cinemas Pluribus - Apple TV Frankenstein (2025) - Netflix The Iris Affair - Sky Atlantic | Stan Predator Badlands - In cinemas Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping

What a massive week for television. Dan chats about: Death By Lightning - Netflix All's Fair - Hulu All 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.