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Screen Watching

Join TV and film critics (and handsome men) Dan Barrett and Simon Foster with reviews, industry news, and recommendations of great things to check out. This podcast is a perfect example of the dangers of equipping people with knowledge and microphones.

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  • Saturday · 21 min

    Dan visits Crystal Lake

    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.

  • October 10 · 42 min

    Screen Watching vs Big Tech with Cupertino, The Social Reckoning, and more

    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 cinemas) Below (Netflix) Get Jiro! (HBO Max)

  • October 3 · 1 hr

    Carrie takes us to the prom, Florence Pugh takes us East of Eden, and Tom Cruise makes us dig with Digger

    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 plays Cathy Ames in Zoe Kazan's seven-part adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel. Digger (in cinemas now): Tom Cruise and director Alejandro G. Iñárritu team up for a satirical black comedy about an energy tycoon who has to save the world from a disaster of his own making. What even is this movie about?

  • September 27 · 38 min

    Heart of the Beast and the authenticity of Youth

    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).

  • September 19 · 59 min

    Coyote vs ACME vs Resident Evil vs Screen Watching's critics

    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

  • September 11 · 1 hr 4 min

    Is Last Seen the best mystery show of 2026? Also, we review: Practical Magic 2, Hope, Adults, and the series finale of Colin From Accounts

    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.

  • August 22 · 41 min

    Is Lanterns the new Andor?

    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.

  • August 16 · 34 min

    The End of Oak Street is a monster good time. Also: My Brilliant Career, Lanterns, and The X-Files: Vrach Frankenshteyn

    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: Vrach Frankenshteyn. The big mystery with this one is where to find it.

  • August 8 · 34 min

    Is this horror film the next 'Obsession'?

    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.

  • July 29 · 20 min

    Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Pod

    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.

  • July 25 · 44 min

    Stuart Fails To Save The Universe and other bizarre AF spin-offs

    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.

  • July 18 · 42 min

    Nolan's Odyssey, Ferrell's Folly

    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 at what else we've been watching this week.

  • July 11 · 32 min

    Trad-Wife Bait & The Evil Dead Burn

    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.

  • July 4 · 40 min

    Minions & Monsters & Murders

    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 this fun? Also this week, Dan reviews Larry David's HBO sketch series Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, and looks back at Jaws, The Third Man, and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. Meanwhile, Simon heads into the outback for Stan's cosmic horror murder mystery The Killings at Parrish Station. New episodes of Screen Watching every week.

  • June 27 · 24 min

    Supergirl flies in — but does she stick the landing?

    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 . Between them they wrestle with whether a story this rooted in loss and loneliness actually translates to the screen, what the supporting players add (or subtract), and what it all sets up for Supergirl's place in the new DC universe. Strong opinions, mixed feelings, one very good dog. Listen now.

  • June 20 · 45 min

    Good or not, did we NEED another Toy Story?

    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 on YouTube? He looks at the newest, Outside Tonight. There's also a chat about the passing of TV legend James Burrows, a look back at 80s sitcom A Different World, and revisiting The Princess Bride.

  • June 13 · 53 min

    Has Spielberg delivered a movie worthy of Spielberg? David Wain delivered a movie worthy of David Wain

    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 Office Romance.

  • June 7 · 59 min

    Is Masters of The Universe completely awful? Or is it covertly awfully good? Also: Cape Fear, Two Years Later, and more

    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 Watching.

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