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.
Jul 13, 2025•47 min
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.
Jul 06, 2025•46 min
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.
Jun 27, 2025•43 min
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.
Jun 22, 2025•45 min
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)
Jun 15, 2025•31 min
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.
Jun 09, 2025•40 min
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)
Jun 04, 2025•42 min
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)
May 29, 2025•34 min
Guys, we did it. We saw the new (and last?) Mission: Impossible movie. These films have become cultural EVENTS! But, this last one... it has left our intrepid Screen Watching team divided. This week they review: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (in cinemas) Duster (on Max) The Surfer (in cinemas - coming soon to Stan) Hurry Up Tomorrow (in cinemas) Rust (in cinemas) La Cocina And some brief chatter about the new Superman trailer, then onto Andor chat....
May 17, 2025•55 min
In this week's podcast, Simon reviews new horror film Clown in a Cornfield. But... is it as good as the clown-themed horror film Dan pitches him? Then Dan talks up the new Netflix drama The Eternaut. To wrap things up, there's chatter about the remake The Wedding Banquet, Riefenstahl, Shifting Gears (it's a Tim Allen comedy), and a flashback to The Taking of Pelham One Two Three.
May 09, 2025•40 min
Big week on the ol' Screen Watching podcast with Dan and Simon having both seen a Marvel film that was actually pretty good. That said... they have some issues with it... Also, there's the new Tina Fey show on Netflix - The Four Seasons. It's good. But...
May 03, 2025•50 min
A big TV week on the ol' Screen Watching pod as Dan and Simon have conflicting views on new ballet Prime Video show Etoile. Will it end in a dance battle? Probably. Also, Simon has questions about The Accountant 2. And then because they are both men of a certain age, they have an extended chat about Star Wars and new show Andor.
Apr 26, 2025•52 min
On this Easter long weekend as we consider death and resurrection, what better way to spend it than talking about new vampire film Sinners. It is from Black Panther director Ryan Coogler and it's really pretty terrific. How much should you believe the hype? Dan and Simon have a chat. Also on the podcast, we discuss new Netflix show Ranson Canyon. And some quick chats about new Prime Video show The Narrow Road to the Deep North and films Warfare, The Correspondent.
Apr 19, 2025•44 min
Folks, it's a big week for the ol' Screen Watching podcast. First, there is industry chat: Why were people surprised A Minecraft Movie would be a hit? What was the deal with people not liking s3 of The White Lotus? Then there's the important matter of reviews: Death of a Unicorn (in cinemas) Your Friends and Neighbors (Apple TV+) The Amateur (in cinemas) Bad Genius The Last of Us (Max) Dying For Sex (Disney+/Hulu) Yeah - it's a lot of show. And if you want to know how it is possible, hit the pla...
Apr 12, 2025•42 min
We kicked off this week's podcast with a whole lot of TV and movie news from this past week - farewelling Val Kilmer, discussing the launch of Max in Australia, and a few other tidbits. Then we rolled into reviews of The Minecraft Movie, new Netflix show Pulse, Dogman, and more.
Apr 04, 2025•57 min
Podcasting’s own Daffy and Porky, Dan Barrett and Simon Foster, have a lot to say about the new Looney Tunes full-length feature film, THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP. They pivot into some equally lively debate about AppleTV’s Hollywood satire THE STUDIO, starring Seth Rogen. PLUS Richard Gere and Uma Thurman star in director Paul Schrader’s moving drama, OH, CANADA!; bald bad-guy basher Jason Statham is up to his increasingly old tricks in A WORKING MAN; and, we join the chorus of admiration surround...
Mar 29, 2025•51 min
Lots of things to talk about and review this week. Simon steps onto the culture wars battlefield to see Snow White, Dan pops into new Netflix murder mystery comedy The Residence, Simon presses play on Long Bright River on Stan, and Dan popped into a cinema to see Robert de Niro appear opposite himself in The Alto Knights.
Mar 22, 2025•51 min
Steven Soderbergh has a new movie, which means that we are required to review the movie to keep our podcasting license. Sorry, we don't make up the rules. 02:30 Black Bag 11:46 Deli Boys 21:22 Wallace & Grommit: Vengeance Most Fowl 24:40 The Electric State And... MORE!
Mar 15, 2025•41 min
In our post Oscars podcast, Dan rants on for no less than seven hours about fixing the Oscars. Oh, and we have reviews too. 03:16 Mickey 17 19:34 Daredevil: Born Again 34:10 Oscar Chat
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 4 min
We lost one of the greats this week with Gene Hackman, prompting Simon Foster and Dan Barrett to consider some of their favourite Hackman roles. There's also some mandatory pre-Oscar predictions and then the reviews: 02:04 RIP Gene Hackman 14:59 Oscar chat 27:08 Ne Zha 2 33:31 Running Point 41:04 Small Town / Big Story
Mar 02, 2025•58 min
Look at this. It's your boys Dan and Simon a bit late on a weekend talking about the TV and movies they watched this week. 03:45 The Gorge 08:25 Zero Day 17:50 The Fabulous Baker Boys & Pacific Heights 19:47 The Last Showgirl 25:21 SNL @ 50
Feb 24, 2025•36 min
It's a rather huge week for the mining of IP, so Dan and Simon pull on their helmets and safety gear to go spelunking into the IP content mines. 01:49 Captain America: Brave New World 23:50 Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy 35:03 The White Lotus season 3 43:12 Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man 46:21 Heart Eyes 49:07 Homicide: Life on The Streets chat
Feb 15, 2025•59 min
Format? What format? Sorry, we went long on this week's pod. But we cannot be contained! [00:00] Australian screen's Top 10 dogs - a definitive list [03:51] What's on this week's show? [05:08] September 5 - In Australian cinemas... finally [18:29] Apple Cider Vinegar - Netflix [37:44] Presence - In cinemas [42:21] You're Cordially Invited - Prime Video [46:28] St Dennis | The Hunting Party - 7Plus in Australia, NBC in the US
Feb 08, 2025•57 min
It's a pretty good week for using your eyeballs this week, with a bunch of really great things to watch. And Watson. Dan Barrett and Simon Foster talk you through what you need to know about: [03:20] Companion - in cinemas [13:00] Paradise - Hulu/Disney+ [23:27] Babygirl - in cinemas [28:53] The Brutalist - in cinemas [33:44] The Wild Robot - Peacock / Binge [35:34] Watson - Paramount+
Jan 31, 2025•42 min
Despite his better judgment, Dan said yes to Simon's request to discuss Oscar nominations. So, uh, enjoy that. Then there's a review of the first ever Star Trek TV movie. Simon has a look at the under-seen Oscar nominee The Brutalist. And Dan talks up the Bob Dylan music biopic A Complete Unknown.
Jan 24, 2025•48 min
Yeah, it's a weird week on the Screen Watching podcast. We have a lot to talk about, but none of it seems to be what we should be talking about this week. Like, Emilia Perez is in Australian cinemas, but we should have talked about it months ago in line with the US release. And Dan should be talking about Severance season 2, but there were no screeners made available. So, this week: Emilia Perez (in cinemas) Wolf Man (in cinemas) Mister8 (SBS On Demand) Everyone Else Burns (SBS On Demand) Homici...
Jan 18, 2025•42 min
Did horror movie fan Simon Foster say "Yesferatu" to the new Robert Eggers film Nosferatu? Will Dan stop gushing over The Pitt? And why didn't Simon talk about Conclave as his featured review? Oh... and what is with all of the beeped language in this week's episode?
Jan 10, 2025•45 min
Each week on Screen Watching Simon & Dan review the movies and TV shows. But this week the guys are looking forward at 2025. What are the movies and TV shows they are excited about? Yes, you'll hear some thoughts on the upcoming Max show The Pitt, the long-awaited final (???) Mission: Impossible film, Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17, the new Superman film, and a bunch more. Join us, won't you?
Jan 04, 2025•40 min
This week in a special Post-Christmas, Pre-NYE celebratory podcast, join Simon Foster and Dan Barrett as they offer reviews of A Real Pain and Laid, along with their top 5 movies and shows in 2024.
Dec 28, 2024•33 min
In our big show before Christmas, Simon checks out prequel Mufasa, Dan is ready to explode with volcanic Netflix drama La Palma, then there's a quick look at Netflix's Carry On and Max's James Gunn superhero adjacent cartoon Creature Commandos. Then, because it's Christmas, the podcast winds out with some Christmas chatter.
Dec 22, 2024•34 min