Screen Watching

Screen Watching

Screen Watching

Episodes 286
Avg. Duration 57m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.0 (4)
Since Jan 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
80%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

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

Jun 13, 2026 53m

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,…

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

Jun 07, 2026 59m

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…

From the BACKROOMS to the SPIDER NOIR

May 31, 2026 44m

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…

SURPRISE! Mandalorian and Grogu is pretty good. Screen Watching's immediate thoughts

May 19, 2026 28m

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…

The Punisher: One Last Kill is gloriously violent. Do we want that from a hero? Also: Reviews of Mother Mary and Dutton Ranch

May 15, 2026 59m

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…

Finish him! We're talking Mortal Kombat II and Gary

May 11, 2026 1h

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…

Widow's Bay delivers a GOAT TV episode in its first season

May 02, 2026 54m

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…

80s flashback with Michael & Stranger Things: Tales From 85. One was gross & repellant.

Apr 25, 2026 42m

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…

Margo's Got Money Problems, but Lee Cronin has Mummy problems

Apr 18, 2026 46m

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…

Dan slams three anticipated shows: The Testaments, The Audacity, and The Miniature Wife

Apr 11, 2026 42m

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…

The Drama and Super Mario Brothers Galaxy Movie are two very different films

Apr 04, 2026 57m

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:…

What's even the point of SNL UK if it is just the same as the US one?

Mar 29, 2026 42m

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…

TV legends lift kinda awful TV melodrama

Mar 20, 2026 55m

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…

Project Hail Mary: A crowd-pleasing dud?

Mar 14, 2026 51m

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…

Netflix's, hot new dramedy deserves your quiet time

Mar 07, 2026 57m

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…

The Warner Bros Mt Rushmore. Plus: Reviews of CIA and The Testament of Ann Lee

Feb 27, 2026 1h 3m

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…

HBO Max's Like Water For Chocolate will make you swoon and blush

Feb 20, 2026 1h

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…

Do you feel Wuthering Heights in the pants?

Feb 14, 2026 58m

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…

Appreciating The Muppets on a deeper level

Feb 06, 2026 53m

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…

What is Marvel trying to do with Wonder Man?

Feb 03, 2026 1h 4m

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…

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