Screen Watching

Screen Watching

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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.

Episode List

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

Mar 29th, 2026 12:29 AM

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.

TV legends lift kinda awful TV melodrama

Mar 20th, 2026 11:19 PM

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?

Project Hail Mary: A crowd-pleasing dud?

Mar 14th, 2026 10:51 PM

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.

Netflix's, hot new dramedy deserves your quiet time

Mar 7th, 2026 10:13 PM

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.

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

Feb 27th, 2026 11:32 PM

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.

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