Sign up to save your podcastsEmail addressPasswordRegisterOrContinue with GoogleAlready have an account? Log in here.
Movies, TV or just pop culture; Jonathan and Matt have opinions and they aren't afraid to give them.... more
FAQs about Screen Verdict:How many episodes does Screen Verdict have?The podcast currently has 251 episodes available.
February 28, 2013'30 Rock' - Final Season Review(Spoilers in Podcast) Screen Verdict returns from the Oscars with a review of the final season of 30 Rock. Matt and Jonathan take a look at each of the main story arcs for the seasons and see how they faired with predictions from their last 30 Rock podcast.They then move on to the finale to and discuss how the show wrapped up and how it rates compared to some of the famous television finales.After giving a Screen Verdict rating for the season Matt and Jonathan share their 10 top favourites episodes of 30 Rock and make a combined top 5 list.For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - http://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast...more51minPlay
February 19, 2013The Oscars 2013 - The Presidents, Prostitutes and Pensioners Edition(Some spoilers in podcast) In a huge event for the podcast, Screen Verdict is joined by Tom O'Neil from http://www.goldderby.com to give our opinions on the Oscar nominees and predict the winners for the acting, director and picture races.We give our thoughts on the wide range of films at the awards this year including singing aussies, western bounty hunters and a tiger on a boat. We then give ratings for the films we haven't yet podcasted on and make our predictions on the winners.For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - http://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast...more1h 20minPlay
February 13, 2013'Zero Dark Thirty' - A Review That's Admissible in CourtThis week on the podcast Screen Verdict reviews Zero Dark Thirty and the hunt for Bin Laden. First we establish our thoughts on Kathryn Bigelow and Bin Laden. Do we like her films? Do we want Bin Laden to get caught?Taking a look at the controversy surrounding the film Matt and Jonathan shares their opinion on torture in the film. We also discuss some of the stars including the world's greatest detective Jessica Chastain and Parks and Recreation's Chris Pratt.Lastly we give our Screen Verdict rating based on a new scaling system. In Housekeeping we also reveal the poll results on a Screen Verdict dance team.For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - http://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast...more6minPlay
February 05, 2013'Silver Linings Playbook' - A Review on the Bright Side?On the podcast this week Screen Verdict lets their neuroses out as they review Silver Linings Playbook. Matt opens the podcast by suggesting to a skeptical Jonathan that we find a 'silver lining' for each criticism of the film.Getting into the film we take a look at some of the Oscar nominated actors including Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert DeNiro and Jackie Weaver. We also review the plans involving dancing and gambling and how we would go about these.Lastly we give a Screen Verdict rating for the film and in Housekeeping we address the public scandal involving a former podcast guest and also break some big news on their behalf.For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - http://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast...more36minPlay
February 01, 2013'Life of Pi' - A Film Review to One Decimal PlaceThis week Screen Verdict reviews Life of Pi in both 2D and 3D in order to have all our dimensions covered. Firstly we establish the difference between pi and pie and why meat pies seem to be under-utilised by countries outside Australia. Moving on to the director Ang Lee, Matt shares his thoughts on his films and Jonathan has to apologise for having skipped all of them.Getting into the film the boys discuss the interesting mix of animals with Pi on the boat and who they would like to be stranded with. When it comes to survival strategy Matt tends to agree with Pi that he's an idiot and Jonathan reveals he may starve to death based on fussy eating habits.We then provide a Screen Verdict rating for the film and address some of our international listeners in Housekeeping. Lastly we add a SHORT SPOILER SEGMENT discussing the much talked about ending of the film.For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - http://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast...more36minPlay
January 27, 2013'Django Unchained' - The 'D' is Silent. Our Review Won't Be.This week Screen Verdict splatters blood across the airwaves as we review the new Tarantino film Django Unchained. Firstly we explain why the podcast was moved from Podcast HQ then we share our history with Tarantino. Matt explains why he still hasn't opened his copy of Pulp Fiction which leads to him revealing his greater fear of books than sex toys.Getting into the film we discuss how excited we are with the set up of the film and the characters including Christoph Waltz, Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio and Samuel L. Jackson. Along the way spot the potential for a crossover between Django Unchained and Wreck it Ralph as well as try to navigate our way around the N-word.Lastly we provide our Screen Verdict rating for the film and in Housekeeping find a solution for any excuse to not listen to the podcast.For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - http://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast...more36minPlay
January 20, 2013'Gangster Squad' - Yes, that's the title(Minor spoilers in podcast) This week Screen Verdict reviews the tale of cops and mobsters in the generically titled Gangster Squad.Matt and Jonathan discuss how everyone wears a badge (though not in the way Hitler intended), Matt shares an issue with the squad's plan and they pick their MVP of the film (Hint: who was in Drive?).Then in a return for the segment What Has (Gangster Squad) Taught Us, Matt and Jonathan reveal what they learned from the film about the streets of L.A. and Christmas trees.Lastly in Housekeeping Matt shares how his wisdom tooth surgery went and Jonathan reveals how this matches up with our listeners' hopes based on our Facebook poll.For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - http://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast...more33minPlay
January 15, 2013'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' - Season 8 ReviewIn a bonus podcast for the week Screen Verdict reviews the eighth season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Matt and Jonathan go through each episode of the season, point out the highs and lows and do their best to make sense of the gangs shenanigans.Lastly we provide our Screen Verdict rating for the season and in a medical Housekeeping alert Matt discusses his scheduled surgery and its ramifications for the podcast. For all our competitions and reviews you can Like us at - http://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast...more33minPlay
January 12, 2013'Wreck It Ralph' - Next Level or Game Over for Disney?This week Screen Verdict returns to a Disney animation (but not Pixar) with a review of Wreck It Ralph. Matt and Jonathan discusses their opinion on the Disney canon and the trend of Disney films as of late. They then discuss the premise of video game characters outside of their game and what our experiences at the video game arcades have been.Getting into the film Matt and Jonathan review the video game worlds of Fix It Felix Jr, Hero's Duty and Sugar Rush. They discuss douchey neighbours, poop jokes and hopefully platonic relationships between a man and young girl.Lastly they provide their Screen Verdict rating for the film and in Housekeeping they announce our competition winner that receives a FREE PIXAR FILM ON BLU RAY. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - http://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast...more40minPlay
January 05, 2013'The Hobbit' - An Unexpected Movie Based on 1/3 of a Book(Minor Spoilers in Podcast) This week Screen Verdict returns to Middle Earth for a review of Peter Jackson's The Hobbit. Matt and Jonathan discuss their expectations based on the Lord of the Rings films and the original books. They then share their opinions on the decision to break The Hobbit into three films.Getting into the story the guys break down the adventures of Bilbo, Gandalf and the gang. Matt suggests you should always take the opportunity for an adventure and wonders how rock giants reproduce. Jonathan takes issue with dwarfs not picking up on a plan as well feeling the need to finish other people's sentences.Lastly they give their Screen Verdict rating and remind you of our competition to WIN THE PIXAR FILM OF YOUR CHOICE ON DVD OR BLU RAY.For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us - http://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast...more38minPlay
FAQs about Screen Verdict:How many episodes does Screen Verdict have?The podcast currently has 251 episodes available.