Screen Watching

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)

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?

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).

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

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.

With no new series worth chatting about, it's a movie-centric Screen Watching this week, with Dan and Simon watching:

• By Any Means (In cinemas)
• Mayday (Apple TV)
• The Runner (Prime Video)
• Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie (In cinemas)

But it isn't a week without TV, with Simon offering a thought on DTF St Louis.

This is awkward. Dan Barrett slams an Aussie TV drama which has co-host Simon Foster appearing in it. But what did Dan think of Simon's performance?

This week the pair review:

• The Airport Chaplain (SBS / Netflix)
• Dalliance (Paramount+)
• Dog Stars (In cinemas)
• And more...

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.

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.

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.