Screen Verdict

On this week's podcast we review the first season of Netflix's Stranger Things. Along the way we share our thoughts on the Nancy, Steve and Jonathan love triangle, Eleven's love for eggos, what happened to Barb, and try to organise a Screen Verdict game of Dungeons and Dragons. We also feature a Screen Verdict first as Matt takes the podcast on the move as he finishes our review on the Sydney train system. Lastly we give our Screen Verdict review and drop arguably the biggest news we ever revealed in Housekeeping! For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

This year Screen Verdict decided to mix it up by doing an Emmys review instead of a preview. We break down the winners and losers in all the major categories and see how they compared to Screen Verdict's hopes and expectations. Jonathan also compares Candice Bergen to Mark Taylor, Matt creates the new rating system of sizzle or fizzle, and we pinpoint the moment you know your childhood is over. Lastly Matt provides proof of his friendship with Tony Hale or at the very least does a very good Tony Hale impressions. For all our review and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

This week Screen Verdict sets the record straight on the divisive supervillain film Suicide Squad. We review all the major characters including Deadshot, Harley Quinn and the Joker. We also discuss why Jared Leto's method acting might start to get annoying, spot which characters are clearly going to die early, and try to decide who we would rather date between Harley Quinn, the Enchantress or the Red Woman from Game of Thrones. Lastly we give our Screen Verdict rating and let you know what podcasts to look forward to in Housekeeping. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

Each year Screen Verdict gets excited to discuss the MTV Video Music Awards as it always ends up being one up one of our favourite podcasts of all time OF ALL TIME! Matt and Jonathan review each video nominated for Best Music Video of the Year and give it a score out of 5 for a combined score out of 10. The highest scoring video gets the Screen Verdict vote (which could be the winning vote at the VMAs). This is also an interactive podcast as you can pause the podcast and watch each music video (which we can do in an instant through the use of podcast magic) and then come back to the podcast to hear our reviews. For all our competitions and reviews you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

This week's review was too epic for just the one podcast so here's part two of our discussion on Season 6 of Game of Thrones. Along the way we learn that no matter what happens it was all apart of Jaqen H'ghar's plan, we find out if you blink you might find 100 of your ships have gone missing, and we see how the Greyjoys react to Daenerys's ban on raping and pillaging. We also give our MVP of the season along with our Screen Verdict rating. Lastly in Housekeeping we learn why Matt is terrible at self-promotion. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast/

This week on the podcast Screen Verdict breaks down all of the action from Season 6 of Game of Thrones. Due to the epic nature of the season, this week's review will be split into two parts. In Part One we cover all the biggest moments from the North, beyond the Wall, and in King's Landing. Along the way we discuss the fate of Jon Snow, debate whether we would date The Red Woman, argue whether Joffrey Baratheon or Ramsey Bolton is the most hated character on Game of Thrones, and why you can't trust little children in King's Landing. Stay tuned for Part Two and for all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

This week Screen Verdict celebrates 5 years on the internet as we go back to where it all began - ranking Pixar films. Matt and Jonathan relive how the podcast came to be as well as sharing stories from our childhood friendship. We then review Finding Dory and place it in our ranking of every Pixar film. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast/

Due to popular demand (combined with the fact that Jonathan did not want to miss a minute of this week's episode of The Bachelorette) Screen Verdict brings you another speed review. With the overly ambitious target of 1 minute per episode Matt and Jonathan give you their thoughts on the latest adventures from Kimmy, Titus, Jacqueline and Lillian. After following the time limit with the authority of a substitute school teacher we give our Screen Verdict rating and set up a Pokemon Go Challenge in Housekeeping. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast/

Do you need a distraction from the election coverage? Then join us as we cover the election results from this season of HBO's Veep. Matt shares some interview stories with the cast and crew of Veep and we discuss our expectations for the season after the behind-the-scenes news. Along the way we discuss the hypocrisy, selfishness and cynicism of the show's characters as well as the unrelenting optimism of Richard. Matt and Jonathan also take turns at guessing what Timothy Simons called "the most Jonah thing he's ever said." Lastly we share our Screen Verdict rating and discuss some Screen Verdict travel news in Housekeeping. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast/

On the podcast this week we recruit our good friend and Marvel expert Cristobal Hernandez to review Captain America: Civil War. Along the way we discuss whether we're Team Stark or Team Cap, compare the film to Batman v Superman and compete in a snake draft to form the most powerful team of superheroes. We then give our Screen Verdict ratings and in Housekeeping Jonathan shares a celebrity story. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast/ For more content from Cristobal check him out at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjf2hW9akG1kHUO-2bVQhrQ

During a crazy year of politics in 2016, Screen Verdict is pumped to review the crazy season of politics in House of Cards. On the podcast we learn why Matt might be on an FBI watchlist, review a potential Donald Blythe presidency, share some of the freaky ways the season foreshadowed the current election race, and explain why we might not want to receive a liver donation from Doug Stamper. Lastly we give our Screen Verdict rating and in Housekeeping we compete against each other in the blob eat blob video game - Agar.io. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast/

In a rare non-Pixar animated film podcast Screen Verdict reviews Zootopia - the buddy cop adventure in the anthropomorphic, utopian society of Zootopia. Along the way we learn that Matt has replaced Jonathan as his movie going buddy with the 'Foxtrot Gang', we compare recent Disney releases to recent Pixar releases, we discuss what Zootopian neighbourhood we would like to live in, and find out who thinks Matt is only sweet on the outside. Lastly we give our Screen Verdict rating and in Housekeeping Matt shares an interview with a mystery A-list celebrity. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast/

With mixed reviews running wild across the internet it's time for superhero podcasters Matt and Jonathan to set the record straight on this week's Screen Verdict. Along the way Jonathan compares Bruce Wayne to Donald Trump, Matt makes predictions on the outcome based on Mean Girls, we learn the secret power of "off the record", and we find out why you may or may not have killed Hitler if your mother's name is Klara. Lastly we give our Screen Verdict and in Housekeeping let you know what to expect from upcoming podcasts. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast/

This week's podcast was requested by our good friend and podcast listener Adam Rock! If you have a podcast request let us know at facebook.com/screenverdictpodcast ! We review the latest film from the Coen brothers and discuss topics including oblivious kidnap victims, falling asleep during films, and how to track down a missing movie star in 2016. After giving our Screen Verdict rating we let you know what to get excited about on our upcoming podcasts. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast/

You guys remember 2015? Well Screen Verdict does and we've gone through the best performances, series and films of 2015 in order to give you the definite best of 2015 awards. Will we agree with the Emmys and the Oscars? Which celebrity nominees will be in attendance at the Screen Verdict Award Auditorium? Will Matt and Jonathan's friendship survive the brutal live decision process? Tune in to find out! For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast/

In one of our most dramatic podcasts we finally answer the question Matt asked at the end of last week's podcast. Throughout the podcast we review a plot twist from the film using logic learned from The Walking Dead as well as how to look casual as a Jedi and try to pick who is related to whom in the next Star Wars film. Finally we reveal our Screen Verdict rating for the film and in Housekeeping we discuss the upcoming Screen Verdict Awards and Matt shares some egg related puns. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast/

Screen Verdict wanted all of our listeners to have ample time to watch the new Star Wars film at least twice so they could easily point out any of the Star Wars related errors we inevitably make. So here is our perfectly timed review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. On the podcast Matt and Jonathan try to decide who is the Jedi and who is the apprentice, figure out which HBO show character is making Kylo Ren so sad, and take turns as stormtroopers trying to pick each other up at a bar. For dramatic effect and/or laptop battery death this podcast ends on a real cliffhanger so stay tuned for part two! For all our review and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast/

This year Screen Verdict decided, instead of our usual pre-show preview, to do a post-show Oscars review (mostly due to scheduling issues). On the podcast we break down our thoughts on the Supporting and Lead Acting categories as well as Directing and Best Picture. Between the two, Matt and Jonathan saw most of the nominees and provide a mostly comprehensive review of where we agreed or disagreed with the Academy. Along the way we discuss finding your ex turn up inside a glacier, why never to read Matt's Facebook articles, and compare Spotlight to the iconic All the President's Men. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast/

Just in time for the Oscars, Screen Verdict reviews The Revenant and performances from Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy. Along the way we discuss how to survive a bear attack and who would have the better will to survive if we were betrayed and left in the woods by each other. Lastly we give our Screen Verdict rating for the film (the number one indicator for Oscar success). For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast/

This week Screen Verdict goes back to our roots and back to the beginning of time as we review the latest Pixar film - The Good Dinosaur. Matt and Jonathan try to remember their childhood dinosaur knowledge (aided by Google) before jumping into the world, characters and adventure of The Good Dinosaur. After giving it our Screen Verdict rating we debate where it should be placed in our rank of every Pixar film. Finally in Housekeeping Jonathan gives Matt 3 clues in order to guess his secret purchase for the podcast and Matt shares a story involving someone pretty high 'Up' at the Pixar company.