Screen Verdict

This week Screen Verdict has a special treat for all our Game of Thrones fans. Matt and Jonathan line up episode one of the latest season and give our play-by-commentary and reactions to the episode so you can listen along in real time. Why wait 6 months for the DVD (or more likely Blu-Ray) Commentary when you can listen to the Screen Verdict commentary right now? We discuss all our favourite characters such as Tyrion, Daenaerys and Arya as well as some new introductions to the cast. Follow along as we see the board set up for all the big plays in this season of Game of Thrones. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

This week Screen Verdict reviews the latest adventure from George Clooney and friends as we talk about the monumental effort to retrieve stolen artwork in The Monuments Men. On the podcast we talk about Clooney as a director, how important we believed the artwork to be, which of the team duos we most resembled and what are the modern day artworks that we would need to protect in WW3. Lastly we give our Screen Verdict rating we talk about the Oscars, have a classic film debate and pay respect to a much admired artist that recently passed away. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

Part One (0-27 minutes) is Spoiler Free. In the first part of this week's podcast Screen Verdict talks detective stuff including theme music and Matt's high school CSI club. We then talk about the premise of the show, our thoughts on Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey and give our Screen Verdict rating. We also tease a unsolved case of our own from the 90s. Part Two (27-58 minutes) contains SPOILERS. In our spoiler section of the podcast we talk about all the major plot developments, get confused between mowing someone's lawn and cutting their grass and attempt to solve the case of the missing cookies. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

(Spoilers in Podcast) This week Screen Verdict binge watches the latest release from Netfilx and gives our review of House of Cards, Season Two. We take a look at the inappropriately dubbed hijinks and shenanigans of Frank Underwood in Washington. Along the way we tackle water cooler moments, noisy dogs and the game of politics. Lastly we provide our Screen Verdict rating for the season and update you on what's coming soon from Screen Verdict. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

(Minor spoilers in podcast) The time has come for the second biggest film awards of the year (right behind the SVs) with the 86th Academy Awards. Matt and Jonathan are joined by Tom O'Neil from www.goldderby.com to discuss their favourite nominees as well as make predictions for all the major categories on the night. On the podcast we discuss how slaveowners would feel about their portrayal in 12 Years a Slave, whether Captain Phillips was actually a documentary with Tom Hanks and real Somali pirates and how Christians and Atheists can be reunited by a little old Irish lady in Philomena. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

(Minor spoilers in podcast) This week Screen Verdict is joined by good friend of the podcast and special guest, Dutchy. On the podcast we review the controversial Scorcese film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey and whole lot of sex and drugs. On the podcast we debate the Top 5 biggest movie stars in Hollywood, whether the film glorifies sex and drugs, how it compares to the Screen Verdict work environment and Matt and Jonathan attempt to sell Dutchy a pen. Lastly we give our Screen Verdict ratings and in Housekeeping Matt shares an intriguing Facebook message and Jonathan attempts to find a film lost in space and time. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

(Podcast contains spoilers) In our much anticipated review, Screen Verdict finally gets to podcast on one of our listeners' favourite shows in Homeland. Matt and Jonathan dive right into the latest season (via a semi-relevant discussion involving Jennifer Lawrence) and provide their takes on all the big twists and turns involving Brody, Carrie, Saul and to a lesser extent Dana. Lastly we provide our Screen Verdict rating for the season. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

(Minor Spoilers in Podcast) This week Screen Verdict reviews the satirical comedy Her, in which a man falls in love with his artificially intelligent operating system. As well as discussing the film directed by Spike Jonze and the performances by Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson, Screen Verdict tackles the real issue of whether a human can/should date a computer. Matt and Jonathan weigh up the pros and cons of dating the operating system, which we place somewhere along the scale between human and toaster. We then make a final decision on our recommendation as to whether you should date your computer. Lastly we provide a Screen Verdict rating for the actual film. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

The time has come for Screen Verdict to take a look back at the year 2013 and reward its greatest achievements in film and television. With just 6 categories, this is one the most exclusive awards given in the entertainment industry. Coming at you delayed from the Screen Verdict Award Auditorium, Matt and Jonathan determine the winners of Best Male TV Actor, Best Female TV Actor, Best TV Series, Best Male Film Actor, Best Female Film Actor and Best Film of 2013. Come see who takes out the prizes and let us know who you thought should have won. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

Screen Verdict takes four films and dishes out some speed reviews in a holiday podcast special. The films we discuss are The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Frozen, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Along the way we talk sleeping bags in the theatre, text messages of hate and question the direction of our own lives. We also settle the battle between Anchorman and Casablanca for most quotable movie by inviting a third party guest Amy Bull to recognise quotes shared by Matt and Jonathan. Lastly in Housekeeping we share a story involving Screen Verdict t-shirts at the cinema and Jonathan's appearance on The Redbox Report. You can check it out at https://www.facebook.com/theredboxreport For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

On the podcast this week Screen Verdict returns to [cue voiceover] AMC's The Walking Dead to review the first half of season four. Matt and Jonathan review the first 8 episodes providing their thoughts on the council system, bad haircuts and a Governor impression. Lastly we give our Screen Verdict rating and in Housekeeping share some Boardwalk Empire news and find out how Matt is involved in a high profile criminal case. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

A podcast in two parts: Part One (0-23 minutes) is spoiler free. Joined by a special guest, Screen Verdict discusses Showtime's history with drama television and our thoughts on leads Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan. We tackle sex, relationships and medical studies in the 1950s and give our Screen Verdict rating for the series. Part Two (23-55 minutes) contains SPOILERS. In it we take a look at all the major developments over the season as well as making our predictions for season two. In Housekeeping we get Bonnie's impressions on Sydney as well as introduce her to an Australian delicacy. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

In a special podcast event Screen Verdict heads to Donald Trump's boardroom to square off in The Apprentice board game challenge. Matt and Jonathan pick players and team names, then attempt to outsmart, outwit and outplay (that might be the wrong reality TV show) each other in order to be the winner hired by Donald Trump. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

Merry Christmas everyone! This holidays Screen Verdict brings you a review of David O. Russel's American Hustle. Matt and Jonathan talk comb overs, perms, accents and crazy as we take a look at the A-List cast including Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Jeremy Renner. Lastly we give our Screen Verdict rating and in Housekeeping review the Sexiest People of 2013 and Jonathan gives his mini-review of There Will Be Blood. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

(Podcast contains spoilers) In the last podcast before Jonathan heads home Down Under, Screen Verdict reviews the latest season of HBO's Boardwalk Empire. We see if it can live up to Matt's indifference and being one of Jonathan's favourite shows. On the podcast we learn why mobsters should learn jiu jitsu, why you should train your butler to deal with interrogation and when in doubt blame 'Jack'. Lastly we give our Screen Verdict rating and wrap up all the big podcast news in Housekeeping. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

(Spoilers in Podcast) On the podcast this week Screen Verdict is joined by resident Hunger Games expert Jess Jones to review the All-Stars/Catching Fire/Whatever it's called instalment in the series. We talk flaming dresses, pick sides in a love triangle, plan game strategies and have fun with President Snow's name. Lastly we give our Screen Verdict rating and wonder what Stephen Merchant would have rated Hunger Games in Housekeeping. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

Screen Verdict is excited to review the new HBO comedy from the co-creator of The Office, Stephen Merchant. We talk about the first season of Hello Ladies and also share some excerpts from Matt's Gold Derby interview with Stephen himself. In the podcast we discuss the Stuart's quest for unobtainable women, the cringe factor, dating troubles and Jonathan also likens Matt to a character in the show. We then give our Screen Verdict rating and in Housekeeping, we hear some celebrity encounters and Stephen Merchant provides Matt with some dating advice. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

This week Screen Verdict reviews on our favourites in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. For the podcast we tried to try out something new by giving each of the 10 episodes a 2-minute speed review. We go over all the funniest moments of the season as well as discussing the possibilities of Matt and Jonathan Days and a Screen Verdict produced Lethal Weapon 7. We then give the season our Screen Verdict rating and in Housekeeping we talk more celebrity encounters, Matt's podcast affair and podcasts to expect in the future, including our Celebrity Apprentice board game challenge.

This week on Screen Verdict, Matt and Jonathan discuss some of our favourite stars that have each found their way back onto television with four new television series. We discuss James Spader on The Blacklist, Robin Williams on The Crazy Ones, Will Arnett on The Millers and Michael J. Fox on The Michael J. Fox Show. We decide which TV series has the most incompetent police outfit, discover the expression "Carry the Dick", see a comedic version of Mad Men and perhaps find the next Kramer. In this week's Screen Verdict, we give a Yes or No as to whether we will continue to watch each show and in Housekeeping Matt and Jonathan swap sob stories.

(Minor Spoilers in Podcast) This week Screen Verdict heads out on the high seas with our review of Captain Phillips. The title alone sets our imaginations off with movie ideas but after narrowing down the premise, we talk about some of our favourite pirate movies and our thoughts on actor Tom Hanks and director Paul Greengrass. Getting into the film we talk about Captain Phillips and his ability to scheme like MacGyver and whether the pirates found themselves in hot water over hostage taking or illegal downloads. We also give our Screen Verdict rating for the film and in a massive Housekeeping segment, Matt and Jonathan share celebrity stories, share a business opportunity, pitch a new podcast segment and lay down a trap for Stephen Merchant in Matt's upcoming interview. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast