Screen Verdict

Screen Verdict heads back to some Emmy award winning television with our review of The Newsroom season 2. We jump right into the show by discussing how jumping on a political campaign bus can cure your heartbreak, what Maggie has in common with Miley Cyrus, why Will took a hipster's approach to Genoa and the mathematical formula we learn for the length of time it takes to forgive someone for cheating. Lastly we give our Screen Verdict rating and in Housekeeping we give a shout out to our friends over at the Verbal Tap podcast, discuss Jonathan's jiu jitsu competition in LA, recap the Emmys and Matt's birthday bash 2.0. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

This week Screen Verdict reviews Gravity the 3D Space epic from Alfonso Cuaron. Matt and Jonathan discuss expectations from the director as well as their opinions on the leads George Clooney and Sandra Bullock. We also decide whether the action was thrilling or stressful and whether we've finally come around to 3D. We also solve the Healthcare crisis, share a story involving our old screenwriting tutor and decide how to act when someone tells a story they've told before. Lastly we give our Screen Verdict and in Housekeeping find out where in the world Jonathan has traveled to, review our Betting Bad results and Matt recaps his birthday. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

Screen Verdict just couldn't wait a whole week for our next podcast as we were so excited to bring you our thoughts on the ending of Breaking Bad. We take a look at the final 8 episodes and share our reactions to all the biggest moments as well as review who played the best game throughout. Also on the line is the winner of our Betting Bad competition and most importantly the Screen Verdict rating for the final season of Breaking Bad. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

Screen Verdict is excited to begin our TV review grind starting with the final season of Dexter. Matt and Jonathan share their thoughts on Dexter as a series and what the final season means to them. They then give their take on each of the main characters and stories of the season involving Dexter, Deb, Dr Vogel, the Brain Surgeon, Zach, Quinn and Hannah. Along the way we learn why Miami Metro might not be the most competent police department, see what the show has in common with Lost and give our reactions to the show's finale. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

This week Screen Verdict is joined by our good friend Tom O'Neil from Gold Derby in order to review the nominees in this year's Primetime Emmy Awards. Under the microscope is host Neil Patrick Harris, Supporting Actor and Actress, Lead Actor and Actress and Best Series in both the Comedy and Drama categories. The three of us go through each and discuss our favourites, as well as who we're tipping to win the awards on the night. Along the way Jonathan sheds a tear for Boardwalk Empire, Matt tells us who we might see twerking on stage and Tom suggests we lock a certain celebrity out of Nokia Theatre. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

With only 4 episodes left in one of our favourite series, Breaking Bad, Screen Verdict decided to take a look at the state of play and make our predictions as to how the final few episodes will play out. We go through the key characters including Walt, Jessie, Skylar, Walt Jr, Hank, Marie, Saul, Lydia and Todd. For each we make a prediction for their final outcome as well as throw out some suggestions for what might be their best available moves. Lastly we offer an exclusive prize for anyone that shares their predictions about the show. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

(Podcast contains Kick Ass 1 Spoilers) On the podcast this week Matt and Jonathan review a sequel to a controversial film they enjoyed, in Kick Ass 2. They go through the main characters: Kick Ass, Hit Girl, Colonel Stars and Stripes and Motherf***er. Through this they learn whether they would want to be a superhero, try to avoid being a creep and discuss the controversy around violence in the film. They give the film a Screen Verdict rating and in Housekeeping review the debacle that was the MTV Video Music Awards. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

In one of our favourite annual podcasts Screen Verdict takes a look at the nominees for MTV's Best Music Video of the Year. We watch each of the videos and give our impressions as well as a score out of 5. The video with the best combined score out of 10 will receive an official vote from Screen Verdict for the award. We learn Bruno Mars might be a little lonely, Justin Timberlake has fallen on hard times, how to save money from Macklemore, Robin Thicke likes lambs among other things and Taylor Swift shows no regard for proper knee health. After our reviews we submit our vote for the MTV VMA and in Houskeeping we update you on a little game called Betting Bad. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

In our 101st podcast Jonathan tries to hype up an indifferent Matt to review the latest film from Ryan Gosling and director of Drive, Nicolas Winding Refn. First we explain the premise and the seedy world of Only God Forgives. Then we move onto the characters including a blank son, an evil mother and a mysterious policeman. We also address the violence, the karaoke and Matt offending someone in the cinema. Lastly we finish with our Screen Verdict rating and in Housekeeping we read out some reader's suggestions from last week's SV awards. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

Screen Verdict is excited to celebrate our 100th podcast with a series of film showdowns. Matt and Jonathan have selected 10 categories and each picked their favourite film since the year 2000 from each of those categories. They then debate the merits of their films in order to decide the winner of each category (awards which Jonathan refers to as the ESVYs). Some of our 'Best Since 2000' categories include Best Zombie Film, Best Superhero Film and Best Film Over 2.5 Hours Long. Matt and Jonathan fight to determine which films win the awards as well as who can get the most of their picks chosen. In Housekeeping we celebrate our 100th podcast and Matt shares a surprise with Jonathan. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

This week on the Screen Verdict podcast Matt and Jonathan talk about the controversial blockbuster from Disney, The Lone Ranger. With a $250 million budget and claims that the film is racist and possibly the worst film of all time, Screen Verdict's opinion has never been more important. We take a look at the character of the Lone Ranger and which of the Social Network twins play the role as well as the controversial Tonto played by Johnny Depp. We also give our opinions on the evil William Fichtner and Matt shares his availability for a date with Ruth Wilson. We also share What Has (The Lone Ranger Taught Us) and give our Screen Verdict rating for the film. Lastly in Housekeeping Matt explains why he forgot Jonathan's anniversary gift as well as reading mean things about himself on the internet. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

Screen Verdict is excited to discuss the controversial new article that suggests all the Pixar films occur in the same universe. You can read the article at - http://jonnegroni.com/ As huge fans of Pixar, Matt and Jonathan decided to invite the author of the article Jon Negroni to discuss the theory with us on the podcast. First we ask Jon how he came up with the idea for the theory, how being 'the Pixar guy' has affected his life and what the response has been. Then we delve into the theory and learn some of the intricacies that tie the various Pixar stories together in the timeline. Jon also shares an exclusive reveal about some upcoming fan fiction and we finish with some hard hitting questions about the theory and give it our Screen Verdict. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

This week Matt and Jonathan celebrate 2 years of the Screen Verdict podcast with our Man of Steel review. We share our thoughts on Superman growing up and our expectations for the film with Zack Snyder and Christoper Nolan behind the wheel. We also take a look a look at the set up for the film in Krypton as well as what it would be like to grow up as Superman. We then decide whether Henry Cavill is the luckiest or unluckiest actor in the world to finally end up with the role of Superman. We also discuss one of Matt's favourites Amy Adams and the divisive Russell Crowe. This week Matt introduces a new game as well as us sharing What Has (The Man of Steel Taught Us) before giving our Screen Verdict rating. Lastly in Housekeeping Matt and Jonathan open our anniversary gifts in celebration of 2 years of Screen Verdict. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - https://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

(Podcast contains spoilers) In our first podcast with Jonathan back from the US, Screen Verdict reviews the new season of HBO's Veep. We discuss all the political shenanigans and/or machinations for VP Selina Meyer as well as what the supporting cast gets up to this season, including how we'd deal with a hostage situation and accidentally insult Europe ourselves. We give our Screen Verdict rating for the season and in a huge Housekeeping segment Jonathan shares some adventures and mishaps from the US and Matt confronts his fears on the Gold Coast. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - http://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

In our third and final podcast from opposite sides of the globe, Screen Verdict reviews the new Pixar film Monsters University. Matt and Jonathan discuss their love of Pixar and Monsters Inc and their hopes for the studio to return to form after Cars 2 and Brave. We take a look at why 'Scarers' are the coolest kids in school as well as whether we would want to attend MU and which house we would want to be a member of. We also give our annual shout out to John Ratzenberger. After giving it a Screen Verdict rating we also place it in our famed Pixar rank. We apologise for any sound issues as we were on a terrible connection while recording. Everything will be back to normal next week when we return to Podcast HQ. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - http://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

In the second edition of our Australia to America podcasts, Screen Verdict reviews the latest season of Game of Thrones. We discuss all the characters and the best and worst moves of the season. We start off with the controversial Red Wedding episode and move our way around the 7 kingdoms. We discuss what the show has in common with Wreck It Ralph, why Stannis should find another home and find a euphemism for 'Jon Snow'. Matt and Jonathan give an MVP for the season before giving their Screen Verdict rating for the show. Lastly in Housekeeping Jonathan shares a celebrity story and Matt gets his Governor impression reviewed by the Governor from The Walking Dead himself. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - http://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

After 7 years of waiting, Arrested Development fans finally have another season of the show. Can in live up to the standard of 'the greatest television show of all time'? Matt and Jonathan break down all the events of the season in this huge Screen Verdict podcast. Much like the season we take a look at the Bluths, character by character. We let you know what they've been getting up to, our take on the show's direction and all our favourite and least favourite moments of the season. After much deliberation we give our Screen Verdict rating and in Housekeeping Jonathan updates you on his trip from Australia to America. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - http://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

On the podcast this week Jonathan gets excited to review Ryan Gosling in his latest Drive-esque film and Matt wonders why we aren't doing Star Trek. Topics in the podcast include whether Gosling pulls off the tattooed face and tattered shirt look and the chemistry between the two actors that have previously battled for Sexiest Man Alive. We also share what we learned in What Has (The Place Beyond the Pines) Taught Us and Jonathan tries to convince Matt to adopt a Screen Verdict baby. Lastly we give our Screen Verdict rating and in Housekeeping share a podcast milestone and sing Hall and Oates karaoke for some reason. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - http://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

This week Screen Verdict is extremely excited to preview the upcoming season of Arrested Development. With the show returning for a 4th season on Netflix, Matt and Jonathan decide to preview the new season and take a look back at our favourite 10 episodes of the show. We also bring up some of our favourite running jokes from the show that we'd like to see return this season. This is followed by our trademark Screen Verdict predictions. Lastly in Housekeeping we let you know what travel plans are in Screen Verdict's future and how you can get your hands on some Screen Verdict merchandise. This podcast is dedicated to Steve Ryan, who played J. Walter Weatherman on the show and passed away in 2007. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - http://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast

Screen Verdict returns to everyone's favourite government department with our series five review. In the podcast Matt and Jonathan take a look at Ben and Leslie's relationship, Ron dealing with kids, Tom dating Jean Ralphio's sister, Ann and Chris' meltdowns and Amy and Andy shenanigans. Lastly we give our Screen Verdict rating and in Housekeeping read out a viewer suggestion. For all our reviews and competitions you can Like us at - http://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast