We review: Wake Up Dead Man (AKA Knives Out 3), Ella McCay, and more
The third of Knives Out film brings back Daniel Craig’s master detective Benoit Blanc and director Rian Johnson for WAKE UP DEAD MAN, and Dan and Simon take a magnifying glass to Netflix’s blockbuster whodunnit. There’s not much happening TV-wise, so Dan reignites his not-at-all-hidden love for Jon Hamm and talks MAD MEN. Meanwhile Simon emerges blood-splattered after watching the slasher remake SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT, and caked in Japanese theatrical make-up after experiencing the Kabuki epic, KOKUHO. Enjoy!Â
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Jay Kelly, Nuremberg, The Family McMullen, & Michael J Fox's audiobook
The year might be set to end, but the flow of new movies and TV shows isn't letting up. This week:Nuremberg - in cinemasJay Kelly - NetflixThe Family McMullen - HBO MaxTwiggy - Prime VideoFuture Boy - SpotifyThere's also an impromptu chat about the Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros.It's a lot of show.
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Gosh, those Stranger Things kids sure are old
This week on the pod, Dan and Simon talk about the aged and informed Stranger Things cast with season 5 debuting through the week. Simon takes a gander at Zootopia 2, while Dan goes against common consensus on new Netflix film Train Dreams.
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Wicked For Good vs Last Samurai Standing
This week on the podcast Dan has a blast with Netflix's new samurai show, while Simon struggles with the second part of the smash hit witch musical series.This week:Wicked For Good - In cinemasLast Samurai Standing - NetflixJohn Candy: I Like Me - Prime VideoPut Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk - In cinemasHe Had It Coming - StanThe Death of Bunny Munro - BINGE
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Maybe we just want to like Edgar Wright? We look at The Running Man, Pluribus, Frankenstein, The Iris Affair, Mitchell & Webb, and more
Maybe we're more in love with the idea of Edgar Wright than his actual movies? Dan Barrett and Simon Foster explore that idea as they churn through reviews of:The Running Man (2025) - In cinemasPluribus - Apple TVFrankenstein (2025) - NetflixThe Iris Affair - Sky Atlantic | StanPredator Badlands - In cinemasMitchell & Webb Are Not Helping
Join TV and film critics (and handsome men) Dan Barrett and Simon Foster with reviews, industry news, and recommendations of great things to check out. This podcast is a perfect example of the dangers of equipping people with knowledge and microphones.