Netflix vs Cinema

Big-screen monsters, Victorian murder myths, and one brutally effective documentary double bill - this week’s episode is packed with films that make you choose where your money is best spent.Tosin, Shaun, and Sharon compare the cinema and streaming releases you actually need to know about, from the South Korean monster thriller Hope to the new Sense and Sensibility adaptation, plus a deep look at Netflix’s Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story and the true-crime shock of Devil in the Family and Evil Influencer.You’ll discover:why Hope is a monster movie that keeps going long after you think it should endwhat works - and what doesn’t - in the latest Sense and Sensibilityhow Ryan Murphy’s Monster turns Lizzie Borden into a lurid, myth-heavy case studywhy the Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt documentaries are devastating as a paired watchwhich releases are worth cinema money and which are better left for streamingAlong the way, the hosts get into the details that matter most: the performances, the logic gaps, the visual style, the violence, the historical liberties, and the moments that made them laugh, wince, or argue back at the screen.If you like sharp, opinionated film and TV chat with real recommendations, this is essential listening. Perfect for anyone deciding what to watch next, what to skip, and where your hard-earned money will be best spent this week.

One film is dog propaganda, one is gloriously unhinged, and one may be the kind of TV finale that leaves you shouting at the screen. If you’re wondering what’s worth your time this week, Tosin and the panel have plenty to say.Tosin, Shauny, Sharon Bollen, and Holly compare this week’s cinema releases with the latest streaming picks. They take on Heart of the Beast, Fall Two, and Bad Apples, then get into Little House on the Prairie, Sterling Point, Silo season three, Resident Evil, and The Better Sister.Hear why Heart of the Beast didn’t work for Shauny, why Bad Apples is the film Tosin wants everyone to watch and discuss, and how the panel lands on its weekly winner. There are strong opinions, unexpected turns, and very different takes on what makes a film or series worth your time.Should you head to the cinema or stay in for a stream? Listen in for the verdict.Timestamps00:00 — Setting up the Netflix versus cinema format and this week’s lineup01:30 — Cinema picks: Heart of the Beast, Fall Two, Bad Apples, and Resident Evil02:50 — Heart of the Beast: the ex-military man, PTSD, and the dog05:32 — Why Heart of the Beast didn’t work for Shauny08:45 — David Ayer, Brad Pitt, and the film’s biggest problems10:22 — Fall Two and the Thailand mountain trek setup11:44 — The collapsing walkway and the survival gimmick13:19 — Why Fall Two didn’t land—and an accidental cinema moment15:00 — Home-viewing roundup: Little House on the Prairie, Silo, Sterling Point, and The Better Sister16:34 — The Little House on the Prairie adaptation and Laura Ingalls Wilder’s memoirs18:52 — The Ingalls family and their move west21:17 — The reboot’s layered characters and updated tone23:07 — Why Sharon enjoyed Little House on the Prairie24:15 — Sterling Point: twins, inheritance, and an island in Canada27:53 — Why Sterling Point works as a pleasant YA mystery30:32 — Bad Apples and why Tosin wants everyone to watch it33:08 — The disruptive child, the basement, and the film’s central premise36:10 — Why Bad Apples becomes unpredictable37:16 — Silo season three and its split timeline38:10 — How the silo project began40:18 — Why Silo season three works despite its complexity41:43 — Resident Evil review42:19 — The courier, organ delivery, and arctic setting44:01 — The film’s video-game-style escalation and creature mayhem46:23 — Why Shauny enjoyed Resident Evil more than expected48:22 — Final thoughts on Austin Abrams and the film’s score50:17 — The Better Sister: murder, siblings, and a son in danger53:24 — The custody and murder-mystery setup55:10 — Why Tosin thinks The Better Sister falls short57:54 — The rushed ending and unresolved questions59:05 — The weekly verdict: streaming wins by a tiny margin60:18 — Sign-off and a plea to watch Bad ApplesNotable quotes“This is the worst Brad Pitt acting I have seen in a movie.”

In this episode: Shauny’s packed cinema week included Pressure, Fall 2, Practical Magic 2, and a revisit to Raiders of the Lost Ark.Bookish gets the strongest streaming praise of the week, with Holly describing it as a beautifully made, humane, and comforting mystery series led by Polly Walker and Mark Gatiss.Shauny’s Pressure review highlights its focus on the D-Day weather forecast, with strong performances and impressive historical detail, though he felt one church scene was a bit overplayed.DTF St. Louis is described as an emotionally smart, award-winning ensemble series about loneliness, connection, and human need, with standout turns from David Harbour, Linda Cardellini, Jason Bateman, Richard Jenkins, Joy Sunday, and Peter Sarsgaard.Runner is framed as a slick, old-school action movie about moving a rare liver across Australia under a time limit, with Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson pairing surprisingly well.In the Grey is the week’s weakest cinema pick, with Shauny calling it Guy Ritchie’s worst film and describing it as messy, lazy, and badly acted.Timestamps00:00 - Welcome, the podcast premise, and the week’s cinema versus streaming setup01:34 - Shauny’s big cinema week, including Pressure, Fall 2, Practical Magic 2, and Raiders of the Lost Ark04:38 - Holly’s week off cinema and the internet outage that kept her at home06:00 - Shauny’s streaming watches, including In the Grey and the long-delayed DTF St. Louis discussion08:22 - Why Practical Magic 2 exists and how cult fandom drove the sequel09:43 - The original curse, Sandra Bullock’s daughters, and the sequel’s core plot11:09 - Why the sequel feels boring, lazy, and far too long12:26 - Holly on the books, the lore, and why the adaptation still has a logic behind it13:46 - Lee Pace, Nicole Kidman, and the dialogue that doesn’t work16:40 - Why the film’s plot logic keeps collapsing and the bad guy is obvious early17:34 - Holly on the original film’s appeal, social conditioning, and women’s experience22:56 - Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman still looking remarkably unchanged after 30 years24:31 - Holly on Bookish, set after World War II with a bookseller-detective and a lavender marriage26:43 - Why Polly Walker and Mark Gatiss make Bookish such a joy to watch28:37 - The Mark Gatiss connection to Sherlock and The League of Gentlemen30:17 - Holly’s five-star enthusiasm for Bookish and why it feels kind and humane31:18 - Pressure and the D-Day weather forecast, with Churchill’s recommendation and Eisenhower’s dilemma34:24 - Authentic military detail, the strong cast, and Damian Lewis as Montgomery35:54 - The overplayed Sunday service weather scene and why it felt unnecessary37:17 - Shauny’s final rating for Pressure at 4.5 stars39:19 - DTF St. Louis and how David Harbour’s real-life image complicated the show’s publicity40:12 - The murder mystery structure, the app, and the shifting identity of the victim42:15 - Peter Sarsgaard’s brief but brilliant role and the show’s deeper theme of loneliness44:06 - Why the ensemble performances and writing make the series Emmy-worthy45:47 - Moving on to Runner and the confusion with another film called The Runner46:50 - Alan Ritchson, Owen Wilson, and a high-stakes Australian courier chase49:10 - The rare liver, the ticking clock, and the black SUV pursuit51:34 - Why Runner works better than it should, including a clever rotating tire fight scene52:34 - Alan Ritchson’s Jack Reacher energy and why the role fits him54:00 - Shauny on In the Grey: a Guy Ritchie film that feels like pure motion without spark55:56 - Why the film feels like the worst version of a Guy Ritchie template56:52 - Final scores and the week’s winner, with streaming edging cinema 3.8 to 3.458:50 - Listener feedback, Ricky Gervais debate, and the lively comments section64:52 - Coming next week, including Fall 2 and the Brad Pitt film, plus a preview of Resident Evil

Tosin is joined by Shaun Harris and Holly Nessling for a very internet-tested episode of Netflix vs. Cinema, weighing what is worth your money at the movies versus at home.In this episode, Tosin, Shaun Harris, and Holly Nessling discuss The Death of Robin Hood, a grim, muddy, blood-soaked take on the Robin Hood legend starring Hugh Jackman.Shaun explains that The Death of Robin Hood was one of his cinema watches and says it was much better seen on the big screen, even though it is slow in places.Tosin highlights how the film strips away the myth, showing Robin Hood as an older, violent man haunted by the consequences of his past.Holly says the film was not what she expected from the trailers, but she appreciated its use of light, color, and its realism about the violence behind the legend.The panel agrees The Death of Robin Hood is not for everyone, but all three rate it highly, with Holly and Tosin on 4 stars and Shaun on 3.5 stars.In this episode, the group also discusses House of the Dragon season 3, focusing on queenship, power, bad decisions, and the brutal consequences of ruling in Westeros.Holly notes that House of the Dragon is a strong adaptation of Fire and Blood, while Shaun and Holly both point out that almost nobody in the show is actually likable.Shaun then reviews Booze, Bitterness and Butlins, a documentary about The Sweet and frontman Brian Connolly, covering the band’s glam rock success, Connolly’s decline after a violent attack, and the later Butlins gigs.Holly briefly covers the latest Insidious film, describing it as a standard entry in the series: jump scares up front, then a more familiar supernatural chase through the further.The episode closes with the weekly verdict: streaming edges out cinema by a tiny margin, with the hosts noting that this was one of their most internet-afflicted recordings yet.“The peasants are revolted.”“If you can handle somebody’s jaw being ripped off by somebody else, then you’ll be fine.”“The muddiest film since the first Predator.”Timestamps00:00 - Welcome to Netflix vs. Cinema and the week’s mission00:22 - Introducing Tosin, Shaun, Holly, and the missing Sharon03:13 - Shaun’s cinema watch: The Death of Robin Hood06:35 - Shaun’s home viewing roundup and Piranha 3DD07:45 - Holly’s cinema watches and Bookish at home08:52 - Setting up The Death of Robin Hood09:21 - Hugh Jackman’s older, darker Robin Hood10:47 - A Robin Hood haunted by revenge and consequence11:56 - Little John, Bill Skarsgård, and the film’s vague setting13:24 - Why the action is brutal instead of heroic15:01 - First reactions: why the movie works on the big screen16:59 - Slow pacing, bleak tone, and the final rating debate18:15 - Holly’s take on the film’s realism and gore20:06 - Final scores for The Death of Robin Hood21:07 - House of the Dragon season 3 begins22:41 - Power, bad decisions, and the cost of ruling23:31 - The cast and the standout performance of Egon24:52 - Nobody in the show is especially redeeming25:18 - Holly on Fire and Blood and the adaptation26:30 - Final scores for House of the Dragon27:15 - Holly’s summary of the latest Insidious film28:13 - Jump scares, the further, and the film’s two halves29:09 - Why Insidious is perfectly adequate but forgettable30:10 - Final score for Insidious32:27 - Shaun’s documentary pick: Booze, Bitterness and Butlins33:10 - The Sweet, glam rock, and their early hits34:26 - Brian Connolly’s assault and its aftermath35:42 - The Butlins gigs and the band name confusion36:49 - Why the documentary mattered to Shaun personally40:06 - Final score for Booze, Bitterness and Butlins41:26 - Cinema vs. streaming: the weekly verdict43:33 - Streaming wins by a narrow margin44:13 - Final recommendation on The Death of Robin Hood45:25 - Muddiest films ever and a brief tangent46:02 - Listener prompts and closing shoutouts46:20 - Goodbye, plus one last internet delay jokeNotable quotes

This episode covers a mixed week of cinema and streaming, with the hosts weighing a post apocalyptic film, a psychological horror series, a female led comedy, and a documentary about Hammer Films. The conversation is playful, but the reviews are clear, with the strongest praise going to the streaming pick and the Hammer documentary.Key topicsIn this episode, Tosin hosts from Bromsgrove with Shaun Harris, Sharon Bollen, and London correspondent Holly Nessling joining in.The group opens with what they have been watching in cinemas and at home, including The Dog Stars, The Terror, Spa Weekend, and Hammer Legends, Heroes and Monsters.Sharon explains The Dog Stars as a post pandemic survival story set in the Colorado mountains, following Higg, played by Jacob Elordi, his life on an aerodrome, and encounters with isolated communities and hostile raiders.Shaun and Sharon both feel The Dog Stars is well made but familiar, leaning on post apocalyptic tropes from The Walking Dead, 28 Days Later, and similar stories.Holly’s home viewing focus is The Terror, starting with season 3, Devil in Silver, then working backward through seasons 2 and 1.Devil in Silver is described as a psychological horror story about being wrongly trapped in a psychiatric institution, with Dan Stevens praised for being compelling and convincing as an American lead.Season 2 of The Terror is set during Japanese internment in the United States in World War II, where the supernatural horror is overshadowed by the real world brutality of the camps.Shaun reviews Spa Weekend as an exactly as advertised ensemble comedy built around four women on a spa trip, with each playing a familiar archetype and the film clearly aiming at a middle aged female audience.Shaun’s streaming pick, Hammer Legends, Heroes and Monsters, is praised as a nostalgic documentary tracing Hammer Films from Quatermass through Dracula, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and the studio’s shift through changing British cinema trends.The episode closes with a broader discussion about film distribution, sparked by a correction on Coyote vs. Acme and the role of Ketchup Entertainment in buying and releasing it.The Dog Stars - 3.25 averageThe Terror season 3, Devil in Silver - 4Spa Weekend - 3Hammer Legends, Heroes and Monsters - 4Timestamps(00:00) Opening the week and introducing the panel(01:49) Cinema round up begins with The Dog Stars(06:25) Holly’s home watch list and The Terror season 3(07:23) Shaun’s week of Hammer Legends and assorted trashy films(09:37) Sharon explains the post apocalyptic world of The Dog Stars(13:16) Why The Dog Stars feels familiar despite strong craft(17:46) Sharon’s final take on The Dog Stars(20:56) Holly breaks down The Terror season 3, Devil in Silver(25:31) Season 2 of The Terror and the horror of Japanese internment(30:09) Spa Weekend and the “female Hangover” template(35:39) Ad libbing, editing, and the film’s target audience(40:11) Hammer Legends, Heroes and Monsters and Hammer’s history(43:23) Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and Hammer’s serious approach(47:15) Final verdict on Hammer Legends and the Hammer House of Horror reference(48:31) Which won the week, cinema or streaming?(48:37) Update on Coyote vs. Acme and its release situation(51:17) Wrap up and sign offNotable quotesCopy“It’s a film set in contemporary Britain, but a temporary America, but after a devastating global pandemic.”Copy“The stuff of nightmares anyway, that scenario without any supernatural or any sort of other elements to it.”Copy“The film is there to give them a break in the cinema where they can go away and go, Yeah, yeah, that’s my life.”VerdictsWinner of the weekStreaming wins this week, driven by the strength of The Terror season 3 and Hammer Legends, Heroes and Monsters.