Welcome back to the podcast where we put the biggest theatrical releases up against the best of home streaming. This week, the full crew—host Tosin, Shaun Harris, Sharon Bollen, and Holly Nessling—are back together and facing a major cinematic disagreement that might just tear the show apart.

The crew heads to the cinema to experience what is arguably the biggest film of the week, but not everyone is on board:

• Project Hail Mary: Based on the novel by Andy Weir, this Ryan Gosling-led space epic has caused a massive "schism" on the podcast. Tosin and Sharon are all-in on this emotional and visually immersive journey, praising its dual performance and "transcendent" quality. Shaun, however, found it "pretentious" and "sickly." We dive deep into the science, the relationship between Grace and Rocky, and why this is a must-see on an IMAX screen.
• Ready or Not Here I Come: The follow-up to the 2019 cult hit. While it might not have the surprise factor of the original, the crew discusses how it holds its own and why Samara Weaving continues to dominate the genre.
• They Will Kill You: A chaotic, "Gonzo" secret screening set in a nine-story Gothic hotel. Think Black Snake Moan meets Deadpool with a healthy dose of cartoonish violence and a cast drawn from "out-there" fields.

• Scarpetta (Amazon Prime): A star-studded adaptation of the Patricia Cornwell novels. Despite a cast that includes Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Bobby Cannavale, Holly and Tosin find the series a bit "meh." We discuss the "timey-wimey" plot, the odd inclusion of AI, and that frustrating cliffhanger ending.
• The Tower Season 1 (ITVX):
• Badlands: Road to Fury: Shaun digs up this 2014 gem (originally titled Young Ones ). We discuss the sneaky retitling by Amazon and its slow-burn, futuristic Western vibes.

The crew takes a moment to pay tribute to the late Chuck Norris. From Walker, Texas Ranger to the iconic internet memes, we remember a legend who was a massive part of our cinematic childhoods.

In one of our closest races yet, Cinema narrowly edges out the streaming platforms with a score of 3.34 to 2.91. It seems the big-screen experience (and a talking alien spider) was enough to take the win!

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Welcome back to another episode of Netflix vs. Cinema, where we help you decide if your hard-earned cash belongs in the movie theater or stays at home on the couch. This week, host Tosin is joined by Shaun Harris , Sharon Bollen , and Holly Nessling to catch up on the latest releases and the fallout from a major awards night.

The crew heads to the cinema for a mixed bag of thrills and satire:

• How to Make a Killing : Glenn Powell and Margaret Qualley star in this remake of the 1940s classic Kind Hearts and Coronets . The crew debates the film's pacing and predictability.
• Good Boy (a.k.a. HEEL) : Shaun dives into a secret screening of this bizarre thriller about an attempt to "rehabilitate" a wayward young man. It features extreme character work from Stephen Graham.
• Hoppers : Tosin catches up with Pixar’s latest—a "mental" adventure involving a robot beaver, a shark, and a voice cameo from Meryl Streep.

• Fallout Season 2 (Amazon Prime) : Shaun reports back on the latest journey through the wasteland. We discuss the retro-futuristic aesthetic, the war between factions in Vegas, and why a specific "Elvis" episode had us in hysterics.
• The War Machine (Netflix) : Sharon dives into the newest Alan Ritchson vehicle—a "muscular" action flick that feels like Jack Reacher vs. Aliens .
• Wonderman (Disney+):

The crew vents their frustrations over the recent Oscar wins. While One Battle After Another took home Best Picture, the team remains firmly in the corner of the "objective genius" of Sinners. Plus, we celebrate wins for Michael B. Jordan, Jessie Buckley, and Amy Madigan.

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Welcome back to the podcast where we pit the big screen against the home stream! This week, the full crew is back together as host Tosin is joined by Shaun Harris (returning from his Far East adventures), Sharon Ballon, and Holly Nessling.

We dive deep into a jam-packed week of reviews, covering everything from meta-slasher franchises to the cozy world of British micro-brewing.

In the Cinema

• Scream 7: Neve Campbell returns to the fold. Is it a masterclass in jump scares or just absolute nonsense? The crew discusses the meta-commentary, the casting drama, and whether the franchise still has legs.
• The Bride: A chaotic, experimental take on the Frankenstein mythos set in 1930s Chicago. We explore Jessie Buckley's incredible performance and the film’s "food-porn" aesthetic.
• Mothers' Pride: A "plucky underdog" story about a young musician who returns home to save his family's struggling pub by brewing the perfect Somerset ale.

On the Stream

• A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO/Max): A more grounded, "earthy" return to Westeros. We discuss how this smaller-scale Game of Thrones prequel stacks up against its predecessors.
• Dracula: A Love Story: Luc Besson’s latest offering. Is it a historical masterpiece or just "thoroughly ridiculous"?
• The Taste of Things: A French gastronomic delight starring Juliette Binoche that might just be too slow for its own good.

It was a tight race this week, but with a massive 4.25-star rating for The Bride, the Cinema takes the win by a narrow margin over the streaming platforms.

> "Scream 7 follows the classic pathway of all slasher films... lots of people getting stabbed, and the meta-commentary is as sharp as ever." — Holly Nessling

Is Netflix killing cinemas? Each week we weigh up what we've seen in cinemas with what we've watched online at home and figure out which provided the best time. At least, we did before COVID jumped in and declared Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney + and friends the winner.

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