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Netflix vs CinemaThe cinematic boxing match Author: Toes In Video Production Podcasts
Is the Netflix revolution 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. Contact us Twitter at www.twitter.com/netflixvscinema Facebook www.facebook.com/netflixvscinema Contact Tosin on twitter at www.twitter.com/toesinvideo or via email at Tosin@toesin.com Language: en-gb Genres: Film Reviews, TV & Film, TV Reviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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303. Marty Supreme Vs The Abandons; Anaconda VS Pluribus; Song Sung Blue VS The Tank
Monday, 12 January, 2026
Happy New Year! Netflix vs. Cinema is back for the first official battle of 2026. Will you stay on the sofa or head to the big screen this January? Join host Tosin and the resident experts Shaun Harris and Sharon as they kick off the year with a diverse slate of reviews. From Timothée Chalamet’s table tennis skills to a hive-mind virus on Apple TV+, we’re crunching the numbers to find out who wins the week: The Big Stream or The Big Screen. On the Big Screen (Cinema Reviews): 🏓 Marty Supreme: Sean serves up a review of the A24 sports biopic starring Timothée Chalamet . Is the story of table tennis champion Marty Reisman a smash hit or a miss? (Rating: 4.6/5) 🎤 Song Sung Blue: Sharon takes a look at the musical drama starring Hugh Jackman as a Neil Diamond tribute artist. Does it rock, or is it just noise? (Rating: 3.75/5) 🐍 Anaconda (2026): Tosin braves the meta-reboot starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd . Is this self-aware creature feature a fun romp or a constricting bore? (Rating: 2.5/5) On the Big Stream (Netflix & Home Reviews): 🤠 The Abandons (Netflix): Sharon heads West for Kurt Sutter’s ( Sons of Anarchy ) gritty new drama starring Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson . 🧠 Pluribus (Apple TV+): A sci-fi standout? Sharon reviews the mind-bending series about a virus that connects human consciousness. tank The Tank (Amazon Prime): Sean reviews the WWII thriller. Does it tread new ground or get stuck in the mud? Plus: We briefly touch on the buzz surrounding Avatar: Fire and Ash and Tosin explains why Titanic Sinks Tonight might be a step too far for reality TV. Who won the week? Listen in to hear the final scores and decide where you should be spending your time this weekend. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: New Year's greetings, 2025 stats recap, and what we watched this week. 04:30 Marty Supreme (Cinema): Shaun reviews the A24 table tennis biopic starring Timothée Chalamet. 10:15 The Abandons (Netflix): Sharon reviews Kurt Sutter's new Western series. 16:45 Anaconda (Cinema): Tosin discusses the meta-reboot featuring Jack Black and Paul Rudd. 23:30 Pluribus (Apple TV+): Sharon reviews the sci-fi series about a shared-consciousness virus. 29:10 Song Sung Blue (Cinema): Sharon reviews the Hugh Jackman musical drama. 34:50 The Tank (Amazon Prime): Shaun reviews the WWII thriller set in a "bargain basement" Fury. 40:00 Outro & Final Scores. Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating! It helps us determine if we are winning the battle against the algorithm. 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. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/netflix-vs-cinema/id1448277363 Listen and subscribe on Youtube Music https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8xPMfsDQIDjM70v1Tah6BiKV4E3UQbaK Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6beXVeSImcgHLsPB22BgE3?si=wdoNI6E0SNqNfoqg4qnw4Q Support Netflix vs Cinema by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/netflixvscinema Find out more at https://netflixvscinema.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
