This week on Netflix vs. Cinema, host Tosin Ajayi and the team dive into the biggest releases across the big and small screens. From harrowing historical dramas to sci-fi trilogies and quirky mysteries, there is plenty to debate.

• 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Cinema): The team explores this highly anticipated sequel. While the atmosphere and performance of Jack O’Connell (as Lord Sir Jimmy Crystal) earn praise, the crew debates the "one-note" performance of the young lead, Spike.

• The Voice of Hind Rajab (Cinema): Tosin leads a discussion on this powerful, harrowing documentary from Gaza. Utilizing actual distress call recordings, the film is described as a "masterclass in tension" and a vital, if difficult, watch.

• Agatha Christie’s The Seven Dials Mystery (Netflix): Holly introduces this three-part series starring Mia McKenna-Bruce . Is it just "Sunday afternoon fare," or a refreshing take on a lesser-known classic?

• Primate (Cinema): A "secret screening" that divided the room. While some enjoyed the "rabid chimp" chaos, others were left frustrated by the illogical character choices common in the horror genre.

The team gets heated discussing the Sky Documentary, The Salt Path Scandal. Following the massive success of the book and film, this documentary investigates claims that the "true story" of a couple walking the coastal path might have been heavily embellished.

> "It’s what journalism should be—taking a story no one wants to debunk because they want to believe the magic, and asking the hard questions." — Sharon Bollen

• 0:00 – Intro: Host Tosin Ajayi introduces co-hosts Shaun Harris, Sharon Bollen, and Holly Nessling.

• 1:45 – Wuthering Heights Controversy: A discussion on the upcoming Emerald Fennell adaptation and the polarizing nature of the original story.

• 8:14 – Primate (Cinema): Sharon reviews this "secret screening" horror film about a rabid chimpanzee.

• 10:04 – 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Cinema): A deep dive into the zombie sequel, Jack O’Connell’s performance, and the divisive character of Spike.

• 19:20 – Agatha Christie’s The Seven Dials Mystery (Netflix): Holly reviews the three-part series starring Mia McKenna-Bruce.

• 23:23 – Field Post (Streaming): Shaun reviews the German World War II drama available on Prime Video.

• 26:22 – The Voice of Hind Rajab (Cinema): Tosin discusses the harrowing documentary featuring actual distress calls from Gaza.

• 30:16 – The Salt Path Scandal (Sky/Streaming): The team debates the documentary that questions the authenticity of the famous memoir.

• 34:55 – The Verdict: The final scores are tallied, and the "Streaming" category is declared the weekly winner.

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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This week on Netflix vs. Cinema, we're caught between a rock and a hard place (or a house arrest and a pub trip). With Sharon away, our London correspondent Holly Nessling joins host Tosin Ajayi and resident expert Shaun Harris from "house arrest" to break down this week's viewing.

From Shakespearean tragedies to Netflix thrillers, we're diving into a mix of high art and guilty pleasures. Who wins the battle for your attention this week: The Big Stream or The Big Screen?

On the Big Screen (Cinema Reviews):

• 🎭 Hamnet: Tosin reviews the Oscar contender starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, mainly to see if it deserves to beat SINNERS to the Golden Globes, or any award (4/5)

• 🏨 The Housemaid: Shaun checks into this dark thriller. Is it a five-star stay or a nightmare vacation? (Rating: 4/5)

• 💍 Rental Family : Shaun reviews the heartwarming Japanese drama starring Brendan Fraser about a man who rents himself out as a family member. (Rating: 4.25/5)

On the Big Stream (Netflix & Home Reviews):

• 🔪 His & Hers (Netflix): Holly reviews the tense thriller series starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal .

• ⚔️ The Green Knight (Prime Video): Holly takes on the Arthurian epic starring Dev Patel . Is this A24 fantasy a visual masterpiece or a confusing quest? (Rating: 3.5/5)

• 🚕 Eenie Meanie (Disney+): Tosin discusses the crime comedy starring Samara Weaving . Is it a fun ride or a car crash? (Rating: 4/5)

Plus: We discuss the Avatar: Fire and Ash buzz (or lack thereof) and debate whether some films are just better suited for the cinema experience.

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 & Where is Sharon?

• 09:30 Cinema: Hamnet Review

• 16:15 Streaming: The Green Knight (Amazon Prime)

• 28:00 Cinema: Rental Family

• 36:00 Streaming: His & Hers (Netflix)

• 42:30 Cinema: The Housemaid Review

• 51:30 Streaming: Eenie Meanie (Disney+)

• 57:00 The Final Verdict: Netflix vs. Cinema

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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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