<p>Is it the <strong>big screen</strong> or the <strong>big stream</strong>? This week on the podcast, the crew battles through a dry spell at the cinema to help you decide if you should spend your money at the theater or stay entertained on your sofa for less than the price of a ticket. </p><p><br></p><p>Before diving into the reviews, the team gets personal. Host <strong>Tosin Ajayi</strong>, based in Bromsgrove, is joined by <strong>Shaun Harris</strong> (nicknamed Bugman) and <strong>Sharon Bollen</strong> from the Isle of Wight, along with London correspondent <strong>Holly Nessling</strong>. </p><p><br></p><p>The conversation dives into the origins of their various nicknames:</p><ul><li><p><br></p><p><strong>Tosin</strong> reveals that friends from Nigeria used to call him &quot;T.C.&quot; for &quot;Top Cat,&quot; but he hates being called &quot;Tossing.&quot; </p><p><br></p></li><li><p><br></p><p><strong>Shaun</strong> discusses his many monikers, including &quot;Harry&quot; and &quot;Chopper Harris.&quot; </p><p><br></p></li><li><p><br></p><p><strong>Sharon</strong> drops a bombshell: her first name is actually <strong>Sarah</strong>, but she hasn&#39;t used it since a brief, &quot;weird&quot; period in her early 20s because her parents thought she looked more like a &quot;Holly&quot; (her middle name) when she was born. </p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>Tosin takes one for the team to represent the cinema this week, but he isn&#39;t pulling any punches. </p><p><br></p><ul><li><p><br></p><p><strong>The Verdict</strong>: A &quot;corporate cardboard&quot; travesty that earns a measly <strong>1.5 stars</strong>. </p><p><br></p></li><li><p><br></p><p><strong>The Critique</strong>: Despite the success of the first film, Tosin argues this sequel goes backward with a jumbled plot that feels like a series of disconnected video game references. </p><p><br></p></li><li><p><br></p><p><strong>The Highlight</strong>: The only joy comes from brief snippets of original game music, though they are quickly forgotten. </p><p><br></p></li><li><p><br></p><p><strong>Who is it for?</strong>: Parents who need 90 minutes of &quot;bright things&quot; to distract their kids while they take a nap. </p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>With the cinema offering little else, the team turns to the digital world:</p><ul><li><p><br></p><p><strong>Nightmare City (Amazon Prime)</strong>: Shaun revisits this 1980 Italian cult classic, noted by Quentin Tarantino as an inspiration for <em>Planet Terror</em>. Featuring &quot;infected&quot; people who run and use tools rather than traditional zombies, the film is praised for its story despite &quot;ropey&quot; effects and bad dubbing. It earns a solid <strong>3 stars</strong>. </p><p><br></p></li><li><p><br></p><p><strong>Thrash (Netflix)</strong>: Sharon and Holly dive into their shared love for shark movies. Set in Florida during a Category 5 hurricane, the film features bull sharks, a Great White named Nelly, and a meat-packing truck spill that turns the floodwaters into &quot;chum.&quot; It’s described as &quot;not good, but enjoyable,&quot; landing at <strong>2.75 stars</strong>. </p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>Between a disappointing Mario sequel and a lack of other new theatrical releases, <strong>Netflix and Friends</strong> take the crown this week. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Join the Conversation!</strong>Do you actually think <em>The Super Mario Galaxy Movie</em> was good? We want to hear from you in good faith! Find us on <strong>Instagram</strong>, <strong>YouTube</strong>, and <strong>Facebook</strong> at @<strong>NetflixvsCinema</strong>. </p>