

The Screen Show
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The Screen Show, hosted by renowned Sydney-based film critic Jason Di Rosso, is your ultimate guide to the world of film, television, and streaming. Each episode explores the latest films, TV shows and streaming originals through reviews, analysis and exclusive conversations with directors, actors, screenwriters, cinematographers, producers, showrunners and production designers, from A-list Hollywood talent to Australian creatives and emerging and established talent from around the world, providing you with VIP access to the minds shaping today's entertainment landscape.
From blockbusters to award season predictions (including the Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, BAFTAs and AACTAs) and film festival coverage (including Cannes, Venice, Berlinale, and all the Australian film festivals), The Screen Show keeps you on top of cinematic trends, award nominees and winners, international favourites, indie darlings, Australian gems, cult classics, retrospectives, and box office hits.
Whether you're interested in cinema or TV streaming, The Screen Show covers it all, celebrating cinematic storytelling in all its forms.
From blockbusters to award season predictions (including the Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, BAFTAs and AACTAs) and film festival coverage (including Cannes, Venice, Berlinale, and all the Australian film festivals), The Screen Show keeps you on top of cinematic trends, award nominees and winners, international favourites, indie darlings, Australian gems, cult classics, retrospectives, and box office hits.
Whether you're interested in cinema or TV streaming, The Screen Show covers it all, celebrating cinematic storytelling in all its forms.
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Sep 6, 2023 • 57min
The Nun II + 2nd Chance + Climate Changers
U.S. director Michael Chaves on gothic horror The Nun II, plus docs on the man who invented the bulletproof vest, and scientist Tim Flannery on a global search to find good climate leadership.

Aug 30, 2023 • 55min
Biosphere + Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story
Independent film producer Mel Eslyn on directing her first feature Biosphere, and a new doc on rock music impresario & Mushroom Records founder Michael Gudinski.

Aug 23, 2023 • 54min
Two highly acclaimed features: Celine Song's Past Lives + Alena Lodkina's Petrol
This podcast explores two highly acclaimed films: 'Past Lives', which delves into migration and identity in America, and 'Petrol', a psychedelic exploration of mystical themes. The filmmakers discuss the personal backgrounds that influenced their films, as well as the experimental and autobiographical elements in their storytelling. Collage in filmmaking is also examined, highlighting the uncertainty and effectiveness of this technique.

Aug 16, 2023 • 54min
Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason on Godland + Berlinale artistic director Carlo Chatrian
Jason meets Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason, and the artistic director of the Berlin Film Festival.

Aug 9, 2023 • 55min
Cannes Un Certain Regard winner How To Have Sex + Jeni Thornley + The Afterparty
Cannes Un Certain Regard winner Molly Manning Walker, plus revered Australian filmmaker Jeni Thornley and U.S. actor Zach Woods on The Afterparty.

Aug 2, 2023 • 54min
MIFF special with Laura Citarella (Trenque Lauquen) + Nick Pinkerton (The Sweet East)
A Melbourne Film Festival special with Argentine director Laura Citarella and U.S. film critic and screenwriter Nick Pinkerton.

Jul 26, 2023 • 54min
The Philippou Brothers on Sundance stand-out Talk To Me + Berlin best film winner Alcarràs
Two brothers from Adelaide talk to Jason about how they made one of the stand-out films at Sundance this year, plus the director of Berlin best film winner Alcarràs.

Jul 19, 2023 • 54min
Greta Gerwig and critics discuss Barbie and Oppenheimer
Greta Gerwig talks about her version of the phenomenon that is Barbie and how Margot Robbie came to her with the idea, plus, a critics' chat on the week's biggest releases Barbie and Oppenheimer.

Jul 12, 2023 • 54min
A modern-day Carmen + Back to Back Theatre and the Dark Emu phenomenon on screen
One of the world's foremost choreographers Benjamin Millepied (Black Swan) on his first directorial feature Carmen. Plus, new Australian films Shadow and Dark Emu.

Jul 5, 2023 • 55min
Warwick Thornton on The New Boy + Christopher McQuarrie and cast from Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning
One of Australia's most internationally acclaimed filmmakers Warwick Thornton on his new film, plus the director and stars of the latest Mission Impossible.