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.
Episodes
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Jun 28, 2023 • 54min
Sydney Sweeney stars in Tina Satter's Reality + French rom-com Other People's Children
Tina Satter on her film Reality which stars Sydney Sweeney as American whistleblower Reality Winner; and French rom-com Other People's Children, the story of a Parisian social worker who discovers she wants children later in life.
Jun 21, 2023 • 54min
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny + a very likeable comedy from NZ
We meet James Mangold, director of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny; and Damon Fepulea'i, the filmmaker behind Red, White and Brass, a very likeable comedy from NZ.
Jun 14, 2023 • 54min
Léa Seydoux is a stand-out in Mia Hansen-Løve's One Fine Morning + The Plains
Léa Seydoux is a stand-out in Mia Hansen-Løve's new film One Fine Morning, and Melbourne filmmaker David Easteal discusses his wonderful road movie The Plains.
Jun 7, 2023 • 1h 3min
Sydney Film Festival special!
Some highlights and stand-outs from this year's Sydney Film Festival with guests Nashen Moodley, Lav Diaz and Amiel Courtin Wilson.
May 31, 2023 • 54min
Yellowjackets star Sophie Thatcher + First Nations films Audrey Napanangka and Sweet As
Yellowjackets star Sophie Thatcher talks about starring in new Stephen King horror The Boogeyman, plus we meet the makers of two films from Alice Springs and the Pilbara that deal with parents, children and their carers.
May 24, 2023 • 54min
Melissa McCarthy stars in The Little Mermaid + new Nicolas Cage film Renfield
We meet Melissa McCarthy and Halle Berry, stars of this week's biggest release The Little Mermaid, plus Parks and Rec actor Ben Schwartz talks about starring opposite Nicolas Cage in new film Renfield; and an influential German director.
May 17, 2023 • 54min
The Last Thing He Told Me + Simon Baker and Ivan Sen on Limbo
Rising Australian star Angourie Rice talks about starring opposite Jennifer Garner in The Last Thing He Told Me, and Simon Baker and Ivan Sen discuss outback mystery Limbo.
May 10, 2023 • 54min
Lesley Manville on spy thriller Citadel + Petrol + Infinity Pool
Russian-born Australian film-maker Alena Lodkina on her bewitching feature Petrol, plus British acting legend Lesley Manville and Brandon Cronenberg's Infinity Pool.
May 3, 2023 • 54min
Chris Pratt on the new Guardians of the Galaxy + November looks at the 2015 Paris attacks
Jason speaks to Hollywood star Chris Pratt and director James Gunn about the latest Guardians of the Galaxy instalment, plus a new film about the 2015 attacks across Paris, and Japanese anime Suzume.
Apr 26, 2023 • 54min
Ted Lasso's Jamie Tartt + a lens on Ukraine through Swiss film Olga
A sporty edition this week as we meet Ted Lasso's Jamie Tartt, discuss a new film about a Ukranian gymnast and deep dive into Burt Lancaster film The Swimmer.
