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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Feb 8, 2023 • 60min
Hollywood star Paul Rudd + focus on Clara Law
An interview this week with actor Paul Rudd, who stars in the upcoming Ant Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. Also joining us is director of the film, Peyton Reed, the man behind Hollywood comedies like Bring It On and The Break-Up. Plus, ahead of a retrospective of her work at ACMI this month, critically acclaimed filmmaker Clara Law joins us.
Feb 1, 2023 • 60min
Oscar winner The Whale + the career of Italian screenwriter Tonino Guerra
U.S. filmmaker Darren Aronofsky speaks about his new film The Whale, which has earned Brendan Fraser a best Oscar nom. Plus, a look at the career of one of the most acclaimed screenwriters of all time.
Jan 25, 2023 • 60min
Cate Blanchett on Tár + What's Love Got To Do With It
Cate Blanchett talks to Jason about her Oscar nominated performance in Tár, and a new cross-cultural rom-com from the creators of Love Actually and Notting Hill.
Jan 18, 2023 • 60min
Summer highlights - Queer for Fear + Joel Edgerton
Joel Edgerton talks about his role in The Stranger, and American showrunner Bryan Fuller is along too, he's one of the most exciting minds working in TV today.
Jan 11, 2023 • 60min
Summer highlights - a conversation from MIFF with three of our brightest filmmakers
Jason leads a conversation with three of Australia's brightest and most exciting filmmakers from the 2022 Melbourne International Film Festival.
Jan 4, 2023 • 60min
Summer highlights - George Miller + Charlotte Rampling
Two legends of the screen this week, George Miller and Charlotte Rampling.
Dec 28, 2022 • 60min
Summer highlights - Bergman Island + The Souvenir II + The Australian Wars
We meet French writer-director Mia Hansen-Løve who discusses her English language debut Bergman Island, and Joanna Hogg on the sequel to The Souvenir.
Dec 21, 2022 • 60min
Summer highlights - Pedro Almodovar + Pablo Larrain + Sharon Horgan
Pedro Almodovar on working with Penelope Cruz again in Parallel Mothers. Pablo Larrain talks turning Kristen Stewart into Lady Diana in his film Spencer, and Sharon Horgan on her fantastic black comedy Bad Sisters.
Dec 14, 2022 • 60min
The White Lotus + Triangle of Sadness + Avatar: The Way of Water
Italian actor Sabrina Impacciatore on her starring role in the latest season of The White Lotus. We meet the director of Palme d'Or winner Triangle of Sadness, and Sam Worthington and Cliff Curtis on the latest Avatar.
Dec 7, 2022 • 60min
Alfred Molina in Three Pines + Tim Minchin on Matilda the Musical
This week actor Alfred Molina joins us to talk about his lead role in Amazon's cosy new mystery series, plus Tim Minchin on the new film version of Matilda the Musical.
