The Screen Show
ABC
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 1, 2022 • 60min
George Miller's Three Thousand Years of Longing + Only Murders in the Building
George Miller, a legendary Australian filmmaker, shares insights on his new film, exploring the intertwining themes of storytelling and desire. Selena Gomez, along with comedy icons Steve Martin and Martin Short, dive into the creative dynamics of 'Only Murders in the Building.' They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on production and the art of storytelling across cultures. The conversation also highlights the title sequence and musical score, revealing how these elements enhance the show's themes of connection and mystery.
Aug 25, 2022 • 60min
Bad Sisters + Hong Sangsoo + Neptune Frost
Sharon Horgan, Sarah Greene and Eva Birthistle on witty black comedy Bad Sisters; the directors who took home the top prize at MIFF, and film curator Dennis Lim on South Korean legend Hong Sangsoo.
Aug 17, 2022 • 0sec
From MIFF: Three of Australia's brightest filmmakers
Jason leads a conversation with three of the brightest and most exciting filmmakers from this year’s Melbourne International Film Festival.
Aug 11, 2022 • 0sec
Good Luck to You Leo Grande + Jordan Peele's Nope!
Sophie Hyde talks about her new film, which stars Emma Thompson in an empowering portrayal of middle-aged sexuality, and U.S. actor Brandon Perea on his breakout role in Jordan Peele's new sci-fi horror.
Aug 3, 2022 • 54min
Charlotte Rampling in Juniper + Amiel Courtin-Wilson's Man on Earth
Screen legend Charlotte Rampling discusses her role in Juniper, in which she has a broken leg, drinks gin by the jug full and generally makes life miserable for those around her. Plus, a powerful documentary about a man with a week to live.
Jul 28, 2022 • 54min
Venice winner Full Time + Atlanta + Charlie Shackleton's Afterlight
Director Eric Gravel discusses his gripping French drama about a single mother pushed to her limits. Cinematographer Stephen Murphy talks about his work on Atlanta, and we meet formally daring filmmaker Charlie Shackleton.
Jul 21, 2022 • 54min
Where the Crawdads Sing + Paper City
Olivia Newman talks about directing the film adaptation of the global bestselling phenomenon Where the Crawdads Sing, and filmmaker Adrian Francis on his moving doc about three survivors of the 1945 bombing of Tokyo.
Jul 14, 2022 • 54min
The Gray Man + Figaro + The Black Phone
U.S. directors The Russo Brothers talk about their latest blockbuster The Gray Man. Actor Danielle McDonald on playing an opera singer in Falling For Figaro, and Hollywood producer Jason Blum on a new horror starring Ethan Hawke in a terrifying mask.
Jul 7, 2022 • 55min
NAIDOC Week + two Finnish directors + Chris Hemsworth & Taika Waititi
A crime series set in Arrernte country and a new doc that looks at Indigenous Australia's connection to AFL. Plus, two exciting directors from the far north, and we're at the Sydney premiere of Thor: Love and Thunder.
Jun 30, 2022 • 54min
The cinematographer behind Elvis + the Netflix malaise + Killing It
We meet the female cinematographer behind Baz Luhrmann's epic Elvis. An analysis of where streaming services have gone wrong recently, and L.A. based Aussie actor Claudia O'Doherty on her latest role in the quirky series Killing It.
