The Screen Show
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
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...
Episodes
- Amrum and Mortal Kombat II: Directors and Cast in Conversation
This episode of The Screen Show features German-Turkish director Fatih Akin discussing his film Amrum. Also, director Simon McQuoid and actors Karl Urban, Josh Lawson, and Jessica McNamee talk about Mortal Kombat II.
- THE COUCH ~ The Other Bennet Sister/Man on Fire/Kevin
On this episode of The Screen Show, TV critics Wenlei Ma and Jason Di Rosso review the shows The Other Bennet Sister, Man on Fire, and Kevin. They discuss what is currently popular on streaming services.
- Patrick Brammall: The Devil Wears Prada 2/ Warwick Thornton: Wolfram/ Ronny Chieng: The Miniature Wife
Patrick Brammall discusses his role in The Devil Wears Prada 2, Warwick Thornton explores country, memory, and resistance in Wolfram, and Ronny Chieng talks about The Miniature Wife.
- It's Never Over: Jeff Buckley + Calle Malaga + Alphabet Lane
Amy Berg discusses the film 'It's Never Over: Jeff Buckley.' Maryam Touzani shares insights on 'Calle Malaga,' and James Litchfield talks about 'Alphabet Lane.'
- Deadloch S2/ François Ozon on The Stranger/ My Undesirable Friends
This episode of The Screen Show features discussions on Deadloch Season 2, an interview with French filmmaker François Ozon about his interpretation of Albert Camus’ The Stranger, and a revisited conversation with Julia Loktev, director of…
- Cate Blanchett in Father Mother Sister Brother + All That's Left Of You + Megadoc
This episode features interviews with Cate Blanchett regarding her work with Jim Jarmusch, director Cherien Dabis on her film All That's Left Of You, and Mike Figgis on his documentary about Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis.
- Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star in The Drama + The President's Cake + The Magic Faraway Tree
Director Kristoffer Borgli discusses his film The Drama, writer-director Hasan Hadi talks about The President's Cake, and actor Jessica Gunning discusses The Magic Faraway Tree. The episode is presented by Jason Di Rosso.
- Big pivots in Hollywood + My Father's Shadow
Jason Di Rosso discusses the current state of the Hollywood studio landscape with experts and revisits a conversation with director Akinola Davies Jr. regarding his film, My Father's Shadow.
- Pod extra: Oscars post-mortem
Jason and Sky Kirkham discuss the winners, snubs, and cultural moments from the latest Oscars ceremony. They analyze the impact of the industry's choices, including wins for One Battle After Another, Michael B. Jordan, and Jessie Buckley.
- Oscars preview: One Battle After Another/Marty Supreme/Hamnet/The Secret Agent/If I Had Legs I'd Kick You/Sentimental Value
In this episode of The Screen Show, host Jason Di Rosso presents an Oscars preview, revisiting discussions with the filmmakers of nominated films including One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme, Hamnet, The Secret Agent, If I Had Legs I’…
- Simon Baker: Scarpetta + Nicole Kidman retrospective
Simon Baker discusses his role in the crime thriller Scarpetta, based on the Patricia Cornwell novels. Additionally, Sydney Cinematheque curator Ruby Arrowsmith-Todd reviews a retrospective of Nicole Kidman's early film work.
- Amanda Seyfried on The Testament of Ann Lee + Sirāt + Vale Frederick Wiseman
This episode of The Screen Show features interviews with filmmaker Óliver Laxe about his drama Sirāt, and actor Amanda Seyfried and director Mona Fastvold discuss The Testament of Ann Lee. The program also revisits an interview with docume…
- Sophie Hyde: Jimpa / Jordan Giusti: Floodland
Filmmaker Sophie Hyde discusses the production of her semi-autobiographical film Jimpa, and director Jordan Giusti talks about his documentary Floodland, which explores the rebuilding of the Lismore community.
- Baz Luhrmann on EPIC + Mr Nobody Against Putin + Afternoons of Solitude
Jason Di Rosso discusses three documentaries: Baz Luhrmann's new Elvis film EPIC, the Oscar-nominated Mr Nobody Against Putin, and Albert Serra's Afternoons of Solitude. The episode features interviews with directors Baz Luhrmann and Alber…
- Laura Dern and Will Arnett on Is This Thing On? + We Bury The Dead + Mistress Dispeller
Laura Dern and Will Arnett discuss their divorce comedy Is This Thing On?, while Daisy Ridley looks back on her Star Wars career and her new role in We Bury The Dead. Additionally, filmmaker Elizabeth Lo explores her documentary Mistress D…
- Ethan Hawke! Chris Pratt! Jafar Panahi! Teresa Palmer!
This episode features interviews with Ethan Hawke on Blue Moon, Chris Pratt and director Timur Bekmambetov on their sci-fi film Mercy, Jafar Panahi on his Cannes-winning movie It Was Just an Accident, and actress Teresa Palmer discussing h…
- We're back for 2026 with Golden Globe winners...Marty Supreme + The Secret Agent
This episode of The Screen Show features interviews with Josh Safdie on the film Marty Supreme, Kleber Mendonça Filho on The Secret Agent, and a look at Kalu Oji's feature debut, Pasa Faho.
- Chloe Zhao & Maggie O'Farrell talk Hamnet + Ed Norton on A Complete Unknown
Chloé Zhao and Maggie O'Farrell discuss the film adaptation of Hamnet. Additionally, the episode features a revisiting of an interview with Edward Norton regarding his role in the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown.
- Summer highlights! A panel from Melbourne International Film Festival
A panel of international directors, including Andrew Patterson, Chie Hayakawa, and James J. Robinson, discuss their filmmaking journeys at the Melbourne International Film Festival.
- Summer highlights! Sovereign + Pavements
Actor Nick Offerman discusses his role in the crime thriller Sovereign, and filmmaker Alex Ross Perry talks about his hybrid film Pavements, which focuses on the band Pavement.
- Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson discuss Song Sung Blue + Sentimental Value + Platonic
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson discuss the musical drama Song Sung Blue. The show also features an interview with filmmaker Joachim Trier regarding his film Sentimental Value and revisits a conversation about the comedy series Platonic with…
- Summer highlights! One Battle After Another + The Narrow Road to the Deep North
This episode of The Screen Show features Paul Thomas Anderson discussing the film One Battle After Another and an overview of the TV adaptation of The Narrow Road to the Deep North starring Jacob Elordi.
- Paul Feig on The Housemaid + Kokuho + Aftersun
This episode of The Screen Show features director Paul Feig discussing the thriller The Housemaid, Lee Sang-il's Oscar-nominated film Kokuho, and an interview with director Charlotte Wells about the film Aftersun.
- Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor on The History of Sound + My Brother's Band + The Golden Spurtle
This episode of The Screen Show explores The History of Sound with Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor, discusses My Brother's Band with director Emmanuel Courcol, and examines the competitive porridge-making film The Golden Spurtle with Constan…
- Russell Crowe stars in Nuremberg + Alex Russell on Lurker
Russell Crowe discusses his role as Hermann Göring in the drama Nuremberg, while producer Alex Russell talks about his directorial debut, the music industry satire Lurker.
- Wicked: For Good + Flathead screens as part of BIFF
Cinematographer Alice Brooks discusses the filming of Wicked: For Good, and director Jaydon Martin talks about his debut feature film Flathead, which is screening as part of the Brisbane International Film Festival.
- If I Had Legs I'd Kick You/The Last Frontier/Two Prosecutors
Mary Bronstein discusses the black comedy If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, actors Jason Clarke and Simone Kessell look at the thriller series The Last Frontier, and Sergei Loznitza explores the film Two Prosecutors.
- Jacinda Ardern on Prime Minister + Fwends + Edge of Life
This episode of The Screen Show features discussions on the documentary Prime Minister, the award-winning film Fwends, and the film Edge of Life regarding psychedelic-assisted end-of-life care. Guests include Jacinda Ardern, Sophie Somervi…
- Journey Home + The Wolves Always Come At Night (Australia's Oscar entry) + Happyend
This episode of The Screen Show features discussions on the documentary Journey Home, Australia's 2026 Oscar entry The Wolves Always Come At Night, and Neo Sora's film Happyend.
- Roofman/Frankenstein/Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
Derek Cianfrance discusses his film Roofman, Guillermo del Toro talks about his Frankenstein adaptation, and actor Harrison Gilbertson reflects on his work in the Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere.
- Venice winner Familiar Touch + indie comedy Phantoms of July
Director Sarah Friedland discusses her Venice Film Festival-winning movie Familiar Touch, while director Julian Radlmaier talks about his film Phantoms of July. The episode explores these two distinct features with presenter Jason Di Rosso…
- Kelly Reichardt (The Mastermind) + Maceo Bishop (The Smashing Machine) + Bruce Beresford & Bryan Brown (The Travellers)
Director Kelly Reichardt discusses her heist film The Mastermind, cinematographer Maceo Bishop talks about The Smashing Machine, and Bruce Beresford and Bryan Brown discuss the family drama The Travellers.
- Nick Offerman/Sovereign + Alex Ross Perry/Pavements
In this episode of The Screen Show, actor Nick Offerman discusses his role as an extremist in the crime thriller Sovereign. Additionally, filmmaker Alex Ross Perry talks about his hybrid film Pavements, which explores the influence of the…
- Paul Thomas Anderson on One Battle After Another/ Julia Fox and Justin Tipping on Him
Jason Di Rosso explores the films One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and Him, featuring insights from Julia Fox and director Justin Tipping. The episode examines these two cinematic p…
- Lesbian Space Princess/ Kangaroo/ Vale Robert Redford
This episode of The Screen Show features discussions on the films Lesbian Space Princess and Kangaroo, along with a tribute to actor and director Robert Redford. The segment includes insights from the filmmakers behind these projects and a…
- Splitsville + Went Up the Hill
Michael Angelo Covino discusses the comedy Splitsville, and director Samuel van Grinsven talks about his ghost story Went Up the Hill. Additionally, the episode features an excerpt from an interview with Justin Kurzel regarding his documen…
- Olivia Colman & Benedict Cumberbatch lead Jay Roach's The Roses + Sorry, Baby + Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Director Jay Roach discusses his new film The Roses, starring Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch. Eva Victor talks about her indie project Sorry, Baby, and Jason Di Rosso interviews Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul about A Conve…
- Three of the most exciting filmmakers from MIFF's Bright Horizons Competition
Jason Di Rosso hosts a panel featuring international filmmakers Andrew Patterson, Chie Hayakawa, and James J. Robinson to discuss their careers and latest projects at the Melbourne International Film Festival. The discussion highlights fil…
- Eddington + The Rainmaker + The Ballad of Wallis Island
This episode of The Screen Show features discussions on the neo-Western Eddington, the television adaptation of The Rainmaker, and the comedy The Ballad of Wallis Island. Guests include Ari Aster, Michael Seitzman, and James Griffiths.
- Podcast Extra: Vale David Stratton
This episode of The Screen Show honors the late film critic David Stratton, who passed away at 85. The show features a 2017 interview with Stratton by Jason Di Rosso, focusing on the documentary 'David Stratton: A Cinematic Life'.
- Tom Hiddleston & Chiwetel Ejiofor on The Life of Chuck/Alien: Earth/April
In this episode of The Screen Show, Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor discuss The Life of Chuck, Essie Davis talks about Alien: Earth, and director Dea Kulumbegashvili discusses her film April.
- Weapons/Platonic/Naomi Watts on The Friend
Zach Cregger discusses his horror film Weapons, while the creators of Platonic talk about their series starring Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen. Additionally, Naomi Watts talks about her role in the film adaptation of The Friend.
- Lena Dunham's Too Much with co-creator Luis Felber + Michael Shanks/Together + François Ozon/When Fall is Coming
Luis Felber discusses creating the Netflix series Too Much with Lena Dunham. The episode also features interviews with Michael Shanks about his film Together and François Ozon on his mystery thriller When Fall is Coming.
- Helena Bonham Carter on Four Letters of Love + The Stolen Painting + Holy Cow
Jason Di Rosso discusses Four Letters of Love with Helena Bonham Carter, explores the dramedy The Stolen Painting with director Pascal Bonitzer, and talks to director Louise Courvoisier about her film Holy Cow.
- Highlights! Babygirl + Maria
This episode highlights two films featuring notable female leads: the sexual thriller 'Babygirl', featuring director Halina Reijn, and the biographical drama 'Maria', featuring director Pablo Larrain. Both films are discussed following the…
- John Lilly and the Earth Coincidence Control Office + My Father's Shadow
This episode of The Screen Show discusses two films from the Melbourne International Film Festival: the documentary on neuroscientist John Lilly by Courtney Stephens and the family drama My Father's Shadow directed by Akinola Davies Jr.
- My Undesirable Friends + experimental filmmaker Dirk de Bruyn
This episode of The Screen Show features filmmaker Julia Loktev discussing her documentary My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow. Additionally, experimental filmmaker Dirk de Bruyn explores his personal films ahead of a Melbo…
- Families Like Ours / Smoke / The Story of Souleymane
This episode of The Screen Show features discussions on the series Families Like Ours with director Thomas Vinterberg, The Story of Souleymane with director Boris Lojkine and actor Abou Sangaré, and the series Smoke with writer Dennis Leha…
- 28 Years Later + Justin Kurzel's new doco Ellis Park
The Screen Show discusses the documentary Ellis Park with director Justin Kurzel, and explores the film 28 Years Later with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. The episode also features an archived interview with filmmaker George Romero.
- Materialists + The Survivors
Celine Song discusses her romantic comedy Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson. Additionally, Charlie Vickers and Tony Ayres talk about the Netflix adaptation of Jane Harper's The Survivors.