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The Screen Show

ABC Australia
Melbourne International Film Festival
One Battle After Another
Babygirl
Maria
Sydney Film Festival
Grief
Nicole Kidman
Cannes Film Festival
Outer Range
Dark Matter
Universal Language
Thou Shalt Not Steal
Female Empowerment
Australia
The Narrow Road To the Deep North
Happyend
Angelina Jolie
Family Dynamics
Furiosa
The Zone Of Interest

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 Hollyw... more

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As beloved Australian series Colin From Accounts prepares to say goodbye, we revisit a conversation with stars and creators Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer about the making of their hit cringe-com.

With Jim Jarmusch's Father Mother Sister Brother ... more

Jason Di Rosso and Wenlei Ma review Treasure and Dirt, the ABC's new outback crime drama, adapted from Chris Hammer's bestseller, where buried secrets, quirky characters and small-town intrigue drive the mystery. They also say goodbye to one of Austr... more

From Putin’s rise to Swedish cinema’s great rebel: Olivier Assayas and Mattias Nohrborg on two towering figures who shaped politics and culture...

Olivier Assayas, one of France’s most acclaimed filmmakers, joins us to discuss The Wizard of the Krem... more

Will Ferrell in a new golf comedy, or Octavia Spencer/Hannah Waddingham as best friends on the run in Ride or Die...which of these new releases deserves your time?

Netflix's golf comedy The Hawk brings together comedy heavyweights Will Ferrell and M... more

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Mattias Nohrborg
Co-director of Being Bo Widerberg
Being Bo Widerberg documentary
Episode: The Wizard of the Kremlin/Being Bo Widerberg: From Putin’s rise to Swedish cinema’s outsider
Olivier Assayas
Film director and co-creator of the Putin biopic
The Screen Show / The Wizard of the Kremlin
Episode: The Wizard of the Kremlin/Being Bo Widerberg: From Putin’s rise to Swedish cinema’s outsider
Alain Gomis
Director of Dao
Dao
Episode: The Odyssey reviewed + Sam Neill on his favourite film + Dao and a MIFF preview
Sam Neill
Actor renowned for Australian cinema, interview from 2009 archive
Noted actor in films such as The Piano, Jurassic Park
Episode: The Odyssey reviewed + Sam Neill on his favourite film + Dao and a MIFF preview
James J. Robinson
Director of First Light
Episode: James J. Robinson's First Light + diet horror Saccharine
Natalie Erica James
Writer-Director of Saccharine
Episode: James J. Robinson's First Light + diet horror Saccharine
Ildikó Enyedi
Hungarian filmmaker, director of Silent Friend
Independent/Film
Episode: Olivia Wilde's The Invite + Silent Friend + a VR journey
Isabel Knowles
Co-creator of The World Came Flooding In VR project
Isabel and Van
Episode: Olivia Wilde's The Invite + Silent Friend + a VR journey
Van Sarawain
Co-creator of The World Came Flooding In VR project
Isabel and Van
Episode: Olivia Wilde's The Invite + Silent Friend + a VR journey

Hosts

Jason Di Rosso
Host of The Screen Show; renowned Sydney-based film critic with broad interview experience across cinema and television.
Sky Kirkham
Colleague from ABC Radio National Arts and reviewer communications; appears as a guest host in episodes.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • Informative reviews

    Insightful advice on films and television.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    costsusa
    Australia7 months ago
  • Best podcast about Film and TV

    Best film critic in the world in my opinion. Always thoughtful, intelligent and in depth discussions that go beyond the obvious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Becca sunshine
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great contribution.

    I love that magic moment in Jason’s interviews when it seems to dawn on the person being interviewed that ‘this guy actually knows what he’s talking about and wants to have an intelligent discussion!’ Great contribution to screen culture in Australia.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KT in Oz
    Australia2 years ago
  • Excellent

    A must listen for those who seek good, intelligent films and tv series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seánóg R
    Australia2 years ago
  • Excellent interviews but would love more reviews

    The filmmakers obviously love his passion and intelligence, so the interviews with Jason are great. But I’m actually more interested in film reviews, so tend not to listen as regularly as I could.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Georgielew
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the host's depth of knowledge and interview craft.
Insightful, thoughtful discussions that elevate film and TV talk.
Audience appreciation for Australian-focused coverage alongside international cinema.
Episodes are informative, well-researched, and accessible to cinephiles and casual viewers alike.
Shows with strong, insider perspective and varied guests are highly valued.

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Apple Podcasts
#25
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#197
Italy/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#171
Saudi Arabia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#179
New Zealand/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#247
Finland/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

James J. Robinson's First Light + diet horror Saccharine
Q: Hannah, please tell me you aren't actually taking those diet pills. Whatever shortcut you think you found, it is a bad path. You look sick.
James explains that Saccharine is personal and rooted in examining inherited beliefs around body image, and that the film aims to present a nuanced portrayal of Hannah's journey rather than sensationalize dieting, while also acknowledging cultural contexts and the author's own relationship to the material.
Harlan Coben and Sam Worthington + a Marion Cotillard fairytale + Supergirl reviewed
Q: What was the most difficult thing about this role?
The actor discusses maintaining emotional authenticity as the plot spirals, ensuring the emotional arc remains grounded even as twists and red herrings unfold.
Olivia Wilde's The Invite + Silent Friend + a VR journey
Q: What motivated you to structure Silent Friend around three different time periods, and how does that shape the audience's perception of perception itself?
Enyedi discusses expanding storytelling by shifting time and focusing less on plot and more on the experiential sense of time, using the tree as a central protagonist to explore the limits of human perception.
Olivia Wilde's The Invite + Silent Friend + a VR journey
Q: How did you come to cast Tony Leung and Lea Seydoux in Silent Friend, and what did they bring to the stories across the three timelines?
Enyedi explains that she wrote the role for Tony Leung to match a spiritual or pervading energy in the character, and brought Lea Seydoux as a charismatic mentor figure to anchor the science-meets-nature dialogue across the timelines.
Disclosure Day/Leviticus/Colony
Q: Tell me about the metaphor in Leviticus and how it relates to the horror elements of the film.
The guest explains that horror is a vehicle to explore fear around homophobia, using the internal and external dimensions of prejudice to heighten the characters' fear and isolation, while grounding the supernatural in relatable social struggles.

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A thoughtful interview-focused show that analyzes recent cinema and television through in-depth conversations with directors, actors, writers, and other creative talents. Episodes often blend film criticism with behind-the-scenes storytelling, production insights, and festival- or awards-season context, including Australian perspectives and international releases. Noteworthy strengths include a patient, craft-oriented line of questioning, access to prominent figures, and a broad coverage that spans blockbusters, indie projects, and adaptations, making it useful for listeners who want both analysis and intimate creator perspectives.

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Recent guests on The Screen Show include:

1. Mattias Nohrborg
2. Olivier Assayas
3. Alain Gomis
4. Sam Neill
5. James J. Robinson
6. Natalie Erica James
7. Ildikó Enyedi
8. Isabel Knowles

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