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The Screen Show

ABC Australia
One Battle After Another
Melbourne International Film Festival
Babygirl
Maria
Grief
Nicole Kidman
Cannes Film Festival
Sydney 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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Latest Episodes

Twenty year old You Tube star turned A24 filmmaker Kane Parsons discusses Backrooms, his disorienting horror starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.

Georgian filmmaker Alexandre Koberidze's sublime road movie Dry Leaf is about to screen as par... more

TV critic Wenlei Ma and Jason Di Rosso press play on what's lighting up streaming this week...Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed and The Boroughs.

Rising horror auteur Curry Barker on his impressive twisted love-story Obsession, alongside actor Inde Navarrette.

Australian director Zoe Pepper on Birthright, her biting take on the housing crisis and generational resentment.

* Presenter, Jason ... more

TV critic Wenlei Ma and Jason Di Rosso press play on what's lighting up streaming this week...

* Off Campus (Prime Video)

* Leonard and Hungry Paul (ABC iview)

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Recent Guests

Curry Barker
Director of Obsession
Obsession (film)
Episode: Curry Barker and Inde Navarette/Obsession + Zoe Pepper/Birthright
Inde Navarrette
Actor in Obsession
Obsession
Episode: Curry Barker and Inde Navarette/Obsession + Zoe Pepper/Birthright
Zoe Pepper
Writer-director of Birthright
Birthright
Episode: Curry Barker and Inde Navarette/Obsession + Zoe Pepper/Birthright
Isabelle Huppert
Award-winning French actor
Actor, The Richest Woman in the World
Episode: French screen icon Isabelle Huppert + Sally Field stars in Remarkably Bright Creatures
Shelby Van Pelt
Author of Remarkably Bright Creatures
Author
Episode: French screen icon Isabelle Huppert + Sally Field stars in Remarkably Bright Creatures
Olivia Newman
Director of Remarkably Bright Creatures
Director
Episode: French screen icon Isabelle Huppert + Sally Field stars in Remarkably Bright Creatures
Fatih Akin
Director of Amrum
Fatih Akin (filmmaker)
Episode: Amrum and Mortal Kombat II: Directors and Cast in Conversation
Karl Urban
Actor in Mortal Kombat II
Actor
Episode: Amrum and Mortal Kombat II: Directors and Cast in Conversation
Josh Lawson
Actor in Mortal Kombat II
Actor
Episode: Amrum and Mortal Kombat II: Directors and Cast in Conversation

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 169 ratings
  • Informative reviews

    Insightful advice on films and television.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    costsusa
    Australia5 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

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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
#48
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#186
New Zealand/TV & Film

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Curry Barker and Inde Navarette/Obsession + Zoe Pepper/Birthright
Q: What is it about the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre that informs your approach to Obsession and horror at large?
Barker explains the original's rawness and regional horror, noting how its nonchalant violence and family dynamics influenced his own portrayal of menace and unease in Obsession and his broader horror sensibilities.
Curry Barker and Inde Navarette/Obsession + Zoe Pepper/Birthright
Q: And can I ask you about Michael Johnston? And this idea of casting a guy who looks like a nice guy.
Curry Barker discusses Johnston as perfect for the role, praising his awkward, innocent-appearing performance that reveals a dangerous depth and authorial control over audience perception.
French screen icon Isabelle Huppert + Sally Field stars in Remarkably Bright Creatures
Q: What attracted you to this project and how did the real-life case influence your portrayal?
Huppert discusses separating the role from reality while recognizing the historical context, emphasizing how the screenplay invites intimacy and complexity rather than a straightforward recreation of events.
Deadloch S2/ François Ozon on The Stranger/ My Undesirable Friends
Q: How did François Ozon approach modernizing Camus' The Outsider for today's audiences, especially regarding Arab representation?
Ozon discusses contextualizing the story to the present, foregrounding female characters, and ensuring that Arab characters are given a voice, reflecting a modern sensitivity to post-colonial critique while maintaining the novel's themes of alienation and resistance to absurdism.
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star in The Drama + The President's Cake + The Magic Faraway Tree
Q: How does the film balance intimate personal stakes with larger societal questions, without turning the story into a broader political statement?
Borgli emphasizes focusing on the characters' journeys and their emotional truths, using a private, inner-circle perspective to explore big questions about identity, reputation, and moral boundaries without prescribing ethical norms.

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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. Curry Barker
2. Inde Navarrette
3. Zoe Pepper
4. Isabelle Huppert
5. Shelby Van Pelt
6. Olivia Newman
7. Fatih Akin
8. Karl Urban

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