The Movie Show

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The Movie Show (1998)

Famed film critics Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton review and dissect a mixture of locally produced films and Hollywood blockbuster flicks.

Series, 1998, Arts & Culture, Entertainment


The Movie Show - TV Showtimes

Thursday, March 5

5:40am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 5’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 5'

SBS World Movies, 5:40am, Thu, 5 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

An episode featuring Christian Bale discussing his role in Empire of the Sun and Wendy Hughes reflecting on portraying a prostitute in Warm Nights on a Slow Moving Train.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 5


11:00am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 17’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 17'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:00am, Thu, 5 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Interviews with Tom Hanks about The Burbs and Patrick Swayze about Roadhouse.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 17


11:35am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 18’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 18'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:35am, Thu, 5 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

David Stratton talks to Mark Hamill about his latest role and the film Star Wars.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 18


2:30pm

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 6’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 6'

SBS World Movies, 2:30pm, Thu, 5 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret and David review Slamdance, Couch Trip, Overboard, Repentance and doco Cannibal Tours, with film news, festival highlights and the premiere of Pandemonium.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 6


Friday, March 6

10:30am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 19’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 19'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:30am, Fri, 6 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Rosanna Arquette talks to Margaret Pomeranz about her life, work, New York Stories and her current Sydney stage role in Wendy Cracked a Walnut.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 19


11:05am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 20’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 20'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:05am, Fri, 6 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz talks to director Mike Leigh about High Hopes and his distinctive working methods.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 20


11:40am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 21’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 21'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:40am, Fri, 6 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

David Stratton talks to the team behind Scandal on Stephen Ward and to Peter Weir on Dead Poets Society, its handling of suicide, and working with Robin Williams.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 21


2:50pm

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 7’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 7'

SBS World Movies, 2:50pm, Fri, 6 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Sigrid Thornton, Tom Burlinson and Brian Dennehy discuss Man from Snowy River II and their roles with Margaret and David, speaking from the film's set in Merrijig, Victoria.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 7


Saturday, March 7

6:00am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 8’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 8'

SBS World Movies, 6:00am, Sat, 7 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret and David review Vice Versa, Wings of Desire and Less Than Zero, with Wim Wenders discussing his Cannes winning Wings of Desire in an interview from the 1987 festival.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 8


10:30am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 22’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 22'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:30am, Sat, 7 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

David Stratton talks to Solrun Hoaas about Green Tea and Cherry Ripe and her feature film plans. Margaret Pomeranz interviews David Pollard on film funding and industry delays.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 22


11:05am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 23’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 23'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:05am, Sat, 7 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Reviews of Mystic Pizza, Major League, I Love You, Buried Alive, Hotel Terminus and Jacknife.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 23


11:40am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 24’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 24'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:40am, Sat, 7 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

David Stratton talks to American producer Ed Pressman, known for Wall Street, Platoon and Plenty, during his visit to Australia.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 24


2:20pm

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 10’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 10'

SBS World Movies, 2:20pm, Sat, 7 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret and David review Good Morning Vietnam, Someone to Watch Over Me, White Mischief, Backstage and The Woo Woo Kid, cover the Oscars and upcoming national film releases.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 10


Sunday, March 8

5:15am

The Movie Show ‘2000 - Episode 27’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2000 - Episode 27'

SBS World Movies, 5:15am, Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Movie review program hosted by Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. They reviews Titus, Superstar, Timecode, Supernova, Up at the Villa, Children of the Marshlands. They also look at pre-production of Australian movie Mullet and interview writer director David Caesar, and actors Ben Mendelson, and Susie Porter.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 2000 Episode 27


5:50am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 11’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 11'

SBS World Movies, 5:50am, Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Robin Williams answers Oscar questions at a press conference, while Irina Kupchenko talks with David about Lonely Women Seeks Life Companion and Without Witnesses.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 11


10:30am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 25’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 25'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:30am, Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz talks to writer and director John Sexton about Minamurra, its characters, casting, and his choice of an American actor in the lead role.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 25


11:05am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 26’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 26'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:05am, Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz talks to Helen Mirren about winning the Cannes acting prize and her role in Pascali's Island.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 26


11:40am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 27’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 27'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:40am, Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz talks to filmmaker David Caesar about Bodywork and his reasons for making a film about death.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 27


Monday, March 9

10:30am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 28’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 28'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:30am, Mon, 9 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Director Tim Burton talks to Margaret Pomeranz about Batman and the performances of Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, and Kim Basinger.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 28


11:05am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 29 - Venice Film Festival’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 29 - Venice Film Festival'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:05am, Mon, 9 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

At Venice, David Stratton talks to Paul Cox, Irene Papas and Dusan Makavejev. Margaret Pomeranz interviews Henry Jaglom on Someone to Love and his use of real people in films.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 29


11:40am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 30’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 30'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:40am, Mon, 9 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

At Cannes, David Stratton talks to producer Jane Campion about Sweetie, its themes, and her intentions in making the film.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 30


Tuesday, March 10

5:35am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 13’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 13'

SBS World Movies, 5:35am, Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Director Vincent Ward and producer John Maynard discuss The Navigator with Margaret, focusing on the film's conception and its selection for competition at Cannes 1988.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 13


10:30am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 31’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 31'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:30am, Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Gary Keady talks to Margaret Pomeranz about Sons of Steel, its editing, casting and low-budget challenges. She also interviews the boys from Dead Poets Society on working with Peter Weir.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 31


11:05am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 32’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 32'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:05am, Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz talks to Genevieve Lemon about her performance in Sweetie.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 32


11:40am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 33’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 33'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:40am, Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Jean Jacques Annaud talks to Margaret Pomeranz about The Bear and working with animals. John Duigan speaks to David Stratton on Romero, its casting and filming in El Salvador.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 33


Wednesday, March 11

4:25am

The Movie Show ‘2000, Episode 32’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2000, Episode 32'

SBS World Movies, 4:25am, Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Classic film review series hosted by living legends Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode they review The Art Of War, Shaft, The Terrorist, Charade, Frenzy, and Sex: The Anabel Chong Story.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 2000 Episode 32


5:00am

The Movie Show ‘2000 - Episode 29’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2000 - Episode 29'

SBS World Movies, 5:00am, Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Enjoy these classic episodes of The Movie Show with living legends, Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton, as they review the latest crop of movies and give us their rating out of 5-stars.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 2000 Episode 29


10:30am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 34 - Australian Content’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 34 - Australian Content'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:30am, Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

David Stratton talks to George Sluizer about The Vanishing and its critics' prize. He also interviews Ben Lewin on Georgia, his first Australian thriller.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 34


11:05am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 35’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 35'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:05am, Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

David Stratton talks to Bob Woodward and Michael Chiklis about Wired, the last days of John Belushi, and reviews films he starred in.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 35


11:40am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 36’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 36'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:40am, Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Tsutomu Yamazaki talks to Margaret Pomeranz about working with Juzo Itami and Akira Kurosawa. David Stratton interviews Jane Fonda on Old Gringo and her acting over the years.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 36


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