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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

Friday, December 26

7:35am

The Movie Show ‘2004, Episode 30’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2004, Episode 30'

SBS World Movies, 7:35am, Fri, 26 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Megan Spencer, Jaimie Leonarder and Fenella Kernebone present reviews, interviews and an insider's view of the world of movies, and Marc Fennell reviews new-release DVDs. (An SBS-TV production) CC

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 2004 Episode 30


10:00am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 7’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 7'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:00am, Fri, 26 Dec 2025, 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


10:35am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 8’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 8'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:35am, Fri, 26 Dec 2025, 30 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


11:05am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 9’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 9'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:05am, Fri, 26 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret interviews producer Pam Borain on Where the Outback Ends, while David talks with Bob Ellis about scriptwriting, filmmaking politics, and his work on several key Australian films.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 9


11:40am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 10’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 10'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:40am, Fri, 26 Dec 2025, 30 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


Saturday, December 27

5:25am

The Movie Show ‘1999 - Episode 34’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'1999 - Episode 34'

SBS World Movies, 5:25am, Sat, 27 Dec 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Reviews of 'A Walk on the Moon', 'Soft Fruit', 'Outside Providence', and 'Teaching Mrs Tingle'.

Series, 1999, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1999 Episode 34


5:55am

The Movie Show ‘2004, Episode 31’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2004, Episode 31'

SBS World Movies, 5:55am, Sat, 27 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Megan Spencer, Jaimie Leonarder and Fenella Kernebone present reviews, interviews and an insider's view of the world of movies, and Marc Fennell reviews new-release DVDs. (An SBS-TV production) CC

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 2004 Episode 31


10:00am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 11’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 11'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:00am, Sat, 27 Dec 2025, 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


10:35am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 12’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 12'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:35am, Sat, 27 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Deborah-Lee Furness and Simone Buchanan discuss Shame with David, Margaret gathers audience views on A Month in the Country, and Warwick Sims talks US film industry and He's My Girl in LA.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 12


11:10am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 13’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 13'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:10am, Sat, 27 Dec 2025, 35 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


11:45am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 14’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 14'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:45am, Sat, 27 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret and David review Au Revoir Les Enfants, Cop, No Time for Tears, Glass Menagerie and Playing Away, with film news and interviews with Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward and Karen Allen.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 14


Sunday, December 28

5:50am

The Movie Show ‘2004, Episode 32’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2004, Episode 32'

SBS World Movies, 5:50am, Sun, 28 Dec 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Megan Spencer, Jaimie Leonarder and Fenella Kernebone present reviews, interviews and an insider's view of the world of movies, and Marc Fennell reviews new-release DVDs. (An SBS-TV production) CC

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 2004 Episode 32


10:00am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 15’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 15'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:00am, Sun, 28 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Reviews of Saigon Hollywood Shuffle and the Andrei Tarkovsky festival. Double Take revives B grade films with live revoicing and have performed at the Edinburgh Festival as the Astro Zombies.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 15


10:35am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 16 - Cannes Film Festival’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 16 - Cannes Film Festival'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:35am, Sun, 28 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz and Paul Byrnes review films. Tait Brady discusses directing the 1988 Melbourne Film Festival with Margaret. Includes news of the Cannes winners.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 16


11:10am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 17’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 17'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:10am, Sun, 28 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Rob Webb outlines the 1988 Sydney Film Festival in conversation with Margaret Pomeranz. David Stratton interviews Bob Swaim about his film Masquerade at the 1988 Cannes Festival.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 17


2:45pm

The Movie Show ‘2005, Episode 10’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2005, Episode 10'

SBS World Movies, 2:45pm, Sun, 28 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Megan Spencer, Jaimie Leonarder and Fenella Kernebone present reviews, interviews and an insider's view of the world of movies, and Marc Fennell reviews new-release DVDs. (An SBS-TV production) CC

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 2005 Episode 10


Monday, December 29

5:00am

The Movie Show ‘1999, Episode 36’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'1999, Episode 36'

SBS World Movies, 5:00am, Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Enjoy these classic episodes of The Movie Show with famed film critics, Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. Together they review the latest crop of movies and give us their rating out of five stars. They also interview many of the leading actors and directors of the day.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1999 Episode 36


5:30am

The Movie Show ‘2004, Episode 34’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2004, Episode 34'

SBS World Movies, 5:30am, Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Megan Spencer, Jaimie Leonarder and Fenella Kernebone present reviews, interviews and an insider's view of the world of movies, and Marc Fennell reviews new-release DVDs. (An SBS-TV production) CC

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 2004 Episode 34


7:55am

The Movie Show ‘2004, Episode 35’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2004, Episode 35'

SBS World Movies, 7:55am, Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Megan Spencer, Jaimie Leonarder and Fenella Kernebone present reviews, interviews and an insider's view of the world of movies, and Marc Fennell reviews new-release DVDs. (An SBS-TV production) CC

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 2004 Episode 35


10:00am

The Movie Show ‘1997, Episode 41’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1997, Episode 41'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:00am, Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Movie review program hosted by Margaret Pomeranz & David Stratton. Ep. reviews 'Fairytale; a True Story'; 'The Ice Storm'; 'Murder At 1600'; 'The Wiggles Movie'; 'Shall We Dance?'; 'Topless Women Talk About Their Lives'- incl. i/v Prod./Writer/Dir. Harry Sinclair; review 'Will It Snow For Christmas?'

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1997 Episode 41


10:35am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 19’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 19'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:35am, Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton present reviews. Sara Radclyffe discusses producing Wish You Were Here and Personal Services and working with David Leeton and Emily Lloyd.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 19


11:10am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 20’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 20'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:10am, Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton review Babettes Feast Rambo 3 and Shes Having a Baby for Keeps with a Stallone press conference. Stratton also interviews Clint Eastwood about his film Bird.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 20


Tuesday, December 30

4:50am

The Movie Show ‘1999, Episode 37’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'1999, Episode 37'

SBS World Movies, 4:50am, Tue, 30 Dec 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Enjoy these classic episodes of The Movie Show with famed film critics, Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. Together they review the latest crop of movies and give us their rating out of five stars. They also interview many of the leading actors and directors of the day.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1999 Episode 37


5:20am

The Movie Show ‘1999, Episode 38’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'1999, Episode 38'

SBS World Movies, 5:20am, Tue, 30 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Enjoy these classic episodes of The Movie Show with famed film critics, Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. Together they review the latest crop of movies and give us their rating out of five stars. They also interview many of the leading actors and directors of the day.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1999 Episode 38


7:45am

The Movie Show ‘2004, Episode 36’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2004, Episode 36'

SBS World Movies, 7:45am, Tue, 30 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Megan Spencer, Jaimie Leonarder and Fenella Kernebone present reviews, interviews and an insider's view of the world of movies, and Marc Fennell reviews new-release DVDs. (An SBS-TV production) CC

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 2004 Episode 36


10:00am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 21’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 21'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:00am, Tue, 30 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton review Walker Matewan Bambi and Return of the Living Dead Part 2. John Sayles discusses his approach to filmmaking and the themes in Matewan.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 21


10:35am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 22’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 22'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:35am, Tue, 30 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Jiang Wen discusses his role in Red Sorghum with David Stratton. Stephen Frears talks about working with Hanif Kureishi. Michael Frankel and John Maynard address disputes over film co productions.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 22


11:10am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 23’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 23'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:10am, Tue, 30 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz speaks with writers at the Australian Writers Guild Awards about the craft. Fred Schepisi reflects on the writer director relationship. Anthony Wheeler wins Best Script for Olive.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 23


Wednesday, December 31

7:40am

The Movie Show ‘2004, Episode 37’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2004, Episode 37'

SBS World Movies, 7:40am, Wed, 31 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Megan Spencer, Jaimie Leonarder and Fenella Kernebone present reviews, interviews and an insider's view of the world of movies, and Marc Fennell reviews new-release DVDs. (An SBS-TV production) CC

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 2004 Episode 37


10:00am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 24’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 24'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:00am, Wed, 31 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Edward James Olmos discusses his role in Stand and Deliver as a high school teacher. Australian director Carl Schultz talks about The Seventh Sign and his earlier films.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 24


10:35am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 25’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 25'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:35am, Wed, 31 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret and David review September, The Serpent and the Rainbow, Switching Channels, Action Jackson and Taffin and discuss Australian films and a film roundup.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 25


11:10am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 26’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 26'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:10am, Wed, 31 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Philip Brophy discusses his film Salt Saliva Sperm and Sweat with David Stratton. Saul Zaentz talks about producing The Unbearable Lightness of Being and casting its stars.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 26


11:45am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 27’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 27'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:45am, Wed, 31 Dec 2025, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret and David review A New Life, Colors, Rent a Cop and Amazon Women on the Moon. Jim Gerrand discusses his Cambodian films and making sense of the madness.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 27


Thursday, January 1

10:00am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 28’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 28'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:00am, Thu, 1 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret and David review Bright Lights Big City, A Pray for the Dying and The Tale of Ruby Rose. Includes Bob Hoskins interview, film news and short reviews of Arthur on the Rocks and Streetwise.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 28


10:35am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 29’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 29'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:35am, Thu, 1 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret and David review Coming to America, Love Child, Heat and Sunlight and The Manchurian Candidate. Roger Ebert discusses his career and views on film criticism.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 29


11:10am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 30’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 30'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:10am, Thu, 1 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret reviews As Time Goes By, Waiting for the Moon and Family Viewing. Director Atom Egoyan discusses Family Viewing, its use of video and multiple viewing levels.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 30


11:45am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 31’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 31'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:45am, Thu, 1 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret and Paul review Big Business, Beetlejuice, Like Father Like Son and Two Moon Junction. Includes film news, obituaries, Almodovar at NY Film Fest, round up and censorship conference.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 31


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