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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

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


Friday, January 2

10:00am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 32’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 32'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:00am, Fri, 2 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Cyndi Lauper discusses her first film role in Vibes. David Stratton interviews John Waters about Hairspray, his Baltimore roots, working with Divine and Australian audiences.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 32


10:35am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 33 - Venice Film Festival’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 33 - Venice Film Festival'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:35am, Fri, 2 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

David and Margaret review Belinda and A Clockwork Orange and discuss highlights from the Venice Film Festival.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 33


11:10am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 34’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 34'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:10am, Fri, 2 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Australian film critics gather at SBS to discuss their role and award The Year My Voice Broke Best Australian Feature. Martin Scorsese talks about faith in The Last Temptation of Christ.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 34


Saturday, January 3

10:00am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 35’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 35'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:00am, Sat, 3 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Suhasini Mulay discusses making Bhopal: Beyond Genocide. Solveig Dommartin talks about Wings of Desire. Jack Clayton and Bob Hoskins discuss The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 35


10:35am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 36 - AFI Awards’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 36 - AFI Awards'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:35am, Sat, 3 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Anne Deveson discusses the Australian Film and Television School. Ray Liotta talks about Dominique and Eugene and Something Wild. Includes AFI Awards coverage.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 36


11:10am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 37’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 37'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:10am, Sat, 3 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Actors discuss the Australian comedy Around the World in 80 Ways. Lina Wertmuller talks on feminism and language, and David Hannay on making Mapantsula in South Africa.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 37


11:45am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 38’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 38'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:45am, Sat, 3 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Colin Friels discusses his role in Grievous Bodily Harm and his acting experiences. Theresa Russell talks about playing a childless woman in a nervous breakdown in Track 29.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 38


Sunday, January 4

5:00am

The Movie Show ‘1999, Episode 39’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'1999, Episode 39'

SBS World Movies, 5:00am, Sun, 4 Jan 2026, 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 39


10:05am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 39’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 39'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:05am, Sun, 4 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

John Cleese discusses A Fish Called Wanda, his choice of actors, and the comic blend of American and English performers.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 39


10:40am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 40’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 40'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:40am, Sun, 4 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret and David review Evil Angels, The Big Blue, Stormy Monday and Patty Hearst. Interviews with Verity Lambert, Fred Schepisi, Luc Besson and Natasha Richardson. Includes national film events.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 40


11:15am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 41’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 41'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:15am, Sun, 4 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret and David review Imagine, Big Sugarbaby, We the Living, Surf Nazis Must Die and Maurice. Interviews with Sabah and Jackie Chan, plus cinema news and national film round up.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 41


Monday, January 5

5:00am

The Movie Show ‘2000 - Episode 7’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2000 - Episode 7'

SBS World Movies, 5:00am, Mon, 5 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Movie review program hosted by Mragaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode they review Erin Brockovich, Galaxy Quest, The Iron Giant, The Girl on the Bridge and Topsy Turvy directed by Mike Leigh and featuring Allan Corduner.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 2000 Episode 7


7:35am

The Movie Show ‘2004, Episode 38’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2004, Episode 38'

SBS World Movies, 7:35am, Mon, 5 Jan 2026, 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 38


10:00am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 42’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 42'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:00am, Mon, 5 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret and David review Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Eat the Rich and Bird. News on Paul Byrnes as Sydney Film Festival Director. Interviews with Zemeckis, Hoskins, Williams and Eastwood.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 42


10:25am

The Movie Show ‘2000 - Episode 4’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2000 - Episode 4'

SBS World Movies, 10:25am, Mon, 5 Jan 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Movie review program hosted by Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode, they review The Story of Us, The Hurricane directed by Norman Jewison and featuring Denzel Washington. Later, they review Mystery Alaska, The 13th Warroir and discuss AFI award nominations.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 2000 Episode 4


10:35am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 43’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 43'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:35am, Mon, 5 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret and David review Bagdad Cafe, Fright Night 2, Nightmare on Elm Street 4, Australia Daze, The Possessed and Scrooged. Includes interviews, film news and John Carradine obituary.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 43


11:10am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 44’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 44'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:10am, Mon, 5 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

David and Margaret review The Navigator, Cocktail, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Angel Dust, Time to Live Time to Die, Young Guns and Snow White. Interview with director Vincent Wood.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 44


3:00pm

The Movie Show ‘2005, Episode 18’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2005, Episode 18'

SBS World Movies, 3:00pm, Mon, 5 Jan 2026, 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 2005 Episode 18


3:30pm

The Movie Show ‘1986, Episode 9’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'1986, Episode 9'

SBS World Movies, 3:30pm, Mon, 5 Jan 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Movie review program presented by David Stratton & Margaret Pomeranz and Silvio Rivier. Ep. reviews Heartburn, Pirates, Dead End Drive and The Fly with i/v Dir. Brian Trenchard-Smith.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1986 Episode 9


Tuesday, January 6

5:15am

The Movie Show ‘1999, Episode 40’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'1999, Episode 40'

SBS World Movies, 5:15am, Tue, 6 Jan 2026, 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 40


7:45am

The Movie Show ‘2004, Episode 39’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2004, Episode 39'

SBS World Movies, 7:45am, Tue, 6 Jan 2026, 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 39


10:00am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 45’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 45'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:00am, Tue, 6 Jan 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

David and Margaret review Young Einstein with an interview with Yahoo Serious. They also review Drowning by Numbers and interview its director Peter Greenaway.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 45


10:35am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 46’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 46'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:35am, Tue, 6 Jan 2026, 65 minutes

REPEAT

David and Margaret review A World Apart, Cocoon The Return, A Man in Love, The Blob, Emerald City, Melo, Anota, Women on the Verge, Devil in the Flesh, Tucker and Business as Usual.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 46


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