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, February 26

4:40am

The Movie Show ‘2000, Episode 23’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2000, Episode 23'

SBS World Movies, 4:40am, Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Living legends Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton review Rules Of Engagement, Hollow Man, Maybe Baby, Loser, and later interview Deborah Szapiro.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 2000 Episode 23


5:15am

The Movie Show ‘2000, Episode 24’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2000, Episode 24'

SBS World Movies, 5:15am, Thu, 26 Feb 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Movie review program hosted by Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton. In this episode they review Angst, Where the Heart Is, One Day in September, Jesus' Son and interview director Alison Maclean. Later, they review Dreamworks family favourite The Road To Eldorado.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 2000 Episode 24


Friday, February 27

5:00am

The Movie Show ‘2000 - Episode 25’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'2000 - Episode 25'

SBS World Movies, 5:00am, Fri, 27 Feb 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 25


Saturday, February 28

5:55am

The Movie Show ‘1986, Episode 52’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'1986, Episode 52'

SBS World Movies, 5:55am, Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Movie review show by David Stratton & Margaret Pomeranz. Ep covers Matador, Caravaggio, interviews Lee Ermey (Full Metal Jacket), Ricky and Pete, Stephen Kearney, Nina Landis, Bruce Spence.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1986 Episode 52


10:30am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 1’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 1'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:30am, Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

David Stratton interviews director Alan Parker about Mississippi Burning, its American criticism over racism, and also discusses Rain Man, Lair of the White Worm, State of Shock and Working Girl.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 1


11:00am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 2’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 2'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:00am, Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

David Stratton spoke to Leslie Nielsen about The Naked Gun, its origins in the failed Police Squad television series, and why the small screen could not deliver the intended comic effect.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 2


11:35am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 3’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 3'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:35am, Sat, 28 Feb 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz talks to cinematographer John Seale about his work, fables and directing ambitions. David Stratton interviews Terence Davies on his personal style in Distant Voices Still Lives.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 3


Sunday, March 1

10:30am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 4’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 4'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:30am, Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz interviews producer Robin Dalton and director John Schlesinger about Madam Sousatska, focusing on the casting and Shirley MacLaine's performance.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 4


11:05am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 6’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 6'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:05am, Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz interviews Dustin Hoffman, Barry Levinson and Tom Cruise about Rain Man and its characters, with discussion of Sweet Hearts Dance, Tucker, Dear America, Green Tea and Cherry Ripe.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 6


11:40am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 7’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 7'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:40am, Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz talks to Bob Connolly and Robin Anderson about Joe Leahy's Neighbours. David Stratton interviews David Puttnam and Alexander Askoldov on their films and careers.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 7


Monday, March 2

10:30am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 8’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 8'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:30am, Mon, 2 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz interviews writer and director Chris Kennedy about his low budget thriller Glass, set in Sydney. Reviews of Married to the Mob, Betrayed and Beaches.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 8


11:05am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 9 - Australian Content’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 9 - Australian Content'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:05am, Mon, 2 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

David Stratton interviews Marc Rosenberg and Rolf de Heer about Ravensgate and its use of sound. Margaret Pomeranz talks to Eric Bogosian about Talk Radio and working with Oliver Stone.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 9


11:40am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 10’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 10'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:40am, Mon, 2 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz talks to actor Sean Scully about his career. David Stratton interviews Soviet actress Svetlana Kopylova about My Name is Harlequin and her role in the film.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 10


Tuesday, March 3

5:55am

The Movie Show ‘1988, Episode 2’

SBS World Movies

The Movie Show

'1988, Episode 2'

SBS World Movies, 5:55am, Tue, 3 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Movie review program presented by Margaret Pomeranz and Paul Byrnes (standing in for David Stratton). Ep reviews Stakeout, Cry Freedom and Weeds. Margaret interviews Richard Attenborough about the film Cry Freedom.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1988 Episode 2


10:30am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 11’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 11'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:30am, Tue, 3 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

David Stratton interviews Edouard Niermans and Fanny Bastien about Angel Dust. Margaret Pomeranz talks to Bryan Brown and producer Ben Gannon about the making of Confidence.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 11


11:05am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 12’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 12'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:05am, Tue, 3 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz interviews Terry Gilliam about Baron, his goals and actors Robin Williams and Oliver Reed. David Stratton talks to Anne Turner about Celia and its two connected story strands.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 12


11:40am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 13’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 13'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:40am, Tue, 3 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

David Stratton talks to Ian Holm about Another Woman. Margaret Pomeranz interviews Phil Noyce on Dead Calm, its actors, music and the challenges of filming at sea.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 13


Wednesday, March 4

10:30am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 14’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 14'

SBS VICELAND HD, 10:30am, Wed, 4 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz talks to producer Evan English and director John Hillcoat about Ghosts of the Civil Dead, its story, audience impact and the use of sound with images.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 14


11:05am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 15’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 15'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:05am, Wed, 4 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz talks to Tian Zhuang Zhuang about Horse Thief, its violence and film themes. David Stratton interviews Tait Brady and Paul Byrnes on film festivals and featured films.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 15


11:40am

The Movie Show ‘1989, Episode 16’

SBS VICELAND HD

The Movie Show

'1989, Episode 16'

SBS VICELAND HD, 11:40am, Wed, 4 Mar 2026, 35 minutes

REPEAT

Margaret Pomeranz talks to Paul Byrnes about the most successful films at the Sydney Film Festival and to Paul Coulter from the WA Film Institute.

Series, Australia, English, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Season 1989 Episode 16


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