135 - 133 - SURROGATE and other spooky stuff
Michael and Krissa are joined in the studio by David Willing, director and co-writer of SURROGATE, an independent ghost horror currently screening at the Sun.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 - 51min
134 - 132 - The one where we talk about EVERYTHING
Michael and Krissa are joined by filmmaker Bert Murphy to talk about his documentary. They also chat all things Sun, Mighty Ducks and aviators.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 - 40min
133 - 131 - And the nominees are...
Michael and Krissa chat all things Academy Award nominees 2022…..in depth, not, fun…maybe!
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 - 23min
132 - 130 - Death By Stereo
"Death By Stereo"... If you know this reference, then you'll know at least one of the films Michael and Krissa are chatting about in this episode.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 - 25min
131 - 129 - GET BACK
Michael and Krissa get back to the studio to discuss all things Beatles, upcoming movies and Gregorian chants!
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 - 26min
130 - 128 - Gold
Michael and Krissa catch up on all the new films popping up at the Sun and Williamstown outdoor cinema this week.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 - 22min
129 - 127 - Boxing Day here we come
Michael and Krissa give a wrap up of all of the upcoming films released this Christmas.
Wed, 15 Dec 2021 - 20min
128 - 126 - What's happening at The Sun?
Michael and Krissa catch you up with all the news from the Sun in Yarraville this week.
Thu, 09 Dec 2021 - 25min
127 - 125 - Palazzo Di Cozzo
FINALLY SOMEONE HAS TOLD THE STORY ABOUT FOOTASCRAY ICON FRANCO COZZO, AND WE HAVE HER HERE TO TELL HER STORY. This week We welcome Madeleine Martiniello into the studio to talk all things Cozzo
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 - 35min
126 - 124 - NO TIME TO DIE
We geek out on all things Bond this week, with the much anticipated and long awaited release of NO TIME TO DIE. We are joined by Bond afficionado JAMES BOND DOWNUNDER for the chat!
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 - 34min
125 - 123 - We're back, ummm, again....
Well you know what the new saying is "sixth time lucky"! Welcome back with Michael, Krissa and Anne.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 - 24min
124 - 122 - It's all about the Choc Top
When all you've got is choc tops, let's talk about it!
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 - 29min
123 - 121 - Cans Film Festival
Do you want to hear all about the inner workings of FOODBANK VICTORIA? Then you’re in luck. This week we are joined by CEO Dave Macnamara for all things food and film.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 - 21min
122 - 120 - Food Glorious Food
This week Michael and Krissa are talking all things food. Chef Out West with Paul from the Maribyrnong City Council, Willy Wonka and the Cans Film Festival.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 - 27min
121 - 119 - Dock On
We are excited to launch our latest Sun newsreel with a chat with the star Paulie Stewart, of Painters and Dockers fame and with many connections to our beloved Timor Leste. You’ll have to listen to find out…
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 - 33min
120 - 118 - Cinema's Back Baby
Michael and Krissa are happy to be back and chat about everything that’s going on at the Sun.
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 - 22min
119 - 117 - TWO BIRDS AND A BEER
Lucky us got to chat with legendary brewer from Two Birds Brewing Jayne Lewis about all things Thelma and Louise, cool cars and beer!
Thu, 13 May 2021 - 29min
118 - 116 - Everything Is Awesome
Michael talks about making Lego, Mothers Day and making films about lockdown! Yep, its another Sun Sessions!
Thu, 06 May 2021 - 23min
117 - 115 - Its all about Eric
This week it’s Krissa and Amy 'with a mic’ and a Q and A with Eric Bana discussing all things THE DRY.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 - 36min
116 - 114 - So you think you’re funny..
This week we chat with a real life comedian, Sweeney Preston, about how to become a comedian! And all other things about this week at the Sun!
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 - 21min
115 - 113 - Buses and Oscars and other stuff…
Michael and Krissa chat all things that have been happening in the world of the Sun this week.
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 - 19min
114 - 112 - Girls Cant Surf
This week we are excited to be joined by Michaela Perske, the producer of the most excellent film GIRLS CAN’T SURF. We love this film and really enjoyed chatting all things badass women and surfing legends!
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 - 31min
113 - 111 - Lets Celebrate
When you are named in a list of the world’s most beautiful cinemas, then it’s time to celebrate. This week Michael and Krissa chat all things beautiful cinemas and wonderful films.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 - 42min
112 - 110 - Born To Be Wild
Michael and Krissa chatting all things film. Williamstown outdoor update and other fun stuff.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 - 25min
111 - 109 - High Ground
High Ground is spectacular and confronting all at the same time, and this week we get to go behind the scenes of this beautiful Australian film with producer Maggie Miles when she joins us for the Sun Sessions.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 - 35min
110 - 108 - Penguin Bloom
This episode we go behind the scenes of the uplifting Australian film PENGUIN BLOOM when we chat with director Glendyn Ivin.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 - 34min
109 - 107 - ALL DRY'ED UP
THE DRY is fast becoming one of Australia's very favourite films, and we are here for it. This episode we chat with our very favourite director Rob Connolly, and hot young stars Bebe Bettencourt, Sam Corlett and Joe Klocek.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 - 56min
108 - 106 - A Date with Rams
We're back. After a long break Michael and Krissa are here to fill you in on whats happening at The Sun. This week we chat with Rams director Jeremy Sims and its star Michael Caton.
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 - 29min
107 - 105 - We're back
We can hear the hum of the projectors and people walking through our doors. The podcast will be back in full swing next week with interviews with the director and star of delightful new film RAMS, Jeremy Sims and Michael Caton.
Thu, 12 Nov 2020 - 01min
106 - 104 - Shane Jacobson
What a blast to chat covid viewing and all things choc tops with Shane Jacobson and Jane Allsop!
Fri, 31 Jul 2020 - 52min
105 - 103 - JOAN OF SUN
It’s at times like these that we all need a friend… and Joan, who works here at the Sun is here to chat about what she has been up to during COVID.
Wed, 22 Jul 2020 - 31min
104 - 102 - Here We Go Again...
As the Sun Theatre goes back into lockdown, Michael and Krissa chat about how they are feeling about it all.
Thu, 09 Jul 2020 - 17min
103 - 101 - THE ASSISTANT
In the lead up to the Sun Theatre reopening, Micheal and Krissa chat with Kitty Green, one of Australia’s most exciting filmmakers and director of THE ASSISTANT, which follows a day in the life of a junior assistant to a powerful entertainment mogul, a #metoo movie for our times.
Thu, 02 Jul 2020 - 35min
102 - 100 - Animal Kingdom (MA)
Can you believe it’s been 10 years since ANIMAL KINGDOM was released? Krissa and Jane Allsop are delighted to be joined by Craig Cody himself, the extremely lovely and very fun Sullivan Stapleton for a fabulous chat about all things ANIMAL KINGDOM.
Thu, 25 Jun 2020 - 1h 14min
101 - 99 - Reviews with Leigh Paatsch
The Sun Sessions are delighted to be joined by National film reviewer Leigh Paatsch, chatting about film reviews (clearly!), cinemas coming out of COVID, Christopher Nolan and a whole host of other fascinating things! Joined by the always awesome Jane Allsop in conversation with Michael and Krissa.
Thu, 18 Jun 2020 - 1h 12min
100 - 98 - Random Ramblings
Michael, Jane Allsop and Krissa are excited to announce the cinema’s reopening and all that it entails!
Thu, 11 Jun 2020 - 49min
99 - 97 - Ferris, the universe and everything
June 5 is thought to be Ferris Bueller's actual day off, so let's celebrate with a fantastic chat about this and many other fun things with our new bestie Jane Allsop, actor and filmmaker Damien Walshe Howling and of course Michael and Krissa.
Thu, 04 Jun 2020 - 57min
98 - 96 - HUGO WEAVING
What a delight to be joined on the Sun Sessions by much loved Australian acting legend Hugo Weaving and Director/writer Ben Lawrence talking about their new film HEARTS AND BONES.
Thu, 28 May 2020 - 40min
97 - 95 - Midnight Express
Remember how you felt after you watched MIDNIGHT EXPRESS? Well imagine if that story was your story? In this episode we are joined by Billy Hayes, whose real life story is what the film is based on! Michael and Krissa are also joined by Matthew Hardy as we delve deep into Turkish prison, drug smuggling and escaping prison.
Thu, 21 May 2020 - 1h 02min
96 - 94 - JUMP MALKOVICH JUMP
What a treat to be joined in Cinema 9 by Emmy nominated director Daina Reid (The Handmaid’s Tale) sharing her fascinating experiences with us. Also joining Michael and krissa is our new besty Jane Allsop.
Fri, 15 May 2020 - 1h 14min
95 - 93 - We found Alibrandi
LOOKING FOR ALIBRANDI turned 20 years old this week and we are here to celebrate. Michael and Krissa are joined by our mate Jane Allsop and the most delightful Pia Miranda, star of the film. We chat all things Alibrandi and sneak in a few questions about survivor.
Fri, 08 May 2020 - 52min
94 - 92 - Contagion
Michael and Krissa are back in Cinema 9 and joined by one of our favourite people Jane Allsop (Blue Heelers, Rake). We all watched CONTAGION and chat about our thoughts as well as what we have been up to in isolation.
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 - 43min
93 - 91 - We'll Meet Again
Thu, 26 Mar 2020 - 08min
92 - 90 - Red lips and double denim
Joining us in cinema 9 this week is the coolest community choir going around, Pitchface. Celebrating all things double denim, red lipstick and girl power.
Thu, 12 Mar 2020 - 39min
91 - 89 - The one without grown ups
Amy and Krissa are left to their own devices this week to discuss the Sun Theatre's new films.
Thu, 05 Mar 2020 - 26min
90 - 88 - All things Miss Fisher
We are very excited to introduce Anthony J Sharpe to Studio 9 this week. Anthony plays Cec in the Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries and is here to tell us all the behind the scenes secrets!
Thu, 27 Feb 2020 - 51min
89 - 87 - When things get wild
Michael and Krissa are back in the studio chatting about new films, new cinemas and all things Sun Theatre!
Thu, 20 Feb 2020 - 31min
88 - 86 - We get by with a little help from our friends
Michael and Krissa are joined in the studio by the CEO of Foodbank, Dave McNamara to talk all things food relief and getting cosy with Lizzo!
Thu, 06 Feb 2020 - 49min
87 - 85 - And we’re back….
Michael and Krissa are back in the same room to start the Sun Sessions off for 2020
Thu, 30 Jan 2020 - 22min
86 - 84 - And thats a wrap
Michael and Krissa give you a brief wrap up of what films are coming for Boxing Day and New Year.
Fri, 20 Dec 2019 - 21min
85 - 83 - Little Planes and Storm Troopers
Michael is back in the studio and we get to ask him all about his big adventure. Oh and there is also a new film called STAR WARS to discuss.
Thu, 19 Dec 2019 - 26min
84 - 82 - Happy Sad Man
Amy and Krissa are joined by the very awesome and most inspiring Filmmaker Genevieve Bailey to talk about her latest film HAPPY SAD MAN.
Thu, 28 Nov 2019 - 55min
83 - 81 - Suzi Q
Krissa and Amy are joined by the producer of the new music documentary SUZI Q, Tait Brady, for a chat about all things rock chick!
Thu, 21 Nov 2019 - 44min
82 - 80 - The one where we get to talk about Matt Damon
Krissa and #micforamy check in with Michael to see where he is in the world. We also chat new movies including Ford vs Ferrari and Charlie’s Angels.
Thu, 14 Nov 2019 - 26min
81 - 79 - When Jillian Bell came to visit
Left to their own devices, Amy and Krissa play George Michael music and share the fantastic Q and A with Jillian Bell (22 Jump St, Workaholics) and Paul Downs Collaizzo (director) we did last week to celebrate the release of BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON.
Thu, 07 Nov 2019 - 46min
80 - 78 - Springsteen, spooks and San Dimas school scholars
The lads from San Dimas School of Film join us for a good old chat about new films this week including Blinded by the Light, After the Wedding and Pavarotti and we get the lowdown on Halloween.
Wed, 23 Oct 2019 - 43min
79 - 77 - A Special Guest
Special guest Michael returns to Cinema 9 to discuss all of the important weekly film news including Judy, Zombieland: Double Tap, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and Billy Connolly.
Thu, 17 Oct 2019 - 32min
78 - 76 - Well Hello JLo
Krissa and Amy cover all things Hustlers in this weeks session.
Thu, 10 Oct 2019 - 25min
77 - 75 - JOKER
Krissa and #micforAmy discuss the new film JOKER and all things happening at the Sun Theatre this week
Thu, 03 Oct 2019 - 33min
76 - 74 - Wish You Were Here
Michael calls Krissa and #micsforAmy from Russia to chat about his latest adventure and some new film releases.
Thu, 26 Sep 2019 - 28min
75 - 73 - LIVE ACTION LIVE
Krissa and Amy are joined by Elly, who has recently completed working on a live action film. She tells us all about it and we discuss this week’s new releases.
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 - 38min
74 - 72 - When sequels are funnier than the original!
Michael and Krissa chatting all things new films this week at the Sun including Downton Abbey, Animals and Angry Birds 2 and the big question of the week "are there any comedy film sequels funnier than the original?"
Thu, 12 Sep 2019 - 29min
73 - 71 - THE FAREWELL, FILMS AND FLYING OFF
Michael and Krissa chat about this week’s films and as always get ridiculously side tracked on numerous other fun things!
Thu, 05 Sep 2019 - 38min
72 - 70 - Back To The 'Ville
Moira stands in for Krissa, finally Michael remembers to come to the studio, tales from Timor, and even some films.
Thu, 29 Aug 2019 - 40min
71 - 69 - From Timor With Love
This weeks mission, which Krissa chose to accept, was to join Michael and Bert on a short film production adventure in Timor, with our thoughts still looking to the Sun back in Yarraville. Enjoy. We are!
Fri, 23 Aug 2019 - 17min
70 - 68 - ONCE UPON A TIME AT SUN THEATRE
Michael and Krissa chat all things Tarantino and in particular his new film ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD. They also talk about their highlights from this year’s Melbourne international Film Festival.
Thu, 15 Aug 2019 - 26min
69 - 67 - Bryan Brown, Sam Neill and Rachel Ward
That time when Bryan Brown, Sam Neill and Rachel Ward visited the Sun Theatre. What a delight to have Australian acting royalty come and tell us about their new film PALM BEACH.
Fri, 02 Aug 2019 - 55min
68 - 66 - When Bill and Ted visited
The Sun sessions is invaded by our good friends from the San Dimas School of Film Podcast, Al and Tim. We dissect all things Moon Film Festival and upcoming films at the Sun.
Thu, 25 Jul 2019 - 35min
67 - 65 - LIFE, THE MOON & EVERYTHING
Michael and Krissa chat all things Moon Film Festival, The Lion King and our upcoming QUOUNTDOWN!
Thu, 18 Jul 2019 - 45min
66 - 64 - THE MOON EPISODE
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of man walking on the moon, the Sun theatre have curated a moon film festival to delight everyone. Michael and Krissa discuss the program including new documentaries, classics, 70mm and inspiring films that all have something to do with the moon.
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 - 39min
65 - 63 - Manus Island
This week Michael chats to us from Manus Island and tells us all about what he has been doing up there.
Thu, 04 Jul 2019 - 35min
64 - 62 - YESTERDAY
Special guest co host Trevor and Krissa discuss upcoming films including Danny Boyle’s ‘Yesterday'
Thu, 27 Jun 2019 - 23min
63 - 61 - Richard Lowenstein Mystifies us
It’s all things Michael Hutchence this week, as we are thrilled to be joined by filmmaker and friend of Michael Hutchence to discuss his brilliant new documentary MYSTIFY.
Thu, 20 Jun 2019 - 38min
62 - 60 - A Happy Ending
Michael and Krissa chat all things movies happening this week at the Sun including Men in Black, Tolkien and Wild Rose.
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 - 25min
61 - 59 - I’m Still Standing……
Krissa and Michael chat all thing upcoming films including Red Joan, Tolkien and X MEN.
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 - 29min
60 - 58 - Talking Timor and Tiny Dancer
Michael calls in from Timor to chat with special guest Siobhan to give us all a ‘Taste of Timor’. They also talk about upcoming films including ROCKETMAN.
Fri, 31 May 2019 - 41min
59 - 57 - Whats your 2040?
Michael and Krissa are excited to be joined in the studio by Damon Gameau, writer and director of the fantastic new documentary 2040.
Thu, 23 May 2019 - 41min
58 - 56 - Acute Misfortune
Mike ‘flies‘ in for a chat, whilst Krissa and Amy are enthralled by their fascinating conversation with the filmmakers behind Australian film ACUTE MISFORTUNE, Thomas M Wright (director) and Erik Jensen (author and editor in chief The Saturday Paper).
Thu, 16 May 2019 - 38min
57 - 55 - What is your Mum's favourite film?
Michael and Krissa discuss upcoming movies at the Sun Theatre, Mother’s Day and all things Yarraville and beyond!
Fri, 10 May 2019 - 32min
56 - 54 - Fun, Films and French accents
Michael and Krissa are joined in the studio by Sydney film gurus Nick and Dom to discuss upcoming films, the industry, and life!
Tue, 07 May 2019 - 34min
55 - 53 - We'll Meet Again
This week Mike's in town, Krissa's in Byron, and Anna is in the house with filmmakers Harley and Evan .
Thu, 18 Apr 2019 - 32min
54 - 52 - The one when Cool Rider calls in
Michael and Krissa make a call to East Timor, chat about prequels and sequels and discuss upcoming films for the week.
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 - 29min
53 - 51 - Chick flicks, soundtracks and commonsense
Michael and Krissa delve into their movie watching history to chat about their most loved and listened to movie soundtracks. They also discuss new films including SHAZAM, WONDER PARK, MISSING LINK and WOMAN AT WAR.
Thu, 04 Apr 2019 - 37min
52 - 50 - THE ONE WHERE WE CROSS THE DESERT
Michael and Krissa chat with the Screens without Borders team who have just crossed the Simpson Desert. They also discuss this week’s upcoming films including US, DUMBO, and FIVE FEET APART.
Thu, 28 Mar 2019 - 35min
51 - 49 - The one about the Rock
This week Michael calls in from Uluru to chat about his travels through Central Australia with our pop out cinema truck and the Screens Without Borders journey. Michael and Krissa also chat about upcoming films including THE LEGO MOVIE: THE SECOND PART, SWIMMING WITH MEN and FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY.
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 - 35min
50 - 48 - The one where we learn about buttons
This week Michael and Krissa are chatting about upcoming films including Hotel Mumbai, Sometimes, Always, Never and Older than Ireland. Michael teaches us all how to wear a jacket and, we get to eat slice!
Thu, 14 Mar 2019 - 34min
49 - 47 - MARVEL, MENDO AND MICHAEL’S BACK!
Michael and Krissa are back in the studio chatting about upcoming films including CAPTAIN MARVEL, EVERYBODY KNOWS, OLDER THAN IRELAND. And all of the usual banter that makes up the Sun Sessions.
Thu, 07 Mar 2019 - 33min
48 - 46 - The Mayor, Mads and making festivals!
Michael and Krissa are joined this week by the Mayor of Maribyrnong and the Director of the Yarraville Festival. They chat all things Yarraville, festival, capes and of course upcoming films.
Wed, 13 Feb 2019 - 41min
47 - 45 - Ghosts of Sun Theatre past
Michael has returned from his travels in Timor and discusses what he’s been up to followed by chatting about upcoming films, Valentine’s Day, a wedding proposal and a ghost story!
Thu, 07 Feb 2019 - 36min
46 - 44 - How to be a famous film critic
Krissa co-hosts the Sun Sessions this week with film writer Leigh Paatsch. They talk about how to become a film critic, the Academy Awards and all things film!
Thu, 31 Jan 2019 - 1h 08min
44 - 43 - A Projectionist's Odyssey
Michael chats with Rob Murphy who is busy making the documentary, Splice Here: A Projected Odyssey which is a love letter to film. They also discuss this week's new films.
Thu, 17 Jan 2019 - 33min
43 - 42 - Jai Courtney, Finn Little and all things Storm Boy
To celebrate the release of STORM BOY, Michael and Krissa interview the stars of the film, Jai Courtney and Finn Little. They discuss the latest retelling of Colin Thiele’s beautiful story and reminisce about the 1976 version they watched as children.
Tue, 15 Jan 2019 - 36min
42 - 41 - Transformers, Timor and a Teen!
Michael and Krissa are joined in the studio by an aspiring student who is trying to make it in the film industry! We chat all the things East Timor and do a wrap of the this year in film!
Thu, 20 Dec 2018 - 1h 02min
41 - 40 - Fat Bottom Girls and Zombie Christmas musicals!
Michael and Krissa catch up on the week's news around Yarraville, the Sun Theatre and the world of film.
Thu, 06 Dec 2018 - 26min
40 - 39 - Ramblings about Rocky and other fascinating things!
This week Michael and Krissa cover many topics including the Rocky Balboa, fitness, upcoming films and polyamory!
Thu, 29 Nov 2018 - 32min
39 - 38 - Mannequins, men in tights and movies
In this weeks episode, Michael and Krissa are distracted by mannequins, men in tights and more Queen songs. They also chat about upcoming films WIDOWS, THE CHILDREN ACT, ROBIN HOOD and more.
Thu, 22 Nov 2018 - 37min
38 - 37 - FANTASTIC BEASTS
Michael and Krissa chat all things Fantastic Beasts, the amazing Robert Redford and everything else you didn't realise you needed to know from the magical world of the Sun Theatre!
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 - 38min
37 - 36 - London Calling
Michael and Krissa chat about new films BOY ERASED and THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD, and check out what else is happening at the Sun and surrounds!
Thu, 08 Nov 2018 - 22min
36 - 35 - It’s all about Bohemian Rhapsody
Michael and Krissa dissect the ALL ABOUT JILL retrospective showcasing the amazing talents and films of Australian film editor Jill Bilcock. They also discuss this week’s new films including BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
Thu, 01 Nov 2018 - 32min
35 - 34 - THE SPOOKY SESSIONS
This week Michael and Krissa chat all things spooky……Scary films, Halloween and this week’s new films.
Thu, 25 Oct 2018 - 49min