The Cinema Show

So much happening Westside with Writers Festival, Airshow, Food and Wine and even Comedy Festival, plus this weeks films. Huzzah!

Black Bag is here and it delivers, Geoffrey Rush is coming to the Sun , Liam Neeson is filming Westside  and a tale of a great Hungarian export to Melbourne!

David Wenham is back as the hilarious Spit, Robert Pattison keeps dying in Mickey 17 and we celebrate Anora and reflect on Gene Hackman. 

Six new films this week, check back on the last week and a festival at the Trocadero 

She will conquer the superheros! Bridget is back, Harrison is President again in Captain America and Soderburgh's Presence my fave film of the year thus far.

Michael talks Widow Clicquot, Led Zeppelin and after retirement Bond in Queer. 

Almost time for Baby Jesus Bday, there be Rings, A Hunter and Problems with People, along with what's happening this weekend with Christina.

Three new films, one crazy, one fun and one powerful, plus some insight from Stephen Fry.

We deep dive Hugh Grant with Heretic opening in his meanest role yet, while Moana sees the Rock singing and more films whilst the songs take on a sailing theme...

Joined by Elisa and Yilin from the IW Symphony Orchestra, to talk Westside Life, Movies and the role music plays in film and the real world.

New movies and America chooses, the good news is lots of good movies.

Movies, Whats On and Special guest Dominique Hes discusses her new book "The Stories of Newport Lakes", tales of transformation from quarry to stunning community landscape.

We talk to Sallyann about Like My Brother, 5 new films, a few still playing and explore some music of Cat Stevens.

Back from DIFF and a boy called Hendrix.

Annette and Dale from Mt Rothwell Sanctuary join us to talk saving endangered native animals, living Westside and movies and music.

Catriona Rowntree, Bev McArthur MP and Adrian Marshall join me to discuss protecting Westside from insensitive, destructive over development... and as always Movies and what's on with Christina to start.

Our guest Christina Browning takes us through a weekend of Fathers Day activities and 4 new films opening this week.

We are so lucky to have RAAF Pt Cook in the heart of the West, Wing Commander Rob Gill is our fascinating guest. 

 This week Michael explores new films, what's on and interviews himself to reveal what films have most inspired him!

With Westie Barbara Heggen, editor of Westsider Newspaper and ABC lifer, who loves swing dancing and it seems dancing in her seat. 

Michael is joined by Alaine Beek, principal thespian at Essence Theatre Productions, with a 20+ years residency at Werribee Mansion.

The Sun Sessions is back, as highlights of Michaels new radio show, Westside Drive on 88.9 WYN-FM. This week, Krissa and Bert join him to talk movies, Food Bank and what makes us happy. Huzzah!

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. 

Michael and Krissa are joined by filmmaker Bert Murphy to talk about his documentary. They also chat all things Sun, Mighty Ducks and aviators.

Michael and Krissa chat all things Academy Award nominees 2022…..in depth, not, fun…maybe!