Screen Time (TV series)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | October 17, 2017 |
| Defunct | December 18, 2017 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Television panel show |
Screen Time was an Australian panel television program with a 30-minute runtime, broadcast on the ABC Television channel from October through December 2017, totaling 10 episodes.
Overview
The debut of Screen Time occurred on ABC TV on 17 October 2017 at 8:00 pm. The series was hosted by Chris Taylor and showcased a rotating group of panellists who engaged in discussions about movies, television shows, and digital media. Contributors included Sophie Black, Marc Fennell, Benjamin Law, Judith Lucy, Nakkiah Lui, Zan Rowe, Sami Shah, Michael Williams, and Susie Youssef.
This single-season series consisted of ten episodes, wrapping up on 18 December 2017.
Episode 1: Tuesday 17 Oct 2017
- Panellists (right to left): Sami Shah, Sophie Black, Chris Taylor (host), Zan Rowe, Benjamin Law
Discussion Topics
- Viewing platforms covered: cinema releases, Netflix, Stan, Amazon, ABC iview, SBS On Demand, Foxtel, Tenplay, Freeview, along with online sites such as YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and Snapchat
- Analysis of Bladerunner 2049 by Denis Villeneuve and the application of the Bechdel test
- Trends in producing sequels
- Parody of Jane Austen by Sophie Monk
- Examination of female representation in series like Broad City, Girls, Sex and the City, Golden Girls, and Seinfeld
- Take 5 Countdown: Ranking the most unusual sex scenes
Recommendations
- Sami Shah suggested The Expanse available on Netflix
- Benjamin Law recommended the film Ali's Wedding currently in cinemas
- Zan Rowe highlighted the Japanese reality series Terrace House on Netflix
- Sophie Black pointed to the YouTube channel Tiny Kitchen
Episode 2: Tuesday 24 Oct 2017
- Panellists (right to left): Sami Shah, Sophie Black, Chris Taylor (host), Judith Lucy, Michael Williams
Discussion Topics
- Coverage of the sexual abuse allegations against Harvey Weinstein
- Review of the film Good Time (film) featuring Robert Pattinson
- Discussion on extending the careers of teen idols such as Viggo Mortensen and Orlando Bloom
- Not On My Watch segment critiquing Channel Seven's Cosmetic Coffee
- Overview of David Simon's series The Deuce, starring James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal, airing on Foxtel
- References to shows like The Wire, Treme, and Homicide: Life on the Street
- Take 5 Countdown segment: Actors who are ill-suited to portray multiple characters within a single scene
Recommendations
- Michael Williams recommended the SBS drama series Sunshine
- Sami Shah endorsed comedian Patton Oswalt's special 'Annihilation'
- Sophie Black suggested ABC's comedy program Get Krack!n featuring Kate McLennan and Kate McCartney
- Judith Lucy recommended the series I Love Dick, created by Jill Soloway and Sarah Gubbins
Episode 3: Tuesday 31 Oct 2017
- Panellists (right to left): Sami Shah, Sophie Black, Chris Taylor (host), Judith Lucy, Marc Fennell
Topics
- The Bachelorette featuring Sophie Monk
- Thor: Ragnarok, directed by Taika Waititi and starring Chris Hemsworth
- Expansion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise
- Take 5 Countdown: Marvel's least believable superheroes
- Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm and its iconic theme music
Recommendations
- Marc Fennell: The Good Place available on Netflix
- Sami Shah: Active Shooter streaming on Stan
- Judith Lucy: Anne Edmond's Edge of the Bush on ABC iView
- Sophie Black: British comedy series Chewing Gum on Netflix
- Chris Taylor: the classic film Spartacus
Episode 4: Tuesday 07 Nov 2017
- Panel members (right to left): Michael Williams, Susie Youssef, Chris Taylor (host), Nakkiah Lui, Marc Fennell
Topics
- Netflix’s sci-fi horror series Stranger Things 2
- Not On My Watch segment focusing on Channel Seven’s game show The Wall
- Australian romantic comedy film Three Summers, directed by Ben Elton
- Portrayal of Australian ocker characters in cinema since the 1970s
- Take 5 Countdown: The worst musical moments in films
Recommendations
- Susie Youssef: Season 2 of Master of None on Netflix
- Michael Williams: British series Back on ABC iView
- Nakkiah Lui: Season 1 of Netflix’s Mindhunter
- Marc Fennell: 'Borders' feature on vox.com
Episode 5: Tuesday 14 Nov 2017
- Panelists (right to left): Sami Shah, Zan Rowe, Chris Taylor (host), Judith Lucy, Benjamin Law
Topics
- Kathryn Bigelow’s civil rights drama Detroit, exploring racism and police brutality in the United States
- A look at Kathryn Bigelow’s career highlights including The Hurt Locker
- Not On My Watch segment covering Seven’s reality show Instant Hotel
- The Norwegian phenomenon known as 'Slow TV'
Recommendations
- Judith Lucy: Quarry available on iTunes
- Sami Shah: YouTube cooking channel Binging with Babish
- Zan Rowe: Netflix documentary Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold
- Benjamin Law: Thai film Bad Genius released in select cinemas in 2017
- Chris Taylor: suggestions for Slow TV viewing
Episode 6: Tuesday 21 Nov 2017
- Panelists: Chris Taylor (host), Judith Lucy, Sami Shah, Sophie Black, Benjamin Law
Topics
- Nicole Kidman’s career overview and discussion of The Killing of a Sacred Deer
- Narrative and themes in the series Transparent
Episode 7: Tuesday 28 Nov 2017
- Panelists (right to left): Benjamin Law, Zan Rowe, Chris Taylor (host), Nakkiah Lui, Marc Fennell
Topics
- Traffic disruptions caused by buses during Demolition video shoots
- Kenneth Branagh’s film adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
- Season 6 of Gogglebox Australia, highlighting social issues and diversity
- A fictional 'Googlebox' style review of the program 'Screen Time'
Recommendations
- Marc Fennell: Netflix’s Star Trek: Discovery
- Zan Rowe: Documentary about Brisbane band 'The Go-Betweens' titled Right Here, available on ABC iView
- Benjamin Law: The revival of Will & Grace streaming on Stan
- Spike Lee’s 2017 series She’s Gotta Have It, accessible via Netflix
Episode 8: Tuesday 5 December 2017
- Panel members (right to left): Susie Youssef, Sophie Black, Chris Taylor (moderator), Zan Rowe, Marc Fennell
Discussion Topics
- Ridley Scott's decision to substitute Christopher Plummer for Kevin Spacey in All the Money in the World
- The ABC iView miniseries Friday On My Mind portraying The Easybeats, highlighting the significance of casting choices
- The rise in popularity of Australian biographical dramas, including The Dismissal (miniseries), Bodyline (miniseries), Paper Giants, Howzat! Kerry Packer's War, Peter Allen: Not the Boy Next Door, INXS: Never Tear Us Apart, Schapelle (TV film), House of Hancock, Molly (miniseries), Hoges: The Paul Hogan Story, and The Queen
- Noah Baumbach’s Netflix release, The Meyerowitz Stories, featuring Dustin Hoffman
- Career reflections on Adam Sandler and Ben Stiller
Suggestions
- Susie Youssef recommends season 1 of The Crown (TV series) available on Netflix
- Sophie Black suggests watching You Can't Ask That on ABC iView
- Zan Rowe endorses season 6 of Veep via Foxtel Now
- Marc Fennell advises viewing Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (TV series) on Netflix