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The Movie Show

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The Movie Show
Company typeTelevision program
IndustryFilm review, Television
Founded1986
Defunct2008
Headquarters
Australia
Area served
Australia
Key people
David Stratton, Margaret Pomeranz, Megan Spencer, Fenella Kernebone, Jaimie Leonarder, Marc Fennell, Lisa Hensley, Michael Adams
ProductsFilm reviews, film industry updates, festival coverage

The Movie Show was an Australian television program focused on film reviews, airing on SBS TV from 1986 until 2008.

History

Debuting on 30 October 1986, the series was originally hosted by David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz. The duo evaluated movies using a rating system ranging from half a star to five stars, delivered updates on film industry developments, and covered major international film festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, and Venice. Their occasional on-air differences contributed to the show's charm. Stratton and Pomeranz remained as presenters until 12 May 2004, when they departed SBS due to concerns about the network's perceived lowering of content standards. Subsequently, they moved to the ABC to present At the Movies, which maintained a similar format, from July 2004 through 2014.

Following their exit, SBS continued The Movie Show with a refreshed approach aimed at engaging a younger demographic. This version featured new hosts including Megan Spencer, Fenella Kernebone, and Jaimie Leonarder, while Marc Fennell provided reviews of recent DVD releases. This format concluded in 2006.

Between 2007 and 2008, the program was revived in a shortened, interactive format lasting ten minutes per episode, hosted by Lisa Hensley alongside Michael Adams.

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