Sun Sessions

135 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -

The Sun Sessions is a regular podcast, recorded in the Sun Theatre’s cinema 9, with news and stories of Yarraville Village and what’s happening at the Sun. Community news and cinema happenings, events, highlights from Q and A’s and updates on new films. Meet the characters of the Inner West, from Traders, to local residents and even staff, a veritable myriad of interesting folks. But wait, there's more; from episode 2 we will find an excuse to giveaway some movie tickets...
We look forward to sharing all of this and more with you through the wonders of recorded sound and the inter-web.

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Episodes

83 - Little Planes and Storm Troopers

December 19, 2019 12:14 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB

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.

82 - Happy Sad Man

November 28, 2019 12:56 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MB

Amy and Krissa are joined by the very awesome and most inspiring Filmmaker Genevieve Bailey to talk about her latest film HAPPY SAD MAN.

81 - Suzi Q

November 21, 2019 11:54 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MB

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!

80 - The one where we get to talk about Matt Damon

November 14, 2019 11:58 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MB

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.

Ep 79 - When Jillian Bell came to visit

November 07, 2019 12:07 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MB

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.

79 - When Jillian Bell came to visit

November 07, 2019 12:07 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MB

78 - Springsteen, spooks and San Dimas school scholars

October 23, 2019 13:17 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MB

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.

77 - A Special Guest

October 17, 2019 12:27 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MB

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.

76 - Well Hello JLo

October 10, 2019 12:25 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MB

Krissa and Amy cover all things Hustlers in this weeks session.

75 - JOKER

October 03, 2019 13:42 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

Krissa and #micforAmy discuss the new film JOKER and all things happening at the Sun Theatre this week

74 - Wish You Were Here

September 26, 2019 14:02 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MB

Michael calls Krissa and #micsforAmy from Russia to chat about his latest adventure and some new film releases.

73 - LIVE ACTION LIVE

September 19, 2019 13:32 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MB

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.

72 - When sequels are funnier than the original!

September 12, 2019 14:13 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

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?"

71 - THE FAREWELL, FILMS AND FLYING OFF

September 05, 2019 13:07 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB

Michael and Krissa chat about this week’s films and as always get ridiculously side tracked on numerous other fun things!

70 - Back To The 'Ville

August 29, 2019 13:35 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MB

Moira stands in for Krissa, finally Michael remembers to come to the studio, tales from Timor, and even some films.

69 - From Timor With Love

August 23, 2019 10:02 - 17 minutes - 23.3 MB

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!

68 - ONCE UPON A TIME AT SUN THEATRE

August 15, 2019 13:52 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MB

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.

67 - Bryan Brown, Sam Neill and Rachel Ward

August 02, 2019 03:17 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MB

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.

66 - When Bill and Ted visited

July 25, 2019 13:08 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

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.

65 - LIFE, THE MOON & EVERYTHING

July 18, 2019 13:47 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MB

Michael and Krissa chat all things Moon Film Festival, The Lion King and our upcoming QUOUNTDOWN!

64 - THE MOON EPISODE

July 11, 2019 13:22 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MB

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.

63 - Manus Island

July 04, 2019 13:58 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MB

This week Michael chats to us from Manus Island and tells us all about what he has been doing up there.

62 - YESTERDAY

June 27, 2019 10:13 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MB

Special guest co host Trevor and Krissa discuss upcoming films including Danny Boyle’s ‘Yesterday'

61 - Richard Lowenstein Mystifies us

June 20, 2019 09:55 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MB

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.

60 - A Happy Ending

June 13, 2019 12:43 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MB

Michael and Krissa chat all things movies happening this week at the Sun including Men in Black, Tolkien and Wild Rose.

59 - I’m Still Standing……

June 06, 2019 11:45 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB

Krissa and Michael chat all thing upcoming films including Red Joan, Tolkien and X MEN.

58 - Talking Timor and Tiny Dancer

May 31, 2019 01:37 - 41 minutes - 56.3 MB

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.

57 - Whats your 2040?

May 23, 2019 11:19 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MB

Michael and Krissa are excited to be joined in the studio by Damon Gameau, writer and director of the fantastic new documentary 2040.

56 - Acute Misfortune

May 16, 2019 11:03 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MB

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).

55 - What is your Mum's favourite film?

May 10, 2019 02:54 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MB

Michael and Krissa discuss upcoming movies at the Sun Theatre, Mother’s Day and all things Yarraville and beyond!

54 - Fun, Films and French accents

May 07, 2019 11:26 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MB

Michael and Krissa are joined in the studio by Sydney film gurus Nick and Dom to discuss upcoming films, the industry, and life!

53 - We'll Meet Again

April 18, 2019 10:49 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MB

This week Mike's in town, Krissa's in Byron, and Anna is in the house with filmmakers Harley and Evan .

52 - The one when Cool Rider calls in

April 11, 2019 12:30 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MB

Michael and Krissa make a call to East Timor, chat about prequels and sequels and discuss upcoming films for the week.

51 - Chick flicks, soundtracks and commonsense

April 04, 2019 11:15 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MB

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.

50 - THE ONE WHERE WE CROSS THE DESERT

March 28, 2019 06:26 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MB

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.

49 - The one about the Rock

March 21, 2019 11:30 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MB

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.

48 - The one where we learn about buttons

March 14, 2019 11:17 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MB

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!

47 - MARVEL, MENDO AND MICHAEL’S BACK!

March 07, 2019 12:04 - 33 minutes - 46 MB

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.

46 - The Mayor, Mads and making festivals!

February 13, 2019 12:04 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MB

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.

45 - Ghosts of Sun Theatre past

February 07, 2019 11:31 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MB

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!

44 - How to be a famous film critic

January 31, 2019 09:37 - 1 hour - 93.8 MB

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!

43 - A Projectionist's Odyssey

January 17, 2019 11:21 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB

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.

42 - Jai Courtney, Finn Little and all things Storm Boy

January 15, 2019 11:07 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MB

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.

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