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
34 - THE SPOOKY SESSIONS
October 25, 2018 12:55 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBThis week Michael and Krissa chat all things spooky……Scary films, Halloween and this week’s new films.
33 - A Star Is Born
October 18, 2018 12:27 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBMichael is back in the studio with Krissa to discuss all things A STAR IS BORN, 70mm, upcoming films and of course the Russian Space program!
32 - Who met Willy Wonka?
October 11, 2018 12:44 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBThis week, in cinema 9, we are joined by local comedian and lover of all things Wonka, Matthew Hardy, as we discuss the gloriousness of 70mm films, Papua New Guinea, we compare Willy Wonka suits and talk about the moon at every possible chance we can!
31 - Fillies, Footy and Films
September 28, 2018 11:36 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBThis week Krissa checks in with Michael, and chats football with Jade and Amy.
30 - A Scotsman, The Sound of Music and school holidays
September 20, 2018 11:35 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBThe Sun Sessions introduces a real life Scotsman into the studio to discuss all things film distribution. We also discuss this week’s upcoming films and what’s happening for the school holidays.
29 - Textiles, Timor and Titans
September 13, 2018 14:18 - 38 minutes - 53 MBThis week, Michael checks in from East Timor, and we invite Jessie Deane, textile artist extraordinaire, into the studio to chat about her new exhibition and being the star of our brand new newsreel.
28 - QUE SERA SERA
September 06, 2018 09:53 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBWhat topic didn’t we chat about this week? Upcoming films, Sun Theatre renovations, glorious soundtracks, jets, merges, Timor L’este, big birthdays and people who have their own theme songs!
27 - FATHER’S DAY, FIELD OF DREAMS AND FILM STUFF
August 29, 2018 12:22 - 43 minutes - 60 MBThis week Michael and Krissa are joined in the studio by Derek Green, editor of The Westsider, who may or may not do a mean English accent! We chat all things Father’s Day, Field of Dreams, and upcoming films.
26 - WESTIES, WORKING CLASS BOY and WEEKLY BANTER
August 23, 2018 10:36 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBIn this week’s podcast we chat with local Melbourne director Jason Raftopolous about his new feature film WEST OF SUNSHINE. Michael graces us with his presence in the studio and we discuss upcoming films including HIGH SOCIETY, BOOK CLUB, and WORKING CLASS BOY.
25 - MUSINGS FROM MIFF AND MOSCOW
August 16, 2018 11:13 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBIn this week’s Sun Sessions, we check in with Michael, who is in Russia, and join staff members Jade and Sam for a discussion about what we’ve been watching at this year’s Melbourne International Film Festival.
24 - Michaels Movie Convention Meanderings
August 02, 2018 07:57 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBMichael calls in from out of town and reports on his highlights of upcoming films from this year’s movie convention
23 - Breaking Up, Whitney Opens Up and Surfs Up!
July 25, 2018 14:30 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBMichael and Krissa review this week’s new releases, including RBG, BEIRUT, WHITNEY and NZ comedy THE BREAKER UPPERERS. Krissa catches up with Madeleine Sami and Jackie van Beek who wrote, directed and starred in the film. And remember BIG Wednesday,? well we tell you where those actors are now.
22 - Making A Difference, Mamma Mia and the Moon.
July 19, 2018 13:21 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBMichael and Krissa speak with Giacomo who is absolutely passionate about turning Yarraville and Seddon plastic free and his ideas for sustainability in our local community, and we Abbasolutely discuss upcoming films including MAMMA MIA HERE WE GO AGAIN.
21 - WORLD FIRST
July 11, 2018 12:48 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBIn a world first, Sun Sessions was Recorded live in front of a studio audience this week! Michael and Krissa were joined by Clayton Jacobson (director and actor Brother’s Nest and Kenny), Richard Pleasance (composer of the Brother’s nest soundtrack, member of Boom Crash Opera), Peter Falk (Director of Photography Brother’s nest) and Jason Byrne (Producer Brother’s Nest) and of course a cinema filled with magnificent guests who had just been lucky enough to watch a screening of BROTHER’S NE...
20 - Independents Day
July 04, 2018 11:48 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBIt’s a day to celebrate warm, charming Independent Cinema’s thriving across the country, so Michael and Krissa chat with president of the Independent Cinemas of Australia, as well as chat about all the upcoming films for the week.
19 - Mooching with the Mammas
June 28, 2018 13:39 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBMichael and Krissa are joined by the ladies of Mamma Knows West to discuss all things school holidays, we discover the forgotten Wizard of Oz song and we decide once and for all if Adam Sandler can sing!
18 - Cannes, carnie folks and the brothers Jacobson
June 21, 2018 15:28 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBIt’s a massive week in Cinema 9. Michael and Krissa are joined by the Jacobson Brothers chatting about their latest film Brothers Nest. They also learn the ins and outs of all things Cannes and film distribution from Icon Film’s Nick Hayes.
17 - This one time, at Space Camp.
June 14, 2018 12:29 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBHave you ever wondered about the artwork on the walls of the Sun Theatre? In this week’s podcast Michael and Krissa chat with the artist, Esther Ruiz. They also discuss all of the upcoming new films for the week and introduce the latest Sun newsreel.
16 - Mr. and Mrs. Smith
June 06, 2018 12:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBMr. and Mrs. Smith is the story of a bored upper-middle class married couple surprised to learn that they are assassins belonging to competing agencies, and that they have been assigned to kill each other. OOPs, wrong Mr and Mrs Smith! Today’s episode features the real life Mr and Mrs Smith, who superbly renovated and brought the Sun Theatre back to life. Listen to their challenges and the nitty gritty details. We also chat all things upcoming films including 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY.
15 - Miss Fisher and her Murder Mysteries
May 31, 2018 12:13 - 40 minutes - 56 MBMichael and Krissa are joined in the studio by the very talented and lovely producer of "Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries”, Fiona Eagger. Together they chat all things Phryne Fisher and her murder mysteries as will as this week’s upcoming films.
14 - When Quentin came to town…….
May 23, 2018 14:33 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBMichael and Krissa reminisce about their favourite Sun Theatre moments over the last 15 years and share some Quentin Tarantino with you!
13 - PLUMP IT UP
May 16, 2018 12:12 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBThis week Michael and Krissa chat all things organic fruit and veg with local legend Jock, upcoming films and what's happening in Yarraville this week.
12 - Film, choc top, flop or not?
May 10, 2018 07:57 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBMichael and Krissa invite two lovely local au pairs to join them in Cinema 9 this week. They discuss all things Yarraville, travel and movies of course. As well as this week's round up of new films and events.
11 - When Yoda came to town....
May 03, 2018 13:16 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBMichael and Krissa were delighted to be joined by Brian Davis, Michael’s Yoda, to reminisce about Yarraville and the Sun Theatre of old. This is a fascinating chat about the inner west of old! Plus this week’s upcoming films and events.
10 - When a real life piece of history walks through your door...
April 25, 2018 10:41 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBMichael and Krissa talk to Neil , who was one of the Sun Theatre’s first customers back in 1938. We also chat upcoming films and events at the beautiful Sun Theatre.
09 - THE ONE WHERE WE DISCOVER YOU CAN HAVE A DEER AS A PET!
April 20, 2018 08:15 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBWe catch up with Michael who is on a high after his trip to Timor L’este, we speak with the director of THE SONGKEEPERS and we wrap up this week’s films and events.
08 - I Love Dogs, Guernsey Potato Pies and Jane Allsop
April 12, 2018 07:41 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBMichael and Krissa invite local acting legend, Jane Allsop in for a chat about what she has been up to and her role in our upcoming short film festival. We also chat about upcoming films and events at our favourite cinema, the Sun Theatre.
07 - Back from the USSR
April 04, 2018 11:45 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBMichael and Krissa are joined by Bert Murphy, director of Voyage of the Southern Sun and Sun Theatre newsreels, we chat upcoming films and a little bit of Sun Theatre history.
06 - From Russia with Love
March 28, 2018 11:10 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBMichael and Krissa review this week's new films, chat with Dean from For My Petz about all things dog and Michael calls on his way to Russia to chat about the inaugural direct flight from Australia to London.
05 - Mary and the Mammas
March 23, 2018 03:59 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBMichael and Krissa catch up with the ladies of MAMMA KNOWS WEST fame to chat all things Easter and school holidays for the family. We also cover all of the kids films coming up for these school holidays and dissect the story of Mary Magdalene.
04 - Lara Croft, Mouth Organs and Russell's Roman Chariot
March 15, 2018 02:42 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBMichael and Krissa discuss the hot topics in the world this week, like whether they are team Alicia or team Angelina! new and upcoming films, our latest newsreel and what's happening in the innerwest this week.
03 - When Mr Darcy came to town
March 07, 2018 11:16 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBMichael and Krissa, debrief all the Oscar action, discuss this weeks new films, reminisce with a Sun Classic and chat to Mr Darcy about Mr Darcy!
02 - Movies, MAMILs and Moe or was that Moet?
March 02, 2018 01:54 - 26 minutes - 37 MBWe invited local Yarraville identity Trevor to join Michael and Krissa in Cinema 9 to chat all things Yarraville, upcoming films and even Moe gets a mention!
01 - The time Diver Dan came to town.
February 16, 2018 04:11 - 45 minutes - 64.6 MBDavid Wenham visited the Sun Theatre to chat about his directorial debut ELLIPSIS and we got to ask a few questions. The Yarraville Festival hits town and the president, Carla from local establishment FEEDBACK came to tell us all about it, and we wrap up the massive summer of films, discuss what's Oscar worthy and which films we loved the most.
00 - Intro to Sun Sessions
February 09, 2018 05:06 - 1 minute - 2.69 MBIntroduction to the Sun Sessions, with host Michael Smith, laying out the themes and plans for our very own podcast.