The Playlist is an entertainment podcast from SBS Australia, in which host Fiona Williams explores the movies and TV shows that are worth your time, in conversations with show creators.
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The Playlist 21 - Giancarlo Esposito and a chat about the great character actors
While in Australia recently, actor Giancarlo Esposito (best known as Gus Fring from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul) sat down with Fiona Williams to discuss his work on those shows, as well as his wider body of work - particularly his films for director Spike Lee. Fiona is also joined by regular co-host Nick Bhasin for a discussion about great character actors the two of them appreciate.
The Playlist 20 - The retirement of Daniel Day-Lewis and a chat with 'The Family Law' creator Ben Law
This week on The Playlist, Fiona Williams and Nick Bhasin discuss the announcement by renowned actor Daniel Day-Lewis that he will retire after his next movie. The Family Law creator Ben Law offers some insight into the return for the second season of his semi-autobiographical show and how it feels to represent diversity on Australian television.
The Playlist 19 - Ben Mendelsohn and Roger Donaldson
In a special Sydney Film Festival podcast, Fiona Williams and Nick Bhasin interview two guests at the festival: actor Ben Mendelsohn - currently starring in Una, and Roger Donaldson - director of the new documentary McLaren.
The Playlist 18 - Discussing Wonder Woman and 'Churchill' star Brian Cox
Fiona Williams and Nick Bhasin offer their thoughts on the latest Wonder Woman film. Was the film the breath of fresh air fans have been waiting for? They then chat with actor Brian Cox, who is starring in the new biopic about Churchill. Cox is also no stranger to superheroes, having starred as the villain in the second X-Men film (the best one).
The Playlist 17 - Reviving TV and 'Hounds of Love' actor Stephen Curry
Following the recent launch of Twin Peaks, Nick Bhasin and Fiona Williams discuss why people are so eager to return to long-cancelled TV shows and revivals of movie properties. They also talk with actor Stephen Curry, currently starring in the new Australian movie 'Hounds of Love'. 00:42 - TV revivals 10:43 - Stephen Curry 37:57 - What have Fiona and Nick been watching?
The Playlist 16 - TV Upfronts, Cannes, and 'Norman' director Joseph Cedar
Fiona Williams and Nick Bhasin explore the week of film and TV. First they are joined by their producer Dan Barrett to discuss the recent US TV Upfronts. Fiona then offers a preview of the Cannes Film Festival and explains what it's like to actually attend. Fiona and Nick are then joined by director Joseph Ceder to talk about his new film starring Richard Gere, 'Norman'.
The Playlist 15 - Search Party and 'summer' movies
This week Fiona Williams and Nick Bhasin have a great chat about Search Party - a show that they loved. How does it fit in with recent shows looking at the lives of young urban millennials, like Girls, Broad City, and Girlboss? Are millennials just awful humans?
The Playlist 14 - Bill Nighy, plane travel movies, and Five Came Back
This week Fiona Williams and Nick Bhasin have a great chat with Bill Nighy about his new film Their Finest. With Nick about to embark on a holiday, the two discuss their approach to watching movies on a plane. The two also discuss the new Netflix film documentary series Five Came Back and reveal what they've been watching this week.
The Playlist 13 - Dave Chappelle's stand-up, Denial with Mick Jackson, and Downfall
In this episode our hosts Fiona Williams and Nick Bhasin talk about the recent Netflix stand-up specials featuring Dave Chappelle and Louis CK, they interview Denial director Mick Jackson, and discuss their experiences with Downfall being coloured by the popular Downfall memes.
The Playlist 12 - That Sugar Film's Damon Gameau
In this special episode our hosts Fiona Williams and Nick Bhasin speak to Director Damon Gameau about his documentary That Sugar Film.