Sun Sessions

The highly anticipated Materialists, Training Dragons, other Dangerous Animals, Saving Animals with Ellis Park and 50th anniversary of Balibo.

John Wick's Ballerina, A great hew Karate Kid, Jessica Lange in The Great Lillian Hall, The Ritual and Forgive us All - and it's Ferris Bueller Day.

Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme is a delicious treat, Bring Her Back homegrown horror and Peppa the Pig had a piglet called Evie, followed by some Con fun... Huzzah.

Funny Birds with Catherine Deneuve, Lilo & Stitch, the unique perhaps crazy Universal Language, inspiring Wilding, the indy The Aegean and some Tom Cruise tangents.

From Clowns in Cornfields, to contrived Weddings to saving the Ocean, films a plenty for the 8th May.

1st May - Thunderbolts, Count of Monte Christo and Tina.

The Accountant sequel, Pink Floyd returns to the big screen and live from London Stage it's Dr Strangelove, as well as What's On Westside with Christina and Stella.

The Cinema Show featuring The Correspondent, Warfare, Drop, The Penguin Lessons, Sinners, WoW with so much happening over Easter Westside. 

5 new movies, a plethora of events, chocolate from Samoa and the Elephants are in the house - its all happening Westside. 

Minecraft, Dogman and Novocaine open in cinemas, we reminisce on the films of Val Kilmer, lament bad decision making and Whats on Westside. 

So much happening Westside with Writers Festival, Airshow, Food and Wine and even Comedy Festival, plus this weeks films. Huzzah!

Black Bag is here and it delivers, Geoffrey Rush is coming to the Sun , Liam Neeson is filming Westside  and a tale of a great Hungarian export to Melbourne!

David Wenham is back as the hilarious Spit, Robert Pattison keeps dying in Mickey 17 and we celebrate Anora and reflect on Gene Hackman. 

Six new films this week, check back on the last week and a festival at the Trocadero 

She will conquer the superheros! Bridget is back, Harrison is President again in Captain America and Soderburgh's Presence my fave film of the year thus far.

Michael talks Widow Clicquot, Led Zeppelin and after retirement Bond in Queer. 

Almost time for Baby Jesus Bday, there be Rings, A Hunter and Problems with People, along with what's happening this weekend with Christina.

Three new films, one crazy, one fun and one powerful, plus some insight from Stephen Fry.

We deep dive Hugh Grant with Heretic opening in his meanest role yet, while Moana sees the Rock singing and more films whilst the songs take on a sailing theme...

Joined by Elisa and Yilin from the IW Symphony Orchestra, to talk Westside Life, Movies and the role music plays in film and the real world.

New movies and America chooses, the good news is lots of good movies.

Movies, Whats On and Special guest Dominique Hes discusses her new book "The Stories of Newport Lakes", tales of transformation from quarry to stunning community landscape.

We talk to Sallyann about Like My Brother, 5 new films, a few still playing and explore some music of Cat Stevens.

Back from DIFF and a boy called Hendrix.

Annette and Dale from Mt Rothwell Sanctuary join us to talk saving endangered native animals, living Westside and movies and music.

Catriona Rowntree, Bev McArthur MP and Adrian Marshall join me to discuss protecting Westside from insensitive, destructive over development... and as always Movies and what's on with Christina to start.

Our guest Christina Browning takes us through a weekend of Fathers Day activities and 4 new films opening this week.

We are so lucky to have RAAF Pt Cook in the heart of the West, Wing Commander Rob Gill is our fascinating guest. 

 This week Michael explores new films, what's on and interviews himself to reveal what films have most inspired him!

With Westie Barbara Heggen, editor of Westsider Newspaper and ABC lifer, who loves swing dancing and it seems dancing in her seat. 

Michael is joined by Alaine Beek, principal thespian at Essence Theatre Productions, with a 20+ years residency at Werribee Mansion.

The Sun Sessions is back, as highlights of Michaels new radio show, Westside Drive on 88.9 WYN-FM. This week, Krissa and Bert join him to talk movies, Food Bank and what makes us happy. Huzzah!

Michael and Krissa are joined in the studio by David Willing, director and co-writer of SURROGATE, an independent ghost horror currently screening at the Sun. 

Michael and Krissa are joined by filmmaker Bert Murphy to talk about his documentary. They also chat all things Sun, Mighty Ducks and aviators. 

Michael and Krissa chat all things Academy Award nominees 2022…..in depth, not, fun…maybe!

"Death By Stereo"... If you know this reference, then you'll know at least one of the films Michael and Krissa are chatting about in this episode. 

Michael and Krissa get back to the studio to discuss all things Beatles, upcoming movies and Gregorian chants!

Michael and Krissa catch up on all the new films popping up at the Sun and Williamstown outdoor cinema this week.

Michael and Krissa give a wrap up of all of the upcoming films released this Christmas.

Michael and Krissa catch you up with all the news from the Sun in Yarraville this week. 

FINALLY SOMEONE HAS TOLD THE STORY ABOUT FOOTASCRAY ICON FRANCO COZZO, AND WE HAVE HER HERE TO TELL HER STORY.  This week We welcome Madeleine Martiniello into the studio to talk all things Cozzo

We geek out on all things Bond this week, with the much anticipated and long awaited release of NO TIME TO DIE.   We are joined by Bond afficionado JAMES BOND DOWNUNDER for the chat!

Well you know what the new saying is "sixth time lucky"! Welcome back with Michael, Krissa and Anne.

When all you've got is choc tops, let's talk about it!

Do you want to hear all about the inner workings of FOODBANK VICTORIA? Then you're in luck. This week we are joined by CEO Dave Macnamara for all things food and film.

This week Michael and Krissa are talking all things food.  Chef Out West with Paul from the Maribyrnong City Council, Willy Wonka and the Cans Film Festival.

We are excited to launch our latest Sun newsreel with a chat with the star Paulie Stewart, of Painters and Dockers fame and with many connections to our beloved Timor Leste.  You'll have to listen to find out…

Michael and Krissa are happy to be back and chat about everything that's going on at the Sun.

Lucky us got to chat with legendary brewer from Two Birds Brewing Jayne Lewis about all things Thelma and Louise, cool cars and beer!

Michael talks about making Lego, Mothers Day and making films about lockdown! Yep, its another Sun Sessions!

This week it’s Krissa and Amy 'with a mic’ and a Q and A with Eric Bana discussing all things THE DRY.