Turning a ‘national obsession’ into an ‘analytical art show’: ABC launches Screen Time
ABC launches new show Screen Time this evening, aiming to create an “intelligent conversation” around the film and television industry.
Hosted by The Chaser team member Chris Taylor, with a cast of regularly panellists, the show will review films and television shows from across the world, and discuss broader issues and themes across the respective programs.
Host Taylor says the show will turn Australia’s ‘national obsession’ into an ‘analytical art show’
The Hell’s Kitchen clip here looks like a straight rip of the popular UK show ‘Screen Wipe’ with Charlie Brooker, which very much revolves around the host’s dry humour and darkly cynical script. [Though Screen Wipe doesn’t have a panel discussion, so maybe this is more of a Screen Wipe/Gruen hybrid.]
Saw it. Thought it was like The Book Club for those who can’t read. Why does the ABC not try something other than the host and four arguing dudes format. Are panel shows of this type the only thing it understands? Chris Taylor is better than that. Won’t be watching it again.
Funny. I though it was like The Book Club as well.
Don’t think I will be watching it again either.
The show lacked anything interesting to watch. Apart fro the Sophie monk piece which they created… odd for a review show to create their own content….!!