Two of Australia's most beloved and well known movie critics, Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton, are retiring from their television show, which they have hosted for 28 years. They are known for their constant bickering that is fun to watch.
For those of our international readers who are unfamiliar with Margaret and David, think of them as an Australian version of Siskel and Ebert, except ten times as popular. Stratton is quite well known as a film scholar and has been the President of the Jury at both the Cannes and Venice film festivals. Pomeranz has been known for her vehement stance on anti-censorship and has even been detained by police for attending protests.
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| One of Margaret's favourite exclamations |
The reason that this is such a big deal for me, is because without Margaret and David, I would not be reviewing movies now. I grew up loving watching The Movie Show (later At The Movies) and doing impressions of both of the hosts. I learned a lot about how to view cinema at an early age from them and I am truly grateful for that. They were such a big part of the international film scene and Australian TV screens will feel empty without them.
The final episode of At The Movies will air on December 9.
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