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With the release of the new Spiderman movie, John Fardy looks at the best superhero movies of all time with Chris Wasser & Andy McCarroll.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Isaac Butler about his new book 'The Perfect Moment; God, Sex, Art and the Birth of America's Culture Wars'. There's also a celebration of 'Fleabag' as it turns 10 years old.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Will Ferrell about his new golf comedy 'The Hawk' on Netflix along with his co-stars including Molly Shannon and Luke Wilson. Plus 'The Odyssey' gets the Screentime review.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Jennifer Garner about her upcoming show ‘The Five Star Weekend’ on Sky and also to her co-star Gemma Chan. John also chats to filmmaker Mark Cousins about his epic new film ‘The Story of Documentary Film’ which was shown in part at this week's Galway Film Fleadh. Plus, Dave Hanratty of the ‘No Encore’ podcast reviews ‘Evil Dead Burn’.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the cast and crew of 'Enola Holmes 3' on Netflix, including Himesh Patel who plays Dr Watson, as well director Philip Barantini who also gave us 'Adolescence', plus Sharon Duncan Brewster who plays Moriarty. Chris Wasser has also the week's new cinema releases including the bizarre 'Nirvana the Band the show the Movie'.
This week John Fardy brings us a special Screentime where he looks at some great and possibly ‘cult’ TV you may have missed - he’s joined by Ciara Treacy and Chris Wasser to discuss.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to director John Carney about his new film 'Power Ballad', as well as everything from 'Once' to the state of modern cinema. Ahead of a new season at the IFI called 'A New Hollywood' John is joined by Kevin Coyne to look at how cinema changed forever in the 1960's with 'Bonnie and Clyde'. Plus, all the week's new tv reviewed and dissected for your streaming pleasure.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Niamh Algar about everything from ‘The Iris Affair’ and ‘Deceit’ to Westmeath’s win, ahead of her appearance at the Fastnet Film Festival. Chris Wasser reviews ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and as always, all the week’s new TV is reviewed and dissected.
This week on Screentime John Fardy is joined in studio by the one and only Bill Nighy to talk about his new movie '500 Miles' as well as auditions, podcasts and smart suits. John is also joined by Victora Smurfit, along with actress Lisa McGrillis and executive producer and writer Dominic Treadwell Collins to chat about the return of 'Rivals' on Disney+.
This week John Fardy talks to Sally Field and Lewis Pullman about their new Netflix film 'Remarkably Bright Creatures'. John is also joined by director Lance Daly to talk about his new film 'Trad' as well as its lead actress Megan Nic Fhionnghaile who is also an amazing musician as you'll hear. Plus, David Glesson talks about his love letter to cinema in 'Once Upon a Time in a Cinema'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Damian McCarthy, the writer and director of the scary new horror 'Hokum' starring Adam Scott. Musician and filmmaker Nick Kelly pops by to talk about his new documentary 'The Song Cycle' which sees him cycle from Dublin to Glastonbury for a gig. Plus, Niamh O'Reilly reviews 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to director Paddy Breathnach and writer Nancy Harris about the final season of 'The Dry' which has been warmly received by audiences around the world. Chris Wasser reviews the much talked about Michael Jackson film 'Michael'. Plus, Writer Wayne Byrne joins John in studio to talk about his new book 'American Film Music; 1960's to 1990's' which he co-wrote with Amanda Kramer of the Psychedelic Furs.
This week on Screentime John Fardy is joined in studio by Alex Murphy and Chris Walley to chat about the return of the dynamic duo Conor and Jock in the latest series of 'The Young Offenders'. John also chats to tv and film writer Richie Conroy about helping to adapt the brilliant 'Leonard and Hungry Paul' as well as failing Irish and then writing books in it. Plus, Andy McCarroll reviews 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to legendary Irish actor Lorcan Cranitch about his many roles in Cinema and TV including his famous portrayal of Beck in 'Cracker' and his new film 'The Three Urns'. Cara O'Doherty has all the week's new film releases including 'You, Me & Tuscany'. Plus, all the week's new TV reviewed so you know what to watch and what to skip.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Paul Fischer author of 'The Last Kings of Hollywood; The Battle for the Soul of American Cinema' which looks at the interwoven careers of Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola. Professor Luke O'Neill talks to John about the accuracy of 'science' in the movies. Plus, Ken Doran reviews 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Nicola Coughlan about her role as 'Silky' in the new children's film 'The Magic Faraway Tree' as well as 'Bridgerton' and social media. John talks to legendary screenwriter and director Michael Patrick King about the new season of 'The Comeback' on HBO Max. Plus, Oscar-nominated Director Raoul Peck on his new documentary 'Orwell: 2+2=5'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to legendary actress Mischa Barton about starring in a new stage adaptation of 'Double Indemnity' at The Gaiety. Actress Danielle Galligan joins John to talk about her role in the new Irish drama 'Spilt Milk'. Niamh O'Reilly reviews all the new cinema releases. Plus, Henry McKean on surviving the Oscars.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the cast of 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' including Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Roth as well as its creator Steven Knight. John also talks to John Patton Ford about writing and directing the new Glen Powell film 'How to Make a Killing'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy is joined in studio by Danny Dyer to chat about this new movie 'One Last Deal' where he plays a football agent, Danny also reflects oh his many roles and status as a national treasure. John is also joined by the voice cast of Disney Pixar's new film 'Hoppers'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Amanda Seyfried about her new film 'The Testament of Ann Lee' and the enduring appeal of 'Mean Girls' along with director Mona Fastvold. John also talks to Oscar-winning documentary maker Morgan Neville about his new Paul McCartney documentary 'Man on the Run' on Prime Video.
This week John Fardy talks to the director, writer and actress Rebecca Miller about everything from 'Mr. Scorsese' to her role as a judge for the Avolon World Cinema Award category at this year's DIFF. John also talks to best friends and lead actresses Susan Stanley and Sarah Golberg about the second season of 'SisterS'. Plus, Chris Wasser reviews the week's new cinema releases including 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the acclaimed director of 'The Nun' and 'The Hallow' about his new horror 'Whistle' which sees a group of teenagers encounter an ancient death whistle. John also talks to the director and writer John Kelly about his short film 'Retirement Plan' which has been nominated for an Oscar. Plus, film critic Cara O'Doherty gives us the lowdown on 'Wuthering Heights'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the cast of the new Lisa McGee comedy drama ‘How to Get to Heaven from Belfast’ on Netflix when he welcomes Roisin Gallagher, Sinead Keenan and Caoilfhionn Dunne. Director Fede Álvarez who made ‘Alien Romulus’ and ‘Evil Dead’ talks to John about his intriguing career and upcoming trip to Belfast for RENDR Festival. Plus, Ken Doran reviews the new Sam Rami film ‘Send Help’.
This week on Screentime John Fardy looks at the life and films of French auteur Jean-Luc Godard with Dave O'Mahoney of the IFI. John also talks to YouTube producer Molly McDonald about how the BBC and others will be putting some content on YouTube first. Plus, Niamh O'Reilly reviews the new cinema releases including 'Primate' and 'Is This Thing On'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to comedian John Bishop about having his life turned into a movie and having Will Arnett play him in 'Is This Thing On'. John talks to Grainne Humphreys from DIFF about this week's Oscar nominations. Plus, Chris Wasser has reviews of all the week's new cinema releases including 'The History of Sound' with Paul Mescal.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Ben Affleck about his new cop thriller 'The Rip' on Netflix as well as his thoughts on 'Good Will Hunting'. John is also joined by co-stars Kyle Chandler and Sasha Calle. John talks to Oscar-Winning Composer Steven Price about soundtracking David Attenborough's 'Ocean' and bringing its live performance to Dublin. Plus, Ken Doran reviews the new Brendan Frazer movie 'Rental Family'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the one and only Pierce Brosnan about playing boxing coach Brendan Ingle in the new film 'Giant'. John also talks to actor Amir El-Masry who plays the legendary boxer Prince Naseem Hamed in the film. Chris Wasser reviews the film everyone is talking about 'Hamnet'. Plus, as the week's new TV reviewed.
This week on a bump Screentime John Fardy talks to Eanna Hardwicke and Steven Coogan about their respective roles playing Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy in 'Saipan'. John also talks to Timothy Spall, Toni Collete and Andrea Riseborough about the new Christmas Drama on Netflix 'Goodbye June'. John also talks to the voices behind SpongeBob and Patrick, Tom Kenny and Bill Fagerbakke about 'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants'. Plus, Chris Wasser reviews 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the cast of 'Wake-Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' including Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, Cailee Spaeny and Daryl McCormack. John also talks to legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer as 'F1: The Movie' comes to Apple TV. Plus, Ken Doran reviews 'Ella McCay'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Irish Director David Freyne about his brilliant new rom com 'Eternity' staring Elizabeth Olsen. Jeremy Arnold who is the author of 'Christmas in the Movies' tells John what exactly defines a Christmas Film. Plus, the team behind the new Irish film 'Horseshoe' talk about the buzz surrounding it.
This week on a star-heavy Screentime John Fardy talks to Adam Sandler and George Clooney about their new Netflix film 'Jay Kelly' which sees a famous actor and manager travel to Italy and reflect upon their careers and friendship. John also talks to Sydney Sweeney about his new role as Christy Martin, the boxer in her new film 'Christy' along with co-star Ben Foster.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Felicity Jones and Kerry Condon about their roles in the new Netflix movie 'Train Dreams'. Plus, Chris Wasser gives the verdict on 'Wicked: For Good'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to former story lead at Pixar, Alex Woo about his new animated film on Netflix 'In Your Dreams' which sees a brother and sister who journey into the absurd landscape of their own dreams. Sticking with the dream theme John also chats to director Steven McKenna about his debut film 'Dreamtown' which sees an aging rocker trying to reconnect with his son. Plus, Brian Lloyd reviews 'The Running Man' and 'Nuremberg'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to filmmaker Lynne Ramsey about her long-awaited new film 'Die My Love' which sees Jennifer Lawerence and Robert Pattinson play a couple who really start to fall apart. John also talks to renowned photographer and social activist Misan Harriman who is the subject of the documentary 'Shoot the People' which is on this year's Cork International Film Festival. Plus, Ken Doran reviews 'Predator; Badlands'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to John C Reilly about his new one man show ‘Mister Romantic’ which is coming to the Ambassador, as well as some iconic films like ‘Magnolia’ and ‘Casualties of War.’ John is also joined by Liam Cunningham who discusses his role in ‘Palestine 36’ which looks at the Arab Revolut in Palestine. Liam also talks about his activism and career.
With the release of 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere', this week on Screentime John Fardy looks at the best and some of the worst music biopics of all time when he chats to Today FM'S Claire Beck and Film Critic Chris Wasser.
This week on Screentime John Fardy takes a deep dive into the horror franchise that is ‘Halloween’ when he talks to author Wayne Byrne about his new book 'You Can’t Kill the Boogeyman: The Ongoing Halloween Saga – 13 Films and Counting’. Plus, in a bumper week for new Cinema releases John talks to Brian Lloyd about ‘After the Hunt’ and ‘Ballad of a Small Player’ and more.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Rebecca Ferguson about her new Netflix Thriller 'A House of Dynamite' as well as Mission Impossible and her Irish Grandmother. There are reviews of 'Tron: Ares' and the doggie horror 'Good Boy'. Plus, director Myrid Carten on her lauded film 'A Want in Her' which documents her mother's complicated life and won the audience award at DIFF.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to actor Robert Aramayo and Writer and Director Kirk Jones about their new film ‘I Swear’ which tells the heart-warming, sad and sometimes funny story of John Davidson who, diagnosed with Tourette’s at age 15, faced and overcame many hardships from adolescence and early adulthood as a result of what was a little known and entirely misunderstood condition in 1980s Britain. Chris Wasser reviews the week’s new cinema releases including ‘The Smashing Machine’ and Jim Sheridan’s new film ‘Re-creation’.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Emma Thompson about her new chilly thriller 'Dead of Winter' as well as the magic of 'Remains of the Day'. John also talks to Anthony Boyle and Danielle Galligan about their roles in the new Netflix series 'House of Guinness'. Plus, Chris Wasser reviews the new Paul Thomas Anderson film 'One Battle After Another'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Cillian Murphy about his role in the powerful new reform school drama 'Steve' along with its writer Max Porter. Tom Dunne drops by to explain how Spinal Tap II really gets the music business right. Plus, Kenneth Foran reviews 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy is joined by film critic Cara O’Doherty to review ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’. John is also joined by director Tadgh O’Sullivan to talk about his new film, ‘The Swallow’, which sees Brenda Fricker play an artist looking back on her life and writing a long letter to an unknown correspondent. Plus, all the week’s new TV you’ll want to steam or skip.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to director Frank Shouldice about his documentary ‘Once We Were Punks’ about a Cavan band picking up again in middle age and taking a shot at the title. Chris Wasser reviews ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ and ‘The Courageous’. Plus, we’re back to Ireland’s greatest row with a sneak peak of ‘Saipan’
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the cast of the new Netflix adaption of 'The Thursday Murder Club' when he talks to cast members including Ben Kingsley and Naomi Ackie. John also talks to the stars of the new Sky series 'Atomic' Alfie Allen and Shazad Latif. Plus, the new Irish film 'Christy' is featured with its breakout star Danny Power and Director Brendan Canty.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor about their roles in the new film 'The Life of Chuck'. Plus, John also talks to Suranne Jones about playing the 'PM' in Netflix's new series 'Hostage' along with the show's creator Matt Charman.
Joining John Fardy to chat about the best break-up movies of all time are Chris Wasser, arts journalist & film critic, and Aoife Barry, arts journalist and author.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the directors Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin about the forthcoming Billy Joel Documentary on Sky ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’. Niamh O’Reilly reviews ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’. Plus, Nessa Hardiman on directing the final two nail-biting episodes of ‘Untamed’ on Netflix.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to actress Ariella Mastroianni and director Ryan J Sloan about their new Indie-Noir 'Gazer' that is getting rave reviews and was also made in strange circumstances. Chris Wasser also has the week's new movie releases which include 'Smurfs'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to legendary Irish actor Patrick Bergin about premiering two films at this week's Galway Film Fleadh as well as everything from staring in 'Sleeping with the Enemy' and showing up in Eastenders. Plus, what's the deal with the new Superman movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Director Jim Sheridan in a wide-ranging interview that covers everything from his latest film 'Re-Creation' that imagines the trial of Ian Bailey, to other key moments in his career like working with Daniel Day Lewis and 50 Cent. Plus, all the week's new movie releases including 'Jurassic World Rebirth'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the cast and creator of Squid Game as the third and final season of Netflix's most popular show every lands. John always chats to Chris Wasser about the week's new cinema releases including 'F1: The Movie'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Danny Boyle about '28 Years Later' and some other moments throughout his storied career. Chris Wasser has all the week’s new film releases including the controversial release of ‘Rust’. Plus, all the week’s TV you’ll want to stream or skip.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Don Lessem, aka 'Dino Don' who was Spielberg’s Jurassic Park Advisor, about making dinosaurs look real for the big screen. As Jaws turns 50, John talks to Ireland's biggest fan Ian O'Doherty. Plus, Niamh O'Reilly reviews the new live action remake of 'How to Train Your Dragon'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Gillian Anderson about the new movie 'The Salt Path' where Gillian plays Raynor Winn who, along with her husband, walks all along the Southern English Coast after she becomes homeless. John is also joined by Raynor. Plus, Chris Wasser has reviews of all the week's other new releases.
This week on Screentime John Fardy heralds a busy week in the cinema with reviews of 'Mission Impossible- The Final Reckoning', 'Lilo & Stitch' and Wes Anderson's latest 'The Phoenician Scheme'. John also talks to film maker Alessandra Celesia about her new documentary 'The Flats' which looks at the lives of people in a famous tower block in Belfast.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Bill Hughes, Ken Wardrop and Ciara Treacy about the best LGBTQ films of all time to coincide with the anniversary of the Same-Sex Marriage referendum next week.
Plus, all the week's new cinema releases in the company of Niamh O'Reilly.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to director Lorcan Finnegan about his great new film ‘The Surfer’ starring Nicolas Cage. John talks to producer Sandra Maischberger about the new documentary ‘Rifenstahl’ which looks at the life of the controversial filmmaker. Plus, John talks to Gene Maddaus of Variety about Trump’s plans to make Hollywood great again.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Aidan Gillen about his role in the new Irish Thriller 'Amongst the Wolves' and his long career. John also talks to the film's director Mark O'Connor. Chris Wasser reviews the new Marvel offering 'Thunderbolts'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy looks at the best 'cameos' on film and tv when he chats to Olivia Fahy of Geek Ireland. Chris Wasser reviews 'The Accountant 2' and 'Havoc'. Plus, John is joined by Aislinn Clarke the writer and director of the new Irish Language Folk Horror film 'Fréwaka'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Stellan Skarsgård about reprising his role in the upcoming second series of Andor on Disney Plus as well as the show's creator Tony Gilroy, John also chats to documentary-maker Alex Fegan about his new film 'Sins of Ireland' which sees him explore the modern priesthood through the confession box. Plus, Chris Wasser reviews the latest cinema releases.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Rashida Jones and Tracee Ellis Ross about their roles in the new season on 'Black Mirror' on Netflix as well as their famous musical parents. Niamh O'Reilly reviews the new movies 'The Amateur' and 'Drop'. Plus, the star of the new football mockumentary 'Fran the Man' Darragh Humphreys joins John in studio.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to director Michel Hazanavicius ,who won an Oscar for the 'The Artist', about his new animated holocaust fable 'The Most Precious of Cargoes'. Irish filmmaker Darren Thornton on his new movie 'Four Mothers' and asking Fionnula Flanagan not to speak. Plus, Brian Lloyd reviews ' A Minecraft Movie'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to actor George MacKay about his role in the new apocalypse musical drama 'The End' as well as his roles in 1917 and being a child actor. Chris Wasser is also here with all the week's new cinema releases including the pain-less 'Novocaine'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Robert DeNiro and legendary producer Irwin Winkler about the new movie 'The Alto Knights' that sees DeNiro play both lead roles. People can't get enough of 'Adolescence' on Netflix and John talks to two of its stars Ashley Walters and Erin Doherty, Plus, John talks to acclaimed director François Ozon about his new film 'When Autumn Falls'
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown about the new sc-fi adventure 'The Electric State' on Netflix. John also talks to the cast and makers of the powerful new Netflix Drama 'Adolescence' including Stephen Graham. Plus, Niamh O'Reilly reviews the week's new Cinema Releases.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the one and only Danny Dyer about his new movie ‘Marching Powder’ as well as his love of Harold Pinter, the need for men to talk and what Eastenders thought him about the business. Plus, Ciara Treacy reports on the fallout from this week’s Oscars.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the creator of 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and star of 'Somebody Feed Phil' Phil Rosenthal ahead of his live show at the 3Olympia. There's also Oscar predictions and a timely tribute to Gene Hackman.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Angela Bassett about playing the President in Netflix's new series 'Zero Day' as well as playing Tina Turner. Chris Wasser reviews 'The Monkey' and 'The Gorge'. Plus, Grainne Humphreys of the Dublin International Film Festival tells us about all that's going on at this year's event.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the one and only Robert DeNiro about his role in the new Netflix Series ‘Zero Day’ and his memories of Taxi Driver. John is also joined by the show’s Co-Creator Eric Newman. Niamh O’Reilly reviews ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ and ‘Captain America: Brave New World’.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to actor Christopher Abbott about playing alongside Barry Keoghan in the new Irish drama 'Bring Them Down' as well as his roles in 'Wolf Man' and 'Girls'. We celebrate the films of Ingmar Bergman when John talks to Jan Holmberg the CEO of the Ingmar Bergman Foundation ahead of a new season of films at the IFI. Plus, Chris Wasser on the week's new movie releases.
This on Screentime John Fardy chats to Armando Iannucci about bringing Dr Strangelove to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre as well as taking up and giving up the piano. Sinead O'Shea talks about her new documentary 'Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story'. Plus, Niamh O'Reilly reveals the week new cinema releases.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Legendary British Film Director Mike Leigh about his new film 'Hard Truths' along with its star Marianne Jea-Baptiste, Aoife Barry chats about this week's Oscar Nominations. Plus, Chris Wasser reviews 'The Brutalist' and 'Presence'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx about their new action comedy on Netflix 'Back in Action' as well as Oscar Speeches and retiring from movies. Musician and broadcaster Tom Dunne tells us what he made of 'A Complete Unknown'. Plus, Chris Wasser reviews 'Wolf Man' and 'Get Away'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the one and only Angelina Jolie about playing Maria Callas in the new movie ‘Maria’ which sees the famed Opera singer living out her final days as a fading star in Paris in the 1970’s. John is also joined by the film's director Pablo Larraín. Chris Wasser has reviews of the week's other new cinema releases including 'Baby Girl'. Plus, there's all the week's TV recommendations and what you should stream or skip.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Jesse Eisenberg about writing, directing and acting in 'A Real Pain'; his new movie about two cousins who travel to Poland to reconnect with each other and their family history. John also talks to the Irish breakout star of 'Black Doves' Ella Lily Hyland. Plus, there's a profile of Hollywood Legend Audrey Hepburn.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Kerry Washington about her role in the Netflix War Drama ‘The Six Triple Eight’ as well as its writer/director Tyler Perry. John also chats to ‘Moonlight’ director Barry Jenkins about taking on the Lion King in the new film ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’. Plus, Chris Wasser reviews the strange new Robbie Williams Biopic ‘Better Man’.
This week on Screentime John Fardy is joined by Chris Wasser and Aoife Barry to chat through the best of the big and small screen from the year.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to two of the greats of modern cinema when he talks to Fiona Shaw about voicing a role in the new Netflix Animated Christmas Movie 'That Christmas' and it's co-writer Richard Curtis. Plus Niamh O'Reilly reviews 'Nightbitch'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Lindsay Lohan about her new Netflix Christmas rom-com 'Our Little Secret' as well as co-stars Ian Harding and Kristin Chenoweth. John also talks to legendary actor Bill Nighy about his new film 'Joy' which tell the incredible story of the world's first IVF baby. Niamh O'Reilly reviews 'Wicked' and 'Housewife of the Year'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the one and only Paul Mescal about his long-awaited starring role in Gladiator II as well as where he finds himself in his career today. John also chats to John David Washington and his brother Malcolm Washington about their new film 'The Piano Lesson' currently in cinemas and hitting Netflix next week. Plus, Aoife Barry looks at the return of 'Bad Sisters'.
In a star-studded Screentime this week John Fardy talks to Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas and Hugh Bonneville about the return of the world’s favourite bear in ‘Paddington in Peru’. John also speaks with Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña about the arrival of the musical drama ‘Emilia Pérez’ on Netflix. Plus, Chris Wasser reviews ‘Bird’ and the Pharell Williams movie ‘Piece by Piece’.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Will, Matthew and Alexandra Reeve about the powerful new film about their father's life and career 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story'. Acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Enda Walsh along with director Tim Mielants join John to talk about bringing Claire Keegan's 'Small Things Like These' to the big screen. Plus, John hears all about this year's Cork International Film Festival now in its 69th year.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Keri Russel and Rufus Sewell about the return of the Diplomat for Season 2 on Netflix as well as cast members David Gyasi and Ali Ahn. Plus, Chris Wasser reviews the week’s new movie releases including ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘The Front Room’.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Victoria Smurfit and Aidan Turner about the ‘saucy’ new series ‘Rivals’ on Disney Plus which is based on the Jilly Cooper book of the same name. Niamh O’Reilly reviews ‘The Apprentice’ and ‘The Wild Robot’. Plus, author Wayne Byrne on his new biography of legendary cinematographer Roy H. Wagner.
It's the best of Irish this week on Screentime when John Fardy talks to Eva Birthistle about writing and directing the new drama 'Kathleen is Here', and its star Hazel Doupe. Peter Coonan joins John to talk about the multi-faceted character he plays in 'King Frankie', and director Dermot Malone. Plus, Brian Lloyd reviews 'Transformers One' and 'Terrifier 3'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Todd Phillips about returning to the Joker with the much-anticipated ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ as well as maybe making comedies again. John talks to director John McDonald about his documentary ‘Call Me Mule’ that follows a man wander the USA with three mules for 30 years that's showing at Indie Cork. Plus, Chirs Wasser on the week’s new movie releases.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Chief Film Critic at Variety Peter Debruge about Francis Ford Coppola's strange and long-awaited film 'Megalopolis'. Director Toby L talks about his new Blur Documentary 'Blur To The End' and their concert film 'Blur Live at Wembley Stadium'. Plus Chris Wasser has the week's new cinema releases including 'The Outrun' staring Saoirse Ronan.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon about their new Netflix film ‘His Three Daughters’ about three sisters spending time in a small apartment with their dying father. John also talks to its acclaimed director Azazel Jacobs. Showrunner and creator of 'WandaVision' Jac Schaeffer chats about her new Disney series ‘Agatha All Along’. Plus John has more from the cast of ‘Emily in Paris’ when we hear from Emily’s best friend Mindy actress Ashley Park as well as Samuel Arnold and Luc Gouery.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Sir Ian McKellan and Gemma Arterton about their new film 'The Critic'. Lilly Collins talks about the latest episode of 'Emily in Paris' on Netflix. Liev Schreiber chats to John about his reluctance to join the cast of 'The Perfect Couple'. Plus, Niamh O'Reilly on the week's new cinema releases.
This week on Screentime with the release of ‘Bettlejuice Bettlejuice‘ John Fardy talks to Michael Keaton, Justin Theroux and Williem Dafoe about bringing the cult classic back. John also chats to Eve Hewson and Jack Reynor about their roles in the new Netflix murder mystery ‘The Perfect Couple’. Plus, Director Ross Killen on his powerful new documentary ‘Don’t Forget to Remember’.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Oscar-Winner Alicia Vikander about her new movie 'Firebrand' where she plays Katherine Parr the sixth and last wife of Henry VIII. Chris Wasser joins John to review the latest box office releases including Elliot Page's 'Close to You'. Plus, Director Damien McCarthy on his creepy and award-winning horror 'Oddity'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Australian Comedian Adam Hills about his new Sky documentary ‘Foot Fault’ where he’s on a mission to get a new type of tennis listed as a Grand Slam Event. Brian Lloyd reviews ‘Blink Twice’ and ‘Mrs Robinson’. Plus, Director Greg Kwedar on his very different prison drama ‘Sing Sing’ which is already getting Oscar buzz.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Chris Nashawaty the author of ‘The Future was Now; Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982’ about how Hollywood was forever changed by an eight-week release schedule in 1982. Rich Peppiatt the director of ‘Kneecap’ talks about the incredible success the film is having. Plus, Niamh O’Reilly reviews ‘Alien: Romulus’ and ‘The Union’ on Netflix.
This week on Screentime John Fardy looks at the best movie twists of all time in the company of Chris Wasser and Aoife Barry.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Award-Winning Novelist Colm Tóibín about his favourite film and what it’s like to have your novels made into movies. Niamh O’Reilly reviews ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ as well as ‘I Saw the TV Glow’. Plus, there’s a profile of the late great Peter Sellars.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the makers of the new 'high- wire' documentary on Netlfix 'Skywalkers: A Love Story'. Chris Wasser reviews 'Twisters'. Plus Comedian Gearoid Farrelly chats about his favourite film.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talk to director Daniela Volker about her poignant documentary “The Commandant’s Shadow” which follows Hans Jürgen Höss, the 87-year-old son of Rudolf Höss, as he faces his father’s terrible legacy for the first time. John chats to Ken Sweeny the Show Biz Editor of the Irish Sun about ‘Brats’ on Disney plus which follows Andrew McCarthy as he wrestles with the weight of being a brat-packer. Plus there are reviews of new cinema releases Longlegs as well as the space-race rom-com Fly Me To The Moon’
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Legendary Director Neil Jordan about his new memoir ‘Amnesiac’. Éanna Hardwicke is the Bafta-nominated actor who chats to John about his new film ‘The Sparrow’ as well as his heartfelt role in Normal People. Plus Chris Wasser on all the new movie releases.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the one and only Eddie Murphy in what is his only Irish interview along with Kevin Bacon and Joseph Gordon Levitt about ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ which lands on Netflix on July 3rd. Plus Brian Lloyd reviews all the weeks new cinema releases including Kevin Costner’s new epic western.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Bridgerton’s breakout star Claudia Jessie about playing Eloise Bridgerton. There’s a new Irish movie set in Gangland Dublin that’s based on Antigone called ‘TWIG’ and John talks to its writer and director Marian Quinn. Plus Chris Wasser reviews ‘The Bikeriders’ and more.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the Creator of the new Star Wars Series on Disney Plus ‘The Acolyte’ Leslye Headland about how she wanted to make a show that mixes Kill Bill and Frozen. John also talks to the show’s star Manny Jacinto. New film releases with ‘Inside Out 2’ and new Nicholas Cage apocalypse horror ‘Arcadian’ are reviewed by Niamh O’Reilly. Plus the directors of new Netflix animated film ‘Ultraman Rising’.
This week on a busy Screentime John Fardy talks to Benedict Cumberbatch about his role in the new series ‘Eric’ on Netlfix as well as co-stars Gaby Hoffman and McKinley Belcher III and its creator Abi Morgan. John also chats to Matthew Modine about his new cycling-themed sports drama ‘Hard Miles’ as well as working with Stanley Kubrick on 'Full Metal Jack'. Plus famed director Richard Linklater talks about his new Movie ‘Hit Man’.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to director Colm Quinn about ‘Ransom 79’ the new documentary that details Charlie Bird’s last big story about a massive ransom plan against the Irish State. John also talk to filmmaker Gary Lennon about his film ‘Piano Dreams’ about the dedication and sacrifices involved in the young talented musicians in China’s Classical music scene. Plus Niamh O’Reilly reviews ‘Furiosa; A Mad Max Saga’ as well as ‘Atlas’ starring Jennifier Lopez.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to director Tanya Doyle about her documentary 'Eat/Sleep/Cheer/Repeat' all about the Irish Cheerleading Team. With 'Bodkin' reading high in the Netflix charts John talks to its creator Jez Scharf and the show's Exec Producer Alex Metcalf. Plus Chris Wasser reviews the new movies 'If' and 'Hoard'.
This week on Screentime ahead of the release of the first part of Season Three of Bridgerton John Fardy talks to Nicole Coughlan about the life-changing role of Penelope Featherington as well as other cast members like Queen Charlotte played by Golda Rosheuvel as well as showrunner Jess Brownell. John also talks to director Wes Ball about taking over the keys to the Kingdom with the release of ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Will Forte, Siobhan Cullen and Robyn Cara about playing the hapless podcasters in the new Netflix series ‘Bodkin’. Niamh O’Reilly tells us what ‘The Fall Guy’ is really like. Plus chef Gary O’Hanlon chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to famed Irish Director Pat Collins about ‘That They May Face the Rising Sun’ the film that’s being called the Irish Movie of the Year. Chris Wasser reviews ‘Challengers’ staring Zendaya as well as ‘In the Land of Saints and Sinners’. Plus Comedian Anne Gildea chats about her favourite film.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talk to Legendary Film Director Zack Synder along with his wife Debra who produces many of his films about their new Netflix Sc-Fi film 'Rebel Moon- Part 2- The Scargiver'. Niamh O'Reilly reviews 'Abigal'. Plus Paddy Breathnach chats about his favourite film.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to actress Marisa Abela and Director Sam Taylor-Johnson about bringing Amy Winehouse to Life in the new Movie 'Back to Black'. Chris Wasser reviews the week’s new movie releases including the Oscar-nominated 'The Teacher's Lounge.' Plus we profile Marlon Brando; the man who invented modern acting as we know it.
This Week on Screentime John Fardy chats to director Andrew Gallimore about his new documentary 'One Night in Millstreet' that chronicles the remarkable fight between Chris Eubank and Steve Collins back in 1995 in an unlikely venue in Millstreet in Cork. Chris Wasser reviews the new Cinema Releases including 'The First Omen'. Plus Performance Psychologist Gerry Hussey chats about his favourite film.
This week on Screentime John Fardy does something a little different when he takes a look at the Best Redemption Films and sees how Hollywood depicts 'second chances' and 'salvation'. He's joined by films buffs Chris Wasser and Niamh O'Reilly.
This week oh Screentime John Fardy chats to Jonathan Pryce and Liam Cunningham about their roles in the new mind-bending Sc-Fi series on Netflix ‘3 Body Problem’. Niamh O’Reilly reviews ‘Ghostbusters; Frozen Empire’ and ‘Immaculate’. Plus, the documentary ‘Birdsong’ about One Man’s attempt to record the sound of every species of Irish Bird.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Iconic Actress Joely Richardson about her role in Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentleman' on Netflix as well as he famous acting family. With the release of the new movie 'Irish Wish' John talks to Lindsay Lohan's Love Interest Ed Speleers. Niamh O'Reilly reviews 'Drive-Away Dolls'. Plus DJ Ed Smith chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the one and only Ray Winstone about his role in the new Guy Ritchie Netflix series 'The Gentlemen'. John also talks to other cast members Max Beesley and Kaya Scodelario. We also here from Oscar Nominated Director Ava DuVernay about her new film 'Origin'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Stellan Skarsgård about his role as the Baron in Dune Part 2' as well as roles in 'Mamma Mia' and 'Good Will Hunting'. Chris Wasser reviews Adam Sandler's 'Spaceman' as well as 'Brendan Gleeson's Farwell to Hughes's'. Plus Mairead Ronan and Jenny Kelly both discuss their favourite movies. '
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Jared Harris about his new film ‘Reawakening’ which gets its World Premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival this weekend and Jared also chats about some career highlights including ‘Mad Men’. Niamh O’Reilly reviews the new Jessie Buckley film ‘Wicked Little Letters’. Plus Impressionist Al Foran chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy takes a look at how War is portrayed by Hollywood when he talks to legendary film writer and critic David Thomson about his new book ‘The Fatal Alliance: A Century of War on Film’. Irish Actor Rory Keenan chats about his role in RTE’S new crime drama ‘Blackshore’. Plus Chris Wasser reviews the new Bob Marley Bio-Pic ‘One Love’ as well as the much talked about Superhero movie that isn’t a Superhero movie ‘Madame Web’.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the stars of the new Netflix Series 'One Day' based on the very popular novel of the same name that sees Emma and Dexter meet on their last night of college and then go their separate ways but where will they be on this one ordinary day the next year, and the year after that, and every year that follows? John is also joined by Chris Wasser to review 'The Iron Claw' and the other weeks new movie releases. Plus we hear the moving story of 'Two Mothers' the short film about the unusual bond that compels an Irish mother to travel to war-torn Ukraine in order to bring her former surrogate and her family to safety.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the makers of the hit Netflix Series 'American Nightmare' which details the true story of the woman labelled 'The Real Gone Gone' who was kidnapped but not believed by the American Police. John also chats to the Director Ian Hunt-Duffy about his new psychological horror movie 'Double Blind' that looks at a clinical trial gone very wrong. Plus Esther McCarthy reviews the Oscar-Nominated 'American Fiction'.
This week John Fardy sat down with Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal to talk about their new film 'All Of Us Strangers' as well as their blossoming bromance!.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal about their beautiful and poignant new film ‘All of Us Strangers’. John also chats to the film’s director Andrew Haigh. Plus Chris Wasser gives us the lowdown on the new version of ‘The Color Purple’.
The Holdovers is the new movie from Alexander Payne staring Paul Giamatti and Da'Vine Joy Randolph about two lonely people minding school children over a Christmas in a prestigious American School. Paul and Da'Vine both won Golden Globes for their performances and John Fardy chats to both of them.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Paul Giamatti and Da'Vine Joy Randolph about their Golden Globe-winning turn in the new Alexander Payne movie 'The Holdovers'. John also chats to Bafta Winner Jason Watkins about his career and role in the short movie 'The One Note Man'. Plus Niamh O'Reilly reviews the new version of 'Mean Girls'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to George Clooney about directing the new movie 'The Boys in the Boat' which tells the story of an unlikely rowing time that sought Olympic glory. He also chats to the film's stars Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner. Plus Chris Wasser reviews the Golden Globe-Winning 'Poor Things'.
This Week on Screentime John Fardy talks to actor Johnny Flynn about playing the principled stock-broker 'Nicky' Winton who helped rescue nearly 700 children from Czechoslovakia as World War 2 approached in the new movie 'One Life'. Film Critic Chris Wasser looks at the week's new movie releases including Daniel Levy's first feature 'Good Grief'. Plus Space Commentator Leo Enright chats about his favourite film.
With the release of ‘Chicken Run; Dawn of the nugget’ on Netflix John Fardy talks to Zachary Levi star of ‘Shazam’ about voicing Rocky the Rooster and his long career. There are also reviews of ‘Wonka’ and ‘Priscilla’ with Niamh O'Reilly and Ciara Treacy.
This week on Screentime John Fardy presents one of his ‘themed’ shows where he and his panel of Chris Wasser and Aoife Barry discuss some lesser-known movies that haven’t got the love or attention they deserve.
This week n Screentime John Fardy talks to the one and only Julia Roberts and her co-star Myha’la about their new Netflix movie ‘Leave the World Behind’ about a family vacation that goes a awry after a mysterious power outage as well as its director Sam Esmail of ‘Mr. Robot’ fame. John is also joined by Chris Wasser who reviews the much talked about ‘Maestro’ where Bradley Cooper plays Leonard Bernstein. Plus, Ken Wardrop on his new 'different' festive film ‘So This Is Christmas’.
This week on Screentime John Fardy looks at the new documentary on Prime Video ‘Ronnie O’Sullivan; The Edge of Everything’ about the talented and mercurial snooker player when he talks to the director Sam Blair. Actor and Musician Steve Wall tells John about his role as the ‘Dad’ in the new Oscar Long-Listed Short Movie ‘Two For the Road’. Plus Brian Lloyd of Entertainment.ie reviews Ridley Scott’s new ‘Napoleon’ as well as Disney’s latest animated spectacular ‘Wish’.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the cast of the new season of the Crown on Netflix including Jonathan Pryce who plays Prince Philip, Elizabeth Debicki as Diana and Khalid Abdalla who plays Dodi Fayed. There's also the week's new Cinema Releases with Chris Wasser including the new Barry Keoghan movie 'Saltburn'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Joe Pearlman the Director of the new much-anticipated documentary ‘Robbie Williams’ on Netflix all about the singer’s incredible highs and lows. There are reviews of ‘The Marvels’ as well as the winner of this year’s Palme d’Or ‘Anatomy of A Fall’. Plus, Kieran Cuddihy chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to prolific film maker Alan Gilsenan about his new film ‘The Days of Trees’ where he documents the troubled life of one of his friends. ‘How to Have Sex’ is the impressive first feature of Molly Manning Walker and she talks to John about wild summer holidays and consent. Plus Esther McCarthy reviews new movies ‘The Royal Hotel’ and Jessie Buckley’s latest ‘Fingernails’.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talk to the famed Harry Potter David Yates about his new Netflix movie ‘Pain Hustlers’ which sees Emily Blunt play a struggling mother who enters the world of dodgy-dealing medicines in the American Opioid Crisis. John also chats to the Director of ‘Cat Person’ Susanna Fogel who has turned the acclaimed New Yorker Magazine short story that went viral into a movie of the same name. Plus there’s also the fascinating new documentary ‘Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed’.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Al Murray aka the Pub Landlord about his new show ‘Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire’ on Sky History. With the release of the Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal sc-fi drama ‘Foe’ John talks to its director Garth Davis and the writer of the novel it’s based on Ian Reid. Scorsese is back with the long-awaited ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and Chris Wasser gives us the low-down. Plus Legendary Comedian Phil Jupitus chats about his favourite movie.
This Week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Legendary Irish Director Thaddeus O'Sullivan about his new film 'The Miracle Club' about a group of women in 1960's working class Dublin who go to Lourdes in search of miracles. Booker Prize-Winner John Banville chats about his favourite film. Plus film critic Chris Wasser reviews the week's new movie releases.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Director Chloe Domont about her new Erotic Thriller ‘Fair Play’ on Netflix which details a loved-up couples’ troubles when one of them gets a promotion above the other at a Wall Street Firm. John also talks to ‘Pure Mule’ creator Eugene O’Brien about the new Irish Language Film ‘Tarrac’ which he wrote about a grieving young woman returning to Kerry and finding hope when reuniting with a rowing team. Plus Film Critic Chris Wasser reviews ‘The Exorcist; Believer’.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to ‘Once’ and ‘Sing Street’ Director John Carney about his new movie ‘Flora and Son’ about a mother played by Eve Hewson trying to connect with her son through music. With the release of Ken Loach’s final movie ‘The Old Oak’ John talks to his longtime Screen Writer Paul Laverty about their long working relationship that includes such classics as ‘The Wind That Shakes the Barley’ and ‘I Daniel Blake’. Plus Esther McCarthy reviews the week’s other new Movie Releases.
With the return of the fourth and final season of Sex Education John Fardy talks to its creator Laurie Nunn about the boundary-pushing and very funny comedy series . John also chats to ‘I Tonya’ Director Craig Gillespie's about his new dramedy Dumb Money which chronicles the 2021 Wall Street phenomenon known as the GameStop short squeeze, which pitted small investors against major hedge fund. Plus director Alice Troughton on her movie ‘The Lesson’ a noir thriller which sees an egotistical Writer played by Richard E Grant opposite an aspiring writer played by Ireland’s own Daryl McCormack.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Patrick Kielty and Seána Kerlslake about their new film 'Ballywalter' about two lost souls finding each other in a taxi. John also talks to Agatha Christie's Great Grandson James Pichard about the new movie 'A Haunting in Venice' where Kenneth Branagh reprises his role as the Belgian Detective. Plus John talks to his regular Hollywood Correspondent Tim Gray who after 42 years of reporting on Tinsel Town is stepping down.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to debut director Celine Song about her movie ‘Past Lives’ which people and John are already calling the film of the year about two childhood friends who get separated and later reconnect. Chris Wasser reviews the week’s new releases. Plus Comedian, Musician and Historical Entertainer Paddy Cullivan chats about his favourite film.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Actress, Comedian and Clown Natalie Palamides about her role in the new Irish Comedy ‘Apocalypse Clown’. There’s reviews of ‘The Equalizer 3’ and the other week’s new cinema releases with Brain Lloyd. Plus Comedian and Writer Colm O’Regan chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talk to the makers of Sky's new Documentary 'Mission to Burnley' where viewers are granted incredible access to an amazing time in the Premiership Football Club. Chris Wasser reviews the new comedy horror 'The Blackening' as well as the new French Caper Movie 'The Innocent'. Plus John chats to one half of the renowned husband and wife filmmaking team of Molloy and Lawlor when he hears from Joe Lawlor about their intriguing new film 'The Future Tense'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Heavyweight Boxing Champion Tyson Fury and his wife Paris about their new Netflix show 'At Home With The Furys'. Film Reviewer Esther McCarthy looks at the new canine movie 'Strays' as well as espionage thriller 'Heart of Stone'. Plus Today FM's Alison Curtis chats about her favourite Film.
This week on Screentime John Fardy presents a special edition where he looks at the greatest blockbusters of all time in the company of film critic, Chris Wasser, and Newstalk’s, Sue Murphy.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Professor Richard Kearney about the new film book 'Thinking Film- Philosophy at the Movies' that looks at just how philosophical some movies really are. Ger Gilroy of 'Off the Ball' chat about his favourite movie. And as always there's all the movies and tv news and reviews.
This week on Screentime John Fardy gives us his verdict on the two big Summer Blockbusters ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Barbie’ when he reviews both with film Critic Chris Wasser. Jessica Kiang of Variety tells us the latest on the Hollywood Strike. Plus John talks to Documentary-Maker Ross Whitaker about his documentary ‘The Road Down Under’ which tells the emotionally-charged story of the Irish Women’s Soccer Team’s journey to this week’s World Cup.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Award-Winning Film Maker Mark Cousins about his new take on Alfred Hitchcock in ‘My Name is Alfred Hitchcock’. Tomm Moore of Cartoon Saloon talks about taking the beloved children’s cartoon ‘Puffin Rock’ to the big screen with ‘Puffin Rock and the New Friends’. Plus Anne Marie Kane gives her take on ‘Mission Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part One’
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to acclaimed Documentary-Maker Chris Smith about his much anticipated documentary ‘WHAM’ which lands on Netflix this week and charts the career of the beloved British Pop Duo. There’s the week’s new movie releases in the company of Brian Lloyd Movies Editor with Entertainment.ie. Plus actor Rory Nolan chats about his favourite movie.
The long-awaited final installment of Indiana Jones arrives this week with 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' and this week on Screentime John Fardy chats to its Director James Mangold about the pressure of taking over from Stephen Spielberg. There are reviews of the week’s new film releases in the company of Chris Wasser. Plus John chats to broadcaster Derek Mooney about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Director and Writer Gene Stupnitsky about the new Jennifer Lawrence sex Comedy ‘No Hard Feelings’ as well as writing on the US office. Wes Anderson returns with his latest offer 'Asteroid City' and we find out whether it will keep his devotees happy. Plus John talks to actor and Broadway star Darren lee about reprising the role of ‘The King’ a role made famous by Yul Brynner in a new Tony award-winning production of the ‘The King and I’ in Bord Gais Energy Theatre and what he did when the light went out on Broadway.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the cast of the new Disney Plus Series ‘The Full Monty’ most of whom were in the original movie so you’ll hear from the likes of Robert Carlyle and Mark Addy. With the return of Charlie Brooker’s ‘Black Mirror’ for Season 6 on Netlflix John also chats to some of the cast of the new episodes including Josh Hartnett and Kate Mara amongst others.
This Week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Sam Hargrave who began life as Stuntman but now is a director and his latest movie ‘Extraction 2’ lands on Netflix on June 16th and stars Chris Hemsworth as a lethal mercenary. John is joined by Chris Wasser to get the lowdown on ‘Transformers-Rise of the Beasts’. Plus Conductor David Brophy chats about his favouite film.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Oscar-Winner Daniel Kaluuya and Shameik Moore about voicing different Spidermen in the much-anticipated sequel ‘Spiderman Across the Spider Verse’. We hear from Director Tina Satter about her new film ‘Reality’ all about the whistler-blower Reality Winner who want to jail for leaking documents concerning Russian interference in the 2016 US Election. Film-maker Joe Lee joins John to about his documentary ‘406 Days’ which chronicles the Debenhams workers who wouldn’t take ‘No’ for an answer. Plus Film Critic Chris Wasser reviews ‘The Bogeyman’ and a dancing Paul Mescal in ‘Carmen’
This week on Screentime John Fardy crosses to Cannes to hear all the gossip about the new Martin Scorsese film with Jessica Kiang from Variety. There's reviews of new version of 'The Little Mermaid' as well as the week's best TV. Plus Martin Maloney aka Eddie Durkan of the Hardy Bucks chats about his favourite film.
This week on Screentime John Fardy looks at the amazing new Michael J Fox Documentary ‘Still- A Michael J Fox Movie’ when he talks to its Irish Editor Michael Harte. John also talks to Robert Higgins and Patrick McGiveny the co-writers and co-directors of the acclaimed new Irish movie ‘Lakelands’ which looks at the life of a GAA Star in the Midlands whose world gets turned upside down after an accident. There’s all the week’s new movie releases with Film Critic Chris Wasser. Plus we return to Bridgerton with Ciara Treacy.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chat to to Lee Cronin director of 'Evil Dead Rise' who’s on course to be the highest grossing Irish filmmaker at the Global box office this year. There's also chats with filmmaker Graham Cantwell and Actress Amy Joyce Hastings about their new Coming-of-Age and Coming-Out complicated romance story 'Who We Love'. Plus Journalist and former cyclist Paul Kimmage chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Oscar Winner Jim Broadbent and Downton Abbey Star Penelope Wilton about their new film ‘The Unusual Pilgrimage of Harold Fry’ which sees a man walk the length of England to try and save his dying friend. There’s reviews of the week’s new cinema releases ‘Evil Dead Rise’ and ‘Missing’ with Film Critic Chris Wasser. Plus Druid Theatre’s Creative Director and Co-Founder Garry Hynes chats about her favourite film.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Fintan Connolly director of the new Dublin-set Noir Thriller ‘Barber’ staring Aidan Gillen as a Private Eye who’s on the case of a Missing Girl. There’s nostalgia for the Gaeltacht with the new TG4 show ‘Saol Ella’. Plus Newstalk’s own Jess Kelly chats about her favourite film.
This week on Screentime John Fardy brings the funnies in a special show where he looks at the best comedies the cinema has ever made. He’s joined by Aoife Barry and Chris Wasser as they debate what makes ‘funny’ with everything from ‘Some Like IT Hot’ to ‘Bridesmaids’ and many more.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the Acclaimed Irish Director Paddy Breathnach about his latest series ‘The Dry’ about a woman struggling to stay sober as well as his highly-regarded movies ‘Rosie’ and ‘I Went Down’. Does the world need a movie based on a fantasy role playing game? Paula Wiseman reviews ‘Dungeons and Dragons; Honour Among Thieves’. Plus Andrew Legge the director of the inventive new time-warping movie ‘Lola’
This week on Sceentime John Fardy chats to Emily Watson and Paul Mescal about their new brooding Mother and Son drama 'Gods Creatures'. John reviews 'John Wick 4' with a very special reviewer Anne Marie Kane. Plus novelist Liz Nugent chats about her favourite movie.
This week on Screentime talks to the legendary director Richard Eyre about his new film ‘Allelujah’ which focuses on the geriatric ward of an NHS hospital threatened with closure. There’s the fallout from the Oscars and a review of the new ‘Shazam; Fury of the Gods’. Plus a special report on the legendary TV Comic Dave Allen.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the star of Netflix’s ‘You’ Penn Badgley about his deliciously evil role on the hit show. There’s plenty of Oscar talk and a look at why ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ has suddenly become the favourite with Ciara Treacy. Paula Wiseman reviews ‘Scream VI’. Plus best-selling author Cathy Kelly chats about her favourite film.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Andy Serkis about playing the baddie in the new Luther movie on Netflix ‘Luther-The Fallen Sun’. John also chats to acting legends James Cosmo and Brid Brennan about their gorgeous new movie ‘My Sailor My Love’; a tale late-blooming romance. Plus Investigative Journalist Mick Clifford chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the stars of 'Creed 3' Tessa Thompson and Jonathan Majors about their roles in the latest installment of the continuing Creed Story. John also talk to Fashion Designer Amy Powney and Film-Maker Becky Hutner about their documentary 'Fashion Reimagined' which looks at the struggle of a designer to make clothes ethically and sustainably.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Lily James and Shazad Latif who star in the new 'assisted marriages' rom-com 'What's Love Got to Do with It?'. John also talks to the screenwriter of the film who happens to be Jemima Khan. There's also reviews of 'Ant-Man and the Wasp- Quantumania' and all the week's TV.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Grainne Humphries from The Dublin International Film Festival about this year’s event. Burt Bacharach’s contribution to the Cinema is remembered. John also talks to documentary-maker Frankie Fenton about his new documentary ‘Atomic Hope’ about the Pro-Nuclear movement. Plus the one and only Pat Short chats about his favourite film as well as his own acting life and times.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to renowned actor Sam Riley about his new movie 'She is Love' which sees a divorced couple unexpectedly meet again in a big house in Cornwall as well as his Iconic Role as Ian Curtis in 'Control'. There’s a review of the controversial new Darren Aronofsky movie ‘The Whale’. Plus Derval O’Rourke chats about her favourite film.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Gabriel Labelle the star of Steven Speilberg’s new Oscar-Nominated look at his childhood and early years ‘The Fabelmans’. John also talks to the Oscar-Nominated director of An Cailín Ciúin Colm Bairéad following this week’s amazing news. Plus Sue Murphy reviews ‘Pamela-A Love Story’ on Netflix.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the real life ‘Dave’ from ‘The Bank of Dave’ on Netflix about a Burnley business Dave Fishwick who attempted to set up his own bank. John also chats to the director of the new Irish Horror Comedy ‘Let the Wrong One in’ Conor McMahon. Plus there are reviews of Damian Chazelle’s new Hollywood epic ‘Babylon’ and Sky’s new series ‘The Last of Us’.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the Awards Editor at Variety Tim Gray about the Irish Success at the Globes and how the Banshees of Inisherin might fare at the Oscars. Musician and Mental Health Advocate Bressie chats about his favourite movie. And the week’s big new movies and tv show are reviewed.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the co-director of the poignant documentary ‘Long Live My Happy Head’ all about a comic-book artist who draws cartoons to deal with his brain tumour. Paul Howard author of Ross O’Carroll kelly chats about his favourite film. Plus Glass Onion; why are so many people watching it?
This week on Screentime John Fardy is joined by Aoife Barry of the Journal and by Film Critic Chris Wasser to look at there top tv show and films of the year. Camille O’Sullivan chats about her favourite film. And we hear if ‘Avatar-The Way of Water’ is worth the admission fee.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Kieron Corless the Associate Editor of ‘Sight and Sound’ about their controversial new poll of the 100 Greatest Movies of All Time. There’s reviews of Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinnocchio and the new Sitcom ‘Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything’. And Poet Theo Dorgan chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Director Lorcan Finnegan about his creepy psychological horror 'Nocebo' which sees a fashion designer succumb to a mysterious illness who is then offered a possible cure from an equally mysterious house guest. Radio Presenter Dave Moore chats about his favourite movie.. plus your chance to win the The Lost King on DVD.
This Week on Screentime John Fardy talks to acclaimed actor Jared Harris about a new documentary all about his legendary father Richard in 'The Ghost of Richard Harris' on Sky Arts. John also talks to Director Gavin Fitzgerald about his new documentary film 'Million Dollar Pigeons' all about those individual who keep and race pigeons aka 'the pigeon fanciers'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to author Wayne Byrne about his new biography 'Walter Hill A Hollywood Maverick'. Mark Ryall reviews the comedy thriller 'The Menu' and 'Aftersun' staring Paul Mescal. And former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern talks to John about his favourite film.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the bright young stars that are Gaten Matarazzo star of 'Stranger Things' and Jacob Tremblay about their roles in the new Netflix Movie ‘My Father’s Dragon’ from the wonderful Kilkenny-based and Oscar-Nomiated Cartoon Saloon. John also talks to its director Nora Twomey. Plus resident critic Mark Ryall reviews ‘Black Panther-Wakanda Forever’.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Irish Actress Niamh Algar and Oscar- Winning Director Sebastian Lelio about their new movie 'The Wonder' all about a seemingly miraculous young girl who hasn’t eaten in 4 months in post-Famine Midlands Ireland in the 1860’s'. The Peculiar Sensation of Being Pat Inglodsby'; John chats to the director Seamus Murphy about his insightful documentary about the well-known Poet. Plus Bafta-Winning Actress Gina McKee on her role in the star-crossed lovers story ‘My Policeman’ starring Harry styles.
For the weekend that's in it this week on Screentime John Fardy looks at the best Horror Movies of time. In the company of regular critic Mark Ryall John looks at how Hollywood has treated terror on screen from the Classics to the Contemporary.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell about their new movie 'The Banshees of Inisherin'. John also chats to the film's acclaimed director and writer Martin McDonagh. And as always Mark Ryall is here with the all the other new Cinema Releases.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell about their new movie 'The Banshees of Inisherin'. John also chats to the film's acclaimed director and writer Martin McDonagh. And as always Mark Ryall is here with the all the other new Cinema Releases.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Legendary Comedy Director Paul Feig about his new Netflix movie ‘The School for Good and Evil’. As Maths Week Ireland begins John chats to comedian and author Colm O’Regan about how Maths is portrayed on Screen. Plus Comedian and Actor John Colleary chats about his favourite film
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Legendary Comedy Director Paul Feig about his new Netflix movie ‘The School for Good and Evil’. As Maths Week Ireland begins John chats to comedian and author Colm O’Regan about how Maths is portrayed on Screen. Plus Comedian and Actor John Colleary chats about his favourite film
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Emma Mackey of 'Sex Education' fame about her great new Gothic Romance ‘Emily’ all about Emily Bronte and what may have given rise to her writing of Wuthering Heights. John also chats to its Director Francis O’Connor. Mark Ryall reviews ‘Amsterdam’ and ‘The Woman King’. Plus Newstalk’s own Henry McKean chats about his favourite movie
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Emma Mackey of 'Sex Education' fame about her great new Gothic Romance ‘Emily’ all about Emily Bronte and what may have given rise to her writing of Wuthering Heights. John also chats to its Director Francis O’Connor. Mark Ryall reviews ‘Amsterdam’ and ‘The Woman King’. Plus Newstalk’s own Henry McKean chats about his favourite movie
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Director Sasha King about her poignant documentary 'Vicky' that tells the inspiring story of Vicky Phelan. Mark Ryall reviews all the week's new cinema releases including 'Mrs Harris Gores to Paris'. Plus Comedian and Actor Laura O'Mahony chats about her favourite film.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Director Sasha King about her poignant documentary 'Vicky' that tells the inspiring story of Vicky Phelan. Mark Ryall reviews all the week's new cinema releases including 'Mrs Harris Gores to Paris'. Plus Comedian and Actor Laura O'Mahony chats about her favourite film.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to actress and fashion designer and now director Antonia Campbell-Hughes about her brooding directorial debut ‘It Is In Us All’ set among the hills of Donegal about two men on the run from themselves. ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ the movie that caused all the bother at the Venice Film Festival is reviewed. Plus Comedian Ian Coppinger chats about his favourite film. And as always there’s all the usual TV picks.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to actress and fashion designer and now director Antonia Campbell-Hughes about her brooding directorial debut ‘It Is In Us All’ set among the hills of Donegal about two men on the run from themselves. ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ the movie that caused all the bother at the Venice Film Festival is reviewed. Plus Comedian Ian Coppinger chats about his favourite film. And as always there’s all the usual TV picks.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Brian O’Halloran and Jeff Anderson stars of the Cult movie series ‘Clerks’ created by Kevin Smith as 'Clerks 3' hits cinemas this Friday. He talks to Director Eddie Sternberg and Producer Collie McCarthy about their new Netflix film ‘I Used to Be Famous’ about a washed-up boyband star who unexpectedly teams up with a young gifted autistic drummer. Plus Mark Ryall on the week’s new releases.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Brian O’Halloran and Jeff Anderson stars of the Cult movie series ‘Clerks’ created by Kevin Smith as 'Clerks 3' hits cinemas this Friday. He talks to Director Eddie Sternberg and Producer Collie McCarthy about their new Netflix film ‘I Used to Be Famous’ about a washed-up boyband star who unexpectedly teams up with a young gifted autistic drummer. Plus Mark Ryall on the week’s new releases.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the director of the great new horror comedy ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Halina Reijn. Mark Ryall reviews ‘See How they Run’ staring Saoirse Ronan and the New David Cronenberg Movie ‘Crimes of the Future’. Plus musician Luan Parle chats about her favourite film
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the director of the great new horror comedy ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Halina Reijn. Mark Ryall reviews ‘See How they Run’ staring Saoirse Ronan and the New David Cronenberg Movie ‘Crimes of the Future’. Plus musician Luan Parle chats about her favourite film
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Hugh Bonneville and Kelly MacDonald about the new Netflix thriller ‘I Came By’ as well as its Director Baber Anvari and cast George Mackay and Percelle Ascott. All the weeks new movie releases are dissected by Mark Ryall and you better strap yourself in as he’s reviewing Michael Flatley’s ‘Blackbird’
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Idris Elba about his new movie ‘Beast’ as well as the Wire and his fondness for all things Irish. John also chats to the film’s Director Baltazar Kormakur and its producer Will Packer who is one of the most successful producers of all time. Mark Ryall has the week’s other new film releases. Plus Comedian and Actor Willa White chats about his favourite film and his unusual journey to comedy.
This week on Screentime John Fardy reviews all the week’s new TV Shows from Sharon Horgan in ‘Bad Sisters’ on Apple TV to Sean Bean in ‘Marriage’ on the BBC. Mark Ryall returns from his holidays to bring you his thoughts on all the new movie releases. And Irish Soccer Legend Ray Houghton chats about his favourite film.
This Week on Screentime John Fardy presents a special episode where he and regular critic Mark Ryall nominate their favourite ‘love’ movies from Rom Coms to ‘Brief Encounter’. John and Mark trawl through the decades to bring you tales of happy endings and Star-Crossed Lovers.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chat to Director Emer Reynolds about the great new Irish Road movie Joyride starring Olivia Colman and Charlie Reid about a conflicted mother and a complicated teenager who gone a wild journey of healing together. John also chats to Terry Prone about her favourite film. Plus all the regular tv and movie reviews
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Anthony and Joseph Russo who directed movies like 'Avengers Endgame' and have become the second most commercially successfully filmmakers after Spielberg. John chats to them about their new film 'The Gray Man' on Netflix. John is also joined by Olivia Newman the director of 'Where the Crawdads Sings. Plus Chris Wasser reviews the new adaptation of 'Persuasion'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to British Acting Greats Jenny Agutter and Sheridan Smith about their roles in the ‘The Railway Children Return’. Mark Ryall reviews the week’s new Cinema Releases. Plus Comedy Duo The Dirtbirds chat about their favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the 'OG' real housewife of Beverly Hills Kyle Richards about being in the show for all 12 seasons, her Irish Roots and the state of the US. John also chats to comedian Kevin McAleer about his favourite film. Plus Mark Ryall has al lthe new movie releases.
This week on Screentime John Fardy reviews 'Minions; the Rise of Gru' as well as the controversial new Australian movie 'Nitram'. There's a deep dive into the life and times of John Wayne. Plus Journalist Patrick Freyne chats about his favourite film.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the cast of ‘Elvis’ the much talked about biopic of the legendary singer. John talks to its Director, Baz Luhrmann, and the actor playing Elvis, Austin Butler as well as Olivia DeJonge who plays Priscilla Presley, and musician Yola who plays pioneering musician and a major influence on Elvis, Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The other week’s new releases are reviewed by resident critic Mark Ryall.
This Week on Screentime Emma Thompson and her Co-star Daryl McCormack chat about the new movie 'Good Luck to You Leo Grande' about a retired school teacher visiting a sex worker. John also chats to the legendary French Film Director Francoise Ozon about his new movie 'Everything Went Fine' which explores the issue of Euthanasia. Plus Mark Ryall reviews the week's new releases.
This week on Screentime John Fardy reviews 'Jurassic World Dominion' as well as the new Adam Sandler movie 'Hustle'. John is also joined by the Director of the gripping drama 'Leave No Traces which was the Polish entry for this Year's Oscars, Plus Journalist and Author Edel Coffey chats about her favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Film-Maker and Cinephile Mark Cousins about his latest documentary 'The Story of Film; A New Generation' which is no on Netflix, Resident critic Mark Ryall reviews 'Men' AND 'Bergman Island'. Plus musician Brian Deady chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the cast of the much-loved Netflix series 'Stranger Things' as Season 4 arrives. Tom Cruise is back in Top Gun Maverick' and resident critic Mark Ryall gives his take. Plus Newstalk’s own Shane Coleman chats about his favourite movie.
John Fardy Brings all the tv and movies to stream, watch and avoid on this week's Screentime
Director Ross Kileen on bringing Damo's special relationship with fans to the big screen
This week's Screentime looks at the enduring appeal of the Nightmare on Elm Street Franchise
Ruth Negga on her powerful new movie 'Passing' and some other highlights of her busy career so far. Plus reviews of 'The French Dispatch' and 'Dune'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Legendary Director Ridley Scott about his epic new movie ‘The Last Duel’ and John also chats to lead actress Jodie Comer. John also chats Ross Whitaker about his documentary ‘Barney Curley- The Man Who Broke the Bookies’. Mark Ryall reviews ‘Halloween Kills’. Plus novelist Sinead Moriarty on her favorite movie
This week on the Sereentime John Fardy chats Angeline Ball about her new movie ‘Deadly Cuts’ where she leads a group of vigilante hairdressers and she talks about making peace with Imelda Quirke. Tom Sullivan writer and director of Famine-set 'Arracht' talks to John about Oscar Consideration and a possible Hollywood remake. Plus actor and comedian as well as former goalkeeper Terry Alderton chats about his favourite movie
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Actress Jo Hartley about playing a complicated mother in the New Coming-of-age Movie 'Sweetheart', the magic of working on Ricky Gervais’ 'Afterlife’ and giving up life as an air hostess to be an actress. Will 'No Time to Die' save the Cinema? John is joined by Mark Ryall to review Daniel Craig's last Bond Role. Plus travel writer Fionn Davenport chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Director Jake Scott about his rocking new documentary 'Oasis Knebworth 1996' which showcases the iconic Oasis gig that was described as the 'Gig of the decade.' John also chats to Actress Helen Behan about her favourite movie and being discovered by Shane Meadows in a pub in Meath. Plus Mark Ryall on the new releases.
Sopranos fans won't want to miss this! Screentime's John Fardy chats all things Sopranos and 'The Many Saints of Newark' when he talks to Sopranos creator David Chase as well as Michael Gandolfini son of the late James Gandolfini and one of the stars of the new movie. John also talks to other cast members like Ray Liotta, Leslie Odon Junior and Alessandro Nivola.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Karyn Parsons aka Hilary Banks; Will Smith's spoiled cousin in 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' about her new movie 'Sweet Thing'. John also chats to director Phyllida Lloyd about her new Dublin-Set movie 'Herself' starring Clare Dunne and what it was like directing Meryl Streep in 'Mamma-Mia'. Plus Mark Ryall takes a close look at this week's big new release 'Respect' where Jennifer Hudson plays Aretha Franklin.
This week John Fardy chats to Cathy Brady and Nora-Jane Noone about directing and starring opposite the late Nika McGuigan in what was her final movie ‘Wildfire’. Mark Ryall reviews Michael Keaton in the 9/11 drama ‘Worth’ on Netflix as well as the downright bizarre ‘Annette’. Plus the one and only Diarmuid Gavin chats about his favourite movie
This week on Screentime John looks at the cool new Irish movie 'Redemption of Rogue' when he speaks with its Writer /Director Philip Doherty and Lead Actor Aaron Monaghan. Mark Ryall looks at the new ‘Candyman’ movie as well as the Scottish coming-of-age drama ‘Our Ladies’. Plus Film Director Paddy Slattery chats to me about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John chats to the very talented and very busy Niamh Algar about her new movie ‘Censor’ which takes place in the ear of the video nasty. Mark Ryall Reviews the spooky new thriller ‘The Night House’ and ‘People Just Do Nothing; Big in Japan’ Plus there’s a special tribute to the wonderful Gene Wonderful who passed away 5 years ago.
This week on Screentime John Fardy is joined by resident critic Mark Ryall to look at some of the best movie endings of all time.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to writer/director/actor Tom McCarty about his brilliant new thriller ‘Stillwater’ staring Matt Damon. John also talks to the makers of a fascinating new documentary ‘The Most Beautiful Boy in the World’ all about the young boy in ‘Death in Venice’ and the impact the filming had on his life. Plus Mark Ryall reviews ‘The Suicide Squad’ and ‘Jungle Cruise’
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the brothers Ron and Russell Mael aka ‘Sparks’; the greatest band half the world have never heard of about the brilliant new documentary ‘The Sparks Brothers’ coming to cinemas next week. In the week that would have seen Robin Williams turn 70 there’s a special tribute to the comedian and actor. Plus the one and only Mario Rosenstock chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the Comedian, Actor and Musician Nick Helm about his Indie- Punk noughties-set movie 'Giddy Stratospheres' as well as his great cult BBC show 'Uncle'. Resident critic Mark Ryall reviews 'The Forever Purge' as well as 'The Waterman' on Netlfix. Plus well-known food critic Tom Doorley chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to director Paddy Slattery about his great movie ‘Broken Law’ now available on Netflix and he also discusses the effect movies had on his life after a serious accident that left him in a wheelchair. Mark Ryall reviews Disney’s 'Black Widow' and the quaint documentary 'The Truffle Hunters'. Plus the writer and director of ‘Poster Boys’ talks to John about making his movie on a shoestring and having Bobby Kerr as an Executive Producer.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Leigh Janiak the director of Netflix’s new horror anthology movies series ‘Fear Street’ about the mammoth tasks of making three movies back to back. Mark Ryall reviews the Oscar -Winning 'Another Round' and Michelle Pfeiffer in 'French Exit'. Plus Business Woman and Broadcaster Norah Casey on her favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the makers of the much talker about documentary about the murder of Sophie Toscan De Plantier ‘Sophie-A Murder in West Cork’. Fast and Furious 9 hits the big screen and resident critic Mark Ryall gives us his thoughts. Plus well-known journalist Conor Pope chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Writer and Director Harry MacQueen about his new movie ‘Supernova’ starring Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth as a couple in a campervan on a journey to reconnect with each other and the past as one of them deals with early-onset Dementia. There’s reviews of the new Lin Manuel Miranda musical ‘In the Heights’ and Kevin Harte’s ‘Fatherhood’. Plus Cillian De Gascun chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Actor, Writer and Star of show like 'The League of Gentleman' and 'Inside No.9' about his role in the new 'virus' horror movie 'In the Earth'. With the release of the much talked about 'Phil Lynott-Songs for While I'm Away' John is joined by director Emer Reynolds to chat about Philo's remarkable life and music. Resident Critic Mark Ryall has all the new releases. Plus Former Clare Hurler Tony Griffin chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to legendary Welsh Actor Owen Teale about his inspiring new movie 'Dream Horse' all about an unlikely champion horse. As Cinemas re-open Mark Ryall joins John to chat about the two new Cinema Releases 'A Quiet Place II ' and Robin Wright's Directorial Debut 'Land'. John also chats to Comedian and Media Trainer Alan Shortt about his favourite film
This week on Screentime John Fardy looks at Disney’s ‘Cruella’ which is an origin story of sorts with Emma Stone and Emma Thompson in fine form. 'Friends the Reunion' finally happened but was it worth the wait? John chats to TV Producer Gordon Hayden. Plus Comedian and Writer Edwin Sammon chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy gets stuck into the big new release of the week 'Army of the Dead' which sees Zack Snyder bring his Zombie epic to Netflix. John also ponders why the much-talked about 'The Woman in the Window' is being so 'hated' on; he and Mark Ryall go a few rounds! The legendary Charles Grodin who dies this week is remembered and Manchan Magan chats about his favourite movie. Listen and subscribe to Screentime with John Fardy on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy takes a look at the continuing controversary around the Golden Globes being cancelled next year and Tom Cruise returning his awards when he speaks to Tim Gray of Variety. Mark Ryall reviews 'The Secrets We Keep' and 'Oxygen'. Plus legendary DJ Ian Dempsey chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy sifts through the remnants of Line of Duty and asks is it really all that with Mike Sheridan of The Delve? Mark Ryall is here with the week’s new releases and explains why movies shouldn’t ever been made from video games. Plus Conductor and Composer Eimear Noone who was the first lady to lead the orchestra at the Oscars chats to John about her favourite movie and what a score brings to a movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy is joined by the show's resident critic Mark Ryall to chat about their favourite and indeed most important Road Movies. All the way from Mexico to Ireland John and Mark look at the very best of movies that take place on road with characters in Vans , trucks and on bikes and together they deconstruct and entertain with some of the genre's best examples.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Love/Hate creator Stuart Carolan about the business of screenwriting and why rejection is important. Actor, Director and Writer Eoin Macken talks to John about his new movie 'Here Are the Young Men'. Mark Ryall is here as always with the week's new releases. Plus Comedian and Writer Kevin Gildea chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy takes a deep dive into next week's Oscars when he chats to Tim Gray of Variety about this year's possible winners in an Oscar Season that has gone on forever. And staying with Oscars he also talks to' Wolfwalkers' co-director Tomm Moore of Cartoon Saloon about his favourite movie and of course his chance of picking up an Oscar. Plus Mark Ryall is here with the week's new Releases.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the director Pippa Ehlrich about 'My Octopus Teacher' which has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary. It was shot over eight years, with 3000 hours of footage, My Octopus Teacher documents a never-before-seen unique friendship and interaction between a human and an octopus. As well as that there will be reviews of 'Godzilla vs Kong' and all the other week's new releases. Plus the one and only Bobby Kerr chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to to Benedict Cumberbatch about his powerful new movie 'The Mauritanian' which tells the story of a Guantanamo detainee as well as chatting to him about his long and varied career. John also talks to the head writer of Disney Plus's 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Malcolm Spellman. Plus Mark Ryall on the week's new releases.
This week on Screen John Fardy speaks to Chris Smith the director of ‘Fyre-The Greatest Festival That Never Happened’ and the ‘Disappearance of Madeline McCann’ about his new documentary ‘Operation Varsity Blues’ all about the American College Admissions scandal. Actress Charlie Murphy of Love/Hate and Peaky Blinders fame on her new movie ‘The Winter Lake'. Plus Lorraine Keane on her favourite movie
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Neil Jordan about his long movie-making career as well as his new novel ‘The Ballad of Lord Edward and Citizen Small’. Mark Ryall reviews ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ as well as ‘Yes Day’. Plus Fiachna O’Braonáin of the Houthouse flowers chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy is joined by America Actress Hope Davis to chat about her role in the new Sky Atlantic show 'Your Honour' where is plays a mob wife opposite Bryan Cranston. John also chats to Emile Hirsch about his role in 'Son' which is on as part of the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival. Mark Ryall reviews 'Coming 2 America' and it isn't pretty. Plus Eurovision Winner Niamh Kavanagh chats about her favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to film producer David Putnam whose films include such classics as Chariots of Fire, The Mission, Local Hero and Midnight Express. In a wide ranging interview he talks to John about his career and he's moving to Ireland and his quest to bring about the democratic use of technology. Resident Critic Mark Ryall picks his three favourite 'Feel-Good' movies. Plus the frontman of cult Irish Band Pugwash Thomas Walsh chats about his favourite movie.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the great English Actor Hugh Bonneville about his new movie 'To Olivia' where he plays Roald Dahl as well as talking about his time in Downton Abbey. John also chats to actors Eve Hewson and Tom Bateman about the new Netflix show 'Behind Her Eyes' which may well be your next binge! Mark Ryall reviews the week's new releases. Plus Wexford Hurling Manager Davy Fitzgerald chats about his favourite movie.
This week on the show John Fardy talks to Legendary Film Maker Joe Berlinger about his new true crime series for Netflix ' Crime Scene: the Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel' as well as his renowned documentary 'Some Kind of Monster'.Mark Ryall takes a look at Tom Hanks doing a western in 'News of the World' and the much talked about 'Promising Young Woman'. Plus the Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu talks about her favourite film
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Actress Zendaya and Director Sam Levinson about their new Movie 'Malcolm and Marie' which was written and made entirely during the pandemic and sees a couple spending a night in the throes of a heated and sometimes loving argument. John also chats to Ryan White the director of a fascinating new Documentary called 'Assassins' all about the two women charged with the murder of the half brother of Kim Jong-Un. Plus Sile Seoige chats about her favourite movie.