John Fardy casts his eye over all that’s new in the Ominplex as well as the box at home. With interviews, reviews and lots of movie and TV treats John brings the magic of big and small screen to life.
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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.
