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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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 ...
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 s...
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.
