Screentime with John Fardy

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Saoirse Ronan about her new film 'Bad Apples' that opens next week and sees her play a teacher in a very tricky situation. John also talks to the film's director Jonatan Etzler. Plus, in a bumper week for new cinema releases, Brian Lloyd reviews 'Practical Magic 2' as well as the new Oasis doc along with 'Everybody Digs Bill Evans'.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the one and only Hugh Jackman along with director Michael Sarnoski to discuss their dark and unique reimagining of a legendary outlaw in The Death of Robin Hood. As The Gentlemen returns for a second season on Netflix, John catches up with stars Ray Winstone, Vinnie Jones and Giancarlo Esposito to talk crime, chaos, and stepping into Guy Ritchie's stylish underworld. Plus, John chats with Denis Harvey the co-director of the wonderful new documentary 'Celtic Utopia' which looks at the punkish world of contemporary music and folk in Ireland.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Legendary artist Guggi about being the subject of the new eponymous documentary 'Guggi' which captures his working and sometimes extraordinary life and times. John also talks to the film's director Ian Thuillier. Plus, Chris Wasser reviews Ridley Scott's latest 'The Star Dogs'.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to acclaimed filmmaker Joe Pearlman about his new documentary on Netflix 'Mourinho' about the famed football coach knows as 'The Special One'. Brian Lloyd has all the week's new cinema releases including 'Coyote Vs Acme'. Plus, Jerry Kennelly on working with the Healy-Raes on 'The Healy-Raes; Blood, Sweat and Tears.'

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to actor Jason O'Mara about his roles in 'Band of Brothers', voicing Batman for DC and why he's come back home from Hollywood. Plus, Chris Wasser on the new Anthony Bourdain film 'Tony'.

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.