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Screentime with John Fardy

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.CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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  1. 247

    The films and tv shows that started the culture wars

    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.

  2. 246

    Will Ferrell talks golf, football and chili peppers on Screentime

    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.

  3. 245

    Jennifer Garner on 5 Star weekends and meeting people on Instagram

    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’.

  4. 244

    Himesh Patel on Enola Holmes 3 and not being afraid of the Beatles

    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'.

  5. 243

    Television's best kept secrets

    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.

  6. 242

    John Carney on 'Power Ballad' and when the freebies stop

    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.

  7. 241

    Niamh Algar talks Iris and GAA and Mando gets the film treatment

    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.

  8. 240

    Bill Nighy on '500 Miles' and Victoria Smurfit on 'Rivals'

    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+.

  9. 239

    Sally Field on Dogs and Doubtfire

    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'.

  10. 238

    Hokum, Prada and cycling to Glasto

    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'.

  11. 237

    The Dry returns, Michael Jackson disappoints and American Film Music goes synth

    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.

  12. 236

    The Young Offenders Return

    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'.

  13. 235

    Lorcan Cranitch on 46 years of roles and surprises

    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.

  14. 234

    The competitive friendship of Lucas, Spielberg and Coppola that changed Hollywood

    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'.

  15. 233

    Nicola Coughlan on making movie magic and Michael Patrick King on making a comeback

    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'.

  16. 232

    Mischa Barton on Double Indemnity, The OC and the power of accents

    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.

  17. 231

    Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Roth talk Peaky Blinders

    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'.

  18. 230

    Danny Dyer on his Purple Patch

    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'.

  19. 229

    Amanda Seyfried talks Ann Lee and Mean Girls

    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.

  20. 228

    Rebecca Miller talks work, family and Dublin

    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'.

  21. 227

    Wuthering Heights, Whistle and Retirement Plan

    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'.

  22. 226

    The Cast of 'How to Get to Heaven from Belfast'

    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’.

  23. 225

    Jean-Luc Godard, Scary Primates and the unstoppable rise of YouTube

    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'.

  24. 224

    John Bishop on chicken jokes, movies and Toffees Vs Reds

    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.

  25. 223

    Ben Affleck takes 'The Rip' and 'Good Will Hunting'

    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'.

  26. 222

    Pierce Brosnan on 'Giant', leaving home and being opposite Mrs. Doubtfire

    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.

  27. 221

    Steve Coogan on playing Mick, Toni Collette on 'Goodbye June' and Tom Kenny on SpongeBob

    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'.

  28. 220

    Glenn Close and Mila Kunis on 'Wake-Up Dead Man' and Jerry Bruckheimer on 'F1: The Movie'

    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'.

  29. 219

    'Eternity' saves Rom Coms, What Makes a Christmas Movie and 'Horseshoe'

    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.

  30. 218

    George Clooney, Adam Sandler and Sydney Sweeney on Screentime

    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.

  31. 217

    Kerry Condon and Felicity Jones talk Train Dreams, trees and accents

    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'.

  32. 216

    The Power of Dreams

    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'.

  33. 215

    Lynne Ramsey on 'Die My Love' and the fear of first films

    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'.

  34. 214

    John C. Reilly on finding his Mister Romantic and Liam Cunningham on Palestine 36

    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.

  35. 213

    The Best Music Biopics of All Time

    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.

  36. 212

    Will Hollywood ever kill the boogeyman?

    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. 

  37. 211

    Rebecca Ferguson on 'A House of Dynamite' and her complicated Irish Roots

    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.

  38. 210

    I Swear

    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’.

  39. 209

    Emma Thompson on 'Dead of Winter' and the stars of 'House of Guinness'

    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'.

  40. 208

    Cillian Murphy on the stories he wants to tell

    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'.

  41. 207

    Closing the doors of Downton for the last time

    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.

  42. 206

    Cavan Punks, The Conjuring and Back to Saipan

    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’

  43. 205

    Ben Kingsley on The Thursday Murder Club and his favourite line from the Sopranos

    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.

  44. 204

    Tom Hiddleston on playing Chuck and Suranne Jones on playing the Prime Minister

    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.

  45. 203

    The best break-up movies of all time

    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.

  46. 202

    Billy Joel gets the prestige documentary treatment

    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.

  47. 201

    'Gazer'; the new Noir thriller and the stranger story of its making

    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'.

  48. 200

    Patrick Bergin on Screentime

    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.

  49. 199

    Jim Sheridan on Re-Creation, Daniel Day Lewis and Cinema's Future

    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'.

  50. 198

    The Cast and Creator of Squid Game on Screentime

    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'.  

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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.CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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