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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.

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  • September 4 · 43 min

    Hugh Jackman on killing Robin Hood and Ray Winstone on dressing down to act up

    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.

  • August 28 · 44 min

    Guggi on Guggi

    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'.

  • August 21 · 52 min

    Getting Mourinho to talk

    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.'

  • August 14 · 49 min

    Jason O'Mara on being Batman and not being Jack Nicholson

    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'.

  • July 31 · 47 min

    The best superhero movies of all time

    With the release of the new Spiderman movie, John Fardy looks at the best superhero movies of all time with Chris Wasser & Andy McCarroll.

  • July 24 · 46 min

    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.

  • July 10 · 46 min

    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’.

  • July 3 · 1 hr

    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'.

  • June 5 · 43 min

    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.

  • May 29 · 42 min

    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.

  • May 22 · 44 min

    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.

  • May 15 · 40 min

    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+.

  • May 8 · 46 min

    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'.

  • May 1 · 52 min

    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'.

  • April 24 · 57 min

    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.

  • April 17 · 53 min

    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'.

  • April 10 · 49 min

    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.

  • April 3 · 50 min

    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'.

  • March 27 · 51 min

    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'.

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