Screentime with John Fardy

Apr 19 2024 154

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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. Listen and subscribe to Screentime with John Fardy on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

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Zack Synder on Screentime .

Apr 19 2024 47 mins

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.

Marisa Abela on Playing Amy Winehouse.

Apr 12 2024 49 mins

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.

Did a Boxing Match Start the Celtic Tiger?

Apr 05 2024 50 mins

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 h

The Best Redemption Movies- A Screentime Special.

Mar 29 2024 51 mins

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.

Jonathan Pryce and Liam Cunningham on ' 3 Body Problem'.

Mar 22 2024 51 mins

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.

Joely Richardson on The Golden Age of TV.

Mar 15 2024 44 mins

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.

Ray Winstone on Screentime.

Mar 08 2024 42 mins

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'.

Stellan Skarsgård on Dune, Mamma Mia and Raising Eight Children.

Mar 01 2024 51 mins

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. '

Jared Harris on Screentime.

Feb 24 2024 48 mins

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 hi

Why Do We Watch War Movies?

Feb 16 2024 58 mins

This week on Screentime John Fardy takes a look at how War is portrayed by Hollywood when he talks to legendary film writer and critic David Thomson about his new book ‘The Fatal Alliance: A Century of War on Film’. Irish Actor Rory Keenan chats about his role in RTE’S new crime drama ‘Blackshore’. Plus Chris Wasser reviews the new Bob Marley Bio-Pic ‘One Love’