Screentime with John Fardy

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Lindsay Lohan about her new Netflix Christmas rom-com 'Our Little Secret' as well as co-stars Ian Harding and Kristin Chenoweth. John also talks to legendary actor Bill Nighy about his new film 'Joy' which tell the incredible story of the world's first IVF baby. Niamh O'Reilly reviews 'Wicked' and 'Housewife of the Year'.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the one and only Paul Mescal about his long-awaited starring role in Gladiator II as well as where he finds himself in his career today. John also chats to John David Washington and his brother Malcolm Washington about their new film 'The Piano Lesson' currently in cinemas and hitting Netflix next week. Plus, Aoife Barry looks at the return of 'Bad Sisters'. 

In a star-studded Screentime this week John Fardy talks to Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas and Hugh Bonneville about the return of the world’s favourite bear in ‘Paddington in Peru’. John also speaks with Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña about the arrival of the musical drama ‘Emilia Pérez’ on Netflix. Plus, Chris Wasser reviews ‘Bird’ and the Pharell Williams movie ‘Piece by Piece’.

This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Will, Matthew and Alexandra Reeve about the powerful new film about their father's life and career 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story'. Acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Enda Walsh along with director Tim Mielants join John to talk about bringing Claire Keegan's 'Small Things Like These' to the big screen. Plus, John hears all about this year's Cork International Film Festival now in its 69th year.

This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Keri Russel and Rufus Sewell about the return of the Diplomat for Season 2 on Netflix as well as cast members David Gyasi and Ali Ahn. Plus, Chris Wasser reviews the week’s new movie releases including ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘The Front Room’.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Victoria Smurfit and Aidan Turner about the ‘saucy’ new series ‘Rivals’ on Disney Plus which is based on the Jilly Cooper book of the same name.  Niamh O’Reilly reviews ‘The Apprentice’ and ‘The Wild Robot’. Plus, author Wayne Byrne on his new biography of legendary cinematographer Roy H. Wagner.

It's the best of Irish this week on Screentime when John Fardy talks to Eva Birthistle about writing and directing the new drama 'Kathleen is Here', and its star Hazel Doupe. Peter Coonan joins John to talk about the multi-faceted character he plays in 'King Frankie', and director Dermot Malone. Plus, Brian Lloyd reviews 'Transformers One' and 'Terrifier 3'.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Todd Phillips about returning to the Joker with the much-anticipated ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ as well as maybe making comedies again. John talks to director John McDonald about his documentary ‘Call Me Mule’ that follows a man wander the USA with three mules for 30 years that's showing at Indie Cork. Plus, Chirs Wasser on the week’s new movie releases.

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 Samuel Arnold and Luc Gouery.

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 space-race rom-com Fly Me To The Moon’

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.

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’ as well as the much talked about Superhero movie that isn’t a Superhero movie ‘Madame Web’.

This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the stars of the new Netflix Series 'One Day' based on the very popular novel of the same name that sees Emma and Dexter meet on their last night of college and then go their separate ways but where will they be on this one ordinary day the next year, and the year after that, and every year that follows?  John is also joined by Chris Wasser to review 'The Iron Claw' and the other weeks new movie releases. Plus we hear the moving story of 'Two Mothers' the short film about the unusual bond that compels an Irish mother to travel to war-torn Ukraine in order to bring her former surrogate and her family to safety. 

This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the makers of the hit Netflix Series 'American Nightmare' which details the true story of the woman labelled 'The Real Gone Gone' who was kidnapped but not believed by the American Police. John also chats to the Director Ian Hunt-Duffy about his new psychological horror movie 'Double Blind' that looks at a clinical trial gone very wrong. Plus Esther McCarthy reviews the Oscar-Nominated 'American Fiction'.

This week John Fardy sat down with Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal to talk about their new film 'All Of Us Strangers' as well as their blossoming bromance!.

This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal about their beautiful and poignant new film ‘All of Us Strangers’. John also chats to the film’s director Andrew Haigh. Plus Chris Wasser gives us the lowdown on the new version of ‘The Color Purple’. 

The Holdovers is the new movie from Alexander Payne staring Paul Giamatti and Da'Vine Joy Randolph about two lonely people minding school children over a Christmas in a prestigious American School. Paul and Da'Vine both won Golden Globes for their performances and John Fardy chats to both of them. 

This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Paul Giamatti and Da'Vine Joy Randolph about their Golden Globe-winning turn in the new Alexander Payne movie 'The Holdovers'. John also chats to Bafta Winner Jason Watkins about his career and role in the short movie 'The One Note Man'. Plus Niamh O'Reilly reviews the new version of 'Mean Girls'.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to George Clooney about directing the new movie 'The Boys in the Boat' which tells the story of an unlikely rowing time that sought Olympic glory. He also chats to the film's stars Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner. Plus Chris Wasser reviews the Golden Globe-Winning 'Poor Things'.

This Week on Screentime John Fardy talks to actor Johnny Flynn about playing the principled stock-broker 'Nicky' Winton who helped rescue nearly 700 children from Czechoslovakia as World War 2 approached in the new movie 'One Life'. Film Critic Chris Wasser looks at the week's new movie releases including Daniel Levy's first feature 'Good Grief'. Plus Space Commentator Leo Enright chats about his favourite film.

With the release of ‘Chicken Run; Dawn of the nugget’ on Netflix John Fardy talks to Zachary Levi star of ‘Shazam’ about voicing Rocky the Rooster and his long career. There are also reviews of ‘Wonka’ and ‘Priscilla’ with Niamh O'Reilly and Ciara Treacy.

This week on Screentime John Fardy presents one of his ‘themed’ shows where he and his panel of Chris Wasser and Aoife Barry discuss some lesser-known movies that haven’t got the love or attention they deserve.

 This week n Screentime John Fardy talks to the one and only Julia Roberts and her co-star Myha’la about their new Netflix movie ‘Leave the World Behind’ about a family vacation that goes a awry after a mysterious power outage as well as its director Sam Esmail of ‘Mr. Robot’ fame. John is also joined by Chris Wasser who reviews the much talked about ‘Maestro’ where Bradley Cooper plays Leonard Bernstein. Plus,  Ken Wardrop on his new 'different' festive film ‘So This Is Christmas’.

This week on Screentime John Fardy looks at the new documentary on Prime Video ‘Ronnie O’Sullivan; The Edge of Everything’ about the talented and mercurial snooker player when he talks to the director Sam Blair. Actor and Musician Steve Wall tells John about his role as the ‘Dad’ in the new Oscar Long-Listed Short Movie ‘Two For the Road’. Plus Brian Lloyd of Entertainment.ie reviews Ridley Scott’s new ‘Napoleon’ as well as Disney’s latest animated spectacular ‘Wish’.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the cast of the new season of the Crown on Netflix including Jonathan Pryce who plays Prince Philip, Elizabeth Debicki as Diana and Khalid Abdalla who plays Dodi Fayed. There's also the week's new Cinema Releases with Chris Wasser including the new Barry Keoghan movie 'Saltburn'.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Joe Pearlman the Director of the new much-anticipated documentary ‘Robbie Williams’ on Netflix all about the singer’s incredible highs and lows. There are reviews of  ‘The Marvels’ as well as the winner of this year’s Palme d’Or ‘Anatomy of A Fall’.  Plus, Kieran Cuddihy chats about his favourite movie.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to prolific film maker Alan Gilsenan about his new film ‘The Days of Trees’ where he documents the troubled life of one of his friends.  ‘How to Have Sex’ is the impressive first feature of Molly Manning Walker and she talks to John about wild summer holidays and consent. Plus Esther McCarthy reviews new movies ‘The Royal Hotel’ and Jessie Buckley’s latest  ‘Fingernails’.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talk to the famed Harry Potter David Yates about his new Netflix movie ‘Pain Hustlers’ which sees Emily Blunt play a struggling mother who enters the world of dodgy-dealing medicines in the American Opioid Crisis. John also chats to the Director of ‘Cat Person’ Susanna Fogel who has turned the acclaimed New Yorker Magazine short story that went viral into a movie of the same name. Plus there’s also the fascinating new documentary ‘Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed’.

This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Al Murray aka the Pub Landlord about his new show ‘Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire’ on Sky History. With the release of the Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal sc-fi drama ‘Foe’ John talks to its director Garth Davis and the writer of the novel it’s based on Ian Reid. Scorsese is back with the long-awaited ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and Chris Wasser gives us the low-down. Plus Legendary Comedian Phil Jupitus chats about his favourite movie.

This Week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Legendary Irish Director Thaddeus O'Sullivan about his new film 'The Miracle Club' about a group of women in 1960's working class Dublin who go to Lourdes in search of miracles. Booker Prize-Winner John Banville chats about his favourite film. Plus film critic Chris Wasser reviews the week's new movie releases.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Director Chloe Domont about her new Erotic Thriller ‘Fair Play’ on Netflix which details a loved-up couples’ troubles when one of them gets a promotion above the other at a Wall Street Firm. John also talks to ‘Pure Mule’ creator Eugene O’Brien about the new Irish Language Film ‘Tarrac’ which he wrote about a grieving young woman returning to Kerry and finding hope when reuniting with a rowing team. Plus Film Critic Chris Wasser reviews ‘The Exorcist; Believer’.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to ‘Once’ and ‘Sing Street’ Director John Carney about his new movie ‘Flora and Son’ about a mother played by Eve Hewson trying to connect with her son through music.  With the release of Ken Loach’s final movie ‘The Old Oak’ John talks to his longtime Screen Writer Paul Laverty about their long working relationship that includes such classics as ‘The Wind That Shakes the Barley’ and ‘I Daniel Blake’. Plus Esther McCarthy reviews the week’s other new Movie Releases.

With the return of the fourth and final season of Sex Education John Fardy talks to its creator Laurie Nunn about the boundary-pushing and very funny comedy series . John also chats to ‘I Tonya’ Director Craig Gillespie's about his new dramedy Dumb Money which chronicles the 2021 Wall Street phenomenon known as the GameStop short squeeze, which pitted small investors against major hedge fund. Plus director Alice Troughton on her movie ‘The Lesson’ a noir thriller  which sees an egotistical Writer played by Richard E Grant opposite an  aspiring writer played by Ireland’s own Daryl McCormack.

This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Patrick Kielty and Seána Kerlslake about their new film 'Ballywalter' about two lost souls finding each other in a taxi. John also talks to Agatha Christie's Great Grandson James Pichard about the new movie 'A Haunting in Venice' where Kenneth Branagh reprises his role as the Belgian Detective. Plus John talks to his regular Hollywood Correspondent Tim Gray who after 42 years of reporting on Tinsel Town is stepping down.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to debut director Celine Song about her movie ‘Past Lives’ which people and John are already calling the film of the year about two childhood friends who get separated and later reconnect. Chris Wasser reviews the week’s new releases. Plus Comedian, Musician and Historical Entertainer Paddy Cullivan chats about his favourite film.

This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Actress, Comedian and Clown Natalie Palamides about her role in the new Irish Comedy ‘Apocalypse Clown’. There’s reviews of ‘The Equalizer 3’ and the other week’s new cinema releases with Brain Lloyd. Plus Comedian and Writer Colm O’Regan chats about his favourite movie. 

This week on Screentime John Fardy talk to the makers of Sky's new Documentary 'Mission to Burnley' where viewers are granted incredible access to an amazing time in the Premiership Football Club. Chris Wasser reviews the new comedy horror 'The Blackening' as well as the new French Caper Movie 'The Innocent'. Plus John chats to one half of the renowned husband and wife filmmaking team of Molloy and Lawlor when he hears from Joe Lawlor about their intriguing new film 'The Future Tense'.