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Film Friday is a bi-weekly podcast where I am joined by a new guest each week to talk about their favorite movie! We discuss the director, acting, themes and music, enjoy!
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This week I am joined by the other half of Minds Eye Theatre Company Jonathan Quigley. Jonathan is a writer, director, and actor who is a fanatic film fan, basically he's perfect for the podcast. He chooses a new enough flick by the name of Knives Out, a classic spin on the traditional "Who done it?" genre. Not only will it keep you guessing until the very end but it'll also blow you away with its acting and incredible direction. Directed by the infamous (in some circles) Rian Johnson join us as we deep dive into this modern classic. Enjoy!
In this week's episode, I finally get to talk about MY favorite movie. Fight Club! I'm joined by musician/actor/artist Brendan Hickey. First off major SPOILER warning if you have yet to see Fight Club please, please, please watch it before listening to this episode.
Once you have come on back and strap yourself in as I talk to Bren about our college days drawing phallic-shaped cartoon characters to the deepest meaning of purpose raised by this masterpiece of film which is even more relevant today.
P.S. There is, unfortunately, a little overlap on our audio but it levels out, we apologise.
Enjoy!
This week I am joined by Jordan all the way from Saigon! Strap yourself in folks as we dive into the existential life questions film that is The Man from Earth. This Twilight zone/Black mirror esq movie makes us look at what you would do if you could never die? Would you help people? Horde money for your own needs? Or Just live the rest of eternity out on top of a mountain?
Hello witches and wizards! This week I am joined by Dara once again, but this time we dive into her real favorite movie, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Dara has an intense passion for Harry Potter, having read all the books (multiple times) and basically watching the films any chance she gets. Seriously, she suggests it at least once a week. She is the perfect guest to get into the deep details of the Potter world and why this particular installment keeps her coming back for more and more! Enjoy!
P.S. This episode was recorded in our kitchen so the audio is a little bit of in case you noticed something different.
Hello again! This week I'm incredibly excited to be joined by Chris Corrigan Teacher/Camp Director/Comedian who comes on to talk about Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) ...What a name. Have a listen as we deconstruct what may seem like just another comic book movie and talk about a well crafted story as a piece of feminist literature and postmodern film making it is. We also tell some very cool personal stories, Have a listen this is a episode not to be missed!
P.S. Unfortunately my audio is not the high quality you've come to expect due to some technical difficulties.
This week my guest joins me all the way from france! Louis Deslis is on this week to talk about the 1992 japanese animated movie about Porco Rosso a fighter pilot fresh on the heels of world war one who defeats sky pirates in his seaplane...He was also cursed to be half man half pig. Join us as we talk about this crazy swashbuckling adventure, which has multiple layers of social commentary as well a talking pig. Enjoy!
Do you like Mermaids? Well this may not be the movie for you ;) This week I am joined by Cait Moloney as we DIVE into Mermaids (1990) A film with mega star Cher and a teenage Winona Ryder. We scrap back this movies bubble gum exterior and talk about the deep darkness that lays underneath. Never having seen this coming of age story I was pleasantly surprised by its gothic and weird alluring vibes. Check it out!
WE ARE BACK! We kick start season 2 with a bang! I'm joined by Kieran Larkin who picked the Formula 1 movie Rush (2013) This based on a true story flick (a first for us here at Film Friday) explores the deep dynamic world of Formula 1 through the eyes of two of the greats James Hunt and Niki Lauda. Kierans passion for racing is on par with my love for film, join us as we not only talk about the movie but the incredible world of one of the most exciting and dangerous sports there has ever been. Directed by the skilled hand of Ron Howard, the film is a must see for any race fan and who knows, by the end of it you man be tuning in to check out Lewis Hamilton! Enjoy!
In this final episode (and first unedited Episode!) of season one I am joined by fan favourite Hartley Akhurst as we chat about 2020 as a whole for ALL screens. We give our top 3 movies and top 3 shows of the year, 2020 may have been hectic but we all binged something! Looking for something to watch? Sit down, relax and check out our suggestions. (P.s. there is a little audio overlap near the end our apologies)
Merry Christmas! Seeing as Christmas is a time to spend with your family and loved ones it seemed only fitting that I was joined by my cousin Tara. She choose a true Christmas classic Elf, the film that all ages can watch, enjoy and cry laughing. Join us as we chat about Christmas as a adult and appreciate the excellent job our ma's did when we where kids. Sit back, relax and enjoy this festive episode
This week we have on mitja all the way from Slovenia to talk about the best film you've never seen! Victoria is a 2015 German film (don't worry you don't need subtitles) which was all shot in one take within 2 and a half hours. This feet on its own would be impressive but the fact that it manages this and still delivers and unbelievable story and acting just pushes it into pure masterclass🤙 I kid you not this is what film making now all about
This week I am joined by Kate Noone, who comes on to chat about the hilarious mockumentary What We Do In The Shadows. This New Zealand comedy is hidden gold for anyone who hasn't seen it with ridiculous situations and comedic gems hidden throughout the film. Need a laugh? Sit down a watch it, trust us...then come listen to the podcast ;) Enjoy!
WARNING: This episodes contains conversations and details of real life serial killers⚠️. This week I am joined by Paddy Evans as we discuss the iconic The Silence of the Lambs. How's did a film starring not just one but two psychotic killers win 5 Oscars? We chat about both the masterclass behind and Infront of the camera and ask why as a society are we so obsessed with serial killers. Tune in and have a listen!
This week I am joined by Tino Marchetti, whose passion for film (this one especially) rivals my own. In this extra long special we really get into the knucks and crannies of the fantasy epic, discussing behind the scenes drama, the process of filmng and J.R.R Tolkien himself. A must listen for any LOTR fan and any fan of film fan just like myself. Enjoy! (Warning: two Irish men sipping on whiskey whilst chatting, contains strong language)
This week our guest Jade Taylor Cooke (or simply Cooke) comes all the way from South Africa to chat about the childhood classic The NeverEnding Story (1984). We jump into this German classic which became a VHS staple for so many kids. Be warned though upon viewing as an adult it reveals a much darker film than you remember. This episode gets deep into the philosophical metaphors and insane ideas we all missed when we first watched The NeverEnding Story in our PJ's and blanket forts! Enjoy!
This week we have Roie karni a NYU film student and TikTok star! He joins me as we chat about the french indie film Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Its the first film of the podcast which I haven't seen before and the first subtitled movie we have had!! We dive in and chat about some big issues the film raises like gender, sex and our perception of love! (Unfortunately due to some recording errors the last 5 minutes has a bit of overlap)
This week I am joined by the great Irish playwright Lee Coffey as we discuss the mega hit that was Forrest Gump. We take a deep dive into this beloved classic and get into the nitty gritty of why we think it works so well. This is our longest episode yet, mainly because everything was just too good to cut. Enjoy!
In this weeks special Halloween episode I am joined by my girlfriend Dara Karni. We discuss the Alfred Hitchcock classic Psycho (1960) chatting about the impact this early slasher film had on the movie industry and how suspense, terror and black and white filming was mixed together to make one of the greatest movies of all time. We how you enjoy:)
This week I am joined by the man who created our very own intro and outro Luke Matthews. We talk about Twister, the 1996 blockbuster that started the trend of big budget natural disaster movies. We discuss what made this flick such a hit and how it effected Luke so much that it has given him the same re-occurring dream for the past 10 years. Enjoy!
This week I am joined by award winning director Eamonn Murphy whose short film A Better You made its international debut at the Tribeca film festival this year and is currently on the festival circuit. We talk about Happy Gilmore and why this brilliant comedy has stood the test of time. We also talk about Adam Sandler and how even today his career has such an enormous following. Eamonn also shares some insider tips for any working actors and some interesting opinions in the inner workings of the film industry. This could be our best one yet :)
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