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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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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'.
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'.
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.
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’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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'.
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'.  
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Danny Boyle about '28 Years Later' and some other moments throughout his storied career. Chris Wasser has all the week’s new film releases including the controversial release of ‘Rust’. Plus, all the week’s TV you’ll want to stream or skip.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Don Lessem, aka 'Dino Don' who was Spielberg’s Jurassic Park Advisor, about making dinosaurs look real for the big screen. As Jaws turns 50, John talks to Ireland's biggest fan Ian O'Doherty. Plus, Niamh O'Reilly reviews the new live action remake of 'How to Train Your Dragon'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Gillian Anderson about the new movie 'The Salt Path' where Gillian plays Raynor Winn who, along with her husband, walks all along the Southern English Coast after she becomes homeless. John is also joined by Raynor. Plus, Chris Wasser has reviews of all the week's other new releases.
This week on Screentime John Fardy heralds a busy week in the cinema with reviews of 'Mission Impossible- The Final Reckoning', 'Lilo & Stitch' and Wes Anderson's latest 'The Phoenician Scheme'. John also talks to film maker Alessandra Celesia about her new documentary 'The Flats' which looks at the lives of people in a famous tower block in Belfast.
The Best LGBTQ Movies

The Best LGBTQ Movies

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This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Bill Hughes, Ken Wardrop and Ciara Treacy about the best LGBTQ films of all time to coincide with the anniversary of the Same-Sex Marriage referendum next week.Plus, all the week's new cinema releases in the company of Niamh O'Reilly.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to director Lorcan Finnegan about his great new film ‘The Surfer’ starring Nicolas Cage. John talks to producer Sandra Maischberger about the new documentary ‘Rifenstahl’ which looks at the life of the controversial filmmaker. Plus, John talks to Gene Maddaus of Variety about Trump’s plans to make Hollywood great again.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Aidan Gillen about his role in the new Irish Thriller 'Amongst the Wolves' and his long career. John also talks to the film's director Mark O'Connor. Chris Wasser reviews the new Marvel offering 'Thunderbolts'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy looks at the best 'cameos' on film and tv when he chats to Olivia Fahy of Geek Ireland. Chris Wasser reviews 'The Accountant 2' and 'Havoc'. Plus, John is joined by Aislinn Clarke the writer and director of the new Irish Language Folk Horror film 'Fréwaka'.
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David Dempsey

Really good show, lots of potential too. Nice that it's not just one reviewer too, good to see alternative takes.

May 17th
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