Film Friday

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This week I'm joined by my fellow Cabra native Eoin Lohan to talk about Intermission an Irish film that perfectly captures the spirit and soul of Dublin. Join us as we discuss the screenplay by Mark O'Rowe and how I've been influenced by is other plays. We also chat about Irish cinema as a whole and that we are due another classic. Enjoy!

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...

This week I am joined again by NYU film student, tik tok star, Instagrammer Roie Karni. Like before Roie brings a critically acclaimed non-English film to the table. City Of God a film set in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, released in 2002, made a big splash in the cinema world and after my first watch, I can understand why. Join us as we discuss the skillful mastery of pace and how this movie ope...

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 charac...

This week I am joined by another actor to chat about what some would argue one of the best movies of all time Martin Scorsese's Goodfeelas. This powerhouse picture is a masterclass in directing, acting and writing which gives us plenty of material to dive in on. We discuss the different vibe and comparison to other classic gangster movies like The Godfather. We also discuss the issues gangsters wo...

This week I'm joined by Canadian actor Olivia Lepore. Who picked the deeply woven tale of the prince clown of crime himself, Joker. This sleeper hit made a crazy splash when it landed in 2019 making over a billion dollars. Tune in as we dissect what makes this story about mental health with a comic book character face hits in all the right places. Enjoy

This week we have a special guest, actor Tony Doyle (who just wrote directed and starred in his own short Guard Up) joins us to talk a bout a classic which I hadn't seen before Road to Perdition. This film contains something I thought wasn't possible, Tom Hanks as a killer! Shocker I know. Join us as we dive into this complex classic tale of father and sons. We also chat a bit about the industry a...

We're back from our little two week hiatus! Hope you didn't miss us too much;) But what a episode to return on. I'm joined by Sean Brosnan yet another Tipp man to talk about the arguably the best hip hop film ever made 8 Mile. Sean not only loves this film but is a MASSIVE Eminem fan. We discuss the movie, music and even dive into some of the tough questions the film raises about race. Join us and...

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...

This week we take a break from our normal shows as I take dive into the 4 year history that is The Snyder Cut. Who would of thought that in 2017 when a lackluster Justice League movie was released that 4 years later we would get a 4 hour epic of that same film, improving on almost every aspect of the original. Join me as I explain the bumpy road this flick took and give a little review of the fina...

This week I am joined by Ross Holohan, and actor from my college days whose now living it up in Sydney! Join us as we deep dive into the much loved Ferris Bueller's Day Off. The film about a lovable rogue just out for the day with his best friend and girlfriend is easily in most peoples top 5. But what is it about the flick that makes us love it? Ferris's charm? Cameron's relate-ability? Sloan's l...

Well folks what a treat we have for you this week. I welcome back Tino who we had on previously talking about The Lord of The Rings. This time he brings the same same passion except for his other love YU-Gi-OH! Join us as Tino dives into the history and lore of this crazy popular anime, explaining why it means so much to him. Enjoy!

This week I am joined by Katie Larkin, who I am meeting for the very first time on the podcast! Katie works in finance and agreed to come on and answer all my stupid questions and also have a chat about Adam Mckays brilliant social commentary/ disaster film The BIg Short. Join us as we dive deep into the problems that this film shows in our society and also listen to me ask Ktie a billion question...

Not a clue what to watch? Stuck scrolling for hours without making a decision? Well this week we have a special episode that just might help, I take a look at each streaming service and throw in two shows I think are worth a watch on each.  P.S. Don't worry we will be back to our regular show next week ;)

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...

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...

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....

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 m...

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...

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 ep...

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...

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...