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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. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at  http://newstalk.com/listenlive  | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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Jul 10, 2026

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Niamh Algar on 'The Wonder' 04.11.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Irish Actress Niamh Algar and Oscar- Winning Director Sebastian Lelio about their new movie 'The Wonder' all about a seemingly miraculous young girl who hasn’t eaten in 4 months in post-Famine Midlands Ireland in the 1860’s'. The Peculiar Sensation of Being Pat Inglodsby'; John chats to the director Seamus Murphy about his insightful documentary about th...

Screentime's Horror Movie Special 28.10.2022

For the weekend that's in it this week on Screentime John Fardy looks at the best Horror Movies of time. In the company of regular critic Mark Ryall John looks at how Hollywood has treated terror on screen from the Classics to the Contemporary.

Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell chat Banshees and Island Life 21.10.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell about their new movie 'The Banshees of Inisherin'. John also chats to the film's acclaimed director and writer Martin McDonagh. And as always Mark Ryall is here with the all the other new Cinema Releases.

Bridesmaids Director Paul Feig on 'The School of Good and Evil' 14.10.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Legendary Comedy Director Paul Feig about his new Netflix movie ‘The School for Good and Evil’. As Maths Week Ireland begins John chats to comedian and author Colm O’Regan about how Maths is portrayed on Screen. Plus Comedian and Actor John Colleary chats about his favourite film

Emma Mackey on Screentime 07.10.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Emma Mackey of 'Sex Education' fame about her great new Gothic Romance ‘Emily’ all about Emily Bronte and what may have given rise to her writing of Wuthering Heights. John also chats to its Director Francis O’Connor. Mark Ryall reviews ‘Amsterdam’ and ‘The Woman King’. Plus Newstalk’s own Henry McKean chats about his favourite movie

Vicky- An Intimate Portrait of a National Hero 30.09.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Director Sasha King about her poignant documentary 'Vicky' that tells the inspiring story of Vicky Phelan. Mark Ryall reviews all the week's new cinema releases including 'Mrs Harris Gores to Paris'. Plus Comedian and Actor Laura O'Mahony chats about her favourite film.

Does 'Don't Worry Darling' Deliver? 23.09.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to actress and fashion designer and now director Antonia Campbell-Hughes about her brooding directorial debut ‘It Is In Us All’ set among the hills of Donegal about two men on the run from themselves. ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ the movie that caused all the bother at the Venice Film Festival is reviewed. Plus Comedian Ian Coppinger chats about his favourite film...

The Return of Clerks 16.09.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Brian O’Halloran and Jeff Anderson stars of the Cult movie series ‘Clerks’ created by Kevin Smith as 'Clerks 3' hits cinemas this Friday. He talks to Director Eddie Sternberg and Producer Collie McCarthy about their new Netflix film ‘I Used to Be Famous’ about a washed-up boyband star who unexpectedly teams up with a young gifted autistic drummer. Plus M...

The Good, The Bad and The Great on this week's Screentime 09.09.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to the director of the great new horror comedy ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Halina Reijn. Mark Ryall reviews ‘See How they Run’ staring Saoirse Ronan and the New David Cronenberg Movie ‘Crimes of the Future’. Plus musician Luan Parle chats about her favourite film

Hugh Bonneville on 'I Came By' and How He Got Lucky 02.09.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Hugh Bonneville and Kelly MacDonald about the new Netflix thriller ‘I Came By’ as well as its Director Baber Anvari and cast George Mackay and Percelle Ascott. All the weeks new movie releases are dissected by Mark Ryall and you better strap yourself in as he’s reviewing Michael Flatley’s ‘Blackbird’

Idris Elba talks 'Beast', The Wire and an Iconic Role 26.08.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Idris Elba about his new movie ‘Beast’ as well as the Wire and his fondness for all things Irish. John also chats to the film’s Director Baltazar Kormakur and its producer Will Packer who is one of the most successful producers of all time. Mark Ryall has the week’s other new film releases. Plus Comedian and Actor Willa White chats about his favourite fi...

The Week's New TV and Movies as well as Soccer Legend Ray Houghton on his Favourite Film 19.08.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy reviews all the week’s new TV Shows from Sharon Horgan in ‘Bad Sisters’ on Apple TV to Sean Bean in ‘Marriage’ on the BBC. Mark Ryall returns from his holidays to bring you his thoughts on all the new movie releases. And Irish Soccer Legend Ray Houghton chats about his favourite film.

Hearts of Fire - Screentime’s Best Love Story Films 05.08.2022

This Week on Screentime John Fardy presents a special episode where he and regular critic Mark Ryall nominate their favourite ‘love’ movies from Rom Coms to ‘Brief Encounter’. John and Mark trawl through the decades to bring you tales of happy endings and Star-Crossed Lovers.

Olivia Colman Shines in the New Irish Road Movie 'Joyride' 29.07.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy chat to Director Emer Reynolds about the great new Irish Road movie Joyride starring Olivia Colman and Charlie Reid about a conflicted mother and a complicated teenager who gone a wild journey of healing together. John also chats to Terry Prone about her favourite film. Plus all the regular tv and movie reviews

The Super Heroic Success of the Russo Brothers 22.07.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Anthony and Joseph Russo who directed movies like 'Avengers Endgame' and have become the second most commercially successfully filmmakers after Spielberg. John chats to them about their new film 'The Gray Man' on Netflix. John is also joined by Olivia Newman the director of 'Where the Crawdads Sings. Plus Chris Wasser reviews the new adaptation of 'Persu...

Jenny Agutter and Sheridan Smith on Screentime 15.07.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to British Acting Greats Jenny Agutter and Sheridan Smith about their roles in the ‘The Railway Children Return’. Mark Ryall reviews the week’s new Cinema Releases. Plus Comedy Duo The Dirtbirds chat about their favourite movie.

Kyle Richards on Screentime 08.07.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the 'OG' real housewife of Beverly Hills Kyle Richards about being in the show for all 12 seasons, her Irish Roots and the state of the US. John also chats to comedian Kevin McAleer about his favourite film. Plus Mark Ryall has al lthe new movie releases.

Minions, John Wayne and Monty Python 01.07.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy reviews 'Minions; the Rise of Gru' as well as the controversial new Australian movie 'Nitram'. There's a deep dive into the life and times of John Wayne. Plus Journalist Patrick Freyne chats about his favourite film.

Baz Luhrmann on his Hopes for Elvis 24.06.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the cast of ‘Elvis’ the much talked about biopic of the legendary singer. John talks to its Director, Baz Luhrmann, and the actor playing Elvis, Austin Butler as well as Olivia DeJonge who plays Priscilla Presley, and musician Yola who plays pioneering musician and a major influence on Elvis, Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The other week’s new releases are revie...

Emma Thompson on Getting Graphic in Her New Movie 17.06.2022

This Week on Screentime Emma Thompson and her Co-star Daryl McCormack chat about the new movie 'Good Luck to You Leo Grande' about a retired school teacher visiting a sex worker. John also chats to the legendary French Film Director Francoise Ozon about his new movie 'Everything Went Fine' which explores the issue of Euthanasia. Plus Mark Ryall reviews the week's new releases.

Dinosaurs, Basketball and Cher's Greatest Role; another busy week on Screentime 09.06.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy reviews 'Jurassic World Dominion' as well as the new Adam Sandler movie 'Hustle'. John is also joined by the Director of the gripping drama 'Leave No Traces which was the Polish entry for this Year's Oscars, Plus Journalist and Author Edel Coffey chats about her favourite movie.

The Story of Film; A New Generation 02.06.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Film-Maker and Cinephile Mark Cousins about his latest documentary 'The Story of Film; A New Generation' which is no on Netflix, Resident critic Mark Ryall reviews 'Men' AND 'Bergman Island'. Plus musician Brian Deady chats about his favourite movie.

The Cast of Stranger Things on Screentime 27.05.2022

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the cast of the much-loved Netflix series 'Stranger Things' as Season 4 arrives. Tom Cruise is back in Top Gun Maverick' and resident critic Mark Ryall gives his take. Plus Newstalk’s own Shane Coleman chats about his favourite movie.

A Quiet Irish Girl, Telepathic Norwegian Children and Reggie from the Blackrock Road. 20.05.2022

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