Screentime with John Fardy
198 episodes Last Updated: May 23, 25
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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Episodes
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.
May 16, 2025
The Best LGBTQ Movies
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'.
Apr 25, 2025
The Best Cameos of All Time
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'.
Apr 18, 2025
Stellan Skarsgård talks Star Wars and Fame
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Stellan Skarsgård about reprising his role in the upcoming second series of Andor on Disney Plus as well as the show's creator Tony Gilroy, John also chats to documentary-maker Alex Fegan about his new film 'Sins of Ireland' which sees him explore the modern priesthood through the confession box. Plus, Chris Wasser reviews the latest cinema releases.
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Rashida Jones and Tracee Ellis Ross about their roles in the new season on 'Black Mirror' on Netflix as well as their famous musical parents. Niamh O'Reilly reviews the new movies 'The Amateur' and 'Drop'. Plus, the star of the new football mockumentary 'Fran the Man' Darragh Humphreys joins John in studio.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to director Michel Hazanavicius ,who won an Oscar for the 'The Artist', about his new animated holocaust fable 'The Most Precious of Cargoes'. Irish filmmaker Darren Thornton on his new movie 'Four Mothers' and asking Fionnula Flanagan not to speak. Plus, Brian Lloyd reviews ' A Minecraft Movie'.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to actor George MacKay about his role in the new apocalypse musical drama 'The End' as well as his roles in 1917 and being a child actor. Chris Wasser is also here with all the week's new cinema releases including the pain-less 'Novocaine'.
Mar 21, 2025
Robert DeNiro talks on Screentime again
This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Robert DeNiro and legendary producer Irwin Winkler about the new movie 'The Alto Knights' that sees DeNiro play both lead roles. People can't get enough of 'Adolescence' on Netflix and John talks to two of its stars Ashley Walters and Erin Doherty, Plus, John talks to acclaimed director François Ozon about his new film 'When Autumn Falls'