This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Damian McCarthy, the writer and director of the scary new horror 'Hokum' starring Adam Scott. Musician and filmmaker Nick Kelly pops by to talk about his new documentary 'The Song Cycle' which sees him cycle from Dublin to Glastonbury for a gig. Plus, Niamh O'Reilly reviews 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'.
The Dry returns, Michael Jackson disappoints and American Film Music goes synth
24/04/2026 | 57 mins.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to director Paddy Breathnach and writer Nancy Harris about the final season of 'The Dry' which has been warmly received by audiences around the world. Chris Wasser reviews the much talked about Michael Jackson film 'Michael'. Plus, Writer Wayne Byrne joins John in studio to talk about his new book 'American Film Music; 1960's to 1990's' which he co-wrote with Amanda Kramer of the Psychedelic Furs.
The Young Offenders Return
17/04/2026 | 53 mins.
This week on Screentime John Fardy is joined in studio by Alex Murphy and Chris Walley to chat about the return of the dynamic duo Conor and Jock in the latest series of 'The Young Offenders'. John also chats to tv and film writer Richie Conroy about helping to adapt the brilliant 'Leonard and Hungry Paul' as well as failing Irish and then writing books in it. Plus, Andy McCarroll reviews 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy'.
Lorcan Cranitch on 46 years of roles and surprises
10/04/2026 | 49 mins.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to legendary Irish actor Lorcan Cranitch about his many roles in Cinema and TV including his famous portrayal of Beck in 'Cracker' and his new film 'The Three Urns'. Cara O'Doherty has all the week's new film releases including 'You, Me & Tuscany'. Plus, all the week's new TV reviewed so you know what to watch and what to skip.
The competitive friendship of Lucas, Spielberg and Coppola that changed Hollywood
03/04/2026 | 50 mins.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Paul Fischer author of 'The Last Kings of Hollywood; The Battle for the Soul of American Cinema' which looks at the interwoven careers of Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola. Professor Luke O'Neill talks to John about the accuracy of 'science' in the movies. Plus, Ken Doran reviews 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'.
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