Episodes
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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!
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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 acting and incredible direction. Directed by the infamous (in some circles) Rian Johnson join us as we deep dive into this modern classic. Enjoy!
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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 opens up a window to a whole other world you might not have known existed.
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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 characters to the deepest meaning of purpose raised by this masterpiece of film which is even more relevant today.
P.S. There is, unfortunately, a little overlap on our audio but it levels out, we apologise.
Enjoy!
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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 would have nowadays trying to hide bodies :O Enjoy folks this is a good one!
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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
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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 and the difficulties Tony has run into in his own career. Enjoy!
P.S. Unfortunately Tony didn't have access to a great microphone so the quality is a bit lacking, but I assure the quality of the conversation makes it worth it haha
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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 enjoy!
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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?
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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 details of the Potter world and why this particular installment keeps her coming back for more and more! Enjoy!
P.S. This episode was recorded in our kitchen so the audio is a little bit of in case you noticed something different.
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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 final product! The Snyder Cut is here!!
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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 love? Or maybe its all the weird theories I have about it! Tune in to find out!
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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!
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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 questions about finance, a world I know noting about enjoy!!!!
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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 ;)
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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 is. We also tell some very cool personal stories, Have a listen this is a episode not to be missed!
P.S. Unfortunately my audio is not the high quality you've come to expect due to some technical difficulties.
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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 a talking pig. Enjoy!
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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. Check it out!
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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 movie but the incredible world of one of the most exciting and dangerous sports there has ever been. Directed by the skilled hand of Ron Howard, the film is a must see for any race fan and who knows, by the end of it you man be tuning in to check out Lewis Hamilton! Enjoy!
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