Film Ireland Podcast
788 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCovering all things cinema on the island of Ireland.
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Film Ireland Presents: Liam Gavin, Director of A Dark Song
April 07, 2017 13:04 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBPaul Farren caught up with director Liam Gavin to chat about his character-driven horror A Dark Song, which follows Sophia, a young woman who insists on renting an old house in the remote countryside so that she can hire an occultist named Solomon. She needs him to perform an ancient invocation ritual, the Abramelin, to summon up Sophia’s Guardian Angel so her wish can be granted. She wishes to talk to her murdered child, a desire that consumes her. The ritual is an extremely arduous one. Th...
Film Ireland Presents: Graham Cantwell, Director In Conversation
April 04, 2017 11:55 - 58 minutes - 54 MBFilmmaker Graham Cantwell chats to Steve Gunn about his life in film. Graham Cantwell is an award-winning Irish director and writer, who achieved early acclaim when his short film A Dublin Story won several awards and was shortlisted for Academy Award nomination in 2004. In 2008 he directed Anton (international title Trapped), which stars IFTA winner Gerard McSorley. The film was picked up for distribution at the Cannes Film Festival and has sold to over 40 territories worldwide. It has sin...
Get Into Film: Steve Gunn talks to Graham Cantwell
April 04, 2017 11:55 - 58 minutes - 54 MBFilmmaker Graham Cantwell chats to Steve Gunn about his life in film. Graham Cantwell is an award-winning Irish director and writer, who achieved early acclaim when his short film A Dublin Story won several awards and was shortlisted for Academy Award nomination in 2004. In 2008 he directed Anton (international title Trapped), which stars IFTA winner Gerard McSorley. The film was picked up for distribution at the Cannes Film Festival and has sold to over 40 territories worldwide. It has sin...
Film Briefs: Ben Wheatley, Director of Free Fire
March 31, 2017 11:39 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBFree Fire is a British action comedy film directed by Ben Wheatley, from a screenplay by Wheatley and Amy Jump. It stars Sharlto Copley, Armie Hammer, Brie Larson, Cillian Murphy, Jack Reynor, Babou Ceesay, Enzo Cilenti, Sam Riley, Michael Smiley and Noah Taylor. In this podcast we talk form and film with Ben.
Ben Wheatley,'Free Fire'
March 31, 2017 11:39 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBBen Wheatley,'Free Fire' by Film Ireland
Capital Irish Film Festival 2017: Hilary Rose, actor in The Young Offenders
March 23, 2017 14:11 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBJohn Collins talks to Hilary Rose about celebrating Irish film abroad, what goes into making a good comedy, being a pregnant fishmonger, the success of The Young Offenders and The Sultans of Ping. http://filmireland.net/
Film Briefs: Hilary Rose, Actor in The Young Offenders
March 23, 2017 14:11 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBJohn Collins talks to Hilary Rose about celebrating Irish film abroad, what goes into making a good comedy, being a pregnant fishmonger, the success of The Young Offenders and The Sultans of Ping. http://filmireland.net/
On the Ground: Kealan Ryan, Actor/writer of Lift
March 22, 2017 16:22 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MBOn the ground at the Capital Irish Film Festival 2017, John Collins talks to Kealan Ryan, actor and writer of Lift about bringing his debut indie feature to the festival, getting the dialogue right, the dynamic of the characters, how the project came about, and the different challenges writing novels and scripts.
Capital Irish Film Festival 2017: Kealan Ryan, actor and writer of Lift
March 22, 2017 16:22 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MBJohn Collins talks to Kealan Ryan, actor and writer of Lift about bringing his debut indie feature to the festival, getting the dialogue right, the dynamic of the characters, how the project came about, and the different challenges writing novels and scripts.
SuperPod: Lego Batman & Logan
March 16, 2017 16:36 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBOur colourful interlocking plastic mutants return to the superpod to discuss The Lego Batman Movie and Logan. Paul Farren, whose body has aged greatly because the adamantium fused to his bones has started poisoning him and impeded his healing factor, is joined by mutant tracker Scott Adair, who can psionically sense other mutants out to several miles away and track their movements, and Richard Drumm, who is suffering from a neurodegenerative disease which causes him to lose control of his te...
Talking Film: SuperPod - Lego Batman & Logan
March 16, 2017 16:36 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBOur colourful interlocking plastic mutants return to the superpod to discuss The Lego Batman Movie and Logan. Paul Farren, whose body has aged greatly because the adamantium fused to his bones has started poisoning him and impeded his healing factor, is joined by mutant tracker Scott Adair, who can psionically sense other mutants out to several miles away and track their movements, and Richard Drumm, who is suffering from a neurodegenerative disease which causes him to lose control of his te...
Capital Irish Film Festival 2017: Marie-Therese Garvey
March 15, 2017 13:42 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBJohn Collins talks to producer Marie-Therese Garvey about working with Risteard O'Domhnaill on Atlantic, crowdfundingthe film, the power of story, the impact the film is having, the value of film festivals and having Brendan Gleeson on board. Atlantic focuses on the two biggest resources in the North Atlantic: fish and oil, following the fortunes of three small fishing communities struggling to maintain their way of life. http://filmireland.net/
On the Ground: Marie-Therese Garvey, Producer of Atlantic
March 15, 2017 13:42 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBOn the ground at the Capital Irish Film Festival 2017, John Collins talks to producer Marie-Therese Garvey about working with Risteard O'Domhnaill on Atlantic, crowdfundingthe film, the power of story, the impact the film is having, the value of film festivals and having Brendan Gleeson on board. Atlantic focuses on the two biggest resources in the North Atlantic: fish and oil, following the fortunes of three small fishing communities struggling to maintain their way of life. http://filmire...
Capital Irish Film Festival 2017: Hen Norton & Dan Dennison, Born & Reared
March 14, 2017 16:44 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this interview, John Collins talks to director Henrietta Norton and DOP Dan Dennison about bringing their film Born and Reared to an American audience, the challenges for Dan as a photographer working with film, shooting in Belfast, and the overwhelming desire for peace in Northern Ireland. Born and Reared tells the story of four men in Northern Ireland living in the aftermath of a conflict that ended 18 years ago. http://filmireland.net/
On the Ground: Hen Norton Director & Dan Dennison, DOP of Born & Reared
March 14, 2017 16:44 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this interview, recorded on the ground at the Capital Irish Film Festival 2017, John Collins talks to director Henrietta Norton and DOP Dan Dennison about bringing their film Born and Reared to an American audience, the challenges for Dan as a photographer working with film, shooting in Belfast, and the overwhelming desire for peace in Northern Ireland. Born and Reared tells the story of four men in Northern Ireland living in the aftermath of a conflict that ended 18 years ago. http://fi...
Film Briefs: Juanita Wilson, director of Tomato Red
March 02, 2017 14:39 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBGemma Creagh sat down with director Juanita Wilson to talk about her latest film Tomato Red. Juanita explains how she went about adapting Daniel Woodrell's book for film, working on the the look and feel of the film and casting the right actors. http://filmireland.net/
Juanita Wilson, director of 'Tomato Red'
March 02, 2017 14:39 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBGemma Creagh sat down with director Juanita Wilson to talk about her latest film Tomato Red. Juanita explains how she went about adapting Daniel Woodrell's book for film, working on the the look and feel of the film and casting the right actors. http://filmireland.net/
Film Briefs: Juanita Wilson, Director of Tomato Red
March 02, 2017 14:39 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBGemma Creagh sat down with director Juanita Wilson to talk about her latest film Tomato Red. Juanita explains how she went about adapting Daniel Woodrell's book for film, working on the the look and feel of the film and casting the right actors. http://filmireland.net/
Film Briefs: Juanita Wilson, director of 'Tomato Red'
March 02, 2017 14:39 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBGemma Creagh sat down with director Juanita Wilson to talk about her latest film Tomato Red. Juanita explains how she went about adapting Daniel Woodrell's book for film, working on the the look and feel of the film and casting the right actors. http://filmireland.net/
Reel Horrorshow: Episode 6
February 21, 2017 21:38 - 2 hours - 112 MBIn this lurid episode, Conor McMahon, Conor Dowling and Mark Sheridan gather under a blood red sky to discuss Hammer Horror films. http://filmireland.net/
Talking Film: Reel Horrorshow- Episode 6
February 21, 2017 21:38 - 2 hours - 112 MBIn this lurid episode, Conor McMahon, Conor Dowling and Mark Sheridan gather under a blood red sky to discuss Hammer Horror films. http://filmireland.net/
Film Ireland Podcast: Episode 27 - Human Balloon Man Deflating
February 21, 2017 17:49 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBSarah Cullen and Richard Drumm return to investigate the demise of Sherlock, take a look at ADIFF and ponder some recent releases in your cinema - films in which things happen - including Silence, A Monster Calls, Moana, Underworld: Blood Wars, Assassins Creed, La La Land, Fences, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter and Split. http://filmireland.net/
Talking Film: FI Pod #27 - Human Balloon Man Deflating
February 21, 2017 17:49 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBSarah Cullen and Richard Drumm return to investigate the demise of Sherlock, take a look at ADIFF and ponder some recent releases in your cinema - films in which things happen - including Silence, A Monster Calls, Moana, Underworld: Blood Wars, Assassins Creed, La La Land, Fences, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter and Split. http://filmireland.net/
Film Ireland Presents: Emer Reynolds, Director of The Farthest
February 19, 2017 18:11 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBJonathan Victory talks to Emer Reynolds about her stunning documentary on NASA’s Voyager mission,which screens at this year's Audi Dublin International Film Festival. It is one of humankind's greatest achievements. More than 12 billion miles away a tiny spaceship is leaving our Solar System and entering the void of deep space - the first man-made object ever to do so. Dying within its heart is a nuclear generator that will beat for perhaps another decade before the lights on Voyager 1 final...
Interview with Emer Reynolds, Director of 'The Farthest'
February 19, 2017 18:11 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBJonathan Victory talks to Emer Reynolds about her stunning documentary on NASA’s Voyager mission,which screens at this year's Audi Dublin International Film Festival. It is one of humankind's greatest achievements. More than 12 billion miles away a tiny spaceship is leaving our Solar System and entering the void of deep space - the first man-made object ever to do so. Dying within its heart is a nuclear generator that will beat for perhaps another decade before the lights on Voyager 1 final...
Actors' Room: Niamh Algar
February 14, 2017 16:50 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBActor Niamh Algar joined Jonathan Victory to talk about 3 films she features in at this year's Audi Dublin International Film Festival. In Lorcan Finnegan’s debut feature Without Name, Niamh plays Olivia, the apprentice to a middle-aged land surveyor, who takes up a job in a remote forest. Deep in the woods, he becomes aware of a malevolent presence, an intelligence of sorts. A silhouette flits between trees. The place fascinates the fragmenting Eric as much as it disturbs him. Is his mind...
Interview with Niamh Algar
February 14, 2017 16:50 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBActor Niamh Algar joined Jonathan Victory to talk about 3 films she features in at this year's Audi Dublin International Film Festival. In Lorcan Finnegan’s debut feature Without Name, Niamh plays Olivia, the apprentice to a middle-aged land surveyor, who takes up a job in a remote forest. Deep in the woods, he becomes aware of a malevolent presence, an intelligence of sorts. A silhouette flits between trees. The place fascinates the fragmenting Eric as much as it disturbs him. Is his mind...
Actor's Room: Niamh Algar
February 14, 2017 16:50 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBActor Niamh Algar joined Jonathan Victory to talk about 3 films she features in at this year's Audi Dublin International Film Festival. In Lorcan Finnegan’s debut feature Without Name, Niamh plays Olivia, the apprentice to a middle-aged land surveyor, who takes up a job in a remote forest. Deep in the woods, he becomes aware of a malevolent presence, an intelligence of sorts. A silhouette flits between trees. The place fascinates the fragmenting Eric as much as it disturbs him. Is his mind...
Interview: Actor/Writer/Director of 'Prevenge'
February 13, 2017 21:30 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBPaul Farren talks to Alice Lowe about her film Prevenge, a pitch black, wryly British comedy, which follows Ruth, a pregnant woman on a killing spree that’s as funny as it is vicious. http://filmireland.net/
Film Ireland Presents: Alice Lowe, Actor/Writer/Director of Prevenge
February 13, 2017 21:30 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBPaul Farren talks to Alice Lowe about her film Prevenge, a pitch black, wryly British comedy, which follows Ruth, a pregnant woman on a killing spree that’s as funny as it is vicious. http://filmireland.net/
Interview with Grainne Humphreys, ADIFF 2017 Festival Director
February 07, 2017 20:34 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBGrace Corry sat down with Grainne Humphreys to delve into the delights that await us at this year's Audi Dublin International Film Festival. http://www.diff.ie/ 2017 takes place 16 - 26 Feb 2017 http://filmireland.net/
Film Ireland Presents: Grainne Humphreys, ADIFF Festival Director
February 07, 2017 20:34 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBGrace Corry sat down with Grainne Humphreys to delve into the delights that await us at this year's Audi Dublin International Film Festival. http://www.diff.ie/ 2017 takes place 16 - 26 Feb 2017 http://filmireland.net/
Reel Horrorshow: Episode 5
January 23, 2017 16:26 - 1 hour - 103 MBOur shapeshifting lycanthropes gather on the moors under a full moon to bring you the latest Reel Horrorshow. In this episode, in between devouring recently buried corpses, the gang talk about the wonderful world of werewolf movies. Silver bullets at the ready...
Talking Film: Reel Horrorshow - Episode 5
January 23, 2017 16:26 - 1 hour - 103 MBOur shapeshifting lycanthropes gather on the moors under a full moon to bring you the latest Reel Horrorshow. In this episode, in between devouring recently buried corpses, the gang talk about the wonderful world of werewolf movies. Silver bullets at the ready...
SuperPod: SuperMan (1978) The Year (2016)
January 01, 2017 22:09 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBRichard Drumm and Paul Farren join forces to bring you a look back at the year in superhero films employing their newfound powers of finger rating, plus they discuss Richard Donner's 1978 Superman and together unlock the secrets of the universe. There's also a look into the future to see what 2017's superheroes have to offer us mere mortals... http://filmireland.net/
Talking Film: SuperPod - SuperMan (1978) The Year (2016)
January 01, 2017 22:09 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBRichard Drumm and Paul Farren join forces to bring you a look back at the year in superhero films employing their newfound powers of finger rating, plus they discuss Richard Donner's 1978 Superman and together unlock the secrets of the universe. There's also a look into the future to see what 2017's superheroes have to offer us mere mortals... http://filmireland.net/
Film Ireland Podcast: Episode 26 - Take That 2016
December 23, 2016 20:56 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBRichard Drumm and Sarah Cullen bring you their end of year pod and look back at what stood out for them in 2016 in film. This episode also includes reviews of Passengers, which "does everything cinema shouldn't do", The Edge of Seventeen, The Birth of a Nation and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Use the forks Luke. http://filmireland.net/
Film Ireland Presents: FI Pod #26 - Take That 2016
December 23, 2016 20:56 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBRichard Drumm and Sarah Cullen bring you their end of year pod and look back at what stood out for them in 2016 in film. This episode also includes reviews of Passengers, which "does everything cinema shouldn't do", The Edge of Seventeen, The Birth of a Nation and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Use the forks Luke. http://filmireland.net/
Talking Film: Reel Horror Show - Episode 4
December 20, 2016 14:58 - 2 hours - 121 MBOur monstrous group of horror podders return minus one. Ali headed off to investigate a noise and hasn't been seen since. The remaining three, Conor McMahon, Conor Dowling and Mark Sheridan, gather around a bloodied Christmas tree to discuss the best and the worst of Yuletide horror. Films dissected include Silent Night Deadly Night - and its 4 sequels - Krampus, Christmas Evil, Rare Exports, Jack Frost, To All a Good Night, Silent Night Bloody Night, Santa's Sleigh, Black Christmas, Elves...
Reel Horror Show: Episode 4
December 20, 2016 14:58 - 2 hours - 121 MBOur monstrous group of horror podders return minus one. Ali headed off to investigate a noise and hasn't been seen since. The remaining three, Conor McMahon, Conor Dowling and Mark Sheridan, gather around a bloodied Christmas tree to discuss the best and the worst of Yuletide horror. Films dissected include Silent Night Deadly Night - and its 4 sequels - Krampus, Christmas Evil, Rare Exports, Jack Frost, To All a Good Night, Silent Night Bloody Night, Santa's Sleigh, Black Christmas, Elves...
Film Ireland Presents: Billy O'Brien, Director & Max Records Actor of I Am Not a Serial Killer
December 08, 2016 20:26 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBGemma Creagh talks to director Billy O'Brien and actor Max Records about their film I Am Not a Serial Killer. Billy discusses how 3 Irish filmmakers ended up making Dan Wells' novel into a film and Max reveals how he got into acting in . Along the way, Billy talks about Christopher Lloyd's subtle acting technique and of course, there's chat about the weather and Trump. http://filmireland.net/
Interview: Director Billy O'Brien and Actor Max Records, 'I Am Not a Serial Killer'
December 08, 2016 20:26 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBGemma Creagh talks to director Billy O'Brien and actor Max Records about their film I Am Not a Serial Killer. Billy discusses how 3 Irish filmmakers ended up making Dan Wells' novel into a film and Max reveals how he got into acting in . Along the way, Billy talks about Christopher Lloyd's subtle acting technique and of course, there's chat about the weather and Trump. http://filmireland.net/
Reel Horror Show: Episode 3
December 06, 2016 22:02 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBIn this episode, our bloodied band take a look at the debut features of some of their favourite directors. http://filmireland.net/
Talking Film: Reel Horror Show - Episode 3
December 06, 2016 22:02 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBIn this episode, our bloodied band take a look at the debut features of some of their favourite directors. http://filmireland.net/
Film Ireland Podcast: Episode 25 - Human Velcro
November 27, 2016 17:12 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBSarah and Richard are back in podland with a brand new episode of film chit chat. Among the exotic topics on offer are reviews of Girl With All the Gifts, Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Nocturnal Animals, Arrival, Train to Busan, Headshot, I Am Not A Serial Killer, Doctor Strange, and a nosedive into the world of Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror. All aboard! http://filmireland.net/
Talking Film: FI Pod #25 - Human Velcro
November 27, 2016 17:12 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBSarah and Richard are back in podland with a brand new episode of film chit chat. Among the exotic topics on offer are reviews of Girl With All the Gifts, Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Nocturnal Animals, Arrival, Train to Busan, Headshot, I Am Not A Serial Killer, Doctor Strange, and a nosedive into the world of Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror. All aboard! http://filmireland.net/
Film Ireland Presents: Gerard Walsh Writer/Director of South
November 23, 2016 13:56 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBStephen Porzio talks to Gerard Walsh about his film South, which is out now in Irish cinemas. South tells the story of Tom, a young man struggling with the recent death of his father. After finding a note from his estranged mother he decides to hit the road and try to find her. Throughout this journey Tom also tries to overcome his crippling stage fright as a musician. Along his journey he meets Jess, a free-spirited young woman that captivates his mind and heart.
Podcast Interview: Gerard Walsh wri/dir of 'South'
November 23, 2016 13:56 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBStephen Porzio talks to Gerard Walsh about his film South, which is out now in Irish cinemas. South tells the story of Tom, a young man struggling with the recent death of his father. After finding a note from his estranged mother he decides to hit the road and try to find her. Throughout this journey Tom also tries to overcome his crippling stage fright as a musician. Along his journey he meets Jess, a free-spirited young woman that captivates his mind and heart.
Talking Film: Reel Horror Show - Episode 2
November 22, 2016 15:52 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBConor McMahon, Ali Doyle, Mark Sheridan and Conor Dowling return to the realms of horror in the second episode of Reel Horror Show. As well as gruesome chat about The Witch, Train to Busan, Raw, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Found Footage. Ouija among others, the bloodied gang talk about the process of making horror films and this year's Horrorthon, which included a screening of Mark's Crone Wood. And of course there's Shakma, "the greatest killer baboon movie ever" - what more could you ask for.....
Reel Horror Show: Episode 2
November 22, 2016 15:52 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBConor McMahon, Ali Doyle, Mark Sheridan and Conor Dowling return to the realms of horror in the second episode of Reel Horror Show. As well as gruesome chat about The Witch, Train to Busan, Raw, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Found Footage. Ouija among others, the bloodied gang talk about the process of making horror films and this year's Horrorthon, which included a screening of Mark's Crone Wood. And of course there's Shakma, "the greatest killer baboon movie ever" - what more could you ask for.....