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Film Ireland Podcast

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Covering all things cinema on the island of Ireland.

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Film Ireland Podcast: Episode 22

June 04, 2016 18:36 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

Film Ireland welcomes Sarah Cullen to the pod joining Richard Drumm to bring you film news, reviews and all round celluloid chit-chat. Our podpeople preview the upcoming Ghostbusters, chat about Beyonce's visual album Lemonade, and review Whisky, Tango, Foxtrot, Captain America: Civil War, Bad Neighbours 2, starring Alec Baldwin in a Zac Efron body suit, Green Room and Midnight Special. http://filmireland.net/

Talking Film: FI Pod #22 - Special Midnight Whiskey

June 04, 2016 18:36 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

Film Ireland welcomes Sarah Cullen to the pod joining Richard Drumm to bring you film news, reviews and all round celluloid chit-chat. Our podpeople preview the upcoming Ghostbusters, chat about Beyonce's visual album Lemonade, and review Whisky, Tango, Foxtrot, Captain America: Civil War, Bad Neighbours 2, starring Alec Baldwin in a Zac Efron body suit, Green Room and Midnight Special. http://filmireland.net/

Podcast Interview: Katie Holly, producer of 'Love & Friendship'

May 30, 2016 14:15 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

Jonathan Victory talks to Katie Holly, a producer on Whit Stillman's Love & Friendship, about how Blinder Films became involved in the Irish/French/Dutch co-production, what Ireland has to offer as a location and working with Whit Stillman. Katie also talks about the need for the government to increase funding to the arts in Ireland. http://filmireland.net/

Film Ireland Presents: Katie Holly, Producer of Love & Friendship

May 30, 2016 14:15 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

Jonathan Victory talks to Katie Holly, a producer on Whit Stillman's Love & Friendship, about how Blinder Films became involved in the Irish/French/Dutch co-production, what Ireland has to offer as a location and working with Whit Stillman. Katie also talks about the need for the government to increase funding to the arts in Ireland. http://filmireland.net/

X-Men: A-Pod-Calypse

May 26, 2016 19:48 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Richard Drumm recruits Paul Farren and Scott Adair to form a team of powerful mutants to discuss all things X-Men, cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which Richard will reign. http://filmireland.net/

Talking Film: Superpod - X-Men A-Pod-Calypse

May 26, 2016 19:48 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Richard Drumm recruits Paul Farren and Scott Adair to form a team of powerful mutants to discuss all things X-Men, cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which Richard will reign. http://filmireland.net/

Talking Film: Super Pod - Captain America: Civil War and all things Marvel

May 13, 2016 15:36 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

Our patriotic superpodders return to Earth to chat about Captain America: Civil War and all things Marvel. Richard Drumm uses his nearly indestructible shield to both outwit brainwashed Paul Farren and his case of super-soldier serum and prevent Scott Adair from stealing a biological weapon from a lab in Finglas. http://filmireland.net/

Captain America: Civil War and all things Marvel

May 13, 2016 15:36 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

Our patriotic superpodders return to Earth to chat about Captain America: Civil War and all things Marvel. Richard Drumm uses his nearly indestructible shield to both outwit brainwashed Paul Farren and his case of super-soldier serum and prevent Scott Adair from stealing a biological weapon from a lab in Finglas. http://filmireland.net/

InConversation with Brian Deane

May 04, 2016 14:41 - 1 hour - 135 MB

This episode of InConversation features writer/director/producer Brian Deane. Brian is from Cork and graduate holder of a BA in English & Philosophy and a MA in Film. He won his first short film award for his graduation film ‘Without Words’ in Cannes in 2008 as part of Spike Lee’s International Film Festival and has been seen by 400,000 people on Youtube. His first short film since college, ‘Volkswagen Joe’ has won awards in Rome, Boston, Dublin, Galway, Britain and Chicago in 2014 and als...

Film Ireland Presents: Brian Deane, Director In Conversation

May 04, 2016 14:41 - 1 hour - 135 MB

This episode of InConversation features writer/director/producer Brian Deane. Brian is from Cork and graduate holder of a BA in English & Philosophy and a MA in Film. He won his first short film award for his graduation film ‘Without Words’ in Cannes in 2008 as part of Spike Lee’s International Film Festival and has been seen by 400,000 people on Youtube. His first short film since college, ‘Volkswagen Joe’ has won awards in Rome, Boston, Dublin, Galway, Britain and Chicago in 2014 and als...

On the Ground: Capital Irish Film Festival 2016, Washington, D.C.

April 26, 2016 15:08 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Adam McPartlan was at the Capital Irish Film Festival 2016 and talked to some of the filmmakers. Director Alex Fegan and producer Garry Walsh of Older Than Ireland - a landmark documentary that tells the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty Irish centenarians. Rachel Lysaght, producer of Traders - two strangers put all of their money into one bag and fight to the death to claim it all. Donncha Gilmore, writer of Bonsoir Luna - an Irish-language musical, whi...

Capital Irish Film Festival 2016, Washington, D.C.

April 26, 2016 15:08 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Adam McPartlan was at the Capital Irish Film Festival 2016 and talked to some of the filmmakers. Director Alex Fegan and producer Garry Walsh of Older Than Ireland - a landmark documentary that tells the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty Irish centenarians. Rachel Lysaght, producer of Traders - two strangers put all of their money into one bag and fight to the death to claim it all. Donncha Gilmore, writer of Bonsoir Luna - an Irish-language musical, whi...

Film Ireland Presents: Garrett Daly, Director of Who is Dervla Murphy?

April 22, 2016 20:01 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

‘Who is Dervla Murphy?’ profiles Ireland’s most prolific travel writer, through rare and exclusive access to Dervla, her family and friends. Grace Corry met with director Garret Daly to find out more about his documentary and the elusive figure it reveals. http://filmireland.net/

Podcast Interview: Garrett Daly, Director of 'Who is Dervla Murphy?'

April 22, 2016 20:01 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

‘Who is Dervla Murphy?’ profiles Ireland’s most prolific travel writer, through rare and exclusive access to Dervla, her family and friends. Grace Corry met with director Garret Daly to find out more about his documentary and the elusive figure it reveals. http://filmireland.net/

Talking Film: FI Pod #21 - Kapow! Biff!! Thwack!!! Chat!!!!

April 10, 2016 09:56 - 1 hour - 80.8 MB

Kapow! Biff!! Thwack!!! Chat!!!! Taking a break from fighting evil, our caped caster of pods Richard Drumm joins forces with the cryptic campaigner Paul Farren and Forbidden Planet's masked magician Scott Adair to enter the multiverse of DC's iconic characters and contemplate the battle of the franchises.

Film Ireland Podcast: Episode 21- Kapow! Biff!! Thwack!!! Chat!!!!

April 10, 2016 09:56 - 1 hour - 80.8 MB

Kapow! Biff!! Thwack!!! Chat!!!! Taking a break from fighting evil, our caped caster of pods Richard Drumm joins forces with the cryptic campaigner Paul Farren and Forbidden Planet's masked magician Scott Adair to enter the multiverse of DC's iconic characters and contemplate the battle of the franchises.

Podcast Interview: IFI Spotlight 2016

April 09, 2016 20:21 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Grace Corry talks to the IFI's Head of Irish Film Programming, Sunniva O'Flynn about the upcoming IFI annual event Spotlight - a day dedicated to focusing on Irish film and television; reviewing the past year and considering current trends in production, distribution and consumption of new work. This year there will be a particular focus on women in the Irish film and television industry and an examination of moves towards creation of gender equality in the sector. For more info on the day's...

The Actors’ Room: John Connors

April 07, 2016 14:58 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

In this episode of The Actors’ Room, Lynn Larkin is joined by John Connors. John is an actor and writer, whose features include King of the Travellers, Stalker and Monged. John will also feature in Jim Sheridan's upcoming film, The Secret Scripture, and Mark O'Connor's Cardboard Gangsters, which he co-wrote with Mark. John's television work includes Love/Hate, Charlie and Rebellion.

Film Ireland Presents: Sunniva O'Flynn, IFI Head of Programming - A History of The IFI

March 22, 2016 13:50 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

This episode of InConversation features Sunniva O'Flynn, Head of Irish Film Programming at the Irish Film Institute, who gives us a fascinating insight into the history of the IFI, film as an educational tool and the preservation of Irish film.

InConversation with Sunniva O'Flynn

March 22, 2016 13:50 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

This episode of InConversation features Sunniva O'Flynn, Head of Irish Film Programming at the Irish Film Institute, who gives us a fascinating insight into the history of the IFI, film as an educational tool and the preservation of Irish film.

Talking Film: FI Pod #10 - The Shiny New One

March 20, 2016 16:31 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

Richard and Jonathan bring their latest box of film delights to you with a shiny new podcast. Amongst the chit and the chat, film news and reviews, producers Sarah Barr and Aoife Kelly drop in to talk about Them's the Breaks, a new Irish documentary currently in production which aims to explore and tackle gender inequality in the arts in Ireland. Films considered in this episode include Hail Caesar, The Truth Commissioner, Traders, The River, Goodnight Mommy, and The Witch

Film Ireland Podcast: Episode 20

March 20, 2016 16:31 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

Richard and Jonathan bring their latest box of film delights to you with a shiny new podcast. Amongst the chit and the chat, film news and reviews, producers Sarah Barr and Aoife Kelly drop in to talk about Them's the Breaks, a new Irish documentary currently in production which aims to explore and tackle gender inequality in the arts in Ireland. Films considered in this episode include Hail Caesar, The Truth Commissioner, Traders, The River, Goodnight Mommy, and The Witch

Interview: John Carney, director of 'Sing Street

March 18, 2016 20:55 - 8 minutes - 14.9 MB

Deirdre Molumby talks to John Carney, the director of Sing Street, about returning to Dublin to film after Begin Again, making modern-day musicals and making a period film. Sing Street takes us back to 1980s Dublin where an economic recession forces Conor out of his comfortable private school and into survival mode at the inner-city public school where the kids are rough and the teachers are rougher. He finds a glimmer of hope in the mysterious and über-cool Raphina, and with the aim of winn...

Film Briefs: John Carney, Director of Sing Street

March 18, 2016 20:55 - 8 minutes - 14.9 MB

Deirdre Molumby talks to John Carney, the director of Sing Street, about returning to Dublin to film after Begin Again, making modern-day musicals and making a period film. Sing Street takes us back to 1980s Dublin where an economic recession forces Conor out of his comfortable private school and into survival mode at the inner-city public school where the kids are rough and the teachers are rougher. He finds a glimmer of hope in the mysterious and über-cool Raphina, and with the aim of winn...

Interview: Jack Reynor, Sing Street

March 17, 2016 14:58 - 8 minutes - 15.6 MB

Interview: Jack Reynor, Sing Street by Film Ireland

Film Briefs: Jack Reynor, Actor of Sing Street

March 17, 2016 14:58 - 8 minutes - 15.6 MB

In this quick podcast, Film Ireland talk with actor Jack Reynor about his role in Sing Street. A young lad notices a beautiful girl who begins to occupy his thoughts. While struggling with poverty, personal relationships and life's woes, he starts a band, hoping to catch her attention. In cinemas now.

Podcast Interview: Ben Wheatley, director of 'High Rise'

March 14, 2016 17:15 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Paul Farren talks to Ben Wheatley about his latest film High Rise, adapted from J.G. Ballard’s visionary novel.

Film Briefs: Ben Wheatley, Director of High Rise

March 14, 2016 17:15 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Paul Farren talks to Ben Wheatley about his latest film High Rise, adapted from J.G. Ballard’s visionary novel.

The Actors' Room: Glenn Keogh

March 08, 2016 16:53 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

Film Ireland are delighted to be launching The Actors' Room, a new series of podcasts featuring conversations with actors. To kick off the series, Glenn Keogh dropped in for a chat with Lynn Larkin to give us the insight on working in LA. Glenn has been living and working in LA for the past 9 years, picking up roles on a number of high-profile TV series, including Castle, Criminal Minds, Undercovers, Days of Our Lives, Ray Donovan, Sons of Anarchy, Once Upon a Time, Scorpion and New Girl. Gl...

Film Ireland Presents: Diane Negra, Head of Film Studies at UCD on the evolution of "Chick Flicks"

March 03, 2016 13:44 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

This Saturday (5th March) the IFI hosts a panel discussion looking at female identities and Hollywood film followed by a screening of Howard Hawks’ 1940 screwball comedy His Girl Friday. Diane Negra, Professor of Film Studies and Screen Culture and Head of Film Studies at UCD, along with Dr. Deborah Jermyn (Roehampton University) and Dr. Shelley Cobb (University of Southampton) will address a diverse set of questions in relation to the continued viability of the ‘chick flick’ as a means of co...

Interview: Diane Negra, Head of Film Studies at UCD

March 03, 2016 13:44 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

This Saturday (5th March) the IFI hosts a panel discussion looking at female identities and Hollywood film followed by a screening of Howard Hawks’ 1940 screwball comedy His Girl Friday. Diane Negra, Professor of Film Studies and Screen Culture and Head of Film Studies at UCD, along with Dr. Deborah Jermyn (Roehampton University) and Dr. Shelley Cobb (University of Southampton) will address a diverse set of questions in relation to the continued viability of the ‘chick flick’ as a means of co...

Interview with Cathal Black

March 02, 2016 12:54 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

In February, the IFI hosted a comprehensive retrospective of the work of Cathal Black. Sunniva O'Flynn Head of Irish Film Programming at the IFI writes "Part of Ireland’s ‘First Wave’ of independent filmmakers in the 1970s and ‘80s, Black began to explore the contradictions, problems and preoccupations within Irish society in a way which hadn’t before been attempted in film. He wanted to “make Irish films for Irish audiences, pictures that are recognisably Irish but stand up to European noti...

Film Ireland Presents: Cathal Black, Director In Conversation

March 02, 2016 12:54 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

In February, the IFI hosted a comprehensive retrospective of the work of Cathal Black. Sunniva O'Flynn Head of Irish Film Programming at the IFI writes "Part of Ireland’s ‘First Wave’ of independent filmmakers in the 1970s and ‘80s, Black began to explore the contradictions, problems and preoccupations within Irish society in a way which hadn’t before been attempted in film. He wanted to “make Irish films for Irish audiences, pictures that are recognisably Irish but stand up to European noti...

Film Ireland Podcast: Episode 19

February 18, 2016 10:37 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

Richard and Jonathan make an aural return in the middle of awards season to cast an eye over the difference between outstanding and best. The hosts preview the Audi Dublin International Film Festival looking forward to monkeys in post-coital positions and Frank Sinatra karate-chopping suspicious Koreans and tables. Plus a look at what's playing on the big screen, including Strangerland, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, The Assassin, Spotlight, Trumbo, Our Brand is Crisis and Deadpool.

Talking Film: FI Pod #19 - Frank Sinatra's Tables

February 18, 2016 10:37 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

Richard and Jonathan make an aural return in the middle of awards season to cast an eye over the difference between outstanding and best. The hosts preview the Audi Dublin International Film Festival looking forward to monkeys in post-coital positions and Frank Sinatra karate-chopping suspicious Koreans and tables. Plus a look at what's playing on the big screen, including Strangerland, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, The Assassin, Spotlight, Trumbo, Our Brand is Crisis and Deadpool.

Film Ireland PresentsL Grainne Humphreys, ADIFF Festival Director

February 15, 2016 18:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

June Butler chats to Grainne Humphreys, the festival director of the Audi Dublin International Film Festival, about the selection process involved in the festival and what's in store for Irish film lovers this year, including Sing Steet, Viva and this year's films from Reel Art, an Arts Council scheme designed to provide film artists with a unique opportunity to make highly creative, imaginative and experimental documentaries on an artistic theme, operated in association with Filmbase.

Podcast Interview: Grainne Humphreys, ADIFF Festival Director for

February 15, 2016 18:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

June Butler chats to Grainne Humphreys, the festival director of the Audi Dublin International Film Festival, about the selection process involved in the festival and what's in store for Irish film lovers this year, including Sing Steet, Viva and this year's films from Reel Art, an Arts Council scheme designed to provide film artists with a unique opportunity to make highly creative, imaginative and experimental documentaries on an artistic theme, operated in association with Filmbase.

Interview with Risteard O’Domhnaill, director of 'Atlantic'

February 10, 2016 17:49 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

'Atlantic' is the latest film from the makers of the multi-award-winning documentary, The Pipe (2010). The film follows the fortunes of three small fishing communities – in Ireland, Norway and Newfoundland – which are at turns united and divided by the Atlantic Ocean. Grace Corry sat down with director Risteard O’Domhnaill ahead of the film's screening at the Audi Dublin International Film Festival to discuss the mounting challenges the communities face within their own industries. Follow ...

Film Ireland Presents: Risteard O’Domhnaill, Director of Atlantic

February 10, 2016 17:49 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

'Atlantic' is the latest film from the makers of the multi-award-winning documentary, The Pipe (2010). The film follows the fortunes of three small fishing communities – in Ireland, Norway and Newfoundland – which are at turns united and divided by the Atlantic Ocean. Grace Corry sat down with director Risteard O’Domhnaill ahead of the film's screening at the Audi Dublin International Film Festival to discuss the mounting challenges the communities face within their own industries. Follow ...

Film Ireland Presents: Michael Kinirons, Co-writer of Strangerland

February 04, 2016 13:48 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

Jonathan Victory talks to Michael Kinirons about co-writing the Australian-Irish drama suspense film 'Strangerland', directed by Kim Farrant. The film stars Nicole Kidman and Joseph Fiennes, whose two teenage children disappear into the remote Australian desert, pushing their relationship to the brink as they confront the mystery of their children's fate.

Interview with Michael Kinirons, co-writer of 'Strangerland'

February 04, 2016 13:48 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

Jonathan Victory talks to Michael Kinirons about co-writing the Australian-Irish drama suspense film 'Strangerland', directed by Kim Farrant. The film stars Nicole Kidman and Joseph Fiennes, whose two teenage children disappear into the remote Australian desert, pushing their relationship to the brink as they confront the mystery of their children's fate.

Interview with Tom McCarthy, director of 'Spotlight'

January 27, 2016 20:38 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MB

Grace Corry talks to Tom McCarthy, the director of the Oscar-nominated film 'Spotlight', the riveting true story of the team of Boston Globe reporters and editors that uncovered an unimaginable conspiracy to cover up clergy child abuse.

Film Briefs: Tom McCarthy, Director of Spotlight

January 27, 2016 20:38 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MB

Grace Corry talks to Tom McCarthy, the director of the Oscar-nominated film 'Spotlight', the riveting true story of the team of Boston Globe reporters and editors that uncovered an unimaginable conspiracy to cover up clergy child abuse.

Talking Film FI Pod #18 - and the Oscar goes to...

January 23, 2016 19:37 - 1 hour - 93.1 MB

Our British hosts Jonathan Victory and Richard Drumm return to your ears in their first podcast of 2016. There's Oscar talk, including the Irish Nominations and #OscarsSoWhite and the winners are announced by our hosts ahead of the ceremony. There's also a round-up of the latest films, including The Big Short, The Hateful 8, The Revenant and Irish films Shem The Penman and Room.

Film Ireland Podcast: Episode 18 - and the Oscar goes to...

January 23, 2016 19:37 - 1 hour - 93.1 MB

Our British hosts Jonathan Victory and Richard Drumm return to your ears in their first podcast of 2016. There's Oscar talk, including the Irish Nominations and #OscarsSoWhite and the winners are announced by our hosts ahead of the ceremony. There's also a round-up of the latest films, including The Big Short, The Hateful 8, The Revenant and Irish films Shem The Penman and Room.

Film Ireland Presents: Tom Hall, Writer/ Director In Conversation

January 14, 2016 15:16 - 1 hour - 81 MB

This episode we are in conversation with Tom Hall. Tom is a Dublin-born writer and director, who, in 1995, co-founded High Hat Productions with fellow filmmmaker, John Carney, with whom he co-wrote and co-directed November Afternoon and co-directed Park. He was the writer, director and co-creator of Bachelors Walk, the IFTA award-winning comedy/drama series. In 2010, Tom wrote and directed Sensation, a film inspired by reports of a farmer’s home-run brothel. Tom has recently directed episodes...

InConversation with Tom Hall

January 14, 2016 15:16 - 1 hour - 81 MB

This episode of InConversation features Tom Hall. Tom is a Dublin-born writer and director, who, in 1995, co-founded High Hat Productions with fellow filmmmaker, John Carney, with whom he co-wrote and co-directed November Afternoon and co-directed Park. He was the writer, director and co-creator of Bachelors Walk, the IFTA award-winning comedy/drama series. In 2010, Tom wrote and directed Sensation, a film inspired by reports of a farmer’s home-run brothel. Tom has recently directed episodes ...

Interview with Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg at 'Daddy's Home' Dublin Premiere

January 12, 2016 18:08 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MB

Gemma Creagh was at the premiere of 'Daddy's Home' in Dublin and talked to Will Ferrell about getting into comedy and Mark Wahlberg about choosing projects.

On the Ground: Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg at Daddy's Home Premiere

January 12, 2016 18:08 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MB

Gemma Creagh was at the premiere of 'Daddy's Home' in Dublin and talked to Will Ferrell about getting into comedy and Mark Wahlberg about choosing projects.

Film Ireland Podcast: Episode 17 - Goodbye 2015

December 30, 2015 19:11 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Richard and Jonathan have spent Christmas scrawling lists on the basement walls looking back over the year in film. The time has come for them to share their palaeolithicly compiled polls with the free world. And so, in this end of year podcast, our imprisoned presenters discuss their 5 top films of the year, alongside a few other categories, including worst film, best soundtrack, most wasted hype, most excruciating film of the year and the chances of freedom. None being the answer to th...

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