I am joined by author, journalist and former film critic Paddy Woodworth to talk about Il Postino from 1993.
Of the film Paddy says - ''It's so sensuous, so sweetly romantic, and yet so very hard-edged about the harsh economic and social conditions that limit so many lives, and about the disappointments an unworldly man may suffer from his friendship with a celebrity.''
'May the schwartz be with you!'
My brother and I laugh our way through a nostalgic trip down memory lane watching Spaceballs which quickly turns into a drinking game. Spaceballs stars Bill Pullman, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Mel Brooks.
'I can't believe he doesn't know how to use the three seashells!'
Andy McCarroll (Spin103.8 and Andymccarrollmovies.com) and I laugh, quote and reminisce over this 1993 action/comedy classic. With a stellar cast: Sylvester Stalone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock, Denis Leary, Nigel Hawthorn, Benjamin Bratt.
Disney Ireland's Trish Long and I chat ,reminisce and giggle over this wonderful film shot around Dublin, starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters. 1983.
Trish says:
''There are some movies which touch your heart, others your soul and some your mind. Very VERY few touch all three. EDUCATING RITA - a film based on the Willie Russell play of the same; filmed in Trinity college but set in Liverpool - did that for me and has lived with me ever since''
A David Fincher underrated classic Thriller!!
My guest host on this episode is Andy McCarroll, (Andy McCarroll Movies) we look at what makes this such a great thriller, why it may not have been on your radar and we take a deep dive into Fincher's directing style. The film was released in 1997 and stars Michael Douglas and Sean Penn.
'Could you just NOT breathe!' - Madeleine Ashton
Joined by journal.ie news editor Aoife Barry - we chat about cult classic Death Becomes Her. Released in 1992, starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis.
'What have you done with my daughter!'
I am joined by award winning writer, Stewart Roche to take a deep dive into this spooky 2001 classic starring Nicole Kidman, Finnuala Flanagan, Elaine Cassidy and Christoper Eccleston.
We also explore the recipe for strong female characters in horror films.
Joined by Dublin International Film Festival Director, Grainne Humphreys, we take a deep dive into this underrated classic from Nora Ephron and Mike Nichols. Starring Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson, Jeff Daniels, Stockard Channing, Kevin Spacey, Catherine O'Hara.
'On a personal note - its the first film I saw at the Dublin Film Festival in 1986 and I return to it every 10 years or so and find like a cinematic Rorshach test - that my feelings towards the couple at its centre have moved or wavered as I have grown older. And looking back knowing now what we do about Ephron's later career as a film director and cultural commentator, the film is a fascinating snapshot of a woman starting afresh and a writer rewriting her past .' - Grainne Humphreys
As bobby Deniro once told me, well I read it in a article, just because god blesses you, doesn't mean there isn't another sneeze coming.'
Join me as I talk about one of my favourite underrated American teen comedy's.
The gorgeous and talented Actor, Lesley Conroy and I delve into this beautiful film classic - which makes us extremely nostalgic and see us take a trip down memory lane...
'Amer-I- Can!!' One of my fave mocumentaries, I am joined by journal.ie news editor Aoife Barry. Released 2007 - Starring Kirsten Dunst, Kirsty Alley, Alison Channey, Denise Richards, Brittany Murphy and many more... An interested watch through a 2020 lens.
I am joined by Writer/Director, Kevin Henry to talk about one of his top Matt Damon picks. Released in 2009, starring Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Joel McHale and Melanie Lynskey.
'Are you asking that we weigh the life of one against the future of mankind?' Kappa played by Cillian Murphy.
I am joined by journalist and news editor at Journal.ie, Aoife Barry to chat about this under rated space movie, directed by Danny Boyle. Released in 2007, starring (our very own) Cillian Murphy, Chris Evans, Rose Byrne, Cliff Curtis, Michelle Yeoh, Mark Strong, Benedict Wong.
The fabulous Trish Long (Vice President &General Manager of Disney Ireland) joins me to talk about one of her all time favourite classics. It's a Wonderful Life. Released in 1946, starring James Stewart, Donna Reid, Lionel Barrymore, Henry Travers...
I am joined by my dear friend Jane McGrath ( Actress - Red Rock, The Stag, Black Ice) to discuss one of her all time unmissable favourites 'The Fifth Element' Released in 1997, starring Mila Jovovich, Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Chris Tucker and Ian Holms.
Cedar Rapids is a must see movie - I am joined by Kevin Henry (Writer/Director, Soulsmith & The Last Confession) to chat about this fun American Comedy. Released in 2011, starring Ed Helms, John C Reilly, Anne Heche, Sigourney Weaver, Isiah Whitlock.
I am joined by Writer/Director of feature film Soulsmith ( also the main squeeze) Mr Kevin Henry. We chat about one of my all time favourite films Lost in Translation. Directed by Sophia Coppola, released in 2003 starring Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Giovanni Ribisi and Anna Faris.
I am joined by journal.ie reporter and news editor Aoife Barry, to talk about Lynn Shelton's 'Your Sister's Sister'. Released in 2011, an american comedy drama starring Emily Blunt, Mark Duplass and Rosemarie Dewitt.
Why Haven't You Seen This? will introduce you to some great movie classics worth checking out our rediscover while also enjoying the banter with my guest hosts from the world of Media, Arts and Entertainment.
Welcome to my movie podcast for film lovers to discover hidden gems and underrated movies that may have fallen through the cracks.
Each episode, I am joined by a guest host from the world of media, arts and entertainment to talk about our favourite films, learn some new movie trivia, and hopefully inspire you to watch/rewatch the movies.