Screentime with John Fardy

The Dry returns, Michael Jackson disappoints and American Film Music goes synth

Screentime with John Fardy

Show Notes

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.

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