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Screentime with John Fardy

Screentime with John Fardy

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John Fardy casts his eye over all that’s new in the Ominplex as well as the box at home. With interviews, reviews and lots of movie and TV treats John brings the magic of big and small screen to life.

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Episodes
  • The competitive friendship of Lucas, Spielberg and Coppola that changed Hollywood

    The competitive friendship of Lucas, Spielberg and Coppola that changed Hollywood
    Apr 3 2026

    This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Paul Fischer author of 'The Last Kings of Hollywood; The Battle for the Soul of American Cinema' which looks at the interwoven careers of Stephen Spielberg, George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola. Professor Luke O'Neill talks to John about the accuracy of 'science' in the movies. Plus, Ken Doran reviews 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'.

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    51 mins
  • Nicola Coughlan on making movie magic and Michael Patrick King on making a comeback

    Nicola Coughlan on making movie magic and Michael Patrick King on making a comeback
    Mar 27 2026

    This week on Screentime John Fardy chats to Nicola Coughlan about her role as 'Silky' in the new children's film 'The Magic Faraway Tree' as well as 'Bridgerton' and social media. John talks to legendary screenwriter and director Michael Patrick King about the new season of 'The Comeback' on HBO Max. Plus, Oscar-nominated Director Raoul Peck on his new documentary 'Orwell: 2+2=5'.
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    52 mins
  • Mischa Barton on Double Indemnity, The OC and the power of accents

    Mischa Barton on Double Indemnity, The OC and the power of accents
    Mar 20 2026

    This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to legendary actress Mischa Barton about starring in a new stage adaptation of 'Double Indemnity' at The Gaiety. Actress Danielle Galligan joins John to talk about her role in the new Irish drama 'Spilt Milk'. Niamh O'Reilly reviews all the new cinema releases. Plus, Henry McKean on surviving the Oscars.

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    58 mins
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