The competitive friendship of Lucas, Spielberg and Coppola that changed Hollywood
03/04/2026 | 50 mins.
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'.
Nicola Coughlan on making movie magic and Michael Patrick King on making a comeback
27/03/2026 | 51 mins.
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'.
Mischa Barton on Double Indemnity, The OC and the power of accents
20/03/2026 | 58 mins.
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.
Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Roth talk Peaky Blinders
13/03/2026 | 44 mins.
This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to the cast of 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' including Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Roth as well as its creator Steven Knight. John also talks to John Patton Ford about writing and directing the new Glen Powell film 'How to Make a Killing'.
Danny Dyer on his Purple Patch
06/03/2026 | 47 mins.
This week on Screentime John Fardy is joined in studio by Danny Dyer to chat about this new movie 'One Last Deal' where he plays a football agent, Danny also reflects oh his many roles and status as a national treasure. John is also joined by the voice cast of Disney Pixar's new film 'Hoppers'.
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.CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk