The NI Scene
A weekly movie review podcast co- hosted by Q Radio’s Jim McClean and filmmaker Adam Neeson.Episodes drop on a Monday evening, each week Jim & Adam chat about some of the movies, both old and new they’ve been watching and also take a look at some of the events that are happening in Northern Ireland. If you have an event/ screening you’d like us to feature, or you'd like to get involved contact us on info@banterflix.com
Halloween Special
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In this Episode Jim and Adam are joined by Danny Brown from Fright Club NI as they chat about some of the things that have scared them over the years on this year's annual Halloween Ramble.
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Belfast Film Festival Special: Rose Baker Interview
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In this episode the first in a series of specials dedicated to this year's Belfast Film Festival, Jim spoke with head programmer about this year's festival.
The Belfast Film Festival runs from the 30th October to the 8th November, check out their website for a look at its full lineup.
Year-Round Films and Special Events - Belfast Film Festival
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The Life of Chuck & EIFF 2025
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In this episode Adam reviewed Mike Flanagan's latest feature The Life of Chuck, which is out in cinemas now and Jim shared his thoughts on The Toxic Avenger (2023), which goes on general release later this week.
This recording also features our weekly look through the UK & Irish Box Office Top 10 and Jim picks out some of his favourite movies from this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival.
There are also red-carpet interviews with Barnaby Roper, the director of All The Devils are Here...
The Naked Gun/ Weapons & Bring Her Back
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In this episode Jim and Adam review the new Naked Gun movie, starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson and also chat about Zach Cregger's latest movie Weapons, along with Danny and Michael Philippou latest chiller Bring Her Back.
This week's pick of the stream's is War of the Worlds (2025), which is streaming now on Amazon Prime.
Aaron Flanagan from The Comic Book Guys also gives his monthly round-up of some of the new comics being released throughout August.
Doctor Who Special
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In this episode Jim and Adam chatted in spoilerific detail about the latest series of Doctor Who, Ncuti Gatwa's departure from the TARDIS, that finale and the future of everyone's favourite Time-Lord from Gallifrey
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps/ I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) & Happy Gilmore 2
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In this episode Jim & Adam chatted about the new Fantastic Four movie along with I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) and Happy Gilmore 2, which is out on Netflix now.
Tim Burden also shares his thoughts on The Bad Guys 2, which was released last week
This recording also features local cosplayer Joanne Alexander (Hedgescout) talking about the trials and tribulations of the local cosplay scene here in Northern Ireland and a first for the pod as Jim & A...
Superman (2025)
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In this episode Jim & Adam chatted about James Gunn's new Superman movie, starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicolas Hoult.
The film kicks off a new chapter for the DC cinematic universe, dubbed the Gods and Monsters as Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent.
As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.
This recording also features references to The 12th of July here in Nor...
Jurassic World Rebirth/ 28 Years Later & Heads of State
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In this episode Jim & Adam chat about Jurrasic World Rebirth, which has just been released in cinemas now. Author Victoria Brown picks out some books to look out for and Aaron Flanagan from The Comic Book Guys talks about some of the big comic releases in July.
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Clown in a Cornfield & How To Train Your Dragon (2025)
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In this episode Jim & Adam are joined by Zara Jackson, who worked as an assistant script supervisor on the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon (Dean DeBlois) as they reviewed the film and also shared their thoughts on Eli Craig's Clown in a Cornfield.
They also had a look at the UK box-office top 10 and Joe Mc Elroy also picks out some local events and screenings to look out happening across Northern Ireland.
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Revenge of the Sith (Outer Rim Ramblin)
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On this episode of ORR, Adam and Danny are joined by Fright Club NI's Gavin Logan! Gavin shares his memories of going to Star Wars Celebrations in 2016/2023 and gives tips on how to survive the convention.
The guys also share their thoughts on REVENGE OF THE SITH, as it celebrates its 20th anniversary this month!
You can find Gavin's work over at www.thefrightclubni.com. Our artwork is supplied by the excellent Jonathan Sung and our theme song is by the brilliant Andy Kahrs!
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Andor & Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (Outer Rim Ramblin)
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Incoming transmission! Welcome to episode one of Outer Rim Ramblin, hosted by Jedi Master Danny Brown and The Outlaw Adam Neeson.Taking you on a monthly trip around the galaxy, talking about all the latest happenings from a Galaxy far far away!
This month, we cover the latest Andor trailer, our thoughts on Skeleton Crew and our hopes for the forthcoming Star Wars Celebrations.
Our opening/closing theme is supplied by Andy Kahrs, who you can find on TikTok
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Bridget Jones Special
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In this episode Jim & Adam are joined by writer Maria McQuillan as they chat about the Bridget Jones movies
Starting back in 2001 with Bridget Jones's Diary, The Edge of Reason (2004) and Bridget Jones's Baby (2016), the series has grossed over £700 million at the global box-office.
That's not including the latest film Mad About the Boy, which has just been released.
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Super Bowl Special
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In this episode Jim & Adam chatted about some of their favourite movies which feature American Football, along with discussing some of the trailers released ahead of this year's showpiece in New Orleans!
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Before Sunrise
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In this episode Jim & Adam spoke about Richard Linklater's Before Sunrise (1995), which is being re-released in cinemas to celebrate its 30th anniversary, including here at the QFT in Belfast on the 14th February.
A young man and woman meet on a train in Europe, and wind up spending one evening together in Vienna. Unfortunately, both know that this will probably be their only night together.
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Alien on Stage
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For this episode we've dipped into the vault here at Banter HQ to celebrate the release ofAlien on Stage on VOD platforms.
Back in 2021, shortly after it received its premiere our Dark Hedges International Film Festival screened the movie in Belfast and cosplayer Joanne Alexander (Hedgescout) caught up with one of the film's directors Lucy Harvey.
A very amateur dramatics group of Dorset Bus Drivers spent a year creating a serious stage adaptation of the sci-fi, horror film, Alien. With wobbly sets, awkward acting...
Remembering David Lynch
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In this episode host Jim McClean and Adam Neeson are joined by BanterFlix’s Deputy-Editor Joe Mc Elroy as they paid their respects to filmmaker David Lynch.
The writer/director/artist and composer, passed away earlier this month as the age of 78.
Jim, Adam and Joe chatted about some of the films within his impressive back-catalogue.
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A Real Pain
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In this episode Jim McClean and Joe Mc Elroy reviewed Jesse Eisenberg's feature A Real Pain.
Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honour their beloved grandmother, but their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.
They also shared their thoughts on RaMell Ross' Nickel Boys & Babygirl starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson, along with chatting about some of their favourite road movies.
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Vampires On Screen
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In this episode hosts Jim McClean and Joe Mc Elroy were joined by award-winning filmmaker Anita Jurkovic as they continue their chat about all things vampire related following on from the previous recording as they shared their thoughts on Robert Eggers' Nosferatu.
Jim, Joe and Anita picked out some of their favourite onscreen vampires in cinema.
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Nosferatu (2025)
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In this episode Jim McClean was joined by BanterFlix's Deputy-Editor Joe Mc Elroy and award-winning filmmaker Anita Jurkovic as they shared their thoughts on Robert Eggers' Fourth feature Nosferatu.
A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.
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Superman Special
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Jim & Adam are joined by BanterFlix's very own Joe Mc Elroy as they chatted about their hopes for James Gunn's Superman Movie, which is released in July later this year.
This episode was recorded in December 2024, shortly after the first teaser trailer for the new movie was released online.
They also chatted a little about the various versions of Kal-El we've seen onscreen over the years.
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Frozen (We Need To Talk About Disney)
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In this episode hosts Victoria Brown and Maria McQuillan chat about Disney's 2013 animated feature Frozen.
Fearless optimist Anna teams up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven in an epic journey to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter.
During this episode, recorded over Zoom they were joined by BanterFlix's very own Jim McClean.
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The King of Castle Street Holiday Special: Banter Hard
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Twelve terrorists. One Butcher. The odds are against Marty Scorsese.. That's just the way he likes it.
Returning for a second year in a row, its the BanterFlix King of Castle Street Christmas special.
Its Christmas Eve, everyone's favourite butcher from Castle Street is heading to the Europa to reconnect with his wife only to discover terrorists have taken over the hotel and only Marty can stop them...
Thank you to all the players in our short drama, written by Adam Neeson, featuring Jim McClean, Joe McElroy, Ad...
Goodfellas (Crime Scene to Screen)
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In this festive themed episode of 'Crime Scene to Screen' BanterFlix's resident sleuth sisters Joe Mc Elroy and Thérèse Hyland chat about Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas (1990).
Henry Hill, a poor Irish-Italian growing up in 1950s New York City, rises through the ranks of his neighborhood's organized crime branch; he ends up in the FBI's witness protection program after testifying against his former partners.
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Friday the 13th Special
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In this episode, originally recorded live on Facebook back in October, Jim & Adam were joined by Gav Logan from Fright Club NI and John Kavanagh from Ulster University as they chatted about the iconic horror franchise.
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The December Cine Ramble (Julian Doyle & Airell Anthony Hayles Interviews)
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In this episode Jim & Adam chatted bout some of the movies they’ve watched over the past four weeks, including Conclave, Wicked: Part One, Saturday Night, Paddington in Peru & Herectic.
Jim also spoke with filmmaker Julian Doyle, who worked as editor on Monty Python's The Life of Brian and Airell Anthony Hayles, the writer/director of the new festive chiller Advent, which is available to rent or buy now on various VOD platforms.
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Wild Wild West
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Was 1999 the greatest year in cinematic history?
In this episode Jim & Adam continue their retrospective as they look back at Barry Sonnenfeld's Wild Wild West.
When President Ulysses S. Grant (Kevin Kline) learns that diabolical inventor Dr. Arliss Loveless (Kenneth Branagh) is planning to assassinate him, he orders Civil War hero James West (Will Smith) and U.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon (also Kline) to arrest him. West's trigger-happy personality doesn't always mesh well with that of the thoughtful Gordon...
Magnolia
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Was 1999 the greatest year in cinematic history?
In this episode Jim & Adam continue their retrospective as they look back at Paul Thomas Anderson's ensemble feature, Magnolia lead by Tom Cruise and Julianne Moore.
An epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness and meaning in the San Fernando Valley.
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South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
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Was 1999 the greatest year in cinematic history?
In this episode Jim & Adam continue their retrospective as they look back at Trey Parker's South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.
When Stan Marsh and his friends go see an R-rated movie, they start cursing and their parents think that Canada is to blame.
It also features some musical segments we've featured on the show over the years, along with Jim & Adam's first ever 'Beat Down'.
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Deep Blue Sea (1999)
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In this episode Jim & Adam begin their 1999 cinematic retrospective as they look back at Renny Harlen's Deep Blue Sea, starring Thomas Jane, Saffron Burrows and Samuel L. Jackson.
Searching for a cure to Alzheimer's disease, a group of scientists on an isolated research facility become the prey, as a trio of intelligent sharks fight back.
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Belfast Film Festival Special
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In this episode Jim & Adam chatted about some of the films which have screened at this year's Belfast Film Festival (31 October to 09 November).
Jim also spoke with Aislinn Clarke, the writer/director of Fréwaka, which opened this year's festival and Paul Kennedy, the writer/director of Dead Man's Money, which also screened at a gala event within the programme.
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The Halloween Cine Ramble
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In this episode Jim & Adam chat about some of the movies that scared them when they were younger just in time for Halloween.
There's even some special guests dropping into the studio to tell their own spooky tales!
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Halloweentown (We Need To Talk About Disney)
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In this epsiode Host Victoria Brown was joined by writer Maria McQuillan and BanterFlix's very own Jim McClean as they chatted about Duwayne Dunham's Halloweentown (1998).
When a young girl living with her secret witch mother learns she too is a witch, she must help her witch grandmother save Halloweentown from evil forces.
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Dark Hedges Film Festival Special (Peter Filardi & Roger Clarke Interview)
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In this episode Adam chats with filmmaker Peter Filardi (The Craft/ Flatliners) and Roger Clarke (Red Dead Redemption 2) about their short film Damn Handy.
When Plumber Roger Clark visits the remote farmhouse of two murderous sisters, he'll need a trick up his sleeve to survive.
Its one of 10 shorts available to watch on the festival's digital player from the 26 October until the 1st November (www.dhiff.com)
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The Conjuring (Crime Scene to Screen)
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In this episode of 'Crime Scene to Screen' BanterFlix's resident 'sleuth sister's Joe and Thérèse are joined by local writer Victoria Brown as they chat about James Wan's 2013 feature The Conjuring, starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga.
They also discuss the infamous paranormal investigators Ed & Lorraine Warren, whose investigations the movies within the Conjuring franchise are based on.
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Terrifier Special
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In this episode to celebrate the release of Terrifier 3 in cinemas, Jim & Adam look back at the three feature films within Damian Leone's franchise so far, featuring David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown.
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The October Cine Ramble : Dominic O'Neill Interview (Haunted Ulster Live)
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In this episode Jim & Adam were joined in the studio by Doctor Nicole Hamilton as they chatted bout some of the movies they’ve watched over the past four weeks, including Joker: Folie à Deux & The Substance.
We also spoke with director Dominic O'Neill, the writer/director of Haunted Ulster Live, which is available to rent or buy now on various VOD platforms.
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Batman Forever (1995)
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In this episode, recorded on World Batman Day, Jim & Adam chatted about Joel Schumacher's Batman Forever, the third entry in the original series starring Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey and Chris O'Donnell.
Batman must battle former district attorney Harvey Dent, who is now Two-Face and Edward Nygma, The Riddler with help from an amorous psychologist and a young circus acrobat who becomes his sidekick, Robin.
They also chatted about their hopes that one day we might get to see the release of the...
The September Cine Ramble: Will Higo Interview (The Group)
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In this episode Jim & Adam chatted about some of the movies they’ve watched at the cinema over the past four weeks, including Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Kneecap and Alien: Romulus.
Jim also spoke with director Will Higo about his new gritty crime thriller The Group, which is available now on various VOD platforms.
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Des (Crime Scene to Screen)
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Banterflix's Sleuth Sisters Joe & Thérèse return for another episode of Crime Scene to Screen as they look at movies and TV shows based on real-life crimes.
In this recording they chat about Des (2020), a three part ITV drama starring David Tennant and directed by Lewis Arnold, which is based on the 1983 arrest of Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen.
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Dennis Nilsen: Biography, Scottish Serial Killer, Facts
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Spider-Man Special Part Three: The Tom Holland Movies
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In the third of our Spider-Man specials to celebrate the re-release of the live action movies, Jim & Adam look back Spider-Man's entry within the MCU as they chat about Tom Holland's tenure as the webslinger, starting with Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and concluding with Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).
As always each recording is filled with spoilers, silliness, bad language and tangents a-aplenty.
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