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BanterFlix: More Than Pixels on a Screen

209 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

A movie podcast that looks for the deeper meaning in all things cinematic and if you believe that you’ll believe anything!

Be prepared for spoilers and tangents aplenty as hosts Jim McClean and Adam Neeson chat about movies old and new.

This podcast is brought to you by BanterFix, a Northern Irish movie review website.

New episodes drop every Monday but we also release extra special episodes from time to time.

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Episodes

Mad Max: Fury Road

May 27, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jiim McCleanand Adam Neeson chat about chat about George Miller's 2015 feature, Mad Max: Fury Road as they celebrate Adam's birthday.). In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshiper and a drifter named Max. As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty. If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave us ...

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

May 20, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim and Adam are joined by Claire McCullough (Lit(erature) to the Tit) as they chat about  Jim Sharman's cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). A newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter. As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty. If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasting f...

Bernie (Crime Scene to Screen)

May 13, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. "Banterflix's very own Sleuth Sisters (Therese Hyland & Joe McElroy) are back for the first episode of their rebooted true crime movie podcast, Crime Scene to Screen. A show where they explore the movies based on real life crimes. This episode looks at Richard Linklater's 2011 movie, Bernie which is based on the murder of Marjorie Nugent at the hands of Bernie Tiede in the town of Carthage Texas in 1996 and the shocking reaction of the people in the town. The film ...

Shallow Grave

May 06, 2024 18:00 - 2 hours - 84.2 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim and Adam look back at Danny Boyle's directorial debut Shallow Grave (1994). When accountant David (Christopher Eccleston), doctor Juliet (Kerry Fox) and journalist Alex (Ewan McGregor) are searching for a fourth roommate for their trendy flat, they settle on the aloof Hugo (Keith Allen). However, they soon find Hugo dead of a drug overdose, beside a large sum of cash. The film is being screened at Cineworld Cinemas (14 May 2024) to celebrate it...

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999)

April 29, 2024 19:00 - 2 hours - 87.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode hosts Jim McClean and Adam Neeson are joined by Danny Brown (The Fright Club NI) as they chatted about some of the latest movie news, Free Comic Day( featuring Aaron Flanagan from the Comic Book Guys) and Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace, which is being re-released in cinemas to celebrate its 25th Anniversary. Two Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dorman...

Aliens (1986)

April 26, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim McClean and Joe Mc Elroy continue their retrospective of James Cameron's cinematic back-catalogue as they look back at his 1986 feature Aliens. Decades after surviving the Nostromo incident, Ellen Ripley is sent out to re-establish contact with a terraforming colony but finds herself battling the Alien Queen and her offspring. On this recording they were joined by local writer and long-time BanterFlix contributor Gavin Moriarty, along with a bri...

The Mummy (1999)

April 22, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim & Adam are joined by local writer Victoria Brown as they chatted about Stephen Sommers' The Mummy, which is being re-released in cinemas to celebrate its 25th anniversary. At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he searches for the reincarnation of his long-lost love. As always be warned this recording is filled with spo...

The Terminator (1984)

April 14, 2024 23:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode (recorded November 2023) Jim McClean & Joe Mc Elroy continue their retrospective of James Cameron’s back-catalogue as they look back at his 1984 feature, The Terminator. A human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an almost indestructible cyborg killing machine, sent from the same year, which has been programmed to execute a young woman whose unborn son is the key to humanity's future salvation. As always be warned this recording is filled wit...

On The Waterfront (1954)

April 08, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. On  this episode Jim & Adam are joined by BanterFlix's Deputy-Editor Joe Mc Elroy as they chatted about Elia Kazan's On the Waterfront, which is back in cinemas to celebrate its 70th anniversary (Including the QFT in Belfast). An ex-prize fighter turned New Jersey longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses, including his older brother, as he starts to connect with the grieving sister of one of the syndicate's victims. Jim  also speaks with actor...

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

April 01, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim & Adam are joined by Paul Higginson from Ghostbusters Ireland as they chat about Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, which is out in cinemas now. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age. As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty. If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave us a review where...

Fight Club (1999)

March 25, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim & Adam look back at David Fincher's cult classic Fight Club, which has recently been re-released in cinemas. Based on Chuck Palahniuk's novel, Fincher's movie has an insomniac office worker and a devil-may-care soap maker form an underground fight club that evolves into much more. As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty. If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasting fi...

The Abyss (1989)

March 18, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode (recorded November 2023) Jim McClean & Joe Mc Elroy continue their retrospective of James Cameron’s back-catalogue as they look back at his 1989 feature The Abyss. A civilian diving team is enlisted to search for a lost nuclear submarine and faces danger while encountering an alien aquatic species. The Braid Film Theatre is screening the new 4K restoration of the film at the Strand Arts Centre on Tuesday 02 April (8pm) Follow this link to book tic...

Dune: Part Two

March 12, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim & Adam are joined by Doctor Nicole Hamilton as they chat about Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two. Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Jim also shares his thoughts on the Cairnes Brother's  Late Night with the Devil. A live television broadcast in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms. This recording also feature Joanne Alexan...

Film Devour Special

March 04, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim & Adam are joined by local filmmaker Brian Mulholland as they chat about Film Devour 34, the short film festival in Belfast which took place last month at the Black Box in Belfast. This recording also features Richard Davies from The Short Take talking about the event he's involved with, which is happening at the Strand Arts Centre on Saturday 09 March.  As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty. If you e...

Blade Runner (1982)

February 26, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim & Adam share their thoughts on the final cut of Blade Runner (1982), which is being screened at the Strand Arts Centre in Belfast as part of this year's Rendr Festival. Ridley Scott's film sees Deckard (Harrison Ford) is forced by the police Boss (M. Emmet Walsh) to continue his old job as Replicant Hunter. His assignment: eliminate four escaped Replicants from the colonies who have returned to Earth. Before starting the job, Deckard goes to th...

Madame Web

February 19, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim & Adam chat about Madame Web, the fourth film within Sony's Spider-Man Universe. S. J. Clarkson's movie stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who develops the power to see the future... and realizes she can use that insight to change it.  Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women bound for powerful destinies... if they can all survive a deadly present. We also answ...

The King of Castle Street Holiday Special

December 25, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. Marty Scorsese is feeling  blue because of the MCU at Christmas. He’s lost his festive spirit and passion for filmmaking, but tonight something magical is afoot - Marty will be visited by three ghosts (kinda) as they attempt to rekindle his passion for cinema. Thank you to all our players in this short radio drama written by Adam Neeson and featuring the vocal talents of Jim MccClean, Joe McElroy, Adam Neeson, Robert J E Simpson, Rachel Murray and Maria McQuillan. ...

Christmas Freeview TV Guide 2023

December 23, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the second of our three Christmas specials Jim McClean is joined by Doctor Nicole Hamilton as they look through some of the best movies on Freeview television over the festive period. Our choices ran from Saturday 23 December until 01 January 2024. As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty. If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasting fix. Check out our socials on Faceboo...

Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999)

December 22, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. in this episode, the first in a series of Christmas specials host Jim McClean was joined by BanterFlix’s resident Disney queen Victoria Brown and regular contributor Maria McQuillan as they chatted about Disney's Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999). The anthology film features three stories including  Donald Duck: Stuck on Christmas ,  A Very Goofy Christmas and Mickey and Minnie's Gift of the Magi. As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and t...

Oliver & Company (1988)

November 20, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. in this episode host Jim McClean was joined by BanterFlix’s resident Disney queen Victoria Brown and regular contributor Maria McQuillan as they chatted about Disney's 27th Animated feature, Oliver & Company (1988). Loosely based on Charles Dickinsons’ Oliver Twist, the film sees a lost and lonely kitten join a gang of dogs engaged in petty larceny in New York City. This recording concludes are retrospective of Disney's Dark era. check out our back-catalogue for pr...

Halloween (1978)

October 31, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the last in our spooky specials ,Jim McClean & Adam Neeson are joined by Joe McElroy as they chatted about John Carpenter's Halloween. Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again. We chatted about the various sequels and reboots within the series, including  David Gordon Green's recent trilogy. As always be warned...

Hocus Pocus (1993)

October 30, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this Episode Jim was joined by Victoria Brown and Nicole Hamilton as they chatted about Kenny Ortega's Hocus Pocus. A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century. The film is back in cinemas to celebrate its 30th anniversay and is also available on Disney Plus. As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-...

The Exorcist (1973)

October 29, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim McClean & Adam Neeson are joined by Joe McElroy as they chatted about William Friedkin's The Exorcist, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. Based on WIliam Peter Blatty's novel and released in 1973, the film stars Max von Sydow and Jason Miller as two priests tasked with performing an exorcism on young Regan (Linda Blair) at the request of her mother (Ellen Burstyn).  We chatted about the various sequels and spin-offs within the ser...

Ghostbusters (1984)

October 27, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this epsiode Jim is joined by Phil and Paul Higginson from Ghostbusters Ireland as they chatted about Ivan Reitman's 1984 orginal along with the various sequels and reboots within the series and pretty much anything else Ghostbuster-related. This episode was recorded ahead of their special screening at the Strand Arts Centre in East-Belfast on Sunday 29 October to help raise money for  Heart Children Ireland. Find out more about Ghostbusters Ireland here and the...

Clerks

September 02, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

In this episode Jim & Adam chat about  Kevin Smith's cult-classic Clerks (1994) and also look through the filmmaker's cinematic back-catalogue as they talk about their love for his films. Smith's black & white comedy stars  Brian O'Halloran & Jeff Anderson and presents a day in the lives of store clerks Dante Hicks and Randal Graves as well as their acquaintances.  It is the first of Smith's View Askewniverse films, and introduces several recurring characters, notably Jay and Silent Bob. ...

Clerks (1994)

September 02, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim & Adam chat about  Kevin Smith's cult-classic Clerks (1994) and also look through the filmmaker's cinematic back-catalogue as they talk about their love for his films. Smith's black & white comedy stars  Brian O'Halloran & Jeff Anderson and presents a day in the lives of store clerks Dante Hicks and Randal Graves as well as their acquaintances.  It is the first of Smith's View Askewniverse films, and introduces several recurring characters, nota...

The Flash

August 29, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim was joined by local filmmaker Adam Neeson as they chat about The Flash.  Worlds collide in Andy Muschietti’s fill when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past.  But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. As always be warned this...

Basil the Great Mouse Detective (1986)

August 13, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, host Jim McClean is joined by Joe McElroy and Victoria Brown  as they chat about Disney's 26th animated movie,  Basil The Great Mouse Detective  (1986). Basil, the rodent Sherlock Holmes, investigates the kidnapping of a toy maker and uncovers its link to his archenemy, Professor Ratigan. As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty. If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasti...

Hot Rod (2007)

June 25, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim is joined by Bill Taylor from The Sick Sense as they chat about Akiva Schaffer‘s Hot Rod starring Andy Samberg. Self-proclaimed stuntman Rod Kimble is preparing for the jump of his life - to clear fifteen buses to raise money for his abusive stepfather Frank's life-saving heart operation. Check out the film’s trailer here.  As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty. If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave us...

Pearl

June 21, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim was joined by PHD Researcher John Kavanagh and PHD Student Nicole Hamilton as they chatted about Ti West’s Pearl starring Mia Goth.  Trapped on her family's isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother.  Lusting for a glamorous life like she's seen in the movies, Pearl finds her ambitions, temptations, and repressions all colliding in this stunning, technicolor-inspired origin st...

True Lies (1994)

June 13, 2023 21:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim was joined by Joe Mc Elroy as they continue their retrospective of James Cameron's back-catalouge as they look back at his 1994  feature True Lies. Secretly a spy but thought by his family to be a dull salesman, Harry Tasker (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is tracking down nuclear missiles in the possession of Islamic jihadist Aziz (Art Malik). Harry's mission is complicated when he realizes his neglected wife, Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis), is contemplatin...

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

June 11, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim is joined by local filmmaker Adam Neeson as they chat about James Gunn's third instalment of the Guardians of the galaxy series. Our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we ...

Scream VI

May 01, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we chatted in spoilierific detail about Scream VI. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett's latest instalment in the Slasher series , the four survivors of the Ghostface's latest killings in Woodsboro leave the town behind behind for a fresh chapter in New York City. But soon a new killer stalks the streets of the Big Apple. On this recording host Jim McClean, was joined by PHD Researcher John Kavanagh and PHD Student Nicole Hamilton. As always b...

Shazam! Fury of the Gods

April 23, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this Episode Jim is joined by Darren Vincent as they chat about Shazam! Fury of the Gods.  David F Sandberg's sequel follows up the 2019 orginal with a film that continues the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word "SHAZAM!," is transformed into his adult Super Hero alter ego. As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty. If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasting...

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

February 26, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim was joined by local blogger James Oliver as they chatted in spoilerific detail about the latest entry in the MCU, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. This episode also features Aaron Flanagan from The Comic Book Guys store in Belfast telling us everything we need to know about the character of Kang The Conqueror.  As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty. If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave us a review w...

Charmaine Chan: RENDR Festival Special

February 21, 2023 22:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the second of two specials for the RENDR Festival, Jim speaks with artist Charmaine Chan. Charmaine is one of the thirty guests attending the two-day event in Belfast on the 23 and 24 February.   She'll be representing Industrial Light and Magic. About Charmaine Charmaine Chan is an Associate Visual Effects Supervisor at Industrial Light and Magic. Originally born and raised in Hawaii, Charmaine studied at the University of California Irvine where...

Giovanna Ferrari: RENDR Festival Special

February 19, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, the first of two specials for the RENDR Festival, Jim speaks with artist Giovanna Ferrari. Giovanna is one of the thirty guests attending the two-day event in Belfast on the 23 and 24 February.   She'll be representing Irish Animation Studio Cartoon Saloon. Based in Kilkenny, the studio is best known for its animated feature films The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, and The Breadwinner About Giovanna Since the early 2000s, Giovanna has worke...

Titanic (25th Anniversary)

February 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim McClean is joined by Joe McElroy and Victoria Brown  as they chat about James Cameron's Titanic (1997). The film has been re-released in 3D to celebrate its 25th anniversary. A seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic. Thanks to Cineworld Belfast Jim & Joe got to attend a special screening of the 4DX screening of the film. As always be warned this recording is fille...

The Waterboy

February 13, 2023 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim was joined by the  Sick Sense's Bill Taylor as they looked back at  Frank Coraci's The Waterboy (1998) starring Adam Sandler. A waterboy for a college football team discovers he has a unique tackling ability and becomes a member of the team. As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty. If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasting fix. Check out our socials on Facebook, ...

M3GAN

February 04, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim is joined by local filmmaker Adam Neeson as they share their thoughts on Gerard Johnstone's Sci-Fi/ horror M3GAN. "A robotics engineer at a toy company builds a life-like doll that begins to take on a life of its own." As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty. If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasting fix. Check out our socials on Facebook, Twitter , Instagram and...

The Munsters (2022)

January 22, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode host Jim McClean was joined by local filmmaker Adam Neeson as they chatted about Rob Zombie's The Munsters. The film is available on DVD & Blu Ray now and can also be purchased on various VOD platforms. In come terrorites the movie is also availble on Netflix's streaming service. On this recording, Jim also got the opportunity to speak with one of the flm's stars, Daniel Roebuck, who plays the Count. As always be warned this recording is filled wit...

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (Pen Densham & John Watson Interview)

January 14, 2023 23:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim was joined by Pen Densham & John Watson, the writers and producers of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Released in 1991, directed by Kevin Reynolds and starring Kevin Costner, Alan Rickman and Morgan Freeman, the film was a huge box-office success, earning nearly £400 million at the box office. This interview was recorded via zoom just before Christmas as Jim spoke with Pen and John about the development of the film from script to screen. As alw...

Avatar: The Way of Water

January 07, 2023 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim was joined by Joe Mc Elroy as they shared their thoughts on James  Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water. We chatted about the film in spoilerific detail with spoilers for the film happening after the 24th minute of this podcast. As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty. If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasting fix. Check out our socials on Facebook, Twitter , Instag...

The Black Cauldron & Grease

September 06, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim is joined by BanterFlix's Resident Disney Queen as they look back at their 1985 animated feature The Black Cauldron and our Pick of the Streams Grease (!978), which is available to watch on Paramount +'s streaming Service. Local cosplayer Sarah McDowell also reviewed Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss's musical Six, which was recently staged at the Grand Opera House in Belfast. So give it a listen and look out for this week's big questions! email your ...

Nope & Broadcast News

September 02, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim is joined by BanterFlix's own Joe Mc Elroy as they chat about Jordon Peele's  Nope and James L. Brooks's Broadcast News. Aaron Flanagan from The Comic Book Guystells us everything you need to know about the character of She-Hulk as the new series has recently started to screen on Disney + This week's big podcast questions? How have you dealt with the heat? Have you ever had an encounter with a monkey? These important questions and more are as...

Bullet Train & Prey

August 16, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jim is joined by local filmmaker Adam Neeson as we review David Leitch's Bullet Train and Dan Trachtenberg's Prey.   Joanne Alexander shares her thoughts on this year's Dublin Comic Con and we chat about some recent movie news. This week's big podcast questions? Who were your favourite '90s boybands? Where is the train going to in Bullet Train? What's the name of the film with Jeff Bridges in a hotel? Does Superman get a get rapey in Superman 3? Wh...

The Northman

May 30, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Belfast On-Screen, Jim McClean was joined by Joe Mc Elroy as they chatted about Robert Eggers' latest film The Northman. As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty. If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasting fix. Check out our socials on Facebook, Twitter , Instagram and YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe to make sure you never miss a single episode and find our comple...

Belfast

February 08, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jim, Joe and Victoria share their thoughts on Sir Kenneth Branagh's Belfast. This is the first episode in a new series of podcasts as BanterFlix that champions many of the local & international films filmed in Northern Ireland, whilst also looking back at the various depictions of Belfast within cinema's rich history. About Belfast Belfast is a 2021 Irish/British coming of age comedy-drama film written and directed by Kenneth Branagh. The film star...

Christmas Special 2021

December 24, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 104 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we need to talk about Christmas TV as once again Jim defends the best Freeview television can offer over the Christmas period as it goes head to head against online steaming and the best physical media we could buy from Poundland. On this recording, Jim was joined by BanterFlix's deputy editor Joe Mc Elroy who was representing physical media and The Sick Sense's Bill Taylor, who was once again representing online streaming sites like Netflix, Amazon...

Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas ( We Need To Talk About Disney)

December 22, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

Send us a Text Message. In this festively themed episode, we need to Talk About Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas. On this recording, Jim McClean is joined by BanterFlix's resident Disney Queen, local writer Victoria Brown along with fellow writer Maria McQuillian. As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty. If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasting fix. Check out our socials on Facebook, Twitter ,...

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