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BanterFlixThe King of Castle Street Holiday Special: Banter HardSend us a textTwelve 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, Adam Neeson, Yasmin Zemmoura, Ja...2024-12-2525 min
The NI SceneThe King of Castle Street Holiday Special: Banter HardSend us a textTwelve 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...2024-12-2525 minBanterFlixThe Rocky Horror Picture ShowSend 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 fix.Check out our socials on 2024-05-201h 05BanterFlixBernie (Crime Scene to Screen)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 is based on the 1998 "Midnight in the...2024-05-131h 02BanterFlixAliens (1986)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 brief cameo by cosplayer Joanne Alexander (Hedgescout) This podcast was recorded to celebrate Alien Day 2024!46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on...2024-04-261h 43BanterFlixOn The Waterfront (1954)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/ producer Natalie Burn about Till Death Do Us Part (Timothy Woodward Jr)2024-04-081h 18BanterFlixThe King of Castle Street Holiday SpecialMarty Scorsese is feeling blue because of the MCU, he’s feeling a a bit of a Scrooge 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. Happy Christmas from all of us h...2023-12-2527 minBanterFlixMickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999)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 tangents a-aplenty.If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasting fix.2023-12-221h 15BanterFlixOliver & Company (1988)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 previous episodes within this series.As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty.If you enjoyed it...2023-11-2058 minThe NI SceneThe Black Cauldron & GreaseSend us a textIn 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 answers at info@banterflix.comSupport the s...2022-09-061h 12BanterFlixThe Black Cauldron & GreaseIn 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 answers at info@banterflix.comDon't forget to subscribe to make sure you never miss a single e...2022-09-061h 12The NI SceneNope & Broadcast NewsSend us a textIn 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 i...2022-09-021h 13BanterFlixNope & Broadcast NewsIn 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 asked throughout t...2022-09-021h 13BanterFlixBullet Train & PreyIn 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?What's the name of the film by one o...2022-08-161h 30
The Great DerelictBolland, Banter and Bar-Con - Looking ahead to Lawless 2022Welcome back to the Great Derelict! This week Andy is joined by Su and Joanne to take a look at the upcoming Lawless Comic Con, a celebration of British comics! We talk about the guests who will be attending and get excited about Brian Bolland, we discuss the range of Panels including Action Comics and Dr Who and a little bit of Thunderbirds, and we reminisce about Bar Con and Burdis in his underpants. You can find more information about Lawless here: https://lawlesscomiccon.co.uk/ and on Twitter: https://twitter...2022-04-281h 05BanterFlixBelfastIn 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 BelfastBelfast is a 2021 Irish/British coming of age comedy-drama film written and directed by Kenneth Branagh. The film stars Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Morgan, and newcomer Jude Hill. The fi...2022-02-081h 12The NI SceneBelfastSend us a textIn 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 BelfastBelfast is a 2021 Irish/British coming of age comedy-drama film written and directed by Kenneth Branagh. The film stars Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds, Co...2022-02-081h 12
MC Podcasting#171 - Movies of 2021 (Feat. Jim McClean)We are joined by Jim McClean, the editor-in-chief at Banterflix. Jim joins us to talk movies of 2021... our favourites, the disappointments and the god damn awful! We cover Spiderman, Halloween Kills, Don't Look Up, Dune, No Time To Die, Candy Man, Last Night in Soho and many many more ... to be fair this podcast should have been a 5 hours. We also discuss how movie viewing has changed since Covid. Enjoy! If you enjoyed the episode feel free to give us a review on any podcast platform. Also, if you have any suggestions on topics you would like...2022-01-181h 40BanterFlixChristmas Special 2021In 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 Prime and Now TV.Our guest judge on this year's episode was James Stafford from Talking CodswallopDon't...2021-12-242h 31BanterFlixBeauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas ( We Need To Talk About Disney)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.Don't forget to subscribe to make sure you never miss a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.2021-12-221h 18BanterFlixThe Frozen Ground (Crime Scene to Screen)In this 'festively' themed episode of Crime Scene to Screen BanterFlix's resident Sleuth Sisters' Joe Mc Elroy and Therese Rea share their thoughts on Scott Walker's 2013 film The Frozen Ground, a movie based on the real-life serial killer Robert Christian Hansen, who was known as the Butcher Baker.Don't forget to subscribe to make sure you never miss a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.2021-12-211h 11BanterFlixHouse of GucciIn this episode, we need to talk about Ridley Scott's House of Gucci! On this recording, Jim is joined by BanterFlix's Deputy-Editor Joe Mc Elroy and James Stafford from Talking Codswallop.Don't forget to subscribe to make sure you never miss a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.2021-12-1958 minBanterFlixGhostbusters: Afterlife (Spoilers)In this episode, BanterFlix's Jim McClean was joined by filmmaker Bill Taylor and cosplayer Aoibheann Henry as they chat in spoilerific detail about Jason Reitman's Ghostbusters: Afterlife.Show NotesBanterFlix: Movie Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' Accent!Cosplays By Eevee | FacebookThe Sick Sense | FacebookGHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE - Official Trailer (HD) - YouTubeReturn of the Ghostbusters (2007 Fan Film) - YouTubeDon't forget to subscribe to make sure you never miss a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.2021-12-031h 23The NI SceneGhostbusters: Afterlife (Spoilers)Send us a textIn this episode, BanterFlix's Jim McClean was joined by filmmaker Bill Taylor and cosplayer Aoibheann Henry as they chat in spoilerific detail about Jason Reitman's Ghostbusters: Afterlife.Show NotesBanterFlix: Movie Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' Accent!Cosplays By Eevee | FacebookThe Sick Sense | FacebookGHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE - Official Trailer (HD) - YouTubeReturn of the Ghostbusters (2007 Fan Film) - YouTubeSupport the showIf you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe and leave us a nice review wherever you get your podcasting fix. It’s...2021-12-031h 23BanterFlixThe Fox and the Hound (We Need To Talk About Disney)In this episode, we need to talk about Disney's 24th animated feature, The Fox and the Hound (1981) as we continue our deep dive into the Dark-Era of Disney's animated back-catalogue. On this recording, Jim McClean is joined by BanterFlix's resident Disney Queen Victoria Brown and local cosplayer Sarah McDowell.Don't forget to subscribe to make sure you never miss a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.2021-11-2751 minBanterFlixAll Good Things (Crime Scene to Screen)BanterFlix's resident sleuth sisters Joseph Mc Elroy and Therese Rea are joined by Darren Vincent as they chat about Andrew Jarecki's All Good Things (2010) starring Ryan Gosling, Kirsten Dunst, and Frank Langella that was inspired by the life of convicted murderer Robert Durst.Show NotesAll Good Things (2010) - IMDbThe Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (TV Mini Series 2015) - IMDbRobert Durst convicted: US millionaire found guilty of first-degree murder - BBC NewsFilmmaker of ‘The Jinx’ weighs in on Robert Durst conviction l GMA - YouTubeHow True Crime Has Lead To...2021-09-251h 13BanterFlixCrime Scene to Screen: Fritz Lang's MBanterFlix's resident sleuth sisters Joseph Mc Elroy and Therese Rea are joined by local writer Victoria Brown as they chat about Flitz Lang's 1931 feature M and Peter Kürten The Vampire of Duesseldorf.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/banterflix)2021-08-301h 09BanterFlixDocs Ireland SpecialIn this episode, we need to talk about Docs Ireland, which is happening both physically and digitally from Wednesday 25 August - Sunday 29 August.For this recording, Jim McClean was joined by BanterFlix's deputy editor Joe Mc Elroy and local writer Victoria Brown.Along with looking through the festival's programme, we spoke with Doc Ireland's head of programming Stephen Hackett and Brendan Byrne, whose film Ryan McMullan: Debut is included within the festival's programme.Jim, Joe and Victoria also chatted about some of the film's they've watched recently, including Michael Sarnoski's Pig and Prano Bailey Bond's Censor.Support the show (https...2021-08-251h 32BanterFlixHeavenly Creatures (Crime Scene to Screen)BanterFlix's resident 'sleuth sisters' Joe McElroy and Therese Rea are joined by Colette Fahy as they chat about Peter Jackson's 1994 feature Heavenly Creatures and the real-life Parker–Hulme murder case the movie is based on.Show NotesHeavenly Creatures (1994) - IMDbThe Dark and Twisted Story of 2 Teenage Killers | The Parker Hulme Case - YouTubeHeavenly Creatures (1994) Official Trailer - Kate Winslet, Peter Jackson Horror Movie HD - YouTubeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/banterflix)2021-07-261h 17
The Great DerelictAliens and CorporationsWelcome back to the Great Derelict With the announcement of a new Alien TV show from Fargo show runner Noah Hawley causing the internet to get up in arms, Andy is joined by Alan and Jo to take a look at the REAL Villain of the film, The Company Weylan(d) Yutani. We also take a look at some other examples of evil mega Corporations in Sci-Fi, and look at some real world examples of evil? mega corps and how will they screw us over for a goddamn percentage You can li...2021-07-221h 26BanterFlixWe Need To Talk About The Rescuers (1977)In this episode, we continued our retrospective of Disney's 'Dark Era' as we looked back at the studio's 1977 feature The Rescuers. On this recording, Jim McClean was joined by Jess Blair and Victoria Brown,Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/banterflix)2021-07-211h 25BanterFlixF9, In The Heights and A Quiet Place Part IIJim McClean is joined by Joe Mc Elroy as they chat about some of the latest movie news, share their thoughts on some of the latest trailers that have been released online and review Fast & Furious 9, In the Heights and A Quiet Place Part II.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/banterflix)2021-06-301h 34BanterFlixMovie Scene to Cosplay Screen (Tanda Cosplay)In this episode, Gabrielle Riddiough chats with Amy and Gwyneth from Tanda Cosplay about all things cosplay and even a little bit about the 2016 Ghostbusters movie. Show Noteshttps://www.instagram.com/tandacosplay/https://www.instagram.com/strangeporcelain/https://www.instagram.com/jen_tate_cosplay/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm5dNpvR1p8zj-2FJMh88_gSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/banterflix)2021-05-241h 23
The Great DerelictA Conversation with Pat MillsWelcome back to the Great Derelict! This week the Great Derelict is beaming to you as part of the Lawless Comic Con, and Andy is Joined by once again by Joanne Alexander and by very special guest and Godfather of British Comics Pat mills to talk about Marshal law and Pat’s new comic Space Warp and where he see’s the future of British Comic books. You can listen to more of Joanne on Banterflix https://banterflix.com/category/podcast/ and Talking Codswallop https://talkingcodswalloppod.podbean.com/ An...2021-05-211h 54BanterFlixStar Trek: The Search for BanterWe've dipped into the vault here at Banter HQ and reissued a podcast recording from 2013 when Jim, Mat and Richard chatted about the Star Trek franchise and reviewed Star Trek Into Darkness. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/banterflix)2021-05-1048 minBanterFlixStar Wars Day SpecialFor this episode, we've dipped into the vault here at Banter HQ and reissued one of our old recordings from the Strand Arts Centre in East Belfast as Jim was joined by the Big List's Leigh Forgie, local filmmaker Brian Mulholland and The Sick Sense's Bill Taylor as they chatted about some of their favourite Star Wars games from their youth.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/banterflix)2021-05-0447 minBanterFlixThe BanterFlix Ramble (April Edition)On this episode, Jim McClean is joined by local blogger James Oliver and BanterFlix's very own 'Disney Queen' Victoria Brown for a rambly chat over what they've been watching throughout April.A massive thanks to Patrons like Andy Luke, who makes episodes like this happen.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/banterflix)2021-04-121h 09The NI SceneThe BanterFlix Ramble (April Edition)Send us a textOn this episode, Jim McClean is joined by local blogger James Oliver and BanterFlix's very own 'Disney Queen' Victoria Brown for a rambly chat over what they've been watching throughout April.A massive thanks to Patrons like Andy Luke, who makes episodes like this happen.Support the showIf you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe and leave us a nice review wherever you get your podcasting fix. It’s a free way you can help more listeners find our pod. Check ou...2021-04-121h 09BanterFlixCobra Kai SpecialIn this episode, we really needed to chat about Cobra Kai.Darren Vincent is joined by Jim McClean, Joanne Alexander and Gary Toney from Antrim Karate Club to chat in spoilerific detail about the series.Show NotesAntrim Karate Club | FacebookUlster Karate Association | Northern Irelands No.1 Traditional Wado-Ryu Karate ClubSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/banterflix)2021-04-091h 24
Film Hub NI PodcastEpisode 1 - PlatformsThere are a variety of new and established online screening platforms available to film exhibitors of all sizes. Choosing the right one for your organisation can be a tricky decision as all have different pricing structures, functions and analytics.Hugh and Sara are joined by Hub members Christopher Morrison (Nerve Centre) and Jim McClean (Banterflix) to discuss their practical experience of using Shift 72 and Vimeo OTT for their festivals. They also chat to Patrick Bliss (Your Screen), and Rupinder Gataora and Rob Streeten (filmbankmedia) to hear about platforms specifically developed for community cinemas and small venues.2021-03-2353 minThe NI SceneThe Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh (1977)Send us a textOn this episode, we continued our retrospective of Disney's Dark Era as we looked back at their 1977 animated feature The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.BanterFlix's Editor-In-Chief Jim McClean was joined by BanterFlix's resident Disney expert, local writer Victoria Brown and our Deputy-Editor Therese Rea. Support the showIf you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe and leave us a nice review wherever you get your podcasting fix. It’s a free way you can help more listeners find our pod. Che...2021-02-2456 min
The Great DerelictFuture Star WarsHello There Welcome back to the Great Derelict where this week Andy is joined by Alan and Joanne as they take a look at all the upcoming Star Wars shows announced in December 2020 and discuss what we are looking forward too, what we would like to see and which of the Mikkelsen brothers was in Hannibal You can listen to more of Joanne on Banterflix https://banterflix.com/category/podcast/ and Talking Codswallop https://talkingcodswalloppod.podbean.com/ And on various social media as Hedgescout https://w...2021-01-151h 40MC Podcasting#118 - BanterFlixWe are joined by the Jim and Therese of BanterFlix to talk all things movies and cinema. We also get their take on Christopher Nolan's TENET! Check out their website and their podcast 'We Need To Talk About Movies'. Thank You! If you enjoyed the episode feel free to give us a review on any podcast platform. Also, if you have any suggestions on topics you would like to hear us discuss head over to our Instagram page @MCPodcasting and drop us a comment! And if you REALLY enjoyed the episode, head over to...2020-09-151h 11
The Great DerelictMarshal Law The Hero HunterWelcome back to the Great Derelict This week Andy is joined by Jo and Graham Alexander as they dive into the dark dystopian hellscape of the far future year of 2020 to look at Pat Mills and Kev O'Niell's dark ultraviolent hero hunter and gimp mask enthusiast Marshal Law The Interview mentioned in the cast can be seen here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys1UaRqrn_c You can listen to more of Joanne on Banterflix https://banterflix.com/category/podcast/ and Talking Codswallop https://talkingcodswalloppod.po...2020-07-241h 04
The Great DerelictUniforms and Costumes of the futureWelcome back to the Great Derelict after a brief time away Andy has remembered where the transmit button is aboard the Derelict and returns with Alan Hutton and Joanne Alexander to talk a bit about our favourite sci-fi uniforms and what we look for when thinking about which to cosplay You can listen to more of Joanne on Banterflix https://banterflix.com/category/podcast/ and Talking Codswallop https://talkingcodswalloppod.podbean.com/ And on various social media as Hedgescout https://www.facebook.com/HedgeScout/ ht...2020-05-081h 11The NI SceneThe BanterFlix Christmas Special 2019Send us a textOn this podcast released just in time for Christmas Jim was joined at the Odeon Belfast by BanterFlix's very own Therese Rea and The Sick Sense's Bill Taylor as they looked through some of the best movies Freeview television and Streaming services have to offer over the festive period. Support the showIf you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe and leave us a nice review wherever you get your podcasting fix. It’s a free way you can help more listeners find our pod. 2019-12-231h 08The NI SceneMidsommar (Spoiler Special)Send us a textOn this episode of the BanterFlix Podcast Jim was joined by BanterFlix's Deputy-Editor Joe Mc Elroy as they chatted about Ari Aster's Midsummar in spoilerific detail. Support the showIf you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe and leave us a nice review wherever you get your podcasting fix. It’s a free way you can help more listeners find our pod. Check out our socials on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and You...2019-07-2747 minThe NI ScenePokémon: Detective PikachuSend us a textOn this episode of the BanterFlix Podcast Jim was joined by BanterFlix's Geek Queen Jess Blair and Conor Smyth from the Thin Air as they chatted about Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, which is out in cinemas now!Support the showIf you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe and leave us a nice review wherever you get your podcasting fix. It’s a free way you can help more listeners find our pod. Check out our socials on Facebook, Twitter...2019-05-1753 minThe NI SceneEllen Ripley (Game Changing Women)Send us a textOn this episode, BanterFlix's Colette Fahy sat down with local cosplayer Joanne Alexander (Hedgescout) and Dr Giuliana Monteverde from Queen's University to chat about the character of Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver).This Podcast was recorded to coincide with BanterFlix's Game Changing Women screening programme.Support the showIf you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe and leave us a nice review wherever you get your podcasting fix. It’s a free way you can help more listeners find our pod. Check out our socials on...2019-04-2538 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentJordan Peele's Got Five On ItOn this podcast, recorded at the Odeon Belfast we chatted about Jordan Peele's Us.
Jim was joined by local filmmaker Leo McGuigan and BanterFlix's Darren Vincent.2019-03-2450 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentShe's a Kindergarten Teacher You Idiot!On this podcast, Jim was joined by BanterFlix's very own Jess Blair and the Thin Air's Conor Smyth as they reviewed The Kindergarten Teacher and What Men Want.
We also chatted about the launch of this year's Belfast Film Festival and Jess chatted her experience at the Dublin Comic Con: Spring Edition.2019-03-211h 07
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentNick Fury Visited BelfastThis week we chatted about Captain Marvel, which is out in cinemas now and discussed the topic of Netflix's Academy Awards eligibility.
Recorded at the Odeon Belfast, Jim was joined on this podcast by local filmmakers Jim McMorrow and Sarah-Jayne Tracey.2019-03-1547 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentThe Rattlin' BogOn this podcast, Jim was joined by Joe Mc Elroy and Thérèse Rea as they chatted about the Academy Awards and reviewed some of the latest releases.
We reviewed The Hole in the Ground, starring Seána Kerslake and James Quinn Markey and we also spoke with the film's director Lee Cronin.
We also reviewed James Kent's The Aftermath, which is out in Cinemas now and Christina Choe's Nancy, starring Andrea Riseborough and Steve Buscemi, which is available to watch on Amazon Prime.2019-03-051h 31
Film Hub NI PodcastFilm Hub NI Podcast #8: Berlin or bust.Sara and Hugh are joined by, Ruth McCarthy Artistic Director of Outburst Queer Arts Festival and Jim McClean Editor-in-Chief of the BanterFlix movie review website, to discuss the Berlin Film Festival, Netflix, currywurst sausage and much, much more. We also have Sara's famous round-up of independent cinema screenings coming up. Support the showSupported by National Lottery funds, Film Hub NI was established in 2013 by Queen’s Film Theatre, Belfast in their capacity as NI’s BFI Film Hub Lead Organisation (FHLO). FHNI works to support the creativity and energy of the fi...2019-02-2049 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentLooking Back at 2018On this episode, Jim looked back at some of his favourite interviews he's done over the past 12 months for the BanterFlix podcast.
You'll hear his chat with Issa López about Tigers Are Not Afraid, his chat with Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer about their feature The Parting Glass and his interviews with Ben Elton and Penelope Wilton amongst many others.2019-01-181h 57
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentThe BanterFlix Christmas TV Guide 2018On this episode, Jim was joined by Mike McCourt and Thérèse Rea as they looked through some of the best and worst movies on television over the festive period from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day.2018-12-191h 50
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentThe Crimes of J K RowlingOn this episode, Jim caught up with local writer Michael Campbell to talk about Luca Guadagnino's new version of Suspiria.
He spoke with Ben Wheatley, Sam Riley and Alexandra Maria Lara about Happy New Year, Colin Burstead, which is showing at the QFT on Sunday 02 December.
He wrapped up by chatting with BanterFlix's very own Jess Blair and Neil Sedgewick from Films & Faith about Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald in spoilerific detail.2018-11-281h 14
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentReturning to Haddonfield!We've a packed episode for this edition of the BanterFlix podcast. Jim caught up with Aaron Flanagan from the Comic Book Guys to chat about Stan Lee, who passed away earlier this week.
He spoke with Ethan Barr from Embarr Films about Colette, which opened this year's Foyle Film Festival and spoke with Craig William Macneill about Lizzie, which will also be screened during this year's festival programme.
You can hear his chat with Doctor Eve Watson about Solaris at The Northern Ireland Institute of Human Relations Psychoanalytic Film Club's screening of Solaris at the Strand Arts Centre.
He wrapped...2018-11-171h 42
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentPaddy Breathnach InterviewOn this episode, Jim spoke with Irish director Paddy Breathnach about his latest feature Rosie.
Written by Roddy Doyle, the film tells the story of a mother trying to protect her family after their landlord sells their rented home and they become homeless.
The film will be screened at the QFT in Belfast from 23-29 November, with the director himself attending a special Q&A session on Monday 26 November.2018-11-1228 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentSummer Blockbuster ReviewOn this podcast Jim caught up with Joe Mc Elroy and Thérèse Rea to look back on this year's glut of summer blockbusters.2018-10-081h 19Film Hub NI PodcastPodcast #2 - Into Film NI
Join us and Sean Kelly, who heads up Into Film in NI, as we talk about young people, film education and careers in the industry.
We've also got some information on upcoming events from Fermanagh Film Society and Banterflix.
We hope you enjoy the podcast, please do feedback to us on Twitter and let us know if you rate it (or not). We're also very open to suggestions on future topics and guests so hit us up and we'll try to make it happen!Support the showSupported by National Lottery funds, Film Hub NI...2018-10-0518 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentVenom (Comic Book 101)On this episode, Jim was joined by Aaron Flanagan from The Comic Book Guys to chat about the comic book origins of the character of Venom.2018-10-0130 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentI Don't Patronize Bunny RabbitsAhead of our screening of Heathers, this Sunday at Odyssey Cinemas Belfast Jim caught up with BanterFlix's very own deputy-editor Thérèse Rea to chat about the film and why she's such a big fan.2018-09-2322 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentJohn Paul II in Ireland: A Plea for PeaceOn this edition of the podcast, Jim caught up with director David Naglieri and Shane Paul O'Doherty to chat about John Paul II in Ireland: A Plea for Peace. The film will be screened at Omniplex Cinemas across Ireland later this week.2018-09-1932 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentQuiet, Quiet, NUN!On this bumper edition of our podcast, Jim caught up with local filmmaker Jim McMorrow to chat about the Nun and BanterFlix's very own Joe Mc Elroy to review Crazy Rich Asians.
In the first part of a series of retrospectives on the work of Orson Welles he caught up Cinepunk's Robert J. E. Simpson to discuss Touch of Evil.2018-09-161h 09
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentEthan Hawke Drank the Kool AidOn this Podcast, Jim was joined by Neil Sedgewick from Films & Faith as they discussed Paul Schrader's First Reformed. The film stars Ethan Hawke and is finally getting a release here in Northern Ireland when it is screened at the QFT in Belfast from Friday 07 September.2018-08-2913 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentMargaret McGoldrick (Getting to Know You)On this episode, Jim caught up with local writer/director and producer Margaret McGoldrick as we continue to get to know some of the local filmmakers working within the film industry.
Along with writing and directing several short films of her own, Margaret has also worked on several locally produced features like The Braxton Butcher, Hostage to the Devil and The Survivalist.
So Jim sat down to chat with Margaret about her passion for cinema and experiences of working within the industry.2018-08-251h 13
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentMission Impossible: Fallout (Spoiler Special)On this podcast, Jim was joined by BanterFlix's very own Joe Mc Elroy and David 'CBG' Campbell as they chatted in spoilerific detail about Ethan Hunt's latest outing and its impact on the spy genre.2018-08-231h 38
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentDublin Comic Con 2018On this episode, Jim was down at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre for this years Dublin Comic-Con and spoke with some of the Cosplayers, stallholders and attendees at this year's event.2018-08-1827 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentMaurice Sweeney and Ed Moloney (I, Dolours)On this episode, Jim caught up with Director Maurice Sweeney and producer Ed Moloney to chat about their documentary I, Dolours which was recently screened here in Belfast as part of the Pull Focus Documentary Film Festival.
Following that interview, Jim caught up with local blogger Alan Meban to chat about the film.2018-08-1638 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentMichael Gordon (Lucky Man Bracelet Chronicles)On this episode, Jim caught up with writer Michael Gordon to chat about his work on the comic book adaption of Stan Lee's Lucky Man. This four-part mini-series explores the origins of the bracelet that grant detective Harry Clayton his powers and should be available from your local comic book stores now.2018-08-0913 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentSeán Murray InterviewOn this episode, Jim caught up with Seán Murray the director of the Respect Human Rights Film Festival, which has been running here in Belfast from the 5 August until the 11 August.2018-08-0818 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentThe Wasp (Comic Book 101)Ahead of the release of Ant-Man and The Wasp we caught up with Aaron Flanagan from the Comic Book Guys on Great Victoria Street to chat about The Wasp's comic book orgins.2018-08-0118 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentBrian Mulholland (Getting to Know You)On this podcast, Jim spoke with local writer/director Brian Mulholland, one of the founders of the Film Devour Short Film Festival and Stay Beautiful Films. He sat down with Brian to discuss his passion for cinema and his own journey as a filmmaker.2018-07-2956 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentHereditary (Spoiler Special)On this podcast, we chatted in spoilerific detail about Ari Aster's Hereditary, a film which has divided audience and critical opinion with its bombastic ending! So we sat down to share our thoughts on the film.
On this recording Jim was joined by Alice Byrne, Therese Rea and Joe Mc Elroy.2018-07-181h 27
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentEdinburgh International Film Festival Special (Part Two)On this podcast, the second in a two-part special we continued to showcase some of the guests we spoke to during this year's Edinburgh International Film festival.
Some of the guests on this episode included Anthony Byrne (In Darkness), Haifaa Al-Mansour (Mary Shelley), Adam Morse and Laurie Calvert (Lucid) and Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin about The Parting Glass.2018-07-1250 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentEdinburgh International Film Festival Special (Part One)On this podcast, the first in a two-part special we showcase some of the guests we spoke to during this year's Edinburgh International Film festival.
Some of the guests on this episode included Ben Elton, George MacKay, Mia Goth and Sergio G. Sánchez, the writer and director of The Secret of Marrowbone2018-07-0338 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentZoo SpecialOn this edition of our podcast, we caught up with Art Parkinson and Penelope Wilton, two of the stars of Zoo. Written and directed by local filmmaker Colin Mcivor, this film about 'The Elephant Angel' of Belfast Zoo hits cinemas this weekend.2018-06-2727 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentThe Sick Sense SpecialAhead of their show at the Mac here in Belfast on Saturday 30 June, BanterFlix's Jim McClean caught up with Andrew Jones Cassidy, Bill Taylor and Steven Barrett from the Sick Sense to see what makes these sickos laugh!2018-06-181h 22
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentSolo: A Star Wars Story (Spoiler Special)On this podcast, Jim caught up with local filmmaker and huge Star Wars fan Bill Taylor to chat about Solo: A Star Wars Story.2018-06-0341 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentLydia Beilby (Edinburgh International Film Festival)On this podcast, we sent BanterFlix's Scottish Correspondent Magda Paduch to the launch of this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival at the Filmhouse on Lothian Road.
She caught up with Lydia Beilby the festival's Short Film Programmer and chatted about what we can expect from this year's programme.2018-06-0112 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentDeadpool 2On this podcast Jim was joined by Gavin Moriarty and Mike McCourt as they chatted about Deadpool 22018-05-2625 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentAvengers: Infinity War (Spoiler Special)On this podcast, recorded at Odeon Belfast Jim sat down with members of the BanterFlix team to chat about a film 10 years in the making as we discussed Avengers: Infinity War in spoilerific detail!2018-05-231h 51
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentYou Know What Makes you Feel okay About Losing? Winning.On this podcast, Jim caught up with BanterFlix's very own Colette Fahy to chat about Aaron Sorkin's Molly's Game, which will soon be out on both DVD and Blu Ray. He also caught up with filmmakers Sinead O'Shea and Deborah Haywood, who were both guests during this year's Belfast Film Festival.
Jim spoke with Sinead about her documentary A Mother Brings Her Son To Be Shot and chatted with Deborah about her feature Pin Cushion.2018-05-0437 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentIssa López (Tigers are not Afraid)On this podcast, Jim sat down with Mexican filmmaker Issa López to chat about her film Tigers are not Afraid. It's a film that feels like a spiritual sequel to Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone or Pan's Labyrinth, except with a more modern, realistic setting with some critics going so far as to claim it's the best del Toro film he never made.
Jim sat down and talked with Issa about the challenges of making the film and working with such a young cast.2018-04-2727 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentThanos (Comic Book 101)On this edition of our podcast, Jim caught up with Aaron Flanagan from The Comic Book Guys to talk about the big bad within Marvel's MCU, Thanos 'the Mad Titan'.
We chatted about his creation, mythology and even picked out some recommended reads for comic book fans to check out.2018-04-2519 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentJohn Carroll Lynch (Lucky)On this podcast Jim caught up with John Carrol Lynch, an actor familiar to many for his numerous roles in front of the camera; but John has recently moved behind the camera, making his directorial debut on Lucky starring Harry Dean Stanton.
Sadly the film proved to be Stanton's last role onscreen, but Jim spoke with John about what it was like working with the man and how it felt to step behind the camera for the first time.2018-04-1215 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentThe Brain sees What it Wants to see.On this episode, Jim caught up with Thoroughbreds writer/director Cory Finley and one of the film's leading ladies Anya Taylor-Joy. He alsspoke with Director Simon Hunter about Edie, which will be screened at this year's Belfast Film Festival. He also chatted with Chris Gray about Ghost Stories, which is out this week.2018-04-0845 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentDanny Boyle and the future of 007On this podcast, Jim caught up with David 'CBG' Campbell from Could be Great Productions to chat about the news that Danny Boyle looks set to helm Daniel Craig's last outing as 007! But what started out as a simple chat about our thoughts on Boyle helming the next Bond movie, soon evolved into a discussion on the future of the franchise itself.2018-03-2941 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentA Mole, Digging in a Hole!On this podcast, Jim caught up with BanterFlix's very own Leigh Forgie as they chatted about the Tomb Raider reboot starring Alicia Vikander, which has recently been released in cinemas.2018-03-2134 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentKick-Ass Leading LadiesOn this episode, recorded on International Women’s Day, Jim caught up with Doctor Carolann North from the University of Ulster, who was speaking at the Nerve centre in Derry about the changing nature of female portrayal within the action movie genre.2018-03-1426 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentDavid Batty (My Generation)On this episode, Jim chats with David Batty, the director of My Generation. A documentary about London during the 1960s featuring Sir Michael Caine. We caught up with the director at the London Film Festival last year, but the film's about to go on general release later this month.2018-03-1014 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentBlade Runner 2049 (Spoiler Special)On this episode, Jim chatted with John Monahan about Blade Runner 2049, which has recently been released on Blu Ray and to Joseph Mc Elroy about Ridley Scott's Final Cut of the Orginal Blade Runner.2018-03-0748 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentBlack Panther (Spoiler Special)On this episode, Jim caught up with Joseph Lennon to chat about the latest installment within the MCU, Ryan Coogler's Black Panther. Earning rave reviews and breaking box-office records, we sat down over a coffee to share our thoughts on the film.2018-03-0534 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentThree Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (Instant Review)After its success at the Baftas and the Golden Globes earlier this year Martin McDonagh's Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri heads to this year's Academy Awards as the firm favourite to pick up the Best Picture Award. So with that in mind, Jim caught up with BantherFlix's very own Gavin Moriarty to chat about the film.2018-02-2131 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentThe Shape Of Water (Spoiler Special)On this podcast, Jim McClean was joined by Gerard Torbitt from Mouth of the Farside as they chatted about The Shape of Water, the latest film by Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.2018-02-1651 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentThe Cloverfield Paradox (Spoiler Special)On this podcast, Jim caught up with Jonathan Cardwell from The Belfast Times to chat about The Cloverfield Paradox which recently landed on Netflix after this year's Super Bowl. He also spoke with Neil Stringer from USS Caroline about Star Trek: Discovery.2018-02-141h 05
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' Accent2017 ReviewOn this podcast, Jim caught up to with two BanterFlix regulars Neil Sedgewick from Films and Faith and our very own Gavin Moriarty to look back on some of the cinematic highs and lows of 2017.2018-02-0358 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentCrocodile Dundee (Retrospective Review)On this podcast, Jim caught up with the Big List's Leigh Forgie as they chatted about Paul Hogan's 1986 feature Crocodile Dundee.2018-02-0353 min
BanterFlix: Film Reviews With a 'Norn Irish' AccentThe Last Jedi (Spoiler Special)Jim caught up with Joseph Lennon and Bill Taylor to see what they thought of Ryan Johnson's Episode VIII, but don't worry it's not all Star Wars as Jim also spoke with Jess Black about Wonder,2018-01-301h 08