The NI Scene
a weekly podcast that looks at what's happening across Northern Ireland, from movie reviews, comics, gaming, cosplay and events.
co-hosted by Jim McClean (Q Radio) and local filmmaker Adam Neeson, new episodes drop on Monday evenings
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
Episodes
248 episodes
The Life of Chuck & EIFF 2025
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...
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Season 17
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Episode 7
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1:28:34
The Naked Gun/ Weapons & Bring Her Back
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.
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Season 17
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Episode 6
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1:01:57
Doctor Who Special
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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Season 17
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Episode 5
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1:22:32
The Fantastic Four: First Steps/ I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) & Happy Gilmore 2
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 a...
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Season 17
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Episode 4
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1:44:36
Superman (2025)
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...
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Season 17
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Episode 3
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1:31:07
Jurassic World Rebirth/ 28 Years Later & Heads of State
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 A...
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Season 17
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Episode 2
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1:38:40
Clown in a Cornfield & How To Train Your Dragon (2025)
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)...
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Season 17
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Episode 1
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1:27:53
Revenge of the Sith (Outer Rim Ramblin)
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 though...
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Season 16
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Episode 10
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1:21:05
Andor & Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (Outer Rim Ramblin)
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 lat...
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Season 16
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Episode 9
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1:17:52
Bridget Jones Special
In this episode Jim & Adam are joined by writer Maria McQuillan as they chat about the Bridget Jones moviesStarting back in 2001 with Bridget Jones's Diary, The Edge of Reason (2004) an...
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Season 16
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Episode 8
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1:36:48
Super Bowl Special
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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Season 16
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Episode 7
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1:43:37
Before Sunrise
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 he...
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Season 16
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Episode 6
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1:47:17
Alien on Stage
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 p...
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Season 16
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Episode 5
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45:34
Remembering David Lynch
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 ag...
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Season 16
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Episode 4
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1:46:22
A Real Pain
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 belov...
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Season 16
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Episode 3
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1:16:31
Vampires On Screen
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 Robe...
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Season 16
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Episode 2
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36:45
Nosferatu (2025)
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 ...
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Season 16
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Episode 1
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1:08:48
Superman Special
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...
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Season 15
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Episode 48
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1:17:39
The King of Castle Street Holiday Special: Banter Hard
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...
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Season 15
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Episode 47
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25:08
Frozen (We Need To Talk About Disney)
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 ma...
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Season 15
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Episode 46
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1:14:16
Goodfellas (Crime Scene to Screen)
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...
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Season 15
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Episode 45
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1:22:20
Friday the 13th Special
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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Season 15
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Episode 44
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1:10:30
The December Cine Ramble (Julian Doyle & Airell Anthony Hayles Interviews)
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...
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Season 15
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Episode 43
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2:12:56