The NI Scene

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

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November 23, 2025 60 mins

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In this episode Jim & Adam look back at two very different versions of Stephen King's 1982 novel The Running Man.

Firstly, they discuss Paul Michael Glaser's 1987 version starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, then share their thoughts on the latest adaptation directed by Edgar Wright and features Glen Powell in the leading role.

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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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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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August 25, 2025 88 mins

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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 ...

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August 14, 2025 61 mins

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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 s...

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August 4, 2025 82 mins

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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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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 Ire...

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July 21, 2025 91 mins

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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. 

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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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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 Norther...

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April 17, 2025 81 mins

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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 excelle...

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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.

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February 17, 2025 96 mins

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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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February 13, 2025 103 mins

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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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February 3, 2025 107 mins

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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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January 31, 2025 45 mins

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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 Bu...

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January 27, 2025 106 mins

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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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January 24, 2025 76 mins

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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...

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January 20, 2025 36 mins

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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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January 17, 2025 68 mins

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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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