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BanterFlix

A monthly movie podcast hosted by Northern Irish film-critic Jim McClean. Reviews, special guests and interviews, this podcast discusses all manner of film-related nonsense on a regular basis.

  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Edgar Wright Retrospective

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    In this episode Jim and Adam look back at the films within Edgar Wright's cinematic back-catalogue, from Shaun of the Dead (2004) to Last Night in Soho (2021)

    We chatted about Wright's version of The Running Man on our previous podcast.

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    1 December 2025, 10:00 pm
  • 1 hour 47 seconds
    The Running Men: A Pod About Two Ben Richards

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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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    23 November 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Halloween Special

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    In this Episode Jim and Adam are joined by Danny Brown from Fright Club NI as they chat about some of the things that have scared them over the years on this year's annual Halloween Ramble.



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    31 October 2025, 6:00 pm
  • 37 minutes 26 seconds
    Belfast Film Festival Special: Rose Baker Interview

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    In this episode the first in a series of specials dedicated to this year's Belfast Film Festival, Jim spoke with head programmer about this year's festival.

    The Belfast Film Festival runs from the 30th October to the 8th November, check out their website for a look at its full lineup.

    Year-Round Films and Special Events - Belfast Film Festival

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    30 October 2025, 5:00 pm
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    The Life of Chuck & EIFF 2025

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    In this episode Adam reviewed Mike Flanagan's latest feature The Life of Chuck, which is out in cinemas now and Jim shared his thoughts on The Toxic Avenger (2023), which goes on general release later this week.

     This recording also features our weekly look through the UK & Irish Box Office Top 10 and Jim picks out some of his favourite movies from this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival.

     There are also red-carpet interviews with Barnaby Roper, the director of All The Devils are Here, which received its world premiere at the festival along with some of the film's cast including Eddie Marsan, Burn Gorman and Tienne Simon. Jim also spoke with Paul Sng about his documentary Reality is Not Enough, a dynamic portrait of Scottish writer Irvine Welsh.

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    25 August 2025, 10:00 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    The Naked Gun/ Weapons & Bring Her Back

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    In this episode Jim and Adam review the new Naked Gun movie, starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson and also chat about Zach Cregger's latest movie Weapons, along with Danny and Michael Philippou latest chiller Bring Her Back.

    This week's pick of the stream's is War of the Worlds (2025), which is streaming now on Amazon Prime.

     Aaron Flanagan from The Comic Book Guys also gives his monthly round-up of some of the new comics being released throughout August.

     

    Show Notes

    The Naked Gun | Official Trailer (2025 Movie) - Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson

    Weapons | Official Trailer

    Bring Her Back | Official Trailer HD | A24

    WAR OF THE WORLDS | Amazon Prime Official Trailer (2025) - Ice Cube

    Outer Rim Ramblin' | Podcast on Spotify

    Comic Book Guys

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    14 August 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    Doctor Who Special

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    In this episode Jim and Adam chatted in spoilerific detail about the latest series of Doctor Who, Ncuti Gatwa's departure from the TARDIS, that finale and the future of everyone's favourite Time-Lord from Gallifrey

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    4 August 2025, 5:00 pm
  • 1 hour 44 minutes
    The Fantastic Four: First Steps/ I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) & Happy Gilmore 2

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    In this episode Jim & Adam chatted about the new Fantastic Four movie along with I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) and Happy Gilmore 2, which is out on Netflix now. 

    Tim Burden also shares his thoughts on The Bad Guys 2, which was released last week

    This recording also features local cosplayer Joanne Alexander (Hedgescout) talking about the trials and tribulations of the local cosplay scene here in Northern Ireland and a first for the pod as Jim & Adam have a go at some food reviews.

    Show Notes

    The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Final Trailer | Only in Theaters July 25

    I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER - New Trailer (HD)

    THE BAD GUYS 2 | Official Trailer 2 - YouTube

    Happy Gilmore 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix

    Instagram- Hedgecout

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    28 July 2025, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    Superman (2025)

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    In this episode Jim & Adam chatted about James Gunn's new Superman movie, starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicolas Hoult. 

    The film kicks off a new chapter for the DC cinematic universe, dubbed the Gods and Monsters as Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. 

    As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.

     This recording also features references to The 12th of July here in Northern Ireland, Adam's trip to Toronto, The Open at Royal Portrush and Sydney Sweeney Soap...... 

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    21 July 2025, 6:00 pm
  • 1 hour 38 minutes
    Jurassic World Rebirth/ 28 Years Later & Heads of State

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    In this episode Jim & Adam chat about Jurrasic World Rebirth, which has just been released in cinemas now. Author Victoria Brown picks out some books to look out for and Aaron Flanagan from The Comic Book Guys talks about some of the big comic releases in July. 

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    6 July 2025, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    Clown in a Cornfield & How To Train Your Dragon (2025)

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    In this episode Jim & Adam are joined by Zara Jackson, who worked as an assistant script supervisor on the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon (Dean DeBlois) as they reviewed the film and also shared their thoughts on Eli Craig's Clown in a Cornfield.

    They also had a look at the UK box-office top 10 and Joe Mc Elroy also picks out some local events and screenings to look out happening across Northern Ireland.

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    22 June 2025, 7:00 am
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