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. 46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify As always be warned this recording is filled with spo ..read more

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) which is available now on varioud VOD platforms ..read more

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 wherever you get your podcasting fix. Check out our socials on Facebook, Twitter , Instagram and YouTube. Don't forget to subscri ..read more

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 fix. Check out our socials on Facebook, Twitter , Instagram and YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe to make sure you never miss ..read more

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 tickets. As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty. If you enjoyed it, be sure to leave ..read more

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 Alexander chatting about the Spring Edition of the Dublin Comic Con and Claire Shaw from Cinemagic  talking about the On T ..read more

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 enjoyed it, be sure to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasting fix. Check out our socials on Facebook, Twitt ..read more

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 answer hard-hitting questions like what's our favourite Pancake Toppings, the worst movie to watch on Valentine's date night ..read more

Marty 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 here at the BanterFlix team.  As always ..read more

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. Check out our ..read more