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A movie podcast that looks for the deeper meaning in all things cinematic and if you believe that you’ll believe anything! Be prepared for spoilers and tangents aplenty as hosts Jim McClean and Adam Neeson chat about movies old and new. This podcast is brought to you by BanterFix, a Northern Irish movie review website. New episodes drop every Monday but we also release extra special episodes from time to time. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out. https://podfollow.com/morethanpixelsonascreen Check out BanterFlix’s website (https://banterflix.com) to find out more.

Location:

United Kingdom

Description:

A movie podcast that looks for the deeper meaning in all things cinematic and if you believe that you’ll believe anything! Be prepared for spoilers and tangents aplenty as hosts Jim McClean and Adam Neeson chat about movies old and new. This podcast is brought to you by BanterFix, a Northern Irish movie review website. New episodes drop every Monday but we also release extra special episodes from time to time. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out. https://podfollow.com/morethanpixelsonascreen Check out BanterFlix’s website (https://banterflix.com) to find out more.

Twitter:

@banterflix

Language:

English

Contact:

07871 075815


Episodes

Fight Club (1999)

3/25/2024
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 a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:01:32:58

The Abyss (1989)

3/18/2024
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 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 a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:01:13:34

Dune: Part Two

3/12/2024
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 The Pulse Festival. 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 a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:01:54:06

Film Devour Special

3/4/2024
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, Twitter , Instagram and YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe to make sure you never miss a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:01:26:54

Blade Runner (1982)

2/26/2024
In this episode Jim & Adam share their thoughts on the final cut of Blade Runner (1982), which is being screened at the Strand Arts Centre in Belfast as part of this year's Rendr Festival. Ridley Scott's film sees Deckard (Harrison Ford) is forced by the police Boss (M. Emmet Walsh) to continue his old job as Replicant Hunter. His assignment: eliminate four escaped Replicants from the colonies who have returned to Earth. Before starting the job, Deckard goes to the Tyrell Corporation and he meets Rachel (Sean Young), a Replicant girl he falls in love with. This week's episode also feature's Tim Burden from the Braid Film Theatre chat about his recent experience at the Avenue's Threatre of Food experience and Thérèse Rea talks about the BAFTA's. 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 a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:01:36:41

Madame Web

2/19/2024
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 and Adam's new weekly feature Backing Black, offering an interesting insight to the life of Cilla Black 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 a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:01:54:09

The King of Castle Street Holiday Special

12/25/2023
Marty Scorsese is feeling blue because of the MCU 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 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 a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:00:27:03

Christmas Freeview TV Guide 2023

12/23/2023
In this episode, the second of our three Christmas specials Jim McClean is joined by Doctor Nicole Hamilton as they look through some of the best movies on Freeview television over the festive period. Our choices ran from Saturday 23 December until 01 January 2024. 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 a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:01:29:28

Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999)

12/22/2023
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 socials on Facebook, Twitter , Instagram and YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe to make sure you never miss a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:01:15:17

Oliver & Company (1988)

11/20/2023
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, 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 a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:00:58:18

Halloween (1978)

10/31/2023
In this episode, the last in our spooky specials ,Jim McClean & Adam Neeson are joined by Joe McElroy as they chatted about John Carpenter's Halloween. Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again. We chatted about the various sequels and reboots within the series, including David Gordon Green's recent trilogy. 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 a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:01:38:39

Hocus Pocus (1993)

10/30/2023
In this Episode Jim was joined by Victoria Brown and Nicole Hamilton as they chatted about Kenny Ortega's Hocus Pocus. A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century. The film is back in cinemas to celebrate its 30th anniversay and is also available on Disney Plus. 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 a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:01:24:40

The Exorcist (1973)

10/29/2023
In this episode Jim McClean & Adam Neeson are joined by Joe McElroy as they chatted about William Friedkin's The Exorcist, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. Based on WIliam Peter Blatty's novel and released in 1973, the film stars Max von Sydow and Jason Miller as two priests tasked with performing an exorcism on young Regan (Linda Blair) at the request of her mother (Ellen Burstyn). We chatted about the various sequels and spin-offs within the series and chatted about other exorcism movies. This episode was recorded before the release of David Gordon Green's The Exorcist: Believer. 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 a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:01:29:39

Ghostbusters (1984)

10/27/2023
In this epsiode Jim is joined by Phil and Paul Higginson from Ghostbusters Ireland as they chatted about Ivan Reitman's 1984 orginal along with the various sequels and reboots within the series and pretty much anything else Ghostbuster-related. This episode was recorded ahead of their special screening at the Strand Arts Centre in East-Belfast on Sunday 29 October to help raise money for Heart Children Ireland. Find out more about Ghostbusters Ireland here and their charity event at the Strand here. 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 a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:01:09:16

Clerks (1994)

9/2/2023
In this episode Jim & Adam chat about Kevin Smith's cult-classic Clerks (1994) and also look through the filmmaker's cinematic back-catalogue as they talk about their love for his films. Smith's black & white comedy stars Brian O'Halloran & Jeff Anderson and presents a day in the lives of store clerks Dante Hicks and Randal Graves as well as their acquaintances. It is the first of Smith's View Askewniverse films, and introduces several recurring characters, notably Jay and Silent Bob. 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 a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:01:54:02

The Flash

8/29/2023
In this episode Jim was joined by local filmmaker Adam Neeson as they chat about The Flash. Worlds collide in Andy Muschietti’s fill when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. 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 a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:01:33:40

Basil the Great Mouse Detective (1986)

8/13/2023
In this episode, host Jim McClean is joined by Joe McElroy and Victoria Brown as they chat about Disney's 26th animated movie, Basil The Great Mouse Detective (1986). Basil, the rodent Sherlock Holmes, investigates the kidnapping of a toy maker and uncovers its link to his archenemy, Professor Ratigan. 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 a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:00:39:07

Hot Rod (2007)

6/25/2023
In this episode Jim is joined by Bill Taylor from The Sick Sense as they chat about Akiva Schaffer‘s Hot Rod starring Andy Samberg. Self-proclaimed stuntman Rod Kimble is preparing for the jump of his life - to clear fifteen buses to raise money for his abusive stepfather Frank's life-saving heart operation. Check out the film’s trailer here. 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 a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:00:55:01

Pearl

6/21/2023
In this episode Jim was joined by PHD Researcher John Kavanagh and PHD Student Nicole Hamilton as they chatted about Ti West’s Pearl starring Mia Goth. Trapped on her family's isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she's seen in the movies, Pearl finds her ambitions, temptations, and repressions all colliding in this stunning, technicolor-inspired origin story of X's iconic villain. 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 a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:01:00:59

True Lies (1994)

6/13/2023
In this episode Jim was joined by Joe Mc Elroy as they continue their retrospective of James Cameron's back-catalouge as they look back at his 1994 feature True Lies. Secretly a spy but thought by his family to be a dull salesman, Harry Tasker (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is tracking down nuclear missiles in the possession of Islamic jihadist Aziz (Art Malik). Harry's mission is complicated when he realizes his neglected wife, Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis), is contemplating an affair with Simon (Bill Paxton), a used-car salesman who claims he's a spy. When Aziz kidnaps Harry and Helen, the secret agent must save the world and patch up his marriage at the same time. Listen back to previous episodes in this serious Avatar: The Way of WaterTitanic- 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 a single episode and find our complete back catalogue on the BanterFlix website.

Duration:00:44:08