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Banterflix

Banterflix is a lively weekly film review programme hosted by Jim McClean, featuring rotating guests who discuss the latest cinema releases, streaming recommendations and regional screening events. Regular contributors include Zara Jackson, Joe McElroy, Nicole Hamilton, Alan Meban, Amy Bainbridge, Jess Blair and others. Episodes cover current films ranging from blockbusters to indie releases and reissues.

The series also runs seasonal director spotlights – summer 2026 focused on Christopher Nolan, Tim Burton, James Cameron and Steven Spielberg – tracing their most iconic works alongside contemporary reviews. Additional segments include ‘Pick of the Streams’ for home viewing suggestions, discussions of genre fare from horror (Super Girl, Obsession, Back Rooms) to franchise sequels (The Mandalorian and Grogu, The X-Files), and a wrap‑up highlighting local cinema events across Northern Ireland. Through its informal conversational format, Banterflix serves both film enthusiasts and casual moviegoers seeking guidance on what’s worth watching.

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Banterflix: Series 11 Episode 23

Jessica Blair and Sean Boyle join Jim McClean to look at the Netflix film ‘I Am Mother’, DvD of the week ‘How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ and the 60s cult classic ‘The Italian Job’.
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21/06/2019

Banterflix: Series 11 Episode 22

Claire Shaw and Alan Meban take a look at ‘Papi Chulo’, ‘Green Book’ and the 90s classic ‘Men in Black’.
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13/06/2019

Banterflix: Series 11 Episode 21

Andrew Jones Cassidy and Stephen Barrett join Jim McClean to look at new horror film ‘Ma’, Tim Burton’s 1989 classic ‘Batman’ and the Eddie Murphy comedy ‘Coming to America’.
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05/06/2019

Banterflix: Series 11 Episode 20

A look at ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’, ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’, the Netflix comedy ‘Wine Country’ and the Doris Day classic ‘Pillow Talk’.
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31/05/2019

Banterflix Series 11 Episode 19

Jim McMorrow and Sarah-Jayne Tracey look at ‘John Wick: Chapter 3-Parabellum’, ‘Booksmart’, ‘Stan & Ollie’ and the cult classic ‘The Crow’.
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23/05/2019

Banterflix: Series 11 Episode 18

Colette Fahy and Joe McElroy take a look at the new Ryan Reynolds comedy ‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’ the DVD of the week ‘Bumblebee’ and the cult classic ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure’.
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17/05/2019

Banterflix: Avenger Special

Director Aiden Largey and Producer/Director Margaret McGoldrick look back at 11 years of Avengers films and give their thoughts on ‘Avengers Endgame’, the conclusion to the Marvel saga.
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07/05/2019

Banterflix: Series 11 Episode 15

Jim McClean is joined this week by Claire Shaw and Alan Meban to review Unicorn Store, The Dig and cult classic Alien.
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26/04/2019

Banterflix: Series 11 Episode 14

Colette Fahy and Gary McElkerney talk about actor Jonah Hills directorial debut ‘Mid90s’, DVD of the week ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ and the 1967 classic ‘Bonnie and Clyde.
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19/04/2019

Banterflix: Series 11 Episode 13

Jim McClean is joined by Aaron Flanagan to discuss the DC superhero film ‘Shazam’, the Netflix film ‘The Highway Men’ and cult classic being re-released in cinemas ‘Life of Brian’.
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12/04/2019

Banterflix: Series 11 Episode 12

Joining Jim McClean this week are Darren Vincent and Alan Meban who take a look at new Tim Burton film ‘Dumbo’, true life drama ‘The Keeper’, the DVD release of ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ and the classic 80’s comedy ‘Big’.
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05/04/2019

Banterflix: Series 11 Episode 11

Guests Leigh Forgie and Connor McKernan join Jim McClean to review ‘Us’, ‘Out of Blue’ and the Tim Burton classic ‘Big Fish’.
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29/03/2019
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