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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.

We’ll be reviewing They Will Kill You starring Zazie Beetz out in cinemas now plus seeing if our guests in the studio are Hannah-Maniacs as we discuss the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.
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03/04/2026
A look at the latest cinema and streaming releases including ‘Project Hail Mary’ directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and the documentary ‘Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere’.
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27/03/2026
Joe McElroy reports from ‘Holywood’ about this years Oscars and here in Belfast we bring back the ‘Banters’ as our guests give out awards for the films of their choosing.
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20/03/2026
We make our predictions who will be the winners at this years Oscars, writer and film historian Robert J E Simpson gives us some insight into the legacy and influence of ‘The Bride’ character from Frankenstein.
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13/03/2026
In a packed show Jim McClean is joined in the studio with Zara Jackson and Gavin Moriarty looking at the latest cinema releases including Ghostface’s latest big-screen outing in Scream 7′
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06/03/2026
We’ll be reviewing Mary Bronstein’s ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ which is out in cinemas now.
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27/02/2026
A packed show looking at the latest work from writer Lisa McGee the Netflix series ‘How To Get To Heaven From Belfast’, the thriller ‘Crime 101’ starring Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo.
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20/02/2026
Giles from Newcastle Community Cinema talks about their upcoming Knitflix screening of When Harry Met Sally and Junko Takekawa from the Japan Foundation has details about their touring filming programme.
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13/02/2026
Jim McClean and guests Danny Brown and Nicole Hamilton discuss the latest film releases.
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06/02/2026
Jim McClean and guests Adam Neeson, Katelyn McComb and Joe McElroy discuss the latest film releases and cosplayer Hedgescout reports from MegaCon Dublin.
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23/01/2026
Jim McClean and guests Joe McElroy, Nicole Hamilton and Adam Neeson discuss the latest film trailers and releases, from superhero sequels to a return to Pandora.
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19/01/2026
Jim McClean and guests Anita Jurkovic and Gavin Moriarty discuss the latest film trailers and releases, from a dark reboot of The Mummy to a controversial comedy classic.
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16/01/2026