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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.

Jim McClean and guests Colette Fahy and Chris Patterson review romantic comedy ‘Last Christmas’, comedy ‘Papi Chulo’, and cult classic ‘The Witches’.
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21/11/2019
Jim is joined by guests Mary Cairns from the Psychoanalytic Film Club and Joe McElroy to talk about ‘Le Mans 66’, ‘The King’ and the horror film ‘A Quiet Place’.
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15/11/2019
Jim is joined by local filmmakers Margaret McGoldrick and Jim McMorrow to review ‘The Irishman’, ‘Driven’ and cult classic ‘Burlesque’.
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08/11/2019
Jim McClean is joined by Joanne Alexander and Gary McElkerney for a ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Halloween special.
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28/10/2019
Guests Giuliana Monteverde and Michael Campbell review ‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’, Netflix horror ‘The Tall Grass’, DVD of the week ‘Support The Girls’ and classic comedy ‘Ghostbuters’.
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18/10/2019
Hamish Colvert joins Jim to review new X-Men film ‘Dark Phoenix’, the 60’s classic ‘Midnight Cowboy’.
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11/10/2019
This week Jim is joined by Thérèse Rea and Lee Brady who review Joker and Between Two Ferns.
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09/10/2019
This week guests Colette Fahy and Darren Vincent review the horror/comedy ‘Ready or Not’ and the DVD release of ‘Aladdin’, the cult classic ‘Apocalypse Now’.
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27/09/2019
Claire Shaw and Alan Meban review ‘Ad Astra’, ‘Tall Girl’ and the cult classic ‘Gattaca’.
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22/09/2019
Jim is joined by filmmakers Sarah-Jayne Tracey and Jim McMorrow to look at ‘It Chapter 2’ and cult classic ‘Do the Right Thing’.
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13/09/2019
Joe McElroy and Kate Cannon take a look at ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’, ‘Out of Blue’ and the cult classic ‘Flight of the Navigator’.
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06/09/2019
Joining Jim McClean on the last episode of the series are Thérese Rea and Leigh Forgie who take a look at ‘Toy Story 4’, ‘Cold Pursuit’ and 90s teen drama ‘Cruel Intentions’.
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27/06/2019