The NI Scene
a weekly podcast that looks at what's happening across Northern Ireland, from movie reviews, comics, gaming, cosplay and events.
co-hosted by Jim McClean (Q Radio) and local filmmaker Adam Neeson, new episodes drop on Monday evenings
If you have an event/ screening you’d like us to feature, or you'd like to get involved contact us on [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 74 minutes
- Episodes
- 248
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
The Abyss (1989)
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 civi…
Dune: Part Two
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 reveng…
Film Devour Special
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 …
Blade Runner (1982)
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 Festiv…
Madame Web
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 Manhatt…
The King of Castle Street Holiday Special
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 b…
Christmas Freeview TV Guide 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 …
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999)
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 …
Oliver & Company (1988)
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 fea…
Halloween (1978)
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 …
Hocus Pocus (1993)
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 …
The Exorcist (1973)
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 WIli…
Ghostbusters (1984)
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 th…
Clerks (1994)
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 film…
The Flash
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 ti…
Basil the Great Mouse Detective (1986)
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 roden…
Hot Rod (2007)
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 t…
Pearl
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 …
True Lies (1994)
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…
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
In this episode Jim is joined by local filmmaker Adam Neeson as they chat about James Gunn's third instalment of the Guardians of the galaxy series.
Our beloved band of misfits are looki…