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On this episode of ORR, Adam and Danny are joined by Fright Club NI's Gavin Logan! Gavin shares his memories of going to Star Wars Celebrations in 2016/2023 and gives tips on how to survive the convention.

The guys also share their thoughts on REVENGE OF THE SITH, as it celebrates its 20th anniversary this month! 

You can find Gavin's work over at www.thefrightclubni.com. Our artwork is supplied by the excellent Jonathan Sung and our theme song is by the brilliant Andy Kahrs!

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Taking you on a monthly trip around the galaxy, talking about all the latest happenings from a Galaxy far far away!

This month, we cover the latest Andor trailer, our thoughts on Skeleton Crew and our hopes for the forthcoming Star Wars Celebrations.

Our opening/closing theme is supplied by Andy Kahrs, who you can find on TikTok

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You can also find Danny and Adam talking horror over at www.thefrightclubni.com 

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In this episode Jim & Adam are joined by writer Maria McQuillan as they chat about the Bridget Jones movies

Starting back in 2001 with Bridget Jones's Diary, The Edge of Reason (2004) and Bridget Jones's Baby (2016), the series has grossed over £700 million at the global box-office.

That's not including the latest film Mad About the Boy, which has just been released.

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In this episode Jim & Adam chatted about some of their favourite movies which  feature American Football, along with discussing some of the trailers released ahead of this year's showpiece in New Orleans!

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In this episode Jim & Adam spoke about Richard Linklater's Before Sunrise (1995), which is being re-released in cinemas to celebrate its 30th anniversary, including here at the QFT in Belfast on the 14th February. 

A young man and woman meet on a train in Europe, and wind up spending one evening together in Vienna. Unfortunately, both know that this will probably be their only night together.

they also chatted about the other films within the 'Before' trilogy, Before Sunset (2004) and Before Midnight (2013).

Jim also spoke with Junko Takekawa from the Japan Foundation about their touring film programme which is screening a number of movies at cinemas across the UK throughout February and March.

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For this episode we've dipped into the vault here at Banter HQ to celebrate the release ofAlien on Stage on VOD platforms.

Back in 2021, shortly after it received its premiere our Dark Hedges International Film Festival screened the movie in Belfast and cosplayer Joanne Alexander (Hedgescout) caught up with one of the film's directors Lucy Harvey.

A very amateur dramatics group of Dorset Bus Drivers spent a year creating a serious stage adaptation of the sci-fi, horror film, Alien. With wobbly sets, awkward acting and special effects requiring more luck than judgement.

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In this episode host Jim McClean and Adam Neeson are joined by BanterFlix’s Deputy-Editor Joe Mc Elroy as they paid their respects to filmmaker David Lynch.

The writer/director/artist and composer, passed away earlier this month as the age of 78.

Jim, Adam and Joe chatted about some of the films within his impressive back-catalogue. 

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In this episode Jim McClean and Joe Mc Elroy reviewed Jesse Eisenberg's feature  A Real Pain.

Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honour their beloved grandmother, but their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

They also shared their thoughts on RaMell Ross' Nickel Boys & Babygirl starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson, along with chatting about some of their favourite road movies. 

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In this episode hosts Jim McClean and Joe Mc Elroy were joined by award-winning filmmaker Anita Jurkovic as they continue their chat about all things vampire related following on from the previous recording as they shared their thoughts on Robert Eggers' Nosferatu.

Jim, Joe and Anita picked out some of their favourite onscreen vampires in cinema.

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In this episode Jim McClean was joined by BanterFlix's Deputy-Editor Joe Mc Elroy and award-winning filmmaker Anita Jurkovic as they shared their thoughts on Robert Eggers' Fourth feature Nosferatu.

A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.

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Jim & Adam are joined by BanterFlix's very own Joe Mc Elroy as they chatted about their hopes for James Gunn's Superman Movie, which is released in July later this year. 

This episode was recorded in December 2024, shortly after the first teaser trailer for the new movie was released online.

They also chatted a little about the various versions of Kal-El we've seen onscreen over the years. 

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In this episode hosts Victoria Brown and Maria McQuillan chat about Disney's 2013 animated feature Frozen.

Fearless optimist Anna teams up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven in an epic journey to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter.

During this episode, recorded over Zoom they were joined by BanterFlix's very own Jim McClean.

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Twelve terrorists. One Butcher. The odds are against Marty Scorsese.. That's just the way he likes it. 

Returning for a second year in a row, its the BanterFlix King of Castle Street Christmas special. 

Its Christmas Eve, everyone's favourite butcher from Castle Street is heading to the Europa to reconnect with his wife only to discover terrorists have taken over the hotel and only Marty can stop them...

Thank you to all the players in our short drama, written by Adam Neeson, featuring Jim McClean, Joe McElroy, Adam Neeson, Yasmin Zemmoura, Jane Veitch and Cushlá Rice.

Happy Christmas from all of us here at the BanterFlix team. 

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In this festive themed episode of 'Crime Scene to Screen' BanterFlix's resident sleuth sisters Joe Mc Elroy and Thérèse Hyland chat about Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas (1990).

Henry Hill, a poor Irish-Italian growing up in 1950s New York City, rises through the ranks of his neighborhood's organized crime branch; he ends up in the FBI's witness protection program after testifying against his former partners.

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In this episode, originally recorded live on Facebook back in October, Jim & Adam were joined by Gav Logan from Fright Club NI and John Kavanagh from Ulster University as they chatted about the iconic horror franchise.

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In this episode Jim & Adam chatted bout some of the movies they’ve watched over the past four weeks, including Conclave, Wicked: Part One, Saturday Night, Paddington in Peru & Herectic.

Jim also spoke with filmmaker Julian Doyle, who worked as editor on Monty Python's The Life of Brian and Airell Anthony Hayles, the writer/director of the new festive chiller Advent, which is available to rent or buy now on various VOD platforms. 

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Was 1999 the greatest year in cinematic history?

In this episode Jim & Adam continue their retrospective as they look back at Barry Sonnenfeld's Wild Wild West.

When President Ulysses S. Grant (Kevin Kline) learns that diabolical inventor Dr. Arliss Loveless (Kenneth Branagh) is planning to assassinate him, he orders Civil War hero James West (Will Smith) and U.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon (also Kline) to arrest him. West's trigger-happy personality doesn't always mesh well with that of the thoughtful Gordon, but they manage to work together. And with the help of a mysterious stranger (Salma Hayek), West and Gordon close in on Loveless.

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Was 1999 the greatest year in cinematic history?

In this episode Jim & Adam continue their retrospective as they look back at Paul Thomas Anderson's ensemble feature, Magnolia lead by Tom Cruise and Julianne Moore.

An epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness and meaning in the San Fernando Valley.

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Was 1999 the greatest year in cinematic history?

In this episode Jim & Adam continue their retrospective as they look back at Trey Parker's South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.

When Stan Marsh and his friends go see an R-rated movie, they start cursing and their parents think that Canada is to blame.

It also features some musical segments we've featured on the show over the years, along with Jim & Adam's first ever 'Beat Down'.

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In this episode Jim & Adam begin their 1999  cinematic retrospective as they look back at Renny Harlen's Deep Blue Sea, starring Thomas Jane, Saffron Burrows and Samuel L. Jackson. 

Searching for a cure to Alzheimer's disease, a group of scientists on an isolated research facility become the prey, as a trio of intelligent sharks fight back.

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In this episode Jim & Adam chatted about some of the films which have screened at this year's Belfast Film Festival (31 October to 09 November).

Jim also spoke with Aislinn Clarke, the writer/director of Fréwaka, which opened this year's festival and Paul Kennedy, the writer/director of Dead Man's Money, which also screened at a gala event within the programme.

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In this episode Jim & Adam chat about some of the movies that scared them when they were younger just in time for Halloween.

There's even some special guests dropping into the studio to tell their own spooky tales!

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In this epsiode Host Victoria Brown was joined by writer Maria McQuillan and BanterFlix's very own Jim McClean as they chatted about Duwayne Dunham's Halloweentown (1998).

When a young girl living with her secret witch mother learns she too is a witch, she must help her witch grandmother save Halloweentown from evil forces.

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In this episode Adam chats with filmmaker Peter Filardi (The Craft/ Flatliners) and Roger Clarke (Red Dead Redemption 2) about their short film Damn Handy.

When Plumber Roger Clark visits the remote farmhouse of two murderous sisters, he'll need a trick up his sleeve to survive.

Its one of 10 shorts available to watch on the festival's digital player from the 26 October until the 1st November (www.dhiff.com)

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In this episode of 'Crime Scene to Screen' BanterFlix's resident 'sleuth sister's Joe and Thérèse are joined by local writer Victoria Brown as they chat about James Wan's 2013 feature The Conjuring, starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga.

They also discuss the infamous paranormal investigators Ed & Lorraine Warren, whose investigations the movies within the Conjuring franchise are based on.

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In this episode to celebrate the release of Terrifier 3 in cinemas, Jim & Adam look back at the three feature films within Damian Leone's franchise so far, featuring David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown.

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In this episode Jim & Adam  were joined in the studio by Doctor Nicole Hamilton as they chatted bout some of the movies they’ve watched over the past four weeks, including Joker: Folie à Deux & The Substance.

We also spoke with director Dominic O'Neill, the writer/director of Haunted Ulster Live, which is available to rent or buy now on various VOD platforms.

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In this episode, recorded on World Batman Day, Jim & Adam chatted about Joel Schumacher's Batman Forever, the third entry in the original series starring Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey and Chris O'Donnell.

Batman must battle former district attorney Harvey Dent, who is now Two-Face and Edward Nygma, The Riddler with help from an amorous psychologist and a young circus acrobat who becomes his sidekick, Robin.

They also chatted about their hopes that one day we might get to see the release of the fabled Schumacher cut of the film, which was recently screened by Kevin Smith

Show Notes

Batman Forever's 170-Min Schumacher Cut Explained - 9 Known Cuts & Changes (screenrant.com)

Why ‘Batman Forever’ Is an Important LGBTQ Movie | Fandom

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In this episode Jim & Adam chatted about some of the movies they’ve watched at the cinema over the past four weeks, including Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Kneecap and Alien: Romulus.

Jim also spoke with director Will Higo about his new gritty crime thriller The Group, which is available now on various VOD platforms.

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Banterflix's Sleuth Sisters Joe & Thérèse return for another episode of Crime Scene to Screen as they look at movies and TV shows based on real-life crimes.

In this recording they chat about Des (2020), a three part ITV drama starring David Tennant and directed by Lewis Arnold, which is based on the 1983 arrest of Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen.

Case Files

Des | This September | ITV (youtube.com)

Dennis Nilsen: Biography, Scottish Serial Killer, Facts

Born To Be A Monster? I Dennis Nilsen's Murders | Real Crime (youtube.com)

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In the third of our Spider-Man specials to celebrate the re-release of the live action movies, Jim & Adam look back Spider-Man's entry within the MCU as they chat about Tom Holland's tenure as the webslinger, starting with Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and concluding with Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).

As always each recording is filled with spoilers, silliness, bad language and tangents a-aplenty.

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In the second of our Spider-Man specials to celebrate the re-release of the live action movies on the big screen, Adam is joined by Mark Corrigan from VideoFlames as they look back at the two Amazing Spider-Man movie starring Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. Do the movies that are often maligned deserve a little bit more love?

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In the first part of our Spider-Man specials to celebrate the re-release of the live action movies on the big screen this month Jim & Adam look back at Sam Raimi's orginal trilogy ( 2002, 2004 and 2007), starring Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco and J. K. Simmons.

On this recording Aaron Flanagan from the Comic Book Guys in Belfast pops in to give us the 101 on the character's comic book orgins and local filmmaker Brian Mulholland shares his love for the films.

Show Notes

How Tobey Maguire Got the Part in “Spider-Man” (2002) (youtube.com)

All the Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against James Franco (thecut.com)

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In this episode Jim & Adam chat serve up a second serving of the ramble edition of the pod as they chat more about some of the movies they've watched over the past month.

They shared their thoughts on Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, which is out now on Netflix and MaXXXine, which was released in cinemas in July. They also chatted a little about The Boys and The Acolyte.

Jim spoke with director Janis Pugh about Chuck Chuck Baby (Interview recorded at last year's Edinburgh International Film Festival), which is out now on general release.

And Gav Logan from The Fright Club NI shares some of his movies to look out for at FrightFest London, which is happening later this month

Show Notes

• Chuck Chuck Baby trailer
• Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F | Official Trailer
• MaXXXine | Official Trailer
• The Fright Club NI

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In this episode Jim & Adam chat about some of the movies they've watched during the past month and and pretty everything else they can think off.

Some of the films  we chatted about on this podcast included Deadpool & Wolverine, Thelma, Longlegs and Joe Mc Elroy shares his thoughts on Twisters

Jim also spoke with director Robert Morgan about his movie Stopmotion, which is out on DVD and Blu Ray now (also available on Shudder) and filmmaker Brian Mulholland drops in for a chat about the Film Devour Short Film Festival, which recently took place in Belfast.

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In this episode Jim & Adam were joined in the studio by Docto Nicole Hamilton as they chatted about Andrew Bergman's 1996 movie Striptease, starring Demi Moore.

About the film

When her ex-husband gets custody of their daughter, former FBI office assistant Erin Grant (Demi Moore) needs money to fight the legal case to get her child back. As a result, she takes a job dancing at the Eager Beaver strip club in Miami, where she befriends an imposing bouncer named Shad (Ving Rhames). Unfortunately, she also becomes an object of obsession for politician David Dilbeck (Burt Reynolds), who gets what he wants through charm and violence -- and what he wants is Erin.

Show Notes

Rotten Tomatoes - Striptease | Rotten Tomatoes
IMDB - Striptease (1996) - IMDb
Trailer - Striptease 1996 Trailer HD | Demi Moore | Burt Reynolds (youtube.com)

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In this episode Jim McClean and Joe Mc Elroy continue their retrospective of James Cameron's cinematic back-catalogue as they look back at his feature debut Piranha II: The Spawning (1982).

Resort islanders (Tricia O'Neil, Steve Marachuk, Lance Henriksen) face flying killer-fish left over from a government experiment that flopped.

On this recording Jim & Joe were joined by regular 'More Than Pixels On A Screen' co-host filmmaker Adam Neeson.

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On this episode Jim & Adam are joined by BanterFlix's very own Joe Mc Elroy and filmmaker Brian Mulholland as they look back on Ncuti Gatwa's first season as Doctor Who.

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Banterflix's Sleuth Sisters Return for another episode of Crime Scene to Screen, a podcast where Joe and Therese explore movies based on real life crimes.

On this month's episode they are on the hunt for Frank Abagnale Jr. as they look at the 2002 Steven Spielberg film, Catch Me If You Can.
 
A film exploring one of the most infamous con men of the 20th century staring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Christopher Walken.

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In this episode Jim and Adam chat about chat about John Lasseter's Cars 2 (2011), the weirdest Pixar sequel to-date.

Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.

Jim & Adam also continued our review of the latest series of Doctor Who, this episode was recorded after Rogue aired, but prior to the release of  The Legend of Ruby Sunday.

Notes relating to  topics we mentioned during this week's recording

• Hollywood Reporter article discussing John Lasseter alligations - here
• Hollywood Reporter video 
• Kill James Bond podcast

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In this episode Jim and Adam chat about chat about  Frank Marshall's Arachnophobia (1990).

A new species of South American killer spider hitches a lift to a small California town in a coffin and starts to breed, leaving a trail of deaths that puzzle and terrify the young doctor newly arrived in town with his family.

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In this episode Jim & Adam chat about some of the movies they've watched during the past month and and pretty everything else they can think off. 

Some of the films  we chat about on this episode include The Fall Guy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, IF and many more.

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In this episode Jim and Adam chat about chat about George Miller's 2015 feature, Mad Max: Fury Road as they celebrate Adam's birthday.

In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshiper and a drifter named Max.

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In this episode Jim and Adam are joined by Claire McCullough (Lit(erature) to the Tit) as they chat about  Jim Sharman's cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).

A newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter.

As always be warned this recording is filled with spoilers and tangents a-aplenty.

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"Banterflix's very own Sleuth Sisters (Therese Hyland & Joe McElroy) are back for the first episode of their rebooted true crime movie podcast, Crime Scene to Screen. A show where they explore the movies based on real life crimes.

This episode looks at Richard Linklater's 2011 movie, Bernie which is based on the murder of Marjorie Nugent at the hands of Bernie Tiede in the town of Carthage Texas in 1996 and the shocking reaction of the people in the town.

The film is based on the 1998 "Midnight in the Garden of East Texas" by Skip Hollandsworth which can be found on the link below:

https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/midnight-in-the-garden-of-east-texas/

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In this episode Jim and Adam look back at Danny Boyle's directorial debut Shallow Grave (1994).

When accountant David (Christopher Eccleston), doctor Juliet (Kerry Fox) and journalist Alex (Ewan McGregor) are searching for a fourth roommate for their trendy flat, they settle on the aloof Hugo (Keith Allen). However, they soon find Hugo dead of a drug overdose, beside a large sum of cash.

The film is being screened at Cineworld Cinemas (14 May 2024) to celebrate its 30th anniversary  and part of their Danny Boyle season.

Jim also speaks with writer Irvine Welsh and director Ian Jefferies about Choose Irvine, the documentary about Irvine's work which screened last year at the Edinburgh International Film Festival  (This interview was recorded in June 2023).

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In this episode hosts Jim McClean and Adam Neeson are joined by Danny Brown (The Fright Club NI) as they chatted about some of the latest movie news, Free Comic Day( featuring Aaron Flanagan from the Comic Book Guys) and Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace, which is being re-released in cinemas to celebrate its 25th Anniversary.

Two Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory.

Jim also speaks with directors Craig Hinde & Marc Zammit along with actor Sarah Alexandra Marks about their British horror movie Witch.

Small town, England. 1575. William embarks on a journey to prove the innocence of his wife, Twyla, falsely accused of being a witch and will be put to death if found guilty. William must hunt down the real witch, to save Twyla from death.

Distributed by 101 Films, it's available to rent or buy now on various VOD platforms

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In this episode Jim McClean and Joe Mc Elroy continue their retrospective of James Cameron's cinematic back-catalogue as they look back at his 1986 feature Aliens.

Decades after surviving the Nostromo incident, Ellen Ripley is sent out to re-establish contact with a terraforming colony but finds herself battling the Alien Queen and her offspring.

On this recording they were joined by local writer and long-time BanterFlix contributor Gavin Moriarty, along with a brief cameo by cosplayer Joanne Alexander (Hedgescout)..

This podcast was recorded to celebrate Alien Day 2024!

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In this episode Jim & Adam are joined by local writer Victoria Brown as they chatted about Stephen Sommers' The Mummy, which is being re-released in cinemas to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he searches for the reincarnation of his long-lost love.

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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 1984 feature, The Terminator.

A human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an almost indestructible cyborg killing machine, sent from the same year, which has been programmed to execute a young woman whose unborn son is the key to humanity's future salvation.

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