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  • The Invite, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Holy Days (Nat Bollt Interview & Film Devour 37

    On this Episode we chat about some of the movies we've been watching over the past week, including Olivia Wide's third feature The Invite and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

    Jim chats with filmmaker Nat Boltt about her film Holy Days, which is out in cinemas now.

    https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/holy_days

    Joe also speaks with local filmmaker Brian Mulholland about Film Devour 37 (Fri 28 August - Black Box Belfast)

    https://www.blackboxbelfast.com/event/film-devour-short-film-festival-37/

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    1 hr 14 min
  • The Invite, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Holy Days (Nat Boltt Interview) & Film Devour 37

    on this Episode we chat about some of the movies we've been watching over the past week, including Olivia Wide's third feature The Invite and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

    Jim chats with filmmaker Nat Boltt about her film Holy Days, which is out in cinemas now.

    https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/holy_days

    Joe also speaks with local filmmaker Brian Mulholland about Film Devour 37 ( Fri 28 August - Black Box Belfast)

    https://www.blackboxbelfast.com/event/film-devour-short-film-festival-37/

    If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe and leave us a nice review wherever you get your podcasting fix. 

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    1 hr 15 min
  • The Invite/ Holy Days and Film Devour 37

    In this Episode we chat about some of the movies we've been watching over the past week, including Olivia Wide's third feature The Invite and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

    Jim chats with filmmaker Nat Boltt about her film Holy Days, which is out in cinemas now.

    https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/holy_days

    Joe also speaks with local filmmaker Brian Mulholland about Film Devour 37 ( Fri 28 August - Black Box Belfast)

    https://www.blackboxbelfast.com/event/film-devour-short-film-festival-37/

    If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe and leave us a nice review wherever you get your podcasting fix. 

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    1 hr 8 min
  • Primate/ Drag Me to Hell & Carol Vorderman

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    In this episode, hosts Jim McClean and Adam Neeson discuss a variety of topics including a tribute to the late Catherine O'Hara, the recent Oscar and BAFTA nominations, along with the future of the Saw franchise.

    The recording also features an interview with Carol Vorderman discussing her campaign to reclaim the term 'MILF'. 

    They also  review the film 'Primate', explore the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme, and delve into Sam Raimi's 'Drag Me To Hell'. 

    The episode concludes the game the internet isn't talking about Letterboxing.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Show Highlights
    01:59 Tribute to Catherine O'Hara
    06:10 Oscar and BAFTA Nominations Discussion
    10:06 The Future of the Saw Franchise
    10:48 Interview with Carol Vorderman
    24:15 Review of 'Primate' Film
    39:09 Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme
    49:08 Discussion on 'Drag Me To Hell' and Sam Raimi's Work
    01:04:02 Letterboxing and Wrap Up

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    1 hr 14 min
  • 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Spoilers)

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    In this episode Jim & Adam chat about Nia DaCosta’s 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.

     As Spike is inducted into Jimmy Crystal's gang on the mainland, Dr. Kelson makes a discovery that could alter the world.

    The second instalment in the new 28 Years Later trilogy is out in cinemas now and follows directly from Danny Boyle's 28 Years later, which was released in 2025.

    Show Notes

    • 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOwTdTZA8D8
    • Mercy Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H7Djx17l8Y



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    1 hr 9 min
  • Edgar Wright Retrospective

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    In this episode Jim and Adam look back at the films within Edgar Wright's cinematic back-catalogue, from Shaun of the Dead (2004) to Last Night in Soho (2021). 

    We chatted about Wright's version of The Running Man on our previous podcast.

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    1 hr 7 min
  • The Running Men: A Pod About Two Ben Richards

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    In this episode Jim & Adam look back at two very different versions of Stephen King's 1982 novel The Running Man.

    Firstly, they discuss Paul Michael Glaser's 1987 version starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, then share their thoughts on the latest adaptation directed by Edgar Wright and features Glen Powell in the leading role.

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Halloween Special

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    In this Episode Jim and Adam are joined by Danny Brown from Fright Club NI as they chat about some of the things that have scared them over the years on this year's annual Halloween Ramble.



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    1 hr 10 min
  • Belfast Film Festival Special: Rose Baker Interview

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    In this episode the first in a series of specials dedicated to this year's Belfast Film Festival, Jim spoke with head programmer about this year's festival.

    The Belfast Film Festival runs from the 30th October to the 8th November, check out their website for a look at its full lineup.

    Year-Round Films and Special Events - Belfast Film Festival

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    38 min
  • The Life of Chuck & EIFF 2025

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    In this episode Adam reviewed Mike Flanagan's latest feature The Life of Chuck, which is out in cinemas now and Jim shared his thoughts on The Toxic Avenger (2023), which goes on general release later this week.

     This recording also features our weekly look through the UK & Irish Box Office Top 10 and Jim picks out some of his favourite movies from this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival.

     There are also red-carpet interviews with Barnaby Roper, the director of All The Devils are Here, which received its world premiere at the festival along with some of the film's cast including Eddie Marsan, Burn Gorman and Tienne Simon. Jim also spoke with Paul Sng about his documentary Reality is Not Enough, a dynamic portrait of Scottish writer Irvine Welsh.

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    1 hr 29 min

About The NI Scene

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A weekly movie podcast where we chat about some of the films and tv shows we've been watching, both at the cinema and online streaming platforms.

We regularly feature interviews with…