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Ralph McLean

Belfast

Presenter and Producer at BBC Radio Ulster

Presenter and Producer at BBC Radio Foyle

TV and radio bloke. Presents/produces evening show on BBC Radio Ulster Mon to Wed 8-10pm, reviews movies and runs McLean Media. Views are own.

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  • 1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Ralph McLean

    Live-action reimagining of Viking animation breaks the mould and sets new standards for NI-made moviesFrom The Lion King to Snow White, the shadow of soulless live-action remakes of much-loved animated films has been cast across Hollywood for some time now. How To Train Your Dragon, much of which was filmed in Belfast’s Harbour and Titanic studios, is something a little different though.

  • 2 weeks ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Ralph McLean

    Film review: Murder on the dancefloor in John Wick spin-offAna de Armas shows there’s life after Keanu Reeves in bone-crunchingly violent action filmAna de Armas as Eve Macarro in BallerinaFor no-nonsense action and bone-crunching violence, John Wick is hard to beat. It’s no surprise then that Ballerina, the first big spin-off from the franchise, doesn’t stray too far from that blueprint.

  • 3 weeks ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Ralph McLean

    To rock fans as Metallica take over Dublin for a weekend for epic new show Ralph McLean experienced in PhiladelphiaMetallica are going to rock Ireland to it’s very core when they roll into town next year. I can vouch for that personally as last weekend I travelled Stateside to sample the 72 Seasons tour for myself over two sweaty nights in the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

  • 3 weeks ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Ralph McLean

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  • 1 month ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Ralph McLean

    Film review: Thrills, spills and stunts galore in riveting Mission Impossible swansong from Tom CruiseLatest, and we are led to believe last, outing from franchise sees Ethan Hunt out to thwart evil AITom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible - The Final ReckoningThe Mission Impossible franchise has given us some truly great action movie thrills down the years.

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Ralph McLean
Ralph McLean @RalphMcLeanShow
12 Jun 25

Dug out my Beach Boys Smile boxset for first time in ages just now and found this little button badge in it. Just says Smile. It worked for me! Might wear it today. Full #BrianWilson tribute show coming Monday night on BBC Radio Ulster & Sounds. Spread the word people! #Smile https://t.co/jgdvZHSprS

Ralph McLean
Ralph McLean @RalphMcLeanShow
11 Jun 25

Aw no..Brian Wilson has gone. One of the true Kings of melody he brought so much joy to the world. Those “teenage symphonies to God” will live forever. A full radio special is in order I think. What Beach Boys/solo gems would you like to hear? #BrianWilson #BeachBoys https://t.co/jVQuAROqQV

Ralph McLean
Ralph McLean @RalphMcLeanShow
11 Jun 25

On the radio show tonight I’ve #RonSexsmith in conversation, new music from #LukasNelson, #JamesMcMurtry, #HannahWhite, #Geckos and #KelseyWaldon plus a couple of classics from the great #MartinCarthy. 8pm start. Spread the word and I’ll see you there. @bbcradioulster #bbccountry https://t.co/smeyA1klaf