The CineClub Podcast

Book Adaptations on The CineClub Podcast

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100

This week the team of Elliott, Joseph, Samantha and Adam discuss film adaptations such as The Maze Runner (2014), The Hobbit (2012), Wuthering Heights (2026), Red, White and Royal Blue (2023), The Hunger Games (2012) and Dune (2021).

There are strong opinions on some fan favourites and some witty one-liners from Joseph. Wuthering Heights attracts some high emotions from laughing inappropriately in the cinema to floods of tears. Ultimately, there are serious points about what makes a good adaptation. Listen carefully or ‘You shall not pass’….

Our presenters are Elliott, Joseph, Samantha and Adam. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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CineClub Spotlight: Action Heroes and the State with Dr Dan Ward

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100

This week the team of Billy, Jake and Matthew are joined by Dr Dan Ward. The episode starts with a general chat about action films such as the Rambo films, Big Trouble in Little China (1986) and Taken (2008).

The discussion extends to the connections between the military and action films. Dr Dan explains the use of films as ‘soft power’ for governments. You’ll never watch an action film in the same way again….you’ll be shaken, not stirred.

Our presenters are Billy, Jake, Matthew and Dr Dan Ward. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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And the Oscar goes to …The CineClub Podcast

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100

It’s Oscar time this week at CineClub Podcast as the team discuss the contenders for the golden statuette – arguably the most recognised film trophy in the world.

The two front runners, One Battle After Another (2025) and Sinners (2025) are not everyone’s favourite picks. And the chat between Dion, Elliott, Adam and Billy soon moves to ask questions about the fairness (or not) of the nominations process and some films which would have been worthy nominees.

Our presenters are Dion, Elliott, Adam and Billy. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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The Return of Guilty Pleasure Films at CineClub

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100

Our presenters Matthew, Adam, Ben and Billy indulge in some guilty pleasures this week looking at some questionable but loved films such as Popeye (1980), The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), The Lego Ninjago Movie (2027), North Sea Hijack (1980) and Venom (1981).

A recurring theme in the discussion is also the behind the scenes guilty pleasures of the actors/directors during film production. Tune in to find out more…

Our presenters are Matthew, Adam, Ben and Billy. The episode was engineered by Rhys Hunter and edited by Emily Main.

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"Judging books by their covers": CineClub on Film Posters

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100

This week it’s the good, the bad and the ugly of movie posters. The team of Connell, Elliott, Matthew and Jake have a blast discussing their favourites and fails of film promo posters.

Our presenters are Connell, Elliott, Matthew and Jake. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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‘Based on a True Story…?’: Biopics at CineClub

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100

Biopics are a relatively new genre so the team of Matthew, Ben, Samanatha and Jake have some fun highlighting the key elements and emerging trends in this type.

There’s a review of Air (2023), A Complete Unknown (2024), Rocket Man (2019) and Patton (1970). The team wonder about ‘truth’ claims in some of the films and whether the tendency to represent only a small section of a person’s life will continue in future biopics.

Our presenters are Matthew, Ben, Samantha and Jake. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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The Wizard of Oz on The CineClub Podcast

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100

In this episode the team of Connell, Billy, Dion and Rhys turn their attention to the everlasting wonder of The Wizard of Oz (1939, Fleming) and it’s adaptations Wicked (2024, Chu), Wicked: For Good (2025, Chu), The Wiz (1978, Lumet) Return to Oz (1985, Murch) and the obscure After the Wizard (2011, Gross).

The discussion focuses upon the timeless quality of the 1939 film from many perspectives such as the aesthetics of the sets and use of colour, to the universal message and the nostalgia it evokes. It seems there really is no place like home…

Our presenters are Connell, Billy, Dion and Rhys. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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Digitising…Entering the Grid with Tron at CineClub

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100

In this episode, the team of Elliott, Billy, Dion and Jake discuss the Tron franchise focusing on Tron (1982, Lisberger), Tron: Legacy (2010, Kosinski) and Tron: Ares (2025, Rønning).

The chat covers the aesthetics of the films and how innovative the first film was, but also the generally weak dialogue and the annoyingly long gaps between the films. Interestingly, the connections to other film, television and music productions seem to make the Tron franchise ‘cult’ films … ‘Have you guys ever seen Tron?’

Our presenters are Elliott, Billy Dion and Jake. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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Recorded in front of a live audience! The CineClub Podcast live at our International Film Festival

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100

This week the Podcast is recorded in front of a live audience as part of our International Film Festival where we screened Divines (2016), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988) and Chungking Express (1995).

The team of Florence, Rhys and Jake take questions about the films from the audience and provide commentary on the cultural and historical contexts and overall style of each of the films – and even the use of British slang in the subtitles…

Our presenters are Florence, Rhys and Jake. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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Pure Gold: The CineClub 50th Special

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100

It’s a milestone this week for The CineClub Podcast as we reach 50 episodes! To celebrate the Golden Anniversary, the team of Jake, Billy, Matthew and Bebe take a nostalgic review of the evolution of the podcast.

It’s a joyous episode of quirky behind the scenes memories, a few film one-liners and some highs and lows along the way. It’s a love letter to CineClub itself…

Our presenters are Jake, Billy, Matthew and Bebe. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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The Predator Franchise on The CineClub Podcast

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100

In this episode Billy, Rhys, Jake and Elliott engage in some rapid-fire banter about the Predator universe of films.

Jake and Elliott confess to watching the Predator films before they were strictly old enough and this prompts some quite deep chat. The group rank some of the older films and spend time considering the crossover films and the lore of the universe overall. It’s clear there are some Predator super fans on the team!

Our presenters are Billy, Rhys, Jake and Elliott . The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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“I’ll have what she’s having”: CineClub and Rom-Coms

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100

We’re back after the festive break and exploring the Rom-Com genre with old hands Matthew and Jake and newbies Amy and Samantha.

The team pick out some favourites: Annie Hall (1977), When Harry Met Sally (1989) Notting Hill (1999) and the less well-known Swedish film Four More Years (2010).

The discussion naturally focusses on love and laughs and the difficulties of making comedy work across cultural boundaries. Is there such a thing as ‘British cosy’? Perhaps Hugh Grant might know…

Our presenters are Matthew, Jake, Ben, Amy and Samantha. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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Merry Christmas from The CineClub Podcast

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week we get to commemorate a very important birth… yes, it’s a year since the first CineClub Podcast!

The team of Jake, Ben, Joseph and Adam talk favourite festive films from Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2 (1992), to Arthur Christmas (2011) and Klaus (2019). The chat covers some of the quirky characters, music and strange plots, and even whether Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) is a Christmas film at all… oh yes it is!

Our presenters are Jake, Ben, Joseph and Adam. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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Podcast at the O.K. Corral: CineClub and Westerns

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week the team of Billy, Matthew and Rhys welcome new presenter, Ben.

The discussion addresses the expectations of the western genre and highlights how genres can develop over time. The team discuss pre and post 1950’s westerns and how these films become increasingly action packed as they move from the ‘classic’ western to the parody westerns such as Blazing Saddles (1974) and Three Amigos (1987) to the ‘modern’ westerns such as Unforgiven (1992).

Our presenters are Ben, Billy, Matthew and Rhys. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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Knives Out: CineClub Goes Live

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week we break new CineClub ground with an episode which was recorded live at Diegos rather than in Studio 4. The team of Rhys, Dion, Billy and Connell discuss the Knives Out series and interact with a live audience.

The chat begins by examining performances and storylines in Knives Out (2019) and Glass Onion (2022) and teases the forthcoming Wake Up Dead Man (2025).

Our presenters are Rhys, Dion, Billy and Connell. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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"To Infinity...and Beyond" CineClub talks Pixar

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week we introduce two new presenters Adam and Joseph who join Elliott and Matthew to shine the desk lamp on to Pixar films.

With a focus on the Pixar franchises of Monsters, Inc, and Incredibles, and then the Oscar winning Up (2009) and Cars 2 (2011), the discussion considers the darker and often scarier themes and scenes which seem to characterise Pixar films. Inevitably, the discussion starts to address some issues with the Disney brand and whether Pixar can regain it’s earlier status.

Our presenters are Elliott, Matthew, Adam and Joseph. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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‘A Slice of Fried Gold’ - CineClub on Edgar Wright

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0100

Aaaand we’re back and shining a spotlight on the talent of British filmmaker Edgar Wright. The team of Connell, Matthew, Jake and Billy take a filmic tour through Wright’s catalogue of film fabulosity from The Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy to Scott Pilgrim vs the World (2010), Baby Driver (2017) and Last Night in Soho (2021).

The team highlight some Wright signatures such as his stylistic nods to the work of George A Romero, the repeating big-name actors (some with random bit parts), fast paced editing, the outstanding use of music in the storytelling and not forgetting the super quotable dialogue.... I’m gonna need some ice cream….

Our presenters are Connell, Matthew, Jake and Billy. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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A CineClub Halloween: Return of the Slashers

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100

What better way to end the Halloween series of episodes than a gorefest of slasher films?

The team of Matthew, Elliott, Billy and Jake start by dissecting the Evil Dead Trilogy then move on to cut through the big slasher franchises of Saw and Hellraiser. Finally, the discussion tears into the more modern slasher series of Terrifier films and the Blumhouse horrors with the team asking is there a slasher revival going on?

Our presenters are Matthew, Elliott, Billy and Jake. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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A CineClub Halloween: Tim Burton

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100

The Halloween season continues this week with a deep dive into the work of the acclaimed and quirky director, Tim Burton. The spotlight falls on Beetlejuice (1988), Alice in Wonderful (2010), Ed Wood (1994), Sleepy Hollow (1999) and Corpse Bride (2005).

This weeks Four Horsemen, Jake, Dion, Rhys and new presenter Elliott, debate the typical features of Burton films such as the spooky, dark vibe, the repeating actors, some fun one liners and surprisingly gory violence. The verdict? A Tim Burton film is a perfect accompaniment to Halloween.

Our presenters are Elliott, Jake, Dion and Rhys. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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A CineClub Halloween: Underrated Horror Sequels

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100

Continuing the Halloween series, the team of Matthew, Billy, Jake, and Dion discuss underrated horror sequels. Everyone picks their favourite under-appreciated horror and there’s a lot of love and laughs in the episode while the team chat about Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), Halloween 2 (1981), Blade II (2002) and Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986).

It’s a great episode to get into the Halloween vibe…

Our presenters are Matthew, Billy, Jake, and Dion. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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A CineClub Halloween: John Carpenter

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In the second episode of the Halloween series the team discuss the filmography of John Carpenter. As a director, writer and composer, Carpenter deserves his reputation as a filmmaking genius. His back catalogue includes Halloween (1978), The Fog (1980) and The Thing (1982).

Billy, Rhys, Dion and Jake have a lot of fun chatting about ‘Carpenter energy’ and the typical motifs that he employs in his films – both horror and non-horror.

Our presenters are Billy, Rhys, Dion and Jake . The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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A CineClub Halloween: Horror Make Up and SFX

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week the team begin a short series of podcasts in the run up to Halloween.

Kicking off the season, Rhys, Jake, Dion and Billy decide to focus upon the often-overlooked artistry of horror film make up and special effects.

The discussion centres upon the work of Stan Winston, Jack Pierce, Rick Baker and Chris Walas. The team wax lyrical about the crucial impact of special effects for the horror genre and the wonderful creativity of the artists.

Our presenters are Rhys, Jake, Dion and Billy . The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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Blurred Lines and Fractured Minds: Black Swan and Perfect Blue on The CineClub Podcast?

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week the team grapple with the boundaries of filmic inspiration vs filmic remake. At the centre of discussions are Satoshi Kon’s anime Perfect Blue (1997) and Aronofsky’s live action Black Swan (2010).

There is a detailed comparison of storylines, endings and themes, and at times the chat becomes quite heated….

Our presenters are Rhys, Billy, and Jake. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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You’re Going to Need a Bigger Episode: Spielberg on the CineClub Podcast

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week Jake, Billy, Matthew and Rhys ponder the genius of Stephen Spielberg. Can you believe he made Jaws (1975) when he was only 28 years old? The team choose their personal favourites and mark out some repeating patterns in the films and what makes a Spielberg classic!

It’s a long one this week – but how could it not be, have you seen Spielberg’s filmography?

Our presenters are Jake, Billy, Matthew and Rhys. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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Video Game Films: CineClub do what Nintendon’t

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week the team of Jake, Dion, Billy and Rhys discuss the Nintendo’s and Nintendon’t of video games films. One of the first issues is that describing games based films is a challenge.

Nevertheless, our intrepid arcade dwellers forge on through Super Mario Bros (1992), Mortal Kombat (1995) and through to Minecraft (2025) and Five Nights at Freddys (2023) taking in many other games films along the way. Comment and subscribe for an extra life then level up for next weeks adventure with The CineClub Podcast.

Our presenters are Jake, Dion, Billy and Rhys. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

With thanks to Martyn Steel and James Sadler.

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CineClub Shorts: The Naked Gun…again

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0100

It’s double the Drebin this week on The CineClub Podcast with the team comparing the brand new The Naked Gun (2025) starring Liam Neeson and the iconic Leslie Neilson The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988).

Despite being a short episode the team find lots to discuss from laughs per minute, legacy sequels, musical montages, Seth MacFarlane’s influence and end credit scenes. They’ve packed more in than a RyanAir flight to Ibiza in June!

Our presenters are Jake, Dion and Rhys. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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The Rainbow Connection: CineClub Reflects on Jim Henson

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week the CineClub team of Matthew, Rhys, Jake and Billy, fondly discuss the Muppets and their creator, Jim Henson.

They start with The Muppet Movie (1979), but with 8 Muppet films, 3 Television Films, a television series and television Specials, there’s plenty of Muppet content to talk about.

Not content with Muppets, the team then move on to Jim Henson’s non Muppet films, The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986) and Henson's particular take on the fantasy genre.

Our presenters are Matthew, Rhys, Jake and Billy. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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A SuperFantastic Summer with The CineClub Podcast

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100

It’s been an awesome summer for cinema and the team of Rhys, Matthew, Dion and Billy discuss two of the biggest films of the season - Superman (2025) and Fantastic Four (2025). It’s the equivalent of an on-screen battle between DC and MCU.

As ever, there’s in-depth analysis of these two megahit movies. Spoiler alert! DC wins this clash according to CineClub. Tune in to find out why…

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CineClub gets Weird with UHF and The Al Yankovic Story

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week we’re in the weird world of Al Yankovic. The team of Jake, Matthew, Billy and Rhys discuss the bizarre comedy, the songs and outstanding filmic parodies of UHF (1989) and the more recent Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022).

It’s clear there’s a whole lotta love for Weird Al and his brand of fantastical comedy.

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Letterboxd Four Favourites with The CineClub Podcast

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week the Team share their Letterboxd favourite films. What’s interesting is that each of the four choices share some common themes: the films are all quite stylized (albeit in different ways), they all contain outstanding acting performances, and they all have stood the test of time.

Tune in to find out which movies they selected and whether you agree with their picks…

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We all live in a Yellow Submarine at CineClub

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0100

The team of Jake, Billy, Rhys and Matthew are on a magical mystery tour of The Beatles’ animated film Yellow Submarine (1968).

There’s clearly some evidence of Beatlemania in the episode, but there’s also the usual ‘intelligent readings’ of the film, some Beatles history trivia and some talk about the way the music, dialogue and animation come together.

Our presenters are Jake, Billy, Rhys and Matthew. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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CineClub Shorts: Lupin III

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week Lupin aficionados Dion and Jake enthuse about the Japanese animated action films Castle of Cagliostro (1979), Mystery of Mamo (1978) and Lupin III: The First (2019).

These cult films focus upon the character of gentleman thief, Lupin III, which was originally developed in a manga series by Monkey Punch. The team ruminate fondly about the filmic art and music and the influence of these acclaimed films.

Our presenters are Dion and Jake. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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Cursed Tapes and Haunted Houses: CineClub does Analog Horror

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100

Lock the door and leave the light on – this episode explores horror films based on or around television shows. The team of Matthew, Connell, Jake and Bebe discuss the iconic BBC television film Ghostwatch from 1992 and the more recent independent film, Late Night with the Devil (2023).

The whole team agree that Ghostwatch stands out as a genuinely creepy, innovative and well written piece of work. It’s BBC origins and supreme ‘Britishness’ make it particularly convincing and quite frankly has left some of the team with nightmares!

The response to late Night with the Devil is more mixed. Bebe observes how the new film compares unfavourably to Ghostwatch because some characters are underdeveloped, whereas Jake and Connell dislike the use of AI in the newer film. Matthew was a little distracted by some flickering lights in Studio 4 during the recording of this episode….

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‘It’s a bird…it’s a plane…’ It’s Superman at CineClub

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week sees the release of the new Superman film starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan and directed by James Gunn. The team of Rhys, Billy, Jake and Matthew discuss the range of Superman films from George Reeves version of the 1950’s to Christopher Reeve through to Brandon Routh and lately Henry Cavill, as well as a handful of small screen adaptations.

The chat covers the Superman story themes, actors and directors. Rhys confesses some of the human drama is ‘so emotional’. For Billy and Matthew, it’s the violence of the Routh and Cavill versions leading them to consider ‘is Superman a murderer?’ And Jake just wants the new film to be as good as some of the past films and give us a ' big Superman summer.'

It’s fair to say that the whole team are Superman enthusiasts – so our sound engineer, Emily, had a job to keep them to time in the recording studio this week!

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Days, Weeks and Years: CineClub discusses the ‘28’ trilogy

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100

To coincide with the recent release of 28 Years Later, the Team discuss the merits and demerits of the ‘28’ film series.

28 Days Later is accepted by the whole team as a film which ‘loves to have the zombies on screen’ and is characterised by the magnetic performances of its actors and the visual language created by the writer (Alex Garland) and director (Danny Boyle). 28 Weeks Later proves more controversial and an example of what Billy kindly refers to as ‘missed potential’.

With 28 Years Later the series seems back on track with outstanding acting and wonderful world building. The Team loved the characters, drama and locations of this film. Is it a love letter to the North East? Let us know what you think…

Our presenters are Billy, Dion, Matthew and Rhys. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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CineClub Shorts: Is Keanu Reeves a good actor?

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100

There’s a difference of opinion in the team this week when Matthew, Rhys and Billy ruminate on Keanu’s back catalogue of work. Matthew wonders about Keanu’s line delivery and mannequin-like face, Rhys thinks he’s a star vessel, whilst Billy is prepared to defend Keanu to the hilt on the grounds that Reeves is self-aware and plays to his strengths.

From some dodgy casting (‘what was Coppola thinking casting Keanu as Jonathan Harker?’) to ‘Peak Keanu’ (The Matrix, John Wick and Bill and Ted) the team ultimately agree that Keanu is good in some genres rather than others.

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‘Children of the Night’ Universal Monsters at CineClub

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week Rhys, Billy, Connell and Jake consider monsters from the Universal Studios. The team chat about early monster films such as Bride of Frankenstein and Creature from the Black Lagoon amongst others from the 1920’s through to the 1950’s. The CineClubbers discuss the development of the genre, and wonder why the early monster films have stood the test of time. Our ‘Monster Man’ Billy comments upon the impact these early films have upon modern filmmakers such as Del Toro.

After establishing the classics and considering some of the remakes (the good and the flops) there is a philosophical debate about the differences between horror films and monster films! Let us know what you think…

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The Good, The Bad and the Downright Terrible at CineClub

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this episode the team discuss their guilty pleasures – those films so bad they’re good! First in the frame in the horror category are Jason X and Freddy vs Jason, then there’s disagreement about The Toxic Avenger series!

Tempers and voices are raised when onto the comedy section with Cat in The Hat and Sharkboy and Lavagirl! It was nearly a punch up in the studio! Things calmed down when the team realised they all agreed the Nightmare on Elm Street remake was garbage!

Our presenters are Billy, Matthew, Rhys and Dion. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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Move Over Cannes: It’s the CineClub Film Festival

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In this episode the team of Connell, Billy, Matthew and Jake chat about the very first CineClub Film Festival which was sponsored by Sunderland Culture. The festival included screenings of Police Story, Purple Rain, Nosferatu, Creature from the Black Lagoon and American Werewolf in London. Strangely, Rhys was MIA this week – no one has seen him since he went to the Slaughtered Lamb....

Our presenters are Connell, Billy, Matthew and Jake. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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The Wonderful World of Wes Anderson at Cineclub

Fri, 30 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week the triumvirate discuss the quirks and wonders of the Wes Anderson filmography.

Prompted by CineClub’s recent screening of Rushmore, the Team delve into Anderson’s back catalogue and select some ‘peak Anderson’ films. There’s much to discuss from the specific ‘Anderson dialogue delivery style’, the repeating Anderson actors, and a particular examination of ‘modern Anderson’. Billy asks us to consider if the recent increase in stylisation has gone too far – like ‘a snake eating its own tail’? And Rhys and Matthew wonder about his ‘Mainstream arthouse’ aesthetic. Is Anderson becoming a ‘parody of himself?’ Let us know what you think….

Our presenters are Billy, Rhys and Matthew. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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CineClub vs MCU: Has the MCU lost it’s touch?

Fri, 23 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100

It’s a controversial topic this week, but a goodie! The team move out of ‘classic’ film territory to examine the post Endgame Marvel and whether it’s now just ‘teasing slop’….

From the questionable MCU humour, the continuity issues, the actors pay and screen time, characters no one cares about and the pace of the storytelling – there’s so much to say this is the longest CineClub episode EVER!

Billy states it’s all about the passion and it’s so obvious if the writer/ director has paid respect to the franchise. Jake says they should just get back to basics and look to the comic books for inspiration. I guess we all hope the producers are listening! Excelsior!

Our presenters are Billy, Jake, Matthew and Rhys. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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“She doesn’t even go to this school!”: CineClub does Teen Films

Fri, 09 May 2025 08:00:00 +0100

This week the Team take on the ‘Teens’ with a detailed chat about Heathers and Mean Girls.

From representations to dark humour and the songs in the musical versions of the stories, the CineClubbers have a blast dissecting the details. Rhys even suggests the Heathers is Mean Girls fan fiction before Mean Girls was made!

Our presenters are Bebe, Matthew, Jake and Rhys. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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Scoring the Scores: CineClub does Soundtracks

Fri, 02 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week the team discuss film soundtracks and debate whether an original score or licensed music produce more iconic soundtracks.

This episode is full of fun and passion. The name dropping reaches epic proportions – and it’s not just the films, it’s directors, musicians and composers. It demonstrates the team’s attention to detail listing Baz Luhrman, John Carpenter, Daft Punk, Ed Sheeran and the acclaimed Hans Zimmer and John Williams. There’s even a discussion about the pronunciation of Lady Marmalade!

Our presenters are Matthew, Dion, Jake and Connell. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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Val Kilmer: A CineClub Tribute

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week the three amigos, Billy, Matthew and Jake, celebrate Val Kilmer – an actor with the distinction of playing rock legends Jim Morrison and Elvis Presley, as well as iconic film characters, Batman, ‘Iceman’ and Doc Holliday.

The team discuss Kilmer’s performances and conclude whilst he wasn’t always the lead, he always stood out.

RIP Val Kilmer.

Our presenters are Billy, Matthew and Jake. The episode was engineered by Billy Moore and edited by Emily Main.

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Monsters and Metaphors: CineClub does Kaiju

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0100

This week the CineClub Podcasters discuss monsters and their metphors.

From the plethora of Godzilla films to Mothra, King Kong and Cloverfield, the team ponder the complexities of the monster film. The chat ranges from the use of special effects, atomic breathe scenes, low angle shots, poor lighting, unhappy endings and some useless human characters! The guys ruminate about what is so watchable (or not) in these awesome Kaiju films. There's even a discussion on how Godzilla drop kicks! (Any answers? Drop us a DM!)

Our presenters are Jake, Billy, Rhys and Dion. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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‘The Hills are Alive’ CineClub does Musicals

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week the team discuss the differences between musicals and films with music.

Along with chat of Bugsy Malone, Rocky Horror Picture Show, and The Sound of Music, the team consider some of the dark topics at the heart of several musicals. Meanwhile, Rhys gets evangelical and spreads the gospel of Phantom of the Paradise – is this one of the most underrated films of all time?

Our presenters are Rhys, Bebe, Matthew and Connell. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

Let us know your favourite musical film and favourite song from a musical by using the email below or sending a message on our Instagram.

This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff.

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“Hawkmen Dive!” CineClub does 1980’s classics

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0100

We’ve shown lots of 1980’s films at CineClub recently so this week we discuss our favourites and decide what’s ‘Excellent’ and what’s ‘Bogus’.

In the excellent category we have Killer Clowns from Outer Space, The Lost Boys and the infinitely quotable Flash Gordon. The team agree Flash is the standout winner - after all “he’s for everyone of us!” A couple of questions remain after the episode: is it time for CineClub merchandise? And why didn’t Queen do more soundtracks because Flash and Highlander are outstanding?

Our presenters are Jake, Billy, Connell and Matthew. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

Let us know your favourite 80’s film by using the email below or sending a message on our Instagram.

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CineClub Spotlight: Du Vernay’s 13TH

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This is the first of our CineClub Shorts series.

In this special episode Matthew chats with Dr Dan Kilvington, Reader and Course Director of Media and Cultural Studies at Leeds Beckett University. They discuss Ava Du Vernay’s powerful documentary 13th and consider institutionalised racism in US and UK contexts.

Our presenters are Billy and Matthew. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

Let us know your thoughts and questions by using the email below or sending a message on our Instagram.

This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff.

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“Goodbye Royal” CineClub celebrates Gene Hackman

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week we pay tribute to recently deceased actor Gene Hackman, discussing his acting style and lasting legacy.

In this special episode we chat with Senior Lecturer in Film and Cultural Studies, John-Paul Green. JP and the team discuss their favourite Hackman films and characters and wonder about the merits of Superman 4!

Our presenters are Billy, Dion, Jake and Matthew. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

Let us know your favourite Hackman film or character by using the email below or sending a message on our Instagram.

This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff.

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Four Angry 'men': CineClub on Sidney Lumet

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This week it’s a double bill of Failsafe (1964) and 12 Angry Men (1957) showcasing the immense talent of director Sidney Lumet.

The team discuss the lasting impact of Failsafe and ruminate how relevant this classic remains in the contemporary world. They compare it to 12 Angry Men, which whilst different in topic is similar in tone and tension. In lighter moments of the conversation there is some mirth about Rhys's quotes and what CineClub merchandise might look like….

Our presenters are Matthew, Billy, Bebe, and Rhys. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

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‘What’s your favourite scary movie?’

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100

This week it’s all about slasher films inspired by the recent screening of Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

The team discuss what makes a great slasher film, the slasher film tropes like the ‘final girl’, the best horror directors, and the importance of audience investment in the characters and actors. It’s all about ‘substance’ says Billy and ‘not just about the gore’.

Our presenters are Billy, Jake, Rhys and Connell. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

Let us know your thoughts on slasher films and your favs in this genre by using the email below or sending a message on our Instagram.

This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff.

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Do you feel lucky punk? CineClub vs Steam Boy and Akira

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0100

This week we discuss the recent screening of Steamboy and the anime classic Akira. Secretly, we’re wondering if we’re anime obsessed at the moment!

Throughout the episode, we shared our mixed feelings about the English dub of both films, particularly the celebrity voice actors, and how it impacted our viewing experience. We debated the merits of watching the films in their original Japanese with subtitles versus the dubbed versions.

We reflected on the broader themes present in both films, including the commentary on post-war society and the consequences of technological advancement. We noted the recurring motif in Japanese media of nuclear annihilation and how it resonates with contemporary issues.

Our presenters are Jake, Billy, Dion and Rhys. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

Feel free to share your preferences between steampunk and cyberpunk aesthetics, and whether you would choose Ray's jetpack or Canada's bike from Akira. Email below.

This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at theUniversity of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and staff.

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CineClub goes International with Snowpiercer and Grave of The Fireflies

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0100

It’s all high brow this week with a discussion of favourite International films and the two recent screenings of Snowpiercer and Grave of the Fireflies.

Serious issues are covered in these films and the team do not shy away from the difficult topics and imagery, discussing their responses to the storytelling in their own inimitable style.

Our presenters are Dion, Rhys, Gabriel and Jake. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

Feel free to reach out with your thoughts on all things film using the email below. This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff.

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‘Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit watching movies’ – Reviewing Airplane and a look at what’s coming in 2025.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0100

Surely Airplane’s one liners are the stuff of legend. Stop calling me Shirley! This week the team discuss the jokes, puns and movie that launched a thousand memes!

The team dissect Airplane’s lasting impact and consider the elements that might be awkward for a modern audience, but that’s not important right now. Then they take a look at forthcoming movies – especially, Superman and the future of DC, and blockbusters like Minecraft.

Our presenters this week are Rhys, Bebe, Connell and Matthew. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main (she’s the boss, the head woman, the top dog, the big cheese, the head honcho, number one…).

Feel free to reach out with your thoughts on all things film and what you’re looking forward to in movies this year. Just use the email below. We’re all counting on you! This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff.

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‘Turkey and Telly’ - It’s the post-Christmas Review…

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100

And we’re back! If you’re feeling the January Blues, give this a listen to lift your weary spirits. As always there’s some great banter – but it’s the shear joy of the catch up that will brighten your day in this special Christmas content review.

The panel discuss everything that we’ve been watching on Telly over the Christmas break, from Gavin and Stacey to Wallace and Gromit and classics such as Indiana Jones.

Our presenters are Rhys, Bebe, Jake and Connell. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.

Feel free to reach out with your thoughts on all things film and telly using the email below. This episode was recorded

and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff.

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Jingly Bells! It’s the Christmas Special!

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100

In this week’s episode of The CineClub Podcast, we talk all things ‘action’ with a discussion of John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China and Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky series.

We couldn’t ignore that it’s Christmas, so we end the episode considering our favourite Christmas movies. And Die Hard is definitely a Christmas film according to Connell! Let us know your favourite using the email below.

This episodes presenters are Matthew, Jake, Rhys and Connell.

As always, we invite you to reach out with thoughts on all things film. This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland, with special thanks to our technical team and academic staff. Join us next time!

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CineClub Spotlight: It’s always a Big Wednesday at CineClub

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0100

In this week’s episode of The CineClub Podcast, we talk to Dr Mark McKenna, from the University of Staffordshire, about his connection to the 1978 film Big Wednesday, directed by John Milius. Mark has written a book about the film and gave us some insights about the film’s themes of friendship and loyalty, and a thought-provoking personal journey about his time writing the book.

Mark mentioned the loss of some of his close friends recently. If you’re affected by any of the issues mentioned and you’re a student at the University of Sunderland, please reach out to our Wellbeing service. You can get in touch with them via https://sj.sunderland.ac.uk/wellbeing/

Anyone can call the Mind Support Line on 0300 102 1234 or text SHOUT to 85258

You can also check out our weekly podcast The Toolbox for more on men's mental health https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-toolbox

This episode’s presenters are Tasha, Gabriel, Matthew and Bebe.

As always, we invite you to contact us with your thoughts and suggestions. The CineClub members at the University of Sunderland recorded and produced this episode with special thanks to our technical team and academic staff. Join us next time for discussion about International films, Snowpiercer and Grave of the Fireflies.

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You can read Mark’s book here https://www.routledge.com/Big-Wednesday-Lamenting-Lost-Youth-in-the-New-Hollywood/McKenna/p/book/9780367178925

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Help! it's another episode of the podcast

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0100

In this week's episode of the Cine Club Podcast, we dive into the whimsical world of the 1965 film "Help!" directed by Richard Lester and starring none other than the Beatles themselves. In this episode, cinephiles Jake, Rhys, Matthew, and Dion all share their favourite Beatle.

We kick off the discussion by reflecting on our recent horror selections, including "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "A Bucket of Blood," before transitioning to the lighthearted absurdity of "Help!" Matthew, our resident 60s music expert, explains why he chose this film, following our previous exploration of "A Hard Day's Night." He highlights the charm and humour of both films, noting how "Help!" takes the absurdity to new heights.

As always, we invite you to reach out to us with your thoughts and suggestions. This episode was recorded and produced by the Cineclub members at the University of Sunderland, with special thanks to our technical team and academic staff. Join us next time as we continue our cinematic journey!

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We have a podcast

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0100

Welcome to the Cineclub podcast. In this new podcast, students and staff from the University of Sunderland's long-running cinema club talk about movies, from Hollywood Blockbusters to the best (and strangest) of world cinema.

In this inaugural episode, we chat with Dr Steve Cannon, the club's convenor, about the club's history and what we get up to in the dark.

We will be back with more episodes soon.

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