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PODCAST

The CineClub Podcast

University of Sunderland CineClub

A show celebrating the world of cinema, produced by student members of the CineClub at the University of Sunderland This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

49:04

‘Children of the Night’ Universal Monsters at CineClub

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/06/20

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

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31:23

The Good, The Bad and the Downright Terrible at CineClub

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/06/13

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,

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31:17

Move Over Cannes: It’s the CineClub Film Festival

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/06/07

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.Let us

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26:54

The Wonderful World of Wes Anderson at Cineclub

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/05/30

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

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49:51

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

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/05/23

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

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30:07

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

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/05/09

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.Let us know your favourite film teen film by using the email below or sending a

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29:02

Scoring the Scores: CineClub does Soundtracks

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/05/02

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

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23:50

Val Kilmer: A CineClub Tribute

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/04/25

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.Let us know your favourite Val Kilmer

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36:07

Monsters and Metaphors: CineClub does Kaiju

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/04/15

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

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36:58

‘The Hills are Alive’ CineClub does Musicals

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/04/04

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

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27:38

“Hawkmen Dive!” CineClub does 1980’s classics

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/03/28

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

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08:53

CineClub Shorts: Du Vernay’s 13TH

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/03/21

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

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41:44

“Goodbye Royal” CineClub celebrates Gene Hackman

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/03/14

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

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22:34

Four Angry 'men': CineClub on Sidney Lumet

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/03/07

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,

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33:56

‘What’s your favourite scary movie?’

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/02/20

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

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23:59

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

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/02/14

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

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24:21

CineClub goes International with Snowpiercer and...

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/02/10

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

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21:00

‘Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit watching...

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/01/31

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

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30:15

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

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/01/24

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

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28:39

Jingly Bells! It’s the Christmas Special!

The CineClub Podcast ·

2024/12/20

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

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