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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

50:30

Recorded in front of a live audience! The CineClub...

The CineClub Podcast ·

2026/01/30

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

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39:30

Pure Gold: The CineClub 50th Special

The CineClub Podcast ·

2026/01/23

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.Let us know your favourite

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35:39

The Predator Franchise on The CineClub Podcast

The CineClub Podcast ·

2026/01/16

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

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36:30

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

The CineClub Podcast ·

2026/01/09

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

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56:01

Merry Christmas from The CineClub Podcast

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/12/19

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

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36:53

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

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/12/12

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

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46:52

Knives Out: CineClub Goes Live

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/11/28

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.Let us know your favourite

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43:32

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

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/11/21

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

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42:00

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

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/11/14

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

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54:17

A CineClub Halloween: Return of the Slashers

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/10/31

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

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53:09

A CineClub Halloween: Tim Burton

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/10/24

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

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50:20

A CineClub Halloween: Underrated Horror Sequels

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/10/17

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

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42:01

A CineClub Halloween: John Carpenter

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/10/10

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

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54:24

A CineClub Halloween: Horror Make Up and SFX

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/10/03

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

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26:48

Blurred Lines and Fractured Minds: Black Swan and...

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/09/26

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.Let us know your thoughts about these films using the email below or sending a message on our

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55:19

You’re Going to Need a Bigger Episode: Spielberg on...

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/09/19

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.Let us know your favourite Spielberg

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45:09

Video Game Films: CineClub do what Nintendon’t

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/09/12

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

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18:10

CineClub Shorts: The Naked Gun…again

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/09/05

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

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44:15

The Rainbow Connection: CineClub Reflects on Jim Henson

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/08/29

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,

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37:33

A SuperFantastic Summer with The CineClub Podcast

The CineClub Podcast ·

2025/08/22

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…Our presenters are Rhys, Matthew, Dion and Billy. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main.Let us know your

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