Back to the Big Screen with Spencer and Sophie
Back to the Big Screen is a cult and classic film podcast celebrating the movies that deserve another life in cinemas. Each episode, we revisit iconic titles — from overlooked gems to fan favourites — and explore why they still matter today. Even better? You can bring the films you love back to the big screen yourself through the Screenwave app, with screenings at The Backlot in Blackpool and Genesis Cinema in Whitechapel, London.
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Back to the Big Screen with Spencer and Sophie
The Shawshank Redemption – 5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know
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It’s consistently ranked as one of the greatest films ever made — but how well do you really know it?
In this episode, we uncover five lesser-known facts about The Shawshank Redemption — from behind-the-scenes production choices to moments that almost changed the film forever.
Whether you’ve seen it once or twenty times, these details will make you appreciate the film in a whole new way.