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.
Rewatch. Rewind. Re-screen. 🎬
Episodes
6 episodes
Sing Street: The Cult Film That Should've Been Bigger
This week on Big Screen, Spencer and Sophie review Sing Street — the 2016 John Carney film that was quietly one of the best movies of its year, overshadowed by La La Land and destined to become a word-of-mouth classic. Set in 1980s Dublin, it's...
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Episode 6
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22:58
The Shawshank Redemption – 5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know
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 produ...
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Episode 5
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38:12
Aliens: Game Over, Man! – The Breakdown
We dive deep into Aliens (1986) — unpacking the plot, the moments that made it iconic, and a few behind-the-scenes facts you might not know. From Ripley’s return to the Queen showdown, this episode is pure sci-fi adrenaline.
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Episode 4
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37:52
Drive: Silence, Violence, and Synthwave
This week we talk Drive. We dig into the scorpion jacket and that strange frog & scorpion fable, wonder why Ryan Gosling speaks so little, and play a couple of games: Guess the Trailer and Which Fi...
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Episode 3
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