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Back to the Big Screen with Spencer and Sophie

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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. 🎬

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Sing Street: The Cult Film That Should've Been Bigger 11.03.2026 22:58

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 a coming-of-age story about music, escape, first love, and one boy forming a band to impress a girl. We cover the casting, the era, the soundtrack, Jo...

The Shawshank Redemption – 5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know 09.01.2026 38:12

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.

Aliens: Game Over, Man! – The Breakdown 21.10.2025 37:52

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.

Drive: Silence, Violence, and Synthwave 15.09.2025 41:12

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 Films Beat It at the Box Office?

Alien: In Space, No One Can Hear Our Podcast 11.08.2025 36:57

In this episode of Screenwave , we step aboard the Nostromo for a deep dive into Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror masterpiece Alien (1979). Spencer and Sophie unpack the film’s terrifying tension, jaw-dropping visuals, and behind-the-scenes secrets. Expect trivia, games, and plenty of laughs as we explore the xenomorph’s legacy, Sigourney Weaver’s iconic debut, and why Alien still defines horror in...

The Crow: You can't have rice all the time 08.08.2025 38:09

In this episode of Screenwave , we dive feathers-first into the gothic cult classic The Crow (1994), directed by Alex Proyas. Expect chaos (the fun kind) as Spencer mixes a mystery drink inspired by the film (will it be edible?), we plunge into Reddit’s comments, and play Crow or No Crow . Plus, we share our top behind-the-scenes facts and briefly reflect on the tragic death of Brandon Lee. It’s m...