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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

  1. ‘Based on a True Story…?’: Biopics at CineClub

    1D AGO

    ‘Based on a True Story…?’: Biopics at CineClub

    Biopics are a relatively new genre so the team of Matthew, Ben, Samanatha and Jake have some fun highlighting the key elements and emerging trends in this type. There’s a review of Air (2023), A Complete Unknown (2024), Rocket Man (2019) and Patton (1970). The team wonder about ‘truth’ claims in some of the films and whether the tendency to represent only a small section of a person’s life will continue in future biopics. Our presenters are Matthew, Ben, Samantha and Jake. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main. Let us know what your favourite biopic and what would you like to see on the CineClub Podcast in the future by using the email below or sending a message on our Instagram. This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff. Email: cineclub.podcast@sparksunderland.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DtrRwFZZf/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thecineclubpodcast_spark/ Tik Tok: the.cineclub.podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@the.cineclub.podcast?_t=ZN-8x9DMcKPPWw&_r=1 Join us next time! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

    33 min
  2. The Wizard of Oz on The CineClub Podcast

    FEB 13

    The Wizard of Oz on The CineClub Podcast

    In this episode the team of Connell, Billy, Dion and Rhys turn their attention to the everlasting wonder of The Wizard of Oz (1939, Fleming) and it’s adaptations Wicked (2024, Chu), Wicked: For Good (2025, Chu), The Wiz (1978, Lumet) Return to Oz (1985, Murch) and the obscure After the Wizard (2011, Gross). The discussion focuses upon the timeless quality of the 1939 film from many perspectives such as the aesthetics of the sets and use of colour, to the universal message and the nostalgia it evokes. It seems there really is no place like home… Our presenters are Connell, Billy, Dion and Rhys. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main. Let us know what you think about The Wizard of Oz and its adaptations and what would you like to see on the CineClub Podcast in the future by using the email below or sending a message on our Instagram. This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff. Email: cineclub.podcast@sparksunderland.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DtrRwFZZf/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thecineclubpodcast_spark/ Tik Tok: the.cineclub.podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@the.cineclub.podcast?_t=ZN-8x9DMcKPPWw&_r=1 Join us next time! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

    37 min
  3. Digitising…Entering the Grid with Tron at CineClub

    FEB 6

    Digitising…Entering the Grid with Tron at CineClub

    In this episode, the team of Elliott, Billy, Dion and Jake discuss the Tron franchise focusing on Tron (1982, Lisberger), Tron: Legacy (2010, Kosinski) and Tron: Ares (2025, Rønning). The chat covers the aesthetics of the films and how innovative the first film was, but also the generally weak dialogue and the annoyingly long gaps between the films. Interestingly, the connections to other film, television and music productions seem to make the Tron franchise ‘cult’ films … ‘Have you guys ever seen Tron?’ Our presenters are Elliott, Billy Dion and Jake. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main. Let us know what you think about the Tron franchise and what would you like to see on the CineClub Podcast in the future by using the email below or sending a message on our Instagram. This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff. Email: cineclub.podcast@sparksunderland.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DtrRwFZZf/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thecineclubpodcast_spark/ Tik Tok: the.cineclub.podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@the.cineclub.podcast?_t=ZN-8x9DMcKPPWw&_r=1 Join us next time! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

    49 min
  4. Recorded in front of a live audience! The CineClub Podcast live at our International Film Festival

    JAN 30

    Recorded in front of a live audience! The CineClub Podcast live at our International Film Festival

    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. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main. Let us know your favourite International Film and what would you like to see on the CineClub Podcast in the future by using the email below or sending a message on our Instagram. This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff. Email: cineclub.podcast@sparksunderland.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DtrRwFZZf/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thecineclubpodcast_spark/ Tik Tok: the.cineclub.podcast https://www.tiktok.com/@the.cineclub.podcast?_t=ZN-8x9DMcKPPWw&_r=1 Join us next time! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

    51 min
  5. Pure Gold: The CineClub 50th Special

    JAN 23

    Pure Gold: The CineClub 50th Special

    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 CineClub episode and what would you like to see on the CineClub Podcast in the future by using the email below or sending a message on our Instagram. This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff. Email: cineclub.podcast@sparksunderland.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DtrRwFZZf/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thecineclubpodcast_spark/ Tik Tok: the.cineclub.podcast   https://www.tiktok.com/@the.cineclub.podcast?_t=ZN-8x9DMcKPPWw&_r=1 Join us next time! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

    40 min
  6. The Predator Franchise on The CineClub Podcast

    JAN 16

    The Predator Franchise on The CineClub Podcast

    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 engineered and edited by Emily Main. Let us know your favourite Predator film using the email below or sending a message on our Instagram. This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff. Email: cineclub.podcast@sparksunderland.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DtrRwFZZf/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thecineclubpodcast_spark/ Tik Tok: the.cineclub.podcast   https://www.tiktok.com/@the.cineclub.podcast?_t=ZN-8x9DMcKPPWw&_r=1 Join us next time! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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

    JAN 9

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

    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 are Matthew, Jake, Ben, Amy and Samantha. The episode was engineered and edited by Emily Main. Let us know your favourite Rom-Com using the email below or sending a message on our Instagram. This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff. Email: cineclub.podcast@sparksunderland.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DtrRwFZZf/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thecineclubpodcast_spark/ Tik Tok: the.cineclub.podcast   https://www.tiktok.com/@the.cineclub.podcast?_t=ZN-8x9DMcKPPWw&_r=1 Join us next time! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

    37 min
  8. Merry Christmas from The CineClub Podcast

    12/19/2025

    Merry Christmas from The CineClub Podcast

    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 engineered and edited by Emily Main. Let us know your favourite Christmas film using the email below or sending a message on our Instagram. This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland. Special thanks to our technical team and academic staff. Email: cineclub.podcast@sparksunderland.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DtrRwFZZf/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thecineclubpodcast_spark/ Tik Tok: the.cineclub.podcast   https://www.tiktok.com/@the.cineclub.podcast?_t=ZN-8x9DMcKPPWw&_r=1 Join us next time! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

    56 min
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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

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  • Channel
    Spark
  • Creator
    University of Sunderland CineClub
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2026 University of Sunderland CineClub
  • Show Website
    The CineClub Podcast

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