Back to the Big Screen with Spencer and Sophie Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:06:40 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2525532 en-gb © 2026 Back to the Big Screen with Spencer and Sophie yes b98bd7e8-55a0-5a9f-8f35-1c42a834f565 spencer@screenwave.co.uk Spencer episodic false 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. 🎬

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Spencer spencer@screenwave.co.uk https://storage.buzzsprout.com/v8rcombn8zbfvjl5og09elpsjn7u?.jpg Back to the Big Screen with Spencer and Sophie Spencer Nash Sophie The Shawshank Redemption – 5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know 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 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Spencer Buzzsprout-18480048 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 2292 1 5 full false Aliens: Game Over, Man! – The Breakdown 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Spencer Buzzsprout-18048253 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0100 2272 1 4 full true Drive: Silence, Violence, and Synthwave 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 Films Beat It at the Box Office?

]]> 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?

]]> Spencer Buzzsprout-17846159 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2472 1 3 full false Alien: In Space, No One Can Hear Our Podcast Alien: In Space, No One Can Hear Our Podcast 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 space. 

Plus, find out which drink Spencer pairs with the film and what the Reddit crowd really thinks of "chestbursters".

]]> 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 space. 

Plus, find out which drink Spencer pairs with the film and what the Reddit crowd really thinks of "chestbursters".

]]> Spencer Buzzsprout-17653531 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400 2217 1 2 full false The Crow: You can't have rice all the time The Crow: You can't have rice all the time 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 moody, it’s messy, it’s The Crow — and we're brought it back to the big screen. 🎬🌧️🦅

]]> 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 moody, it’s messy, it’s The Crow — and we're brought it back to the big screen. 🎬🌧️🦅

]]> Spencer Buzzsprout-17611082 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400 2289 1 1 full false