In this week’s episode of The CineClub Podcast, we talk all things ‘action’ with a discussion of John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China and Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky series.

We couldn’t ignore that it’s Christmas, so we end the episode considering our favourite Christmas movies. And Die Hard is definitely a Christmas film according to Connell! Let us know your favourite using the email below.

This episodes presenters are Matthew, Jake, Rhys and Connell.

As always, we invite you to reach out with thoughts on all things film. This episode was recorded and produced by the CineClub members at the University of Sunderland, with special thanks to our technical team and academic staff. Join us next time!

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In this week’s episode of The CineClub Podcast, we talk to Dr Mark McKenna, from the University of Staffordshire, about his connection to the 1978 film Big Wednesday, directed by John Milius. Mark has written a book about the film and gave us some insights about the film’s themes of friendship and loyalty, and a thought-provoking personal journey about his time writing the book.

Mark mentioned the loss of some of his close friends recently. If you’re affected by any of the issues mentioned and you’re a student at the University of Sunderland, please reach out to our Wellbeing service. You can get in touch with them via https://sj.sunderland.ac.uk/wellbeing/  

Anyone can call the Mind Support Line on 0300 102 1234 or text SHOUT to 85258

You can also check out our weekly podcast The Toolbox for more on men's mental health https://www.sparksunderland.com/the-toolbox

This episode’s presenters are Tasha, Gabriel, Matthew and Bebe.

As always, we invite you to contact us with your thoughts and suggestions. The CineClub members at the University of Sunderland recorded and produced this episode with special thanks to our technical team and academic staff. Join us next time for discussion about International films, Snowpiercer and Grave of the Fireflies.

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You can buy Mark’s book here https://www.routledge.com/Big-Wednesday-Lamenting-Lost-Youth-in-the-New-Hollywood/McKenna/p/book/9780367178925

In this week's episode of the Cine Club Podcast, we dive into the whimsical world of the 1965 film "Help!" directed by Richard Lester and starring none other than the Beatles themselves. In this episode, cinephiles Jake, Rhys, Matthew, and Dion all share their favourite Beatle.

We kick off the discussion by reflecting on our recent horror selections, including "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "A Bucket of Blood," before transitioning to the lighthearted absurdity of "Help!" Matthew, our resident 60s music expert, explains why he chose this film, following our previous exploration of "A Hard Day's Night." He highlights the charm and humour of both films, noting how "Help!" takes the absurdity to new heights.

As always, we invite you to reach out to us with your thoughts and suggestions. This episode was recorded and produced by the Cineclub members at the University of Sunderland, with special thanks to our technical team and academic staff. Join us next time as we continue our cinematic journey!

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Welcome to the Cineclub podcast. In this new podcast, students and staff from the University of Sunderland's long-running cinema club talk about movies, from Hollywood Blockbusters to the best (and strangest) of world cinema.

In this inaugural episode, we chat with Dr Steve Cannon, the club's convenor, about the club's history and what we get up to in the dark.

We will be back with more episodes soon.

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