Back to the Big Screen with Spencer and Sophie

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 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, John Carney's personal connection to the story, and why unknown actors almost always make for better films. Rated 9/10 by Sophie, 8.3 by Spencer.

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.

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.

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?

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".