It’s always a Big Wednesday at CineClub

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.

Email: cineclub.podcast@sparksunderland.com

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

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