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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater In this episode, Clark and Cullen discuss a different style of film from the usual pack - the 2006 swashbuckling action-adventure film, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest! Can epic adventure movies still be made like this? Big sets, bigger set pieces, real effects, has all this gone to the wayside? Tune in to find out! Subscribe to Soldiers of Cinema for honest, wide-ranging conversations on film, from cult favorites to award-winners - with two filmmakers, decades apart. Trailer Director: Gore Verbinski Starring:Johnny Depp Orlando Bloom Keira Knightley Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

The Thing Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater In this episode, Clark Coffey and Cullen McFater discuss the classic John Carpenter horror The Thing! The two talk about the film’s writing, practical effects, score, Carpenter’s direction, and everything else to discuss! Subscribe to Soldiers of Cinema for honest, wide-ranging conversations on film, from cult favorites to award-winners - with two filmmakers, decades apart. Trailer Director: John Carpenter Starring:Kurt Russell Wilford Brimley Keith David Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Basic Instinct Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater In this episode, Clark Coffey and Cullen McFater welcome Tori and Dávid from the Post Script Podcast to discuss Paul Verhoeven’s 1992 erotic thriller Basic Instinct! The four co-hosts make their way through the film from a variety of lenses, from the camp reputation it’s garnered over the years to the earnest thrills and twists the film offers. Check out the Post Script Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts!), and reach out to them at [email protected]! Subscribe to Soldiers of Cinema for honest, wide-ranging conversations on film, from cult favorites to award-winners - with two filmmakers, decades apart. Trailer Director: Paul Verhoeven Starring:Michael Douglas Sharon Stone George Dzundza Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater In this episode, Clark Coffey and Cullen McFader discuss the 2007 comedy/biopic parody Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. Starring John C. Reilly and a stacked cast of comedians from the era, the film runs the gamut on tropes from the music biopic genre and features some surprisingly strong tunes lead by Reilly. Subscribe to Soldiers of Cinema for honest, wide-ranging conversations on film, from cult favorites to award-winners - with two filmmakers, decades apart. Trailer Director: Jake Kasdan Starring:John C. Reilly Jenna Fischer David Krumholtz Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

A Few Good Men Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater In this episode, Clark Coffey and Cullen McFader discuss Rob Reiner's 1992 film 'A Few Good Men,' exploring its cultural impact, performances, and the writing style of Aaron Sorkin. They delve into personal experiences with the film, the direction, and the philosophical questions it raises about the justice system. The conversation also touches on visual storytelling techniques and the balance between performance and cinematography in the film, the limitations of Aaron Sorkin's narrative style, and the performances of the lead actors. They discuss how the film addresses philosophical questions about morality and justice, while also analyzing the character dynamics and emotional depth brought by the supporting cast. The conversation highlights the film's entertainment value and its impact on audiences, reflecting on how perceptions of military culture have evolved over time. Subscribe to Soldiers of Cinema for honest, wide-ranging conversations on film, from cult favorites to award-winners - with two filmmakers, decades apart. Trailer Director: Rob Reiner Starring:Tom Cruise Jack Nicholson Demi Moore Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Staying Alive Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Today Clark and Cullen are joined by special guest Peter Aldanmaz (also known as Peter NC-17) to discuss the 1983 sequel to Saturday Night Fever, Staying Alive! The conversation weaves through many topics, including the parallels between Tony Manero’s life and Stallone and Travolta’s own career trajectories, and how this film is a reflection of where they were and where they were going.Subscribe to Soldiers of Cinema for honest, wide-ranging conversations on film, from cult favorites to award-winners - with two filmmakers, decades apart. Trailer Director: Sylvester Stallone Starring:John Travolta Cynthia Rhodes Finola Hughes Check out Peter’s podcast here! Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

100th Episode Special Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater After 100 episodes, the time has come for Clark and Cullen to challenge each other! Or rather, pose a set of questions to one another and learn more about the lesser-known side of their love for cinema. Subscribe to Soldiers of Cinema for honest, wide-ranging conversations on film, from cult favorites to award-winners - with two filmmakers, decades apart. Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Clark and Cullen discuss Cullen's pick, Wes Anderson's 2004 film, The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou. Clark isn't a huge fan of Mr. Anderson's films, so this discussion should be interesting! Will Cullen convince him of the merit of this wacky tale? Find out on this episode! Subscribe to Soldiers of Cinema for honest, wide-ranging conversations on film, from cult favorites to award-winners - with two filmmakers, decades apart. Trailer Director: Wes Anderson Starring:Bill Murray Owen Wilson Cate Blanchett Angelica Huston Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Thief (Part Two) Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater In the second part of our special two-parter, Clark and Cullen continue their discussion of Michael Mann’s 1981 feature film debut Thief! They talk about the stylistic and thematic mainstays of Mann’s career, the patient, subtle intensity of the film’s staging and setpieces, and much more! Subscribe to Soldiers of Cinema for honest, wide-ranging conversations on film, from cult favorites to award-winners - with two filmmakers, decades apart. Trailer Director: Michael Mann Starring:James Caan Tuesday Weld WillieNelson Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Thief (Part One) Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater In a special two-parter, Clark and Cullen discuss Michael Mann’s 1981 feature film debut Thief! They talk about the stylistic and thematic mainstays of Mann’s career, the patient, subtle intensity of the film’s staging and setpieces, and much more! Subscribe to Soldiers of Cinema for honest, wide-ranging conversations on film, from cult favorites to award-winners - with two filmmakers, decades apart. Trailer Director: Michael Mann Starring:James Caan Tuesday Weld Willie Nelson Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Osama Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater This episode, Clark and Cullen discuss the 2003 Afghan film Osama, which follows a preteen girl living in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime who disguises herself as a boy to support her family. Clark and Cullen also chat about Cullen’s experience shooting a documentary in Afghanistan and how the film struck him having been there recently. Subscribe to Soldiers of Cinema for honest, wide-ranging conversations on film, from cult favorites to award-winners - with two filmmakers, decades apart. Trailer Director: Siddiq Barmak Starring: Marina Golbahari Zubaida Sahar Khwaja Nader Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Sweet Smell of Success Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Sweet Smell of Success is a 1957 American film noir satirical drama film directed by Alexander Mackendrick, which tells the story of powerful and sleazy newspaper columnist J.J. Hunsecker who uses his connections to ruin his sister's relationship with a man he deems unworthy of her. Clark and Cullen discuss the ins and outs the film and breakdown nearly every element of it in this week’s episode! Subscribe to Soldiers of Cinema for honest, wide-ranging conversations on film, from cult favorites to award-winners - with two filmmakers, decades apart. Trailer Director: Alexander Mackendrick Starring: Burt Lancaster Tony Curtis Susan Harrison Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Zodiac Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Directed by David Fincher, Zodiac is a mystery thriller that has the elements of both a newspaper and a police procedural film. The film tells the story of the Zodiac Killer, a serial killer who terrorized Sand Francisco in the 1960-1970’s and was never caught by police. As always, Clark and Cullen discuss their personal experiences with the film and breakdown nearly every element of it in a thorough deep five into one of Fincher’s best films. Subscribe to Soldiers of Cinema for honest, wide-ranging conversations on film, from cult favorites to award-winners - with two filmmakers, decades apart. Trailer Director: David Fincher Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal Mark Ruffalo Anthony Edwards Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

The Cell Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater The Cell is a 2000 fantasy thriller directed by Tarsem Singh - Join Clark and Cullen as they discuss the film from start to finish, focussing closely on the unique storytelling and fascinating visual effects! Subscribe to Soldiers of Cinema for honest, wide-ranging conversations on film, from cult favorites to award-winners - with two filmmakers, decades apart. Trailer Director: Tarsem Singh Starring: Jennifer Lopez Vince Vaughn Vincent D'Onofrio Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

The Descendants Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater This week, we’re looking at Alexander Payne’s The Descendants - a layered, bittersweet story about family, change, and confronting the past. With George Clooney at the center, Clark and Cullen explore how Payne’s low-key style brings quiet emotional weight to a story set against the backdrop of a changing Hawaii. Subscribe to Soldiers of Cinema for honest, wide-ranging conversations on film, from cult favorites to award-winners - with two filmmakers, decades apart. Trailer Director: Alexander Payne Starring: George Clooney Shailene Woodley Amara Miller Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram