Soldiers of Cinema Podcast

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!

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Director: Gore Verbinski

Starring:
Johnny Depp

Orlando Bloom

Keira Knightley

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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!

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Director: John Carpenter

Starring:
Kurt Russell

Wilford Brimley

Keith David

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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.

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Director: Paul Verhoeven

Starring:
Michael Douglas

Sharon Stone

George Dzundza

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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.

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Director: Jake Kasdan

Starring:
John C. Reilly

Jenna Fischer

David Krumholtz

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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.

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Director: Rob Reiner

Starring:
Tom Cruise

Jack Nicholson

Demi Moore

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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.

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Director: Sylvester Stallone

Starring:
John Travolta

Cynthia Rhodes

Finola Hughes

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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.

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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!

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Director: Wes Anderson

Starring:
Bill Murray

Owen Wilson

Cate Blanchett

Angelica Huston

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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!

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Director: Michael Mann

Starring:
James Caan

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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!

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Director: Michael Mann

Starring:
James Caan

Tuesday Weld

Willie Nelson

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