Soldiers of Cinema Podcast

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s ChestHosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFaterIn 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.TrailerDirector: Gore VerbinskiStarring:Johnny DeppOrlando BloomKeira KnightleySocials:FacebookTwitterInstagram

The ThingHosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFaterIn 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.TrailerDirector: John CarpenterStarring:Kurt RussellWilford BrimleyKeith DavidSocials:FacebookTwitterInstagram

Basic InstinctHosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFaterIn 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.TrailerDirector: Paul VerhoevenStarring:Michael DouglasSharon StoneGeorge DzundzaSocials:FacebookTwitterInstagram

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryHosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFaterIn 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.TrailerDirector: Jake KasdanStarring:John C. ReillyJenna FischerDavid KrumholtzSocials:FacebookTwitterInstagram

A Few Good MenHosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFaterIn 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.TrailerDirector: Rob ReinerStarring:Tom CruiseJack NicholsonDemi MooreSocials:FacebookTwitterInstagram