Soldiers of Cinema Podcast

18/08/2024

This week, we're discussing Spike Lee's 1989 film "Do the Right Thing"! While not Lee's debut feature, his third film made concrete much of the style that he would become famous for and brought together an ensemble cast to tell a story of which's cultural relevance continues to grow. Available on all podcast platforms!

18/08/2024

After a brief summer travel hiatus, we're back with our latest episode! This time we discuss Cullen's pick, Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut!
A film surrounded by mystery and conspiracies galore, we take a look at the details and chat about what really works in this one.

18/08/2024

This week Clark and Cullen talk about the 1993 historical drama In the Name of the Father. Set in Northern Ireland and England during the troubles and following the story of the Guilford Four, director Jim Sheridan focusses on Gerry Conlon (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his relationship with his father (Pete Postlethwaite), and their struggle to prove their innocence.
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25/04/2024

Film School and More with Chloe Leis

On this special episode of SoC, we chat with Chloe Leis, a young filmmaker starting her career after finishing film school (and who happens to be Clark’s niece)! Chloe talks about her experience at Chapman University, growing up with a passion for filmmaking, and working her first major gig on Mario Van Peebles’ Outlaw Posse.

Film School and More with Chloe Leis On this special episode of SoC, we chat with Chloe Leis, a young filmmaker starting her career after finishing film school (and who happens to be Clark’s niece)! Chloe talks about her experience at Chapman University, growing up with a passion for filmmaking, a

25/04/2024

Phantom Thread

Clark and Cullen are back to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread! Daniel Day Lewis’ final on-screen performance is an incredible show of talent as he portrays the eccentric, intensely passionate 1950’s Fitzrovia dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock. A visually stunning, small-scale film, the discussion covers everything from our own personal experiences with the film to the technical details of how it was made.

Phantom Thread Clark and Cullen are back to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread! Daniel Day Lewis’ final on-screen performance is an incredible show of talent as he portrays the eccentric, intensely passionate 1950’s Fitzrovia dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock. A visually stunning, small-...

25/04/2024

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

Clark and Cullen discuss Tobe Hooper’s 1974 horror masterpiece The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Arguably the godfather of the slasher genre, this low budget flick still holds its weight, and with a new watch even pulls some welcome surprises from its sleeve.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Clark and Cullen discuss Tobe Hooper’s 1974 horror masterpiece The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Arguably the godfather of the slasher genre, this low budget flick still holds its weight, and with a new watch even pulls some welcome surprises from its sleeve.

25/04/2024

Benjamin Koppin Interview

Today Clark and Cullen sit down with writer/director Benjamin Koppin to discuss his upcoming film “Pastor’s Kid”, as well as his career as an independent filmmaker.

Benjamin Koppin Interview Today Clark and Cullen sit down with writer/director Benjamin Koppin to discuss his upcoming film “Pastor’s Kid”, as well as his career as an independent filmmaker.

07/02/2024

Star Wars: Attack of the Clones

Clark and Cullen take a different approach to today’s episode, instead covering a film unlike most others they’ve discussed. Both from a critical perspective and from the history of the film industry itself, Attack of the Clones changed how movies were made, ushering in the dawn of digital, VFX heavy blockbusters that still dominate the box office today.

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30/01/2024

We’re now available on YouTube!

Two filmmakers, Clark Coffey and Cullen McFater, use films, interviews and other media as jumping off points for cinema based discussions.

29/01/2024

The Last Temptation of Christ

In this episode, Clark and Cullen discuss current Oscar nominee Martin Scorsese’s The Last Temptation of Christ, a controversial and profound film which interrogates the humanity at the center of the story of Jesus Christ, played brilliantly by Willem Dafoe.

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