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| Staying Alive (1983) – Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema | 11 Apr 2026 | 01:47:42 | |
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. Director: Sylvester Stallone Starring: Check out Peter’s podcast here! Socials: | |||
| 100th Episode Special | Soldiers of Cinema | 03 Feb 2026 | 01:06:02 | |
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: | |||
| The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) – Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema | 07 Jan 2026 | 01:10:50 | |
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. Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Socials: | |||
| Thief (1981) Part Two – Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema | 20 Dec 2025 | 00:51:55 | |
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. Director: Michael Mann Socials: | |||
| Thief (1981) Part One – Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema | 20 Dec 2025 | 00:52:40 | |
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. Director: Michael Mann Socials: | |||
| Osama (2003) – Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema | 27 Nov 2025 | 01:04:49 | |
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. Director: Siddiq Barmak Starring: Socials: | |||
| Sweet Smell of Success (1957) – Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema | 08 Nov 2025 | 01:11:36 | |
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. Director: Alexander Mackendrick Starring: Socials: | |||
| Zodiac (2007) – Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema | 26 Oct 2025 | 01:10:57 | |
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. Director: David Fincher Starring: Socials: | |||
| The Cell (2000) – Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema | 17 Sep 2025 | 01:02:38 | |
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. Director: Tarsem Singh Starring: Socials: | |||
| The Descendants (2011) – Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema | 19 Aug 2025 | 01:05:26 | |
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. Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Socials: | |||
| Network (1976) – Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema | 17 Jul 2025 | 01:16:09 | |
Network Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater This week we discuss the classic 1976 political satire, Network! Directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Faye Dunaway and William Holden, the film brings Clark and Cullen’s discussion from the technical to the political, and about the lasting impact (and relevance) the film still holds. Director: Sidney Lumet Starring: Socials: | |||
| Drive (2011) – Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema | 26 Jun 2025 | 01:07:30 | |
Drive Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater This week we discuss Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive, a tonal film which defined the film aesthetics of the early 2010’s, and how Clark and Cullen experienced the rise of this film’s influence in their different generational experiences. Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Starring: Socials: | |||
| Embrace of the Serpent (2015) – Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema Podcast | 04 Jun 2025 | 01:03:26 | |
Embrace of the Serpent Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater This week we discuss the 2015 international film, Embrace of the Serpent, directed by Ciro Guerra. This beautifully shot black and white film was inspired by the travel diaries of Theodor Koch-Grünberg and Richard Evans Schultes and tells the story of two journeys made thirty years apart by the indigenous shaman Karamakate in the Colombian Amazonian jungle, one with Theo, a German ethnographer, and the other with Evan, an American botanist, both of whom are searching for the rare plant yakruna. Director: Ciro Guerra Starring: Jan Bijvoet Socials: | |||
| Frenzy (1972) – Hitchcock Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema Podcast | 15 May 2025 | 01:07:41 | |
Frenzy Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater This week the discussion revolves around Alfred Hitchcock’s penultimate feature film, 1972’s Frenzy! Cullen discusses Hitchcock’s influence on him growing up and why he felt it was overdue to talk about Hitch, and Clark remarks on the intriguing thought of what Hitchcock’s work would have turned into had he lived longer. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Jon Finch Socials: | |||
| Pather Panchali (1955) – Satyajit Ray Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema Podcast | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:57:37 | |
Pather Panchali Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater An adaptation of Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay's 1929 Bengali novel of the same name, 1955’s Pather Panchali marked Satyajit Ray’s directorial debut and features a non-professional cast laid on the backdrop of the authentically filmed Indian countryside. Clark and Cullen discuss the film’s wider importance and the trajectory of many of those involved’s careers. Director: Satyajit Ray Starring: Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Bannerjee, Subir Banerjee Socials: | |||
| Sorcerer (1977) – William Friedkin Film Breakdown | Soldiers of Cinema Podcast | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:54:23 | |
Sorcerer Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Back for the new year, Clark and Cullen discuss William Friedkin’s 1977 psychedelic man vs nature drama Sorcerer. Cullen discusses why he chose the film and Clark chimes in on the way the film portrays the brutality of the jungle. Director: William Friedkin Starring: Roy Scheider, Bruno Cremer, Francisco Rabal Socials: | |||
| The New World (2005) – Terrence Malick Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema Podcast | 15 Nov 2024 | 00:54:23 | |
The New World Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater This time we discuss Clark’s pick, Terrence Malick’s The New World! Clark and Cullen chat about how long it’s been since their previous Malick discussion, how this movie asks you to not worry about standard story conventions, and dares you to trust your feelings! Director: Terrence Malick Starring: Colin Farrell, Q'orianka Kilcher, Christian Bale Socials: | |||
| Koyaanisqatsi (1982) – Experimental Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema Podcast | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:54:23 | |
Koyaanisqatsi Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Join us for an in depth discussion about Cullen’s pick Koyaanisqatsi - Godfrey Reggio’s 1982 experimental film! A film made up of mesmerizing timelapse photography, montage and beautiful landscapes of both natural wonders and cities, Reggio pairs these elements with a groundbreaking and iconic score by Philip Glass. Director: Godfrey Reggio Cinematography: Ron Fricke Music: Philip Glass Socials: | |||
| Raising Arizona (1987) – Coen Brothers Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema Podcast | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:51:22 | |
Raising Arizona Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater This week, we’re diving into the Coen Brothers’ 1987 film Raising Arizona! As their second feature, this film delivered their distinctive blend of offbeat humor and eccentric storytelling. With a standout cast led by Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter, Raising Arizona tells the hilariously chaotic tale of a couple's quest to build a family, only to find themselves entangled in a series of misadventures. Director: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen Starring: Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, Trey Wilson Socials: | |||
| Do the Right Thing (1989) – Spike Lee Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema Podcast | 16 Aug 2024 | 01:16:57 | |
Do the Right Thing Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater 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. Director: Spike Lee Starring: Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee Socials: | |||
| Eyes Wide Shut | 24 Jul 2024 | 01:16:57 | |
Eyes Wide Shut Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Back from a brief hiatus due to some summer travel, Clark and Cullen discuss Cullen’s pick “Eyes Wide Shut”! Stanley Kubrick’s final film, and one enveloped in an air of mystery and conspiracy, this 1999 flick takes you on a dream-like journey over the course of a single night in the hyper-elite underbelly of New York City. Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman Socials: | |||
| In the Name of the Father | 29 May 2024 | 00:55:25 | |
In the Name of the Father Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater 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. In the Name of the Father Trailer Director: Jim Sheridan Starring: Daniel Day Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite Socials: | |||
| Film School and More with Chloe Leis | 25 Apr 2024 | 01:02:24 | |
Film School and More with Chloe Leis Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater 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. Socials: | |||
| Phantom Thread | 18 Apr 2024 | 01:06:00 | |
Phantom Thread Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater 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. Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day Lewis, Vicky Krieps, Leslie Manville Socials: | |||
| The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) | 04 Apr 2024 | 01:03:17 | |
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater 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 Trailer Director: Tobe Hooper Starring: Marilyn Burns, Edwin Neal, Gunnar Hansen Socials: | |||
| Benjamin Koppin Interview | 15 Mar 2024 | 01:19:30 | |
Benjamin Koppin Interview Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater 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. Socials: | |||
| Star Wars: Attack of the Clones | 05 Feb 2024 | 01:03:36 | |
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater 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. Director: George Lucas Starring: Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor Socials: | |||
| The Last Temptation of Christ | 27 Jan 2024 | 01:08:59 | |
The Last Temptation of Christ Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater 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 centre of the story of Jesus Christ, played brilliantly by Willem Dafoe. Special thanks to today’s sponsor, Magic Mind! Go to https://magicmind.com/JANsoldiersofcinema and use promo code CINEMA20 to get 20 percent off on top of Magic Mind’s January discount as well one month free on a three month subscription! The Last Temptation of Christ Trailer Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel Socials: | |||
| Maestro | 19 Jan 2024 | 01:21:48 | |
Maestro Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater In this episode, Clark and Cullen discuss Bradley Cooper’s new film Maestro. A hot topic as we enter into awards season, the discussion focusses on the technical, performance and the wider conversation of biopics and their potential pitfalls. Special thanks to today’s sponsor, Magic Mind! Go to https://magicmind.com/JANsoldiersofcinema and use promo code CINEMA20 to get 20 percent off on top of Magic Mind’s January discount as well one month free on a three month subscription! Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan Socials: | |||
| The Empty Man | 22 Dec 2023 | 01:21:48 | |
The Empty Man Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Cullen and Clark discuss David Prior’s The Empty Man - the 2020 cosmic horror film released without any marketing budget, causing it to fly under many people’s radars and flop at the box office. Since releasing, it’s garnered a cult following, and Clark and Cullen discuss the merits of that as well as Cullen’s experience seeing the film with the director in attendance! Special thanks to today’s sponsor, Magic Mind! Go to https://magicmind.com/soldiersofcinema and use promo code CINEMA20 to get 20 percent off one time orders of Magic Mind and up to 50 percent off of subscription orders! Director: David Prior Starring: James Badge Dale, Marin Ireland Socials: | |||
| Die Hard | 12 Dec 2023 | 01:30:12 | |
Die Hard Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Join us as we spend some time discussing our creative process and the challenges that we’ve got to overcome when it comes to developing an idea and writing. Then, we dive into the feature for the episode - Die Hard! We discuss at length how the action genre has changed, why John McClane makes for a great protagonist, and much more! Special thanks to today’s sponsor, Magic Mind! Go to https://magicmind.com/soldiersofcinema and use promo code CINEMA20 to get 20 percent off one time orders of Magic Mind and up to 50 percent off of subscription orders! Director: John McTiernan Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman Socials: | |||
| The Old Man & the Gun | 01 Dec 2023 | 01:03:36 | |
Episode - 070 - The Old Man & the Gun Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Most of what follows is true! Join Clark and Cullen as they discuss David Lowery’s 2018 film The Old Man & the Gun, the (mostly) true story about bank robber Forrest Tucker who was described as “well, kind of a gentleman”. Cullen discusses his experience attending the premiere of the film, why he feels it’s underrated, and Clark remarks on the melancholic nostalgia he felt during the movie. Director: David Lowery Starring: Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek, Casey Affleck Socials: | |||
| Drugstore Cowboy | 01 Nov 2023 | 01:17:11 | |
Episode - 069 - Drugstore Cowboy Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Join us for another discussion, this time about Gus Van Sant’s 1989 indie Drugstore Cowboy! Clark discusses his history with the film and emotional connection to it, Cullen remarks at his enjoyment with the spots of humor in the film and much much more! Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch Socials: | |||
| A Very Toronto Episode with Mike Wood and Adam Thorn | 20 Oct 2023 | 01:40:18 | |
A Very Toronto Episode with Mike Wood and Adam Thorn Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Join us for a very special episode, recorded live in Toronto at Eyesore Cinema! Clark and Cullen are recording live and in person for the first time, and are joined by Mike Wood (They Might Be Movies) and Adam Thorn (Terriblefest, Riot At The Movies) to discuss Canadian/Toronto film culture, underground cinema, putting on festivals and screenings and much, much more. October Insidious Screening Trailer/info Adam Thorn’s Amityville Outhouse Cocaine Crabs from Outer Space Trailer Socials: | |||
| Titanic | 24 Sep 2023 | 01:42:22 | |
Episode - 068 - Titanic Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Join us in the smoking lounge for brandy, cigars and a discussion (fittingly, our longest yet) about James Cameron’s unsinkable* Titanic! Clark and Cullen discuss the wider impact of the film on cinema, James Cameron’s filmmaking style and motivations for the project, and the state of the theatre-going experience at large! *Potentially sinkable. Director: James Cameron Starring: Leonardo Dicaprio, Kate Winslet Socials: | |||
| La La Land | 06 Sep 2023 | 01:23:41 | |
Episode - 067 - La La Land Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Drama! Intrigue! Spectacle! Clark and Cullen finally disagree with each other in an exciting new episode of the podcast, this time covering Damien Chazelle’s La La Land. Who will be victorious in this nuclear battle of the minds? Listen to find out! Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone Socials: | |||
| On Her Majesty’s Secret Service | 11 Aug 2023 | 01:23:41 | |
Episode - 066 - On Her Majesty’s Secret Service Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Perhaps an appropriate title switch to “Secret Agents of Cinema” might be in order as we cover our first James Bond film - 1969’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service! Join Clark and Cullen as they discuss the flick and the culture surrounding James Bond at large, as well as their own personal experiences with the franchise. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service Trailer Director: Peter R. Hunt Starring: George Lazenby, Telly Savalas Socials: | |||
| They Live | 07 Jul 2023 | 01:23:41 | |
Episode - 065 - They Live Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Clark and Cullen chat about the 1988 John Carpenter cult classic "They Live". Join us as we put on the sunglasses, run out of bubblegum, and find out what's under the hood of this flick while we walk through the things we love - and maybe a bit of stuff we don't! Director: John Carpenter Starring: Roddy Piper, Keith David Socials: | |||
| Barbarian / Daylight Again | 16 Mar 2023 | 01:23:41 | |
Episode - 064 - Barbarian Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater In this episode, Clark and Cullen chat about the 2022 horror film Barbarian and compare and contrast it to Cullen's very own suspense thriller, Daylight Again. It's rare we cover current films on our show, and so we don't usually include spoiler alerts - well, we will here! If you haven't seen Barbarian, we want to warn you that there will be spoilers in this episode. We also encourage you to watch Cullen's film before listening: Click here to watch Daylight Again Director: Zach Cregger Starring: Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, Justin Long Socials: | |||
| Clerks | 01 Mar 2023 | 01:07:15 | |
Episode 063 - Clerks Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater We chat about Clark's pick and an early inspiration, Kevin Smith's 1994 film Clerks! Clerks marks the beginning of what would become Kevin Smith's mini-media empire and is an important part of the independent film golden era of the late 80's through the 90's. Director: Kevin Smith Starring: Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson Socials: | |||
| A Bridge Too Far | 13 Feb 2023 | 01:06:23 | |
Episode - 062 - A Bridge Too Far Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Clark and Cullen chat about Cullen's pick - the 1977 classic, A Bridge Too Far. Stuffed with almost every male star of its era, this epic was one of Cullen's favorites growing up but this was Clark's first viewing. We discuss the epic-ness of the film and laugh at the sometimes hysterical sound mixing! Director: Richard Attenborough Starring: Sean Connery, Ryan O’Neal, Michael Caine Socials: | |||
| At Close Range | 26 Jan 2023 | 01:03:21 | |
Episode - 061 - At Close Range Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Clark and Cullen recover a once thought lost episode! Originally, this was going to be our 36th episode but we experienced some technical difficulties and we thought this episode would never see the light of day - but it was found and we present it here for your enjoyment! In this episode, we discuss Clark’s pick, James Foley’s 1986 drama starring Sean and Chris Penn, Christopher Walken, and Mary Stuart Masterson. Director: James Foley Starring: Sean Penn, Christopher Walken, Chris Penn, Mary Stuart Masterson Socials | |||
| Being John Malkovich | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:51:16 | |
Episode - 060 - Being John Malkovich Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Clark and Cullen discuss Spike Jonze’s 1999 film. Written by Charlie Kaufman and starring John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, and Catherine Keener, with John Malkovich, this film was nominated for three Academy Awards. Director: Spike Jonze Starring: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, John Malkovich Socials Socials | |||
| Billy DaMota Interview | 19 Dec 2022 | 02:26:38 | |
Episode - 059 - Billy DaMota Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Clark and Cullen sit down with the first guest in the history of the podcast, the wonderful Billy DaMota! Billy got his start in the industry in 1985 in casting. He’s worked on such films as Predator, The Running Man, and The Three Amigos, and Dennis Hopper’s Colors. He became an independent casting director with the gem of a film, Miracle Mile. Since then, he’s cast hundreds of films, tv shows, and commercials, casting a lot of actors at the start of their careers, including James Franco, Cameron Diaz, and Brad Pitt. Billy spends more than two hours with us sharing stories from his almost 45 years in the industry - so sit back and enjoy! Socials | |||
| Alien | 07 Dec 2022 | 01:01:30 | |
Episode - 064 - Alien Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Clark and Cullen discuss Cullen's pick, Ridley Scott's 1979 horror/sci-fi masterpiece, Alien. Written by Dan O'Bannon and starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Harry Dean Stanton, and John Hurt, this episode's film highlights the power of visual story telling and is an art and production design powerhouse. Enjoy as we break it all down! Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt Socials | |||
| Barfly | 18 Nov 2022 | 00:52:49 | |
Episode - 064 - Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Clark and Cullen discuss Clark’s pick, the 1987 Charles Bukowski penned and Barbet Schroeder directed Barfly. This hidden gem of a movie stars Mickey Rourke, Fay Dunaway, and Frank Stallone and was shot on location in LA in and around the MacArthur Park area. Director: Barbet Schroeder Starring: Mickey Rourke, Fay Dunaway, Frank Stallone Socials | |||
| Fat City | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:53:00 | |
Episode - 064 - Hosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater Clark and Cullen discuss Cullen’s pick - John Huston’s 1972 sports drama Fat City. This film, shot on location in good ol’ (and stinky) Stockton, CA, stars Stacy Keach, an extremely young Jeff Bridges, and Susan Tyrrell (who was nominated for an Oscar for her performance. Sit back and relax as we discuss this hidden gem of a flick! Director: John Huston Starring: Stacy Keach, Jeff Bridges, Susan Tyrrell Socials | |||
| The Deer Hunter | 11 Oct 2022 | 01:01:14 | |
| Heat | 22 Sep 2022 | 01:16:33 | |
Clark and Cullen discuss Cullen’s pick, director Michael Mann’s 1995 crime drama, Heat. The film stars Al Pacino, Robert De Nero, and Val Kilmer and features what was at the time an extremely hyped first scene between both Pacino and Di Nero. Our discussion is just in time for the release of the sequel in novel form. Enjoy! Socials | |||
| Pulp Fiction | 01 Sep 2022 | 01:33:01 | |
Clark and Cullen discuss Clark’s pick, the 1994 masterpiece Pulp Fiction. Quintin Tarantino’s sophomore effort was a huge critical and commercial success and made the director a household name. The film helped make Miramax a powerhouse studio and brought John Travolta’s career back from the dead. The film was the Palme d'Or winner at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival and both Tarantino and Roger Avery won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Sit back and enjoy as we break the record for our longest episode discussing this fascinating film. Socials | |||