Soldiers of Cinema Podcast (Clark Coffey And Cullen McFater)
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| 21 Aug 2020 | Werner Herzog Introduction | 00:50:27 | |
| 29 Aug 2020 | The Importance of Reading | 00:51:13 | |
Filmmakers Clark Coffey and Cullen McFater use legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog's Masterclass, films, interviews, and writings as a jumping off point to discuss film, film-making techniques and philosophies, the creative process, and life as a Soldier of Cinema in general. Socials | |||
| 05 Sep 2020 | Writing a Screenplay | 00:54:31 | |
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 4 - writing a screenplay. Herzog argues against dogmatically using the three act structure, discusses how he psychs himself up to write, and explains the the importance of urgency. We discuss all of these things through the lens of our own experience and more! Socials | |||
| 11 Sep 2020 | Financing First Films | 00:54:05 | |
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 5 - Financing first films. Money is stupid and your story must be exceptional! We discuss our own experiences financing films, the need to become your own producer, the importance of understanding how to manage a production budget and more. Money lost, film gained! Socials | |||
| 22 Sep 2020 | Negotiation Skills | 01:00:24 | |
| 26 Sep 2020 | Locations | 00:51:16 | |
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson seven - Locations. Don’t underestimate the importance of locations for a film. We discuss the impact of locations in Herzog’s films, shooting permits and stealing shots. Clark discusses his experience completing the 100 mile walk exercise from the class and Cullen shares some stories about his shoot in Iceland. Socials | |||
| 02 Oct 2020 | Leading the Platoon | 00:54:52 | |
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson eight - Leading the Platoon. Cullen and Clark discuss Herzog's views on being an effective leader and director. We compare and contrast to our own experiences. We mull over the importance of developing a working knowledge of every areas of filmmaking - including acting, how to use catastrophes to your advantage dealing with the unexpected, and how your character is always on the clock if you want to be the best director you can be. Socials | |||
| 09 Oct 2020 | Set Rules | 00:51:33 | |
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson nine - Set Rules. Cullen and Clark discuss Herzog's on-set philosophies including set organization, one camera vs. multi-camera shoots, using a video-village, crew size, cell phones on set, working with a sense of urgency, and being the buffer between your actors and the hustle and bustle of the crew. Socials | |||
| 18 Oct 2020 | Shooting Strategies | 00:58:07 | |
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 10 - Shooting Strategies. Are storyboard the ”instruments of cowards?” How does Herzog keeps his cast and crew on edge (in a good way)? Coverage - how much to shoot? Is is smart insurance or a procrastination of artistic decision? Above all - we discuss Herzog’s strategies for collecting the remarkable, not garbage. Socials | |||
| 26 Oct 2020 | Cinematography | 00:59:35 | |
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 11 - Cinematography. It's not the gear - it's you! We discuss getting caught up in thinking you need the latest and greatest gear, using (or not using) zoom lenses, favoring momentum over style, and the idea that maybe you shouldn't worry too much conceptually about your aesthetic and trust that it's there inside you and will come out in full if you just let it. Socials | |||
| 18 Nov 2020 | Working with Actors | 01:04:14 | |
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 14 - Working with Actors on Set. There are no stars on set, but whoever is front of the camera is royalty - even extras. To rehearse or not? And what do we mean by rehearsal. Be careful of too many takes. Do acting classes hurt an actor? Herzog claims yes, we argue only in the beginning. Socials | |||
| 03 Nov 2020 | Camera Techniques | 00:44:42 | |
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 12 - Camera Techniques and spatial orientation. Your audience must be able to orient the action and characters We on screen! What's the 180 rule? Ever hear of the Kinski Spiral or the Nazarian Walk? When is it okay to disorient your audience? Iguanas!!! Socials | |||
| 12 Nov 2020 | Creating the Character | 00:55:47 | |
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 13 - Working with Actors, Creating the Character. We discuss the importance of selecting the right actor, understanding chemistry, and knowing the hearts of others. We have a lively debate on Herzog's philosophy that all that matters is what ends up on screen. "Everybody has the same chance in front o the camera!" Socials | |||
| 24 Nov 2020 | Sound | 00:44:10 | |
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 15 - Sound. Learn from Herzog's mistakes (her couldn't show his first few films to an audience the sound was so bad). Take the time to learn the basics. Be sure to have sound in mind when location scouting. ADR vs. Location sound. Foley. Thinking of sound like a special effect. Diegetic vs. extradiegetic. Going above just the competent recording of sound and adding stylization to your work. Listen for the remarkable. Socials | |||
| 03 Dec 2020 | Music | 00:48:03 | |
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 16 - Music. In this episode, we discuss Herzog's always fascinating usage of music in film and what we can learn from him for our own films. We discuss how emusic informs our entire filmmaking process and offer suggestions on working with composers. Socials | |||
| 10 Dec 2020 | Editing | 01:04:40 | |
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 17 - Editing. Be careful not to force your intentions on your footage, consider it as if you hadn't shot it - what is it trying to tell you? Watch less and remember more - use a log book to make notes as you watch your footage the first time, don't ignore takes (you never know) and don't make yourself numb to the footage by watching it over and over. Be ruthless with your footage - don't be afraid to be decisive! Listen to your audience, but know when to take a stand or your vision. Use the footage you can't ignore! Socials | |||
| 18 Dec 2020 | Invaded by Images | 00:50:33 | |
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 18 & 19 - Invaded By Images. How to choose subjects for films? Ideas are like invaders who come to you in the middle of the night! The importance of traveling on foot - both literally and figuratively. When you are grabbed by an idea - be sure to capture it - but how? Keep opened to the unplanned. Let ideas come to you in unexpected ways. Gather your ideas and give them time. Socials | |||
| 28 Dec 2020 | Documentary Filmmaking: Making the Conversation & Eliciting Difficult Stories | 00:58:27 | |
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 20 & 21 - Documentary Filmmaking: Making the Conversation & Eliciting Difficult Stories. It’s not a interview, it’s a conversation! We aren’t journalists, so don’t act like one. We discuss conversation strategies. Knowing your subjects’ hearts, making your subjects human, managing your own emotions while remaining present and engaged, getting to the heart of the story, and how to shape the story and get the essentials. Socials | |||
| 12 Jan 2021 | Dealing with Human Beings and Truth in Nonfiction | 01:07:42 | |
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 22 & 23 - Dealing with Human Beings and Truth in Nonfiction. There are no clear rules, but you must know yours and respect ethical boundaries. Being exploitive isn’t generally ethical and it doesn’t make for good film anyway when it comes to documentaries. Getting to the heart of people quickly - learning how and when to push your subject - never forget they are human beings! Documentaries are movies - they don’t have to be all truth. As a matter of fact - facts don’t make truth! You are seeking to illuminate your audience with the ecstasy of truth! Socials | |||
| 23 Jan 2021 | Career Strategy and Life as a Filmmaker | 01:06:47 | |
We discuss Herzog’s Masterclass Lesson 24 & 25 - Career Strategy & Life as a Filmmaker. Short films can be your film school. Take initiative! Handling rejection (of which you will receive a lot) . Specificity in your career goals is vital. Thinking long term. Making what you want and ignoring the rest. Keeping your curiosity awake. Experiencing the essential moments. You are alone and all you have are your dreams. Socials | |||
| 29 Jan 2021 | Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin | 01:04:32 | |
| 05 Feb 2021 | Family Romance, LLC. | 01:15:46 | |
| 12 Feb 2021 | Nosferatu: The Vampyre | 00:59:27 | |
| 23 Feb 2021 | Grizzly Man | 00:57:11 | |
We dive into Herzog’s masterpiece of documentary filmmaking, his 2005 film, Grizzly man. Using footage shot by Timothy Treadwell as well as newly-shot interview footage of those who knew Treadwell, Herzog presents yet another window through which to peer into the Human Condition. Treadwell lived among grizzly bears for 12 seasons in a national park in Alaska before being attacked and killed by one of the Grizzlies. Join us as we explore yet another Herzogian Landscape of the Soul. Socials | |||
| 05 Mar 2021 | My Best Fiend | 00:54:28 | |
| 18 Mar 2021 | Little Dieter Needs to Fly | 01:01:49 | |
In this episode we discuss Herzog’s 1997, Little Dieter Needs to Fly., a documentary about German-American pilot Dieter Dengler’s extraordinary experiences and escape as a POW in Vietnam. Herzog would later go on to direct a narrative feature, Rescue Dawn, starring Christian Bale, about the same subject. Socials | |||
| 26 Mar 2021 | Rescue Dawn | 00:54:02 | |
| 15 Apr 2021 | Our Stories | 01:00:43 | |
| 28 Apr 2021 | Duel and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | 00:57:25 | |
The podcast’s horizons expand! We move beyond the discussion of Herzog to discuss other filmmakers. In this episode, we take a look at Spielberg’s first feature, the made-for-tv thriller Duel, and compare and contrast that work with what we consider Spielberg’s quintessential film, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Socials | |||
| 06 May 2021 | Mad Max, Mad Max 2 The Road Warrior, and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome | 01:10:10 | |
In this episode, we discuss the greatest trilogy cinema has ever seen (this is Clark talking here, not sure Cullen would agree!). In all seriousness though, since their release in the 80’s, these three films have only grown in stature, especially after the much more recent fourth film brought these original three into focus for a whole new generation. We discuss our personal relationship with these films, what they meant to us growing up,. and the impact they had on our cinema sensibilities. Socials | |||
| 17 May 2021 | The Silence of the Lambs | 01:09:40 | |
| 26 May 2021 | The Elephant Man | 00:57:08 | |
| 08 Jun 2021 | Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid | 01:07:06 | |
| 22 Jun 2021 | Rumble Fish | 01:14:12 | |
In this episode, we discuss Clark's favorite film of all time - Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film, Rumble Fish. We delve into our personal experiences with the film and explore it from every angle we could think of - the performances, cinematography, Coppola's direction and more! Socials | |||
| 07 Jul 2021 | The Thin Red Line | 01:13:21 | |
| 26 Jul 2021 | Carrie | 01:13:21 | |
| 12 Aug 2021 | Memories of Murder | 01:01:21 | |
In this episode, we discuss Bong Joon-ho’s 2003 film, Memories of Murder. Joon-ho came to the attention of mainstream movie goers in the USA with his more recent film Parasite but we take a look at this earlier work which is considered one of the best South Korean films of all time. Socials | |||
| 26 Aug 2021 | Shallow Grave | 00:46:28 | |
| 18 Sep 2021 | Inside Cullen's First Feature Film: A Very Special Episode | 00:44:24 | |
| 19 Oct 2021 | The Long Goodbye | 00:59:24 | |
| 04 Nov 2021 | Notes From Cullen's Production, Daylight Again | 00:30:14 | |
| 19 Nov 2021 | Robocop | 00:57:33 | |
| 05 Dec 2021 | Notes From Cullen's Production Volume 2 - Daylight Again | 00:57:41 | |
| 28 Dec 2021 | My Own Private Idaho | 00:46:55 | |
| 28 Jan 2022 | The Fly (1986) | 00:58:53 | |
| 22 Feb 2022 | The Color of Money | 00:56:52 | |
| 12 Apr 2022 | Enemy | 00:58:44 | |
| 23 Apr 2022 | Three O'Clock High | 00:55:16 | |
| 18 May 2022 | Ed Wood | 01:01:05 | |
| 15 Jun 2022 | Our Top 5 Films (Special Episode) | 01:02:35 | |
| 05 Jul 2022 | Amadeus | 00:53:32 | |
| 11 Aug 2022 | My Neighbor Totoro | 01:01:57 | |
| 01 Sep 2022 | Pulp Fiction | 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 | |||
| 22 Sep 2022 | Heat | 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 | |||
| 11 Oct 2022 | The Deer Hunter | 01:01:14 | |
| 04 Nov 2022 | Fat City | 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 | |||
| 18 Nov 2022 | Barfly | 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 | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 | Alien | 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 | |||
| 19 Dec 2022 | Billy DaMota Interview | 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 | |||
| 11 Jan 2023 | Being John Malkovich | 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 | |||
| 26 Jan 2023 | At Close Range | 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 | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | A Bridge Too Far | 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: | |||
| 01 Mar 2023 | Clerks | 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: | |||
| 16 Mar 2023 | Barbarian / Daylight Again | 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: | |||
| 07 Jul 2023 | They Live | 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: | |||
| 11 Aug 2023 | On Her Majesty’s Secret Service | 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: | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | La La Land | 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: | |||
| 24 Sep 2023 | Titanic | 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: | |||
| 20 Oct 2023 | A Very Toronto Episode with Mike Wood and Adam Thorn | 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: | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | Drugstore Cowboy | 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: | |||
| 01 Dec 2023 | The Old Man & the Gun | 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: | |||
| 12 Dec 2023 | Die Hard | 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: | |||
| 22 Dec 2023 | The Empty Man | 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: | |||
| 19 Jan 2024 | Maestro | 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: | |||
| 27 Jan 2024 | The Last Temptation of Christ | 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: | |||
| 05 Feb 2024 | Star Wars: Attack of the Clones | 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: | |||
| 15 Mar 2024 | Benjamin Koppin Interview | 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: | |||
| 04 Apr 2024 | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) | 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: | |||
| 18 Apr 2024 | Phantom Thread | 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: | |||
| 25 Apr 2024 | Film School and More with Chloe Leis | 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: | |||
| 29 May 2024 | In the Name of the Father | 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: | |||
| 24 Jul 2024 | Eyes Wide Shut | 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: | |||
| 16 Aug 2024 | Do the Right Thing | 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: | |||
| 13 Sep 2024 | Raising Arizona | 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: | |||
| 17 Oct 2024 | Koyaanisqatsi | 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: | |||
| 15 Nov 2024 | The New World | 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: | |||
| 01 Jan 2025 | Sorcerer | 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: | |||
| 19 Feb 2025 | Pather Panchali | 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: | |||