Soldiers of Cinema Podcast

Clark Coffey And Cullen McFater

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Two filmmakers, Clark and Cullen, a generation apart, compare and contrast the movies that inspire them. They'll use their difference in age to analyze each film from their own unique time and perspective. Join them as they journey into a new movie each episode - the old and the new, blockbusters and indies, from the best known masterpieces to the hidden gems you may never have heard of.

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100th Episode Special

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: Facebook Twitter Instagram

1h 6m
JAN 7

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

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. Trailer Director: Wes Anderson Starring:Bill Murray Owen Wilson Cate Blanchett Angelica Huston Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

1h 11m
12/20/2025

Thief (Part Two)

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. Trailer Director: Michael Mann Starring:James Caan Tuesday Weld WillieNelson Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

52 min
12/20/2025

Thief (Part One)

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. Trailer Director: Michael Mann Starring:James Caan Tuesday Weld Willie Nelson Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

53 min
11/27/2025

Osama

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. Trailer Director: Siddiq Barmak Starring: Marina Golbahari Zubaida Sahar Khwaja Nader Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

1h 5m
11/08/2025

Sweet Smell of Success

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. Trailer Director: Alexander Mackendrick Starring: Burt Lancaster Tony Curtis Susan Harrison Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

1h 12m
10/26/2025

Zodiac

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. Trailer Director: David Fincher Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal Mark Ruffalo Anthony Edwards Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

1h 11m
09/17/2025

The Cell

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. Trailer Director: Tarsem Singh Starring: Jennifer Lopez Vince Vaughn Vincent D'Onofrio Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

1h 3m

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Two filmmakers, Clark and Cullen, a generation apart, compare and contrast the movies that inspire them. They'll use their difference in age to analyze each film from their own unique time and perspective. Join them as they journey into a new movie each episode - the old and the new, blockbusters and indies, from the best known masterpieces to the hidden gems you may never have heard of.

Creator

Clark Coffey And Cullen McFater
Years Active

2020 - 2026
Episodes

101
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Copyright 2020 Clark Coffey & Cullen McFater
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