Soldiers of Cinema Podcast

04/06/2025

We discuss the 2015 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.

04/06/2025

This week we discuss Alfred Hitchcock’s 1972 film 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.

04/06/2025

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. Available now on all platforms!

04/06/2025

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!

04/06/2025

Join us for an in depth discussion about Cullen’s pick Koyaanisqatsi! A film made up of mesmerizing timelapse photography, montage and beautiful landscapes of both natural wonders and cities with a groundbreaking and iconic score by Philip Glass. Out now on podcasts!

04/06/2025

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 w/ a standout cast led by Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter.

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.