Network (1976) – Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema

Network

This week we discuss the classic 1976 political satire, Network, Directed by Sidney Lumet, 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.

Whether you’re discovering Network for the first time or revisiting a masterpiece, this deep-dive episode offers thoughtful film analysis and historical context.

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Network

Drive (2011) – Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema

Drive

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.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or watching Drive for the first time, this discussion highlights what makes the film a modern classic in both form and feeling.

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Drive