Raising Arizona

In this episode of Soldiers of Cinema, Clark and Cullen dig into Joel and Ethan Coen’s Raising Arizona (1987) — a wild and heart-filled comedy that helped launch the Coen Brothers’ signature style. 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.

Whether you’re laughing at Leonard Smalls or pondering the dreamlike final scene, this episode delivers both heart and head.

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Raising Arizona