Raising Arizona (1987) – Coen Brothers Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema Podcast

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

Do the Right Thing (1989) – Spike Lee Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema Podcast

Do the Right Thing

In this episode of Soldiers of Cinema, Clark and Cullen explore Do the Right Thing (1989), Spike Lee’s masterwork of heat, tension, and community — a vibrant and volatile depiction of one Brooklyn block on the hottest day of the year. 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.

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Do the Right Thing