Frenzy (1972) – Hitchcock Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema Podcast

Frenzy

This week the discussion revolves around Alfred Hitchcock’s penultimate feature film, 1972’s 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.

Whether you’re a Hitchcock fan or a newcomer, this episode dives into one of his most unsettling films with insight and passion.

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Frenzy

Pather Panchali (1955) – Satyajit Ray Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema Podcast

Pather Panchali

In this episode of Soldiers of Cinema, Clark and Cullen explore Satyajit Ray’s Pather Panchali (1955) — a cornerstone of Indian cinema and a deeply humanist portrayal of rural life. An adaptation of Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay's 1929 Bengali novel of the same name, Pather Panchali marked Satyajit Ray’s directorial debut and features a non-professional cast laid on the backdrop of the authentically filmed Indian countryside. Clark and Cullen discuss the film’s wider importance and the trajectory of many of those involved’s careers.

This episode is a heartfelt exploration of a timeless film that changed the course of international cinema.

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Pather Panchali

The New World (2005) – Terrence Malick Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema Podcast

The New World

In this episode of Soldiers of Cinema, Clark and Cullen immerse themselves in Terrence Malick’s The New World (2005) — a meditative and visually stunning exploration of love, nature, and the clash of civilizations in early colonial America. 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!

This episode is a poetic reflection on one of the most contemplative films of 21st-century cinema.

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The New World