Single Serving Cinema
152 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsSingle Serving Cinema looks at one critical scene in a movie every other week. We explore how the scene is constructed, what the scene achieves, and what it can tell us about the movie as a whole. Hosted by Tim & Tay.
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SSC 36: A Nightmare On Elm Street (Craven, 1984)—One, two, Freddy's coming for you...
October 19, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBTim & Tay discuss this month's listener selection: A Nightmare On Elm Street (Craven, 1984). We explore this month's alchemical production, Freddy's anointing as an iconic boogeyman, and the unbeatable premise of this franchise. Synopsis A group of teenagers are plagued by a recurring nightmare in which they are pursued by a badly-burned man with knives for fingers. Their fear turns to horror when they realize this boogeyman can hurt them for real. Starring Heather Langenkamp and Robert...
SSC 36: A Nightmare On Elm Street (Craven, 1984)
October 19, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBTim & Tay discuss this month's listener selection: A Nightmare On Elm Street (Craven, 1984). We explore this month's alchemical production, Freddy's anointing as an iconic boogeyman, and the unbeatable premise of this franchise. Synopsis A group of teenagers are plagued by a recurring nightmare in which they are pursued by a badly-burned man with knives for fingers. Their fear turns to horror when they realize this boogeyman can hurt them for real. Starring Heather Langenkamp and Robert...
SSC 35: Suspiria (Guadagnino, 2018)
October 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBTim brings one of his favourite horror movies to the podcast: Luca Guadagnino's Suspiria. The hosts talk horror remakes, Tilda Swinton and more in this discussion of the witchy and dense take on Dario Argento's original horror classic. Synopsis Susie Bannion, a naive midwesterner, travels to a divided Berlin to join the mysterious Markos Dance Company. Starring Dakota Johnson and Tilda Swinton, Suspiria was directed by Luca Guadagnino, and released on November 2, 2018. Suspiria is avail...
SSC 35: Suspiria (Guadagnino, 2018)—Death to any other Mother
October 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBTim brings one of his favourite horror movies to the podcast: Luca Guadagnino's Suspiria. The hosts talk horror remakes, Tilda Swinton and more in this discussion of the witchy and dense take on Dario Argento's original horror classic. Synopsis Susie Bannion, a naive midwesterner, travels to a divided Berlin to join the mysterious Markos Dance Company. Starring Dakota Johnson and Tilda Swinton, Suspiria was directed by Luca Guadagnino, and released on November 2, 2018. Suspiria is avail...
SSC 34: Scream (Craven, 1996)—Motives Are Incidental
October 05, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBTim and Tay talk meta-narratives, a new era of horror and Matthew Lillard in this discussion of We Craven's revolutionary post-modern classic Scream. Synopsis A masked killer stalks high school students in this meta and modern horror classic. Starring Neve Campbell and directed by Wes Craven, Scream was released Dec. 20, 1996. Scream is available to stream on Shudder. Scene [00:00-13:08] Alone at her family's rural home, high schooler Casey Becker engages in what turns into a horrifying...
SSC 34: Scream (Craven, 1996)
October 05, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBTim and Tay talk meta-narratives, a new era of horror and Matthew Lillard in this discussion of We Craven's revolutionary post-modern classic Scream. Synopsis A masked killer stalks high school students in this meta and modern horror classic. Starring Neve Campbell and directed by Wes Craven, Scream was released Dec. 20, 1996. Scream is available to stream on Shudder. Scene [00:00-13:08] Alone at her family's rural home, high schooler Casey Becker engages in what turns into a horrifying...
SSC 33: Swiss Army Man (DANIELS, 2016)
September 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBTim and Tay talk flatulence, Daniel Radcliffe's career and more in this discussion of DANIELS' 2016 breakout film Swiss Army Man. Synopsis A hopelessly lost man discovers and befriends a dead body and uses its miraculous, if gross, abilities to survive the wilderness and make his way home. Starring Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe, Swiss Army Man was directed by DANIELS, and released January 22, 2016. Swiss Army Man is available to stream on Prime and Plex. Scene [25:12 -28:11] “The h...
SSC 33: Swiss Army Man (DANIELS, 2016)—Hurry, before your starve and die.
September 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBTim and Tay talk flatulence, Daniel Radcliffe's career and more in this discussion of DANIELS' 2016 breakout film Swiss Army Man. Synopsis A hopelessly lost man discovers and befriends a dead body and uses its miraculous, if gross, abilities to survive the wilderness and make his way home. Starring Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe, Swiss Army Man was directed by DANIELS, and released January 22, 2016. Swiss Army Man is available to stream on Prime and Plex. Scene [25:12 -28:11] “The h...
SSC 33: Swiss Army Man (DANIELS, 2016)—Hurry, before your starve and die.
September 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBTim and Tay talk flatulence, Daniel Radcliffe's career and more in this discussion of DANIELS' 2016 breakout film Swiss Army Man. Synopsis A hopelessly lost man discovers and befriends a dead body and uses its miraculous, if gross, abilities to survive the wilderness and make his way home. Starring Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe, Swiss Army Man was directed by DANIELS, and released January 22, 2016. Swiss Army Man is available to stream on Prime and Plex. Scene [25:12 -28:11] “The h...
SSC 32: Uncut Gems (Safdies, 2019)
September 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBTim and Tay talk cinematic realism, anamorphic lenses, and Kevin Garnett's acting skills in this discussion of Uncut Gems. Synopsis Diamond district jeweller and gambling addict Howie Ratner makes bet after bet in pursuit of his big win. Starring Adam Sandler, and directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, Uncut Gems was released August 30, 2019. Uncut Gems is available to stream on Netflix. Scene [1:05:40 - 1:11:00] KG and Demany return to Howard's store with the Opal, but get stuck in th...
SSC 32: Uncut Gems (Safdies, 2019) — Exposition Smells Bad
September 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBTim and Tay talk cinematic realism, anamorphic lenses, and Kevin Garnett's acting skills in this discussion of Uncut Gems. Synopsis Diamond district jeweller and gambling addict Howie Ratner makes bet after bet in pursuit of his big win. Starring Adam Sandler, and directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, Uncut Gems was released August 30, 2019. Uncut Gems is available to stream on Netflix. Scene [1:05:40 - 1:11:00] KG and Demany return to Howard's store with the Opal, but get stuck in th...
SSC 31: Starship Troopers (Verhoeven, 1997) — I Say Kill 'Em All
August 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBTim and Tay talk Verhoeven, love-triangles and squibs in this discussion of 1997's StarshipTroopers. Synopsis Johnny Rico joins his high school friends in a galactic war against bugs from outer space, and soon comes face to face with both the highs and horrors of a life in military service. Starring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, and Dina Meyer, Starship Troopers was directed by Paul Verhoeven and released on November 7, 1997. Starship Troopers is available to stream on Netflix. S...
SSC 31: Starship Troopers (Verhoeven, 1997)
August 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBTim and Tay talk Verhoeven, love-triangles and squibs in this discussion of 1997's StarshipTroopers. Synopsis Johnny Rico joins his high school friends in a galactic war against bugs from outer space, and soon comes face to face with both the highs and horrors of a life in military service. Starring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, and Dina Meyer, Starship Troopers was directed by Paul Verhoeven and released on November 7, 1997. Starship Troopers is available to stream on Netflix. S...
SSC 31: Starship Troopers (Verhoeven, 1997) — I Say Kill 'Em All
August 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBTim and Tay talk Verhoeven, love-triangles and squibs in this discussion of 1997's StarshipTroopers. Synopsis Johnny Rico joins his high school friends in a galactic war against bugs from outer space, and soon comes face to face with both the highs and horrors of a life in military service. Starring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, and Dina Meyer, Starship Troopers was directed by Paul Verhoeven and released on November 7, 1997. Starship Troopers is available to stream on Netflix. S...
SSC Bite-Sized Bonus: Nope (Peele, 2022)
August 17, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBJordan Peele's Nope dropped right before we entered out alien movie month, so you know we had to do a bite-sized bonus episode on it. No scene, no proper format—just a fast chat about the movie right after our second viewing. Nope concerns ranch-owning siblings OJ and Emerald Haywood who attempt to document a thrilling and terrifying phenomenon in order to gain fame and fortune. Starring Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer, Nope is Jordan Peele's third feature film. Nope was released July 2...
SSC Bite-Sized Bonus: Nope (Peele, 2022)
August 17, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBJordan Peele's Nope dropped right before we entered out alien movie month, so you know we had to do a bite-sized bonus episode on it. No scene, no proper format—just a fast chat about the movie right after our second viewing. Nope concerns ranch-owning siblings OJ and Emerald Haywood who attempt to document a thrilling and terrifying phenomenon in order to gain fame and fortune. Starring Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer, Nope is Jordan Peele's third feature film. Nope was released July 2...
SSC 30: Potluck — Arrival (Villeneuve, 2016) with James Stacey
August 10, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBTim and Tay are once again joined by James Stacey (The Grey Nato) to talk about another Denis Villeneuve movie: Arrival. We discuss this movie's patience, the cinematic function of the Louise's transformation, and more in this potluck episode. Synopsis When twelve alien ships appear on Earth, a linguist must determine how to communicate with the visitors before more paranoid and violent ambassadors of the human race take action. Starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner, and directed by De...
SSC 29: The Fly (Cronenberg, 1986) — Flesh Makes You Crazy
July 27, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBTim and Tay become obsessed with the flesh in this discussion of David Cronenberg's body-horror masterpiece The Fly. Synopsis An attempt to change the nature of transportation results in a horrible accident for ambitious scientist Seth Brundle. Starring Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis, and directed by David Cronenberg, The Fly was released on August 15, 1986. The Fly is available to stream on Disney+ and Crave. Scene [01:23:00 - 01:33:10] Stathis arrives at Seth's house in hopes of resc...
SSC 29: The Fly (Cronenberg, 1986)
July 27, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBTim and Tay become obsessed with the flesh in this discussion of David Cronenberg's body-horror masterpiece The Fly. Synopsis An attempt to change the nature of transportation results in a horrible accident for ambitious scientist Seth Brundle. Starring Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis, and directed by David Cronenberg, The Fly was released on August 15, 1986. The Fly is available to stream on Disney+ and Crave. Scene [01:23:00 - 01:33:10] Stathis arrives at Seth's house in hopes of resc...
SSC 28: A History of Violence — Killing The Past
July 13, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBTim and Tay dig into one of their favourite Canadian filmmakers, David Cronenberg, in this talk on A History Of Violence. Despite its lack of body horror, gore and goop, this character drama remains a distinctly Cronenbergian creation, Synopsis Small-town diner-owner Tom Stall makes national news by easily dispatching two criminals who threatened his staff. Seeing him on TV, dangerous men from the Philadelphia mob invade Tom’s life, believing him to be an associate of theirs long thought d...
SSC 28: A History of Violence (Cronenberg, 2005) — Killing The Past
July 13, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBTim and Tay dig into one of their favourite Canadian filmmakers, David Cronenberg, in this talk on A History Of Violence. Despite its lack of body horror, gore and goop, this character drama remains a distinctly Cronenbergian creation, Synopsis Small-town diner-owner Tom Stall makes national news by easily dispatching two criminals who threatened his staff. Seeing him on TV, dangerous men from the Philadelphia mob invade Tom’s life, believing him to be an associate of theirs long thought d...
SSC 28: A History of Violence (Cronenberg, 2005)
July 13, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBTim and Tay dig into one of their favourite Canadian filmmakers, David Cronenberg, in this talk on A History Of Violence. Despite its lack of body horror, gore and goop, this character drama remains a distinctly Cronenbergian creation, Synopsis Small-town diner-owner Tom Stall makes national news by easily dispatching two criminals who threatened his staff. Seeing him on TV, dangerous men from the Philadelphia mob invade Tom’s life, believing him to be an associate of theirs long thought d...
SSC 27: Speed (de Bont, 1994)
June 29, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBCORRECTION: Contrary to what we discuss in this episode, the thirtieth episode (planned as a potluck for Arrival) will release in August, not July. We will save the alien theme and listener vote for that month. July's theme will be announced on Instagram soon. --- Tim & Tay close out (early career) Keanu month with the film that cemented him as an action star willing to do his own stunts: Speed. Synopsis A terrorist plants a bomb on bus, armed to explode the second it drops below 50/...
SSC 27: Speed (de Bont, 1994) - A Pedestrian Masterpiece
June 29, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBCORRECTION: Contrary to what we discuss in this episode, the thirtieth episode (planned as a potluck for Arrival) will release in August, not July. We will save the alien theme and listener vote for that month. July's theme will be announced on Instagram soon. --- Tim & Tay close out (early career) Keanu month with the film that cemented him as an action star willing to do his own stunts: Speed. Synopsis A terrorist plants a bomb on bus, armed to explode the second it drops below 50/...
SSC 27: Speed (de Bont, 1994) — A Pedestrian Masterpiece
June 29, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBCORRECTION: Contrary to what we discuss in this episode, the thirtieth episode (planned as a potluck for Arrival) will release in August, not July. We will save the alien theme and listener vote for that month. July's theme will be announced on Instagram soon. --- Tim & Tay close out (early career) Keanu month with the film that cemented him as an action star willing to do his own stunts: Speed. Synopsis A terrorist plants a bomb on bus, armed to explode the second it drops below 50/...
SSC 26: Point Break (Bigelow, 1991) — Too Much Testosterone
June 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBTim & Tay kick off Keanu month with one of his most iconic blockbusters: Point Break. We talk about Keanu's unique offering as an actor, '90s action cinematography, and meatball sandwiches. Synopsis Federal Agent Johnny Utah infiltrates a group of bank-robbing surfers and soon begins to question his loyalties. Starring Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze and Lori Petty, and directed by Kathryn Bigelow, Point Break was released July 12, 1991. Point Break is available to stream on Prime (Starz)...
SSC 26: Point Break (Bigelow, 1991) - Too Much Testosterone
June 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBTim & Tay kick off Keanu month with one of his most iconic blockbusters: Point Break. We talk about Keanu's unique offering as an actor, '90s action cinematography, and meatball sandwiches. Synopsis Federal Agent Johnny Utah infiltrates a group of bank-robbing surfers and soon begins to question his loyalties. Starring Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze and Lori Petty, and directed by Kathryn Bigelow, Point Break was released July 12, 1991. Point Break is available to stream on Prime (Starz)...
SSC 26: Point Break (Bigelow, 1991)
June 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBTim & Tay kick off Keanu month with one of his most iconic blockbusters: Point Break. We talk about Keanu's unique offering as an actor, '90s action cinematography, and meatball sandwiches. Synopsis Federal Agent Johnny Utah infiltrates a group of bank-robbing surfers and soon begins to question his loyalties. Starring Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze and Lori Petty, and directed by Kathryn Bigelow, Point Break was released July 12, 1991. Point Break is available to stream on Prime (Starz)...
SSC Bite-Sized Bonus: Ranking Season 1 Taglines
May 18, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBTim & Tay follow through on their promise to rank the taglines from each and every movie covered in season one. Tim's List The Thing - Man is the warmest place to hide. The Royal Tenenbaums - Family Isn't A Word... It's A Sentence. In The Mouth of Madness - Lived any good books lately? Drag Me To Hell- Christine Brown has a good job, a great boyfriend, and a bright future. But in three days, she's going to hell. Shin Godzilla - A god incarnate. A city doomed. Home Alone - A family co...
SSC 25: Children of Men (Cuaron, 2006) — Finding Hope Again
May 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBTim & Tay talk about world-building, documentary realism, and oners in this discussion of Children of Men. Synopsis In the year 2027, the inexplicably infertile human race suffers amidst war, famine, plague, and worse. Theo, a disillusioned activist is charged with guarding humanity’s last hope on a harrowing journey from London to the coast of Great Britain. Based on the novel of the same name by PD James. Starring Clive Owen and Claire-Hope Ashitey, and directed by Alfonso Cuaron, Chi...
SSC 25: Children of Men (Cuaron, 2006)
May 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBTim & Tay talk about world-building, documentary realism, and oners in this discussion of Children of Men. Synopsis In the year 2027, the inexplicably infertile human race suffers amidst war, famine, plague, and worse. Theo, a disillusioned activist is charged with guarding humanity’s last hope on a harrowing journey from London to the coast of Great Britain. Based on the novel of the same name by PD James. Starring Clive Owen and Claire-Hope Ashitey, and directed by Alfonso Cuaron, Chi...
SSC 24: Everybody Wants Some!! (Linklater, 2016)
April 20, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBTim & Tay talk masculinity (toxic and otherwise) in this episode on Richard Linklater's ostensible baseball movie, Everybody Wants Some!! Synopsis Everybody Wants Some!! runs the course of a long weekend before the start of the fall semester at a Texas college in 1980. Over the course of the three days, freshman pitcher Jake meets his teammates, competes with virtually everyone he meets, and pursues his crush, an auburn-haired theatre major named Beverly. Starring Blake Jenner and Zoey D...
SSC 24: Everybody Wants Some!! —Addicted To Winning
April 20, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBTim & Tay talk masculinity (toxic and otherwise) in this episode on Richard Linklater's ostensible baseball movie, Everybody Wants Some!! Synopsis Everybody Wants Some!! runs the course of a long weekend before the start of the fall semester at a Texas college in 1980. Over the course of the three days, freshman pitcher Jake meets his teammates, competes with virtually everyone he meets, and pursues his crush, an auburn-haired theatre major named Beverly. Starring Blake Jenner and Zoey D...
SSC 24: Everybody Wants Some!! (Linklater, 2016) — Addicted To Winning
April 20, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBTim & Tay talk masculinity (toxic and otherwise) in this episode on Richard Linklater's ostensible baseball movie, Everybody Wants Some!! Synopsis Everybody Wants Some!! runs the course of a long weekend before the start of the fall semester at a Texas college in 1980. Over the course of the three days, freshman pitcher Jake meets his teammates, competes with virtually everyone he meets, and pursues his crush, an auburn-haired theatre major named Beverly. Starring Blake Jenner and Zoey D...
SSC 23: Moneyball (Bennett, 2011)
April 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBTim & Tay give colour commentary on the most subversive baseball movie ever made, Moneyball. Tune in for a chat about Brad Pitt, baseball stats, and strategic pixelation. Synopsis Partly inspired by true events, Moneyball tells the story of Oakland A’s manager Billy Beane challenging baseball’s century-long conventional wisdom by building a low-budget team that could go all the way. Directed by Bennett Miller, Moneyball stars Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, and was released September 23, 201...
SSC 23: Moneyball (Bennett, 2011) — Falling In and Out of Love With Baseball
April 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBTim & Tay give colour commentary on the most subversive baseball movie ever made, Moneyball. Tune in for a chat about Brad Pitt, baseball stats, and strategic pixelation. Synopsis Partly inspired by true events, Moneyball tells the story of Oakland A’s manager Billy Beane challenging baseball’s century-long conventional wisdom by building a low-budget team that could go all the way. Directed by Bennett Miller, Moneyball stars Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, and was released September 23, 201...
SSC 22: The Handmaiden (Park, 2016) — A 3-Way Con (w/ Hayley Rose Malouin)
March 23, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBTim & Tay talk Park Chan-Wook's The Handmaiden with special guest and self-described "psychotic fan" Hayley Rose Malouin. Tune in for a chat about queer media, cinematic eroticism and more. Synopsis Based on the novel Fingersmith by Sarah Waters, The Handmaiden tells the story of a pickpocket and a con man attempting to swindle a wealthy Japanese woman out of her inheritance through seduction and subterfuge. Directed by Park Chan-wook, The Handmaiden was released May 14, 2016, and stars...
SSC 22: The Handmaiden (Park, 2016) w/Hayley Rose Malouin
March 23, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBTim & Tay talk Park Chan-Wook's The Handmaiden with special guest and self-described "psychotic fan" Hayley Rose Malouin. Tune in for a chat about queer media, cinematic eroticism and more. Synopsis Based on the novel Fingersmith by Sarah Waters, The Handmaiden tells the story of a pickpocket and a con man attempting to swindle a wealthy Japanese woman out of her inheritance through seduction and subterfuge. Directed by Park Chan-wook, The Handmaiden was released May 14, 2016, and stars...
SSC 21: Oldboy (Park, 2003)
March 09, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBTim & Tay dig into eastern cinema with the listener-selected Oldboy. We talk revenge, sensory overload, and a lot more in this episode. Synopsis When freed after being imprisoned for 15 years, Oh Dae-Su seeks an explanation and revenge. Oldboy, directed by Park Chan-wook, was released on Nov. 23, 2003, and stars Choi Min‑sik, Kang Hye-jung, and Yoo Ji-tae. Oldboy is available on physical media. Scene [0:35:23—0:42:22] Oh Dae Su tries to find the location where he was imprisoned for 1...
SSC 21: Oldboy (Park, 2003) — Do It Yourself Dentistry
March 09, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBTim & Tay dig into eastern cinema with the listener-selected Oldboy. We talk revenge, sensory overload, and a lot more in this episode. Synopsis When freed after being imprisoned for 15 years, Oh Dae-Su seeks an explanation and revenge. Oldboy, directed by Park Chan-wook, was released on Nov. 23, 2003, and stars Choi Min‑sik, Kang Hye-jung, and Yoo Ji-tae. Oldboy is available on physical media. Scene [0:35:23—0:42:22] Oh Dae Su tries to find the location where he was imprisoned for 1...
SSC 20: Potluck — Sicario (Villeneuve, 2015) with James Stacey
February 23, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 85.7 MBPart 2 of Blunt Month & episode 20! Tim & Tay are joined by The Grey Nato's James Stacey to talk Emily Blunt, Denis Villeneuve, Roger Deakins, and a lot more in this discussion of Sicario. Synopsis Sicario examines the unethical nature of actions taken in the war on drugs by following idealistic FBI agent Kate Macer as she descends into covert anti-cartel operations on US and Mexican soil. James' Scene [31:47 - 37:54] Returning from Juarez with a high-value prisoner, Kate, Matt, Alejandro,...
SSC 19: Edge of Tomorrow (Liman, 2012)
February 09, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBIt's Blunt Month! Tim & Tay talk Emily Blunt, Tom Cruise, and why people love time loop movies in this discussion of Doug Liman's Edge of Tomorrow. Synopsis Edge of Tomorrow tells the story of Maj. William Cage, who enters humanity’s war against the invading aliens known as Mimics with no combat experience. After promptly dying in action, Cage awakes a day earlier, and soon realizes he is caught in a cycle: live, die, repeat. Edge of Tomorrow stars Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, was direc...
SSC 19: Edge of Tomorrow (Liman, 2012) — Tip of the Spear
February 09, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBIt's Blunt Month! Tim & Tay talk Emily Blunt, Tom Cruise, and why people love time loop movies in this discussion of Doug Liman's Edge of Tomorrow. Synopsis Edge of Tomorrow tells the story of Maj. William Cage, who enters humanity’s war against the invading aliens known as Mimics with no combat experience. After promptly dying in action, Cage awakes a day earlier, and soon realizes he is caught in a cycle: live, die, repeat. Edge of Tomorrow stars Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, was direc...
SSC 18: The Royal Tenenbaums (Anderson, 2001)
January 26, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBTim & Tay finally dig into Wes Anderson, one of the most recognizable auteurs of modern cinema. Tune in to hear about formalism/contrivance, needle drops, the Wilson brothers, and more. Synopsis An emotionally distant father attempts to reconnect with his separated wife and three adult children after he loses his place to live. The Royal Tenenbaums, directed by Wes Anderson, stars Gene Hackman, Angelica Houston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Luke Wilson, and Ben Stiller. It hit theatres Dec. 28, 200...
SSC 18: The Royal Tenenbaums (Anderson, 2001) — Scrapping and Yelling and Mixing It Up
January 26, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBTim & Tay finally dig into Wes Anderson, one of the most recognizable auteurs of modern cinema. Tune in to hear about formalism/contrivance, needle drops, the Wilson brothers, and more. Synopsis An emotionally distant father attempts to reconnect with his separated wife and three adult children after he loses his place to live. The Royal Tenenbaums, directed by Wes Anderson, stars Gene Hackman, Angelica Houston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Luke Wilson, and Ben Stiller. It hit theatres Dec. 28, 200...
SSC 17: The Big Chill (Kasdan, 1983)
January 12, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBTim & Tay talk needle drops, the New Year, and old friends in this discussion about The Big Chill. Tune in to hear why this script is a great example of graceful exposition without the usual crutches. Synopsis A once-close group of college friends reunites over the course of a weekend to mourn their departed friend, reflecting on how they and the world have changed since they were last together. The Big Chill, released Sept. 28, 1983, was directed by Lawrence Kasdan, and stars Tom Beren...
SSC 17: The Big Chill (Kasdan, 1983) — Getting What We Need
January 12, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBTim & Tay talk needle drops, the New Year, and old friends in this discussion about The Big Chill. Tune in to hear why this script is a great example of graceful exposition without the usual crutches. Synopsis A once-close group of college friends reunites over the course of a weekend to mourn their departed friend, reflecting on how they and the world have changed since they were last together. The Big Chill, released Sept. 28, 1983, was directed by Lawrence Kasdan, and stars Tom Beren...
SSC A La Carte: A Selection of 2021's Films
January 05, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this special episode, Tim and Tay highlight a few notable movies from 2021. Not necessarily the best or our favorites, but certainly worth seeing! Disclosures Licorice Pizza (PTA, 2021) Drive My Car (Hamaguchi, 2021) The Worst Person in the World (Trier, 2021) Red Rocket (Baker, 2021) The Tragedy of Macbeth (Coen, 2021) Petite Maman (Sciamma, 2021) Summer of Soul (Questlove, 2021) Tim: INSIDE (Burnham, 2021)—stream on Netflix Pig (Sarnoski, 2021)—stream on Crave The Power of t...
SSC 16: Home Alone (Columbus, 1990) — Stealing a Toothbrush
December 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBTim & Tay talk family, the American Dental Association, and more on this episode about the Christmas classic Home Alone. Synopsis When eight-year-old Kevin McCallister is forgotten at home by his vacationing family, he must defend it against a pair of persistent burglars. Home Alone stars Macaulay Culkin, Catherine O’Hara, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern, was directed by John Hughes, and first hit theatres Nov. 16, 1990. Home Alone is available to stream on Disney+ Scene [38:46-44:44] Kevin...
SSC 16: Home Alone (Columbus, 1990)
December 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBTim & Tay talk family, the American Dental Association, and more on this episode about the Christmas classic Home Alone. Synopsis When eight-year-old Kevin McCallister is forgotten at home by his vacationing family, he must defend it against a pair of persistent burglars. Home Alone stars Macaulay Culkin, Catherine O’Hara, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern, was directed by John Hughes, and first hit theatres Nov. 16, 1990. Home Alone is available to stream on Disney+ Scene [38:46-44:44] Kevin...