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Synopsis Midsommar follows the depressed Dani as she joins her disengaged boyfriend on a trip to Sweden to attend a folk festival. The more they learn about the reclusive commune of which they are guests, the more unsettling their experience becomes.
Starring Florence Pugh and written and directed by Ari Aster, Midsommar was released July 23, 2019.
Synopsis Hereditary follows the Graham family as they mourn their secretive grandmother, finding out more about her sinister proclivities—and how they have inherited them— along the way.
Starring Toni Collette, and written and directed by Ari Aster, Hereditary was released June 8, 2018. Where to watch Hereditary
Tim and Tay discuss what is likely the most beloved Star Wars anthology film, Rogue One. A compelling but compromised film, Rogue One introduced new visuals, themes, and characters to the cinematic Star Wars canon. Tune in for a discussion of Gareth Edwards' knack for imparting scale on the big screen and a lot more.
Synopsis Rogue One details the rebel effort to steal the Death Star plans and expose its weakness before the Empire puts the planet-killing weapon to use.
Starring Felicity Jones, and directed by Gareth Edwards, Rogue One was released Dec. 16, 2016. Where to watch Rogue One.
Scene [27:47 - 37:10] Jyn and Cassian arrive at Jedha in search of Saw Gerrera, hoping to discover critical information about the Empire's new weapon of mass destruction.
Tim and Tay try to look at Star Wars with fresh eyes in this episode on the genesis of one of film culture's most valuable, gargantuan, and mixed franchises.
Synopsis Star Wars (renamed "Episode IV: A New Hope" in ‘81) tells the story of Luke Skywalker, a farm boy that gets caught up in the rebel alliance’s desperate efforts to destroy the galactic empire’s weapon of mass destruction.
Starring Mark Hamil, and written and directed by George Lucas, Star Wars was released May 25, 1977. Where to watch Star Wars.
Scene [42:32-51:13] Luke, Ben and the droids visit the Mos Eisley Cantina in search of a pilot that can get them off planet. After an altercation with a particularly foul patron, they meet and negotiate with the braggadocious Han Solo.
Recommendations Tim: The Hidden Fortress (Kurosawa, 1958)—where to watch Tay: The Visitor (Paradisi, 1979)—where to watch
Tim and Tay celebrate their national heritage with this discussion of BlackBerry. Tune in to hear about Canada's inferiority complex, tangents about long lenses, and more.
Synopsis BlackBerry charts the major chapters in the life of the once-iconic smartphone and the people who created and sold it.
Starring Jay Baruchel and Glenn Howerton, and directed and written by Matt Johnson, BlackBerry was released May 12, 2023 Where to watch BlackBerry.
Tim and Tay are joined by Kyle Snarr to talk about one of the most critical movies of the century: The Social Network. We discuss its legacy as part of Fincher's oeuvre, its effect on the cinematic landscape, and just how damn good it is.
Synopsis The Social Network portrays (with great artistic license) the creation and tumultuous growth of Facebook, centering on Mark Zuckerberg's journey and its many legal disputes and personal conflicts. Where to watch The Social Network.
Tay's Scene [9:00-16:18] Face Mash.
Kyle's Scene [1:05:19 - 1:11:18] The "Seanathon"
Tim's Scene [1:24:24 - 1:28:58] Henley Royal Regatta
Recommendations Tim: Adventureland (Mottola, 2009)—where to watch Tay: Molly's Game (Sorkin, 2017)—where to watch Kyle: The Squid and the Whale (Baumbach, 2005)—where to watch
Tim and Tay head to the depths with what is undoubtedly James Cameron's most personal film, The Abyss. Tune in for a discussion of this year's Oscar noms, the foundation of CGI in film, and Cameron's undeniable skill for communicating need-to-know info to the audience.
Synopsis Titanic is a sweeping romantic epic, set against the backdrop of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic. The film follows the doomed love story between Jack, a penniless artist, and Rose, a wealthy young woman, as they struggle to survive the tragic sinking of the ship. Where to watch The Abyss.
Scene [39:35-49:05] A wild storm on the surface jeopardizes the Deep Core rig’s structural integrity, resulting in a thrilling sequence as the crew on the surface and below navigate a potential disaster.
Recommendations Tim: Last Breath (Parkinson, 2019)—where to watch Tay: Piranha II: The Spawning (Flying Killers), (Assonitis, Cameron, 1981)—where to watch
Tim & Tay kick off the new year with a discussion of James Cameron's 1997 box office behemoth Titanic and its ingenious, audience-first design. Tune in to hear about the detailed production, the less-than-detailed characters, and more.
Synopsis Titanic is a sweeping romantic epic, set against the backdrop of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic. The film follows the doomed love story between Jack, a penniless artist, and Rose, a wealthy young woman, as they struggle to survive the tragic sinking of the ship. Where to watch Titanic.
Our scene depicts the fateful impact as the Titanic hits the iceberg, followed by the immediate repercussions felt around the ship, from the lookouts, to the coal-engine workers, to Jack and Rose.
Tim & Tay head into the holiday season with a hit musical that marks an early technological predecessor to IMAX: White Christmas. Tune in for a chat about blockbusters (old and new), Vista Vision, and Danny Kaye.
Synopsis White Christmas tells the story of two World War II veterans and entertainers who team up to save their former commanding officer's struggling inn, finding love along the way. Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen, White Christmas was directed by Michael Curtiz and released Oct. 14, 1954. Where to watch White Christmas.
At the cast party, Judy and Phil plan to fake an engagement in order to encourage "mother hen" Betty (Rosemary Clooney) to "leave the roost", and pursue her own love of Bob (Bing Crosby).
Recommendations Tim: West Side Story (Spielberg, 2021)—where to watch Tay: It Happened One Night (Capra, 1934)—where to watch
Tim & Tay attempt to get in the holiday spirit with this discussion of Richard Donner's somewhat uneven Dickensian adaptation, Scrooged.
Synopsis This modern-day, quasi-meta adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol," tells the story of a cynical TV executive who undergoes a transformative journey of self-discovery during the holiday season.
Starring Bill Murray and Karen Allen, Scrooged was directed by Richard Donner and released Nov. 23, 1988.
Working late the night before Christmas Eve, Frank encounters the fully formed ghostly presence of his old boss, Lou Hayward, who acts as a harbinger, warning Frank that he will be visited by 3 Christmas ghosts.
Recommendations Tim: The Muppet Christmas Carol (Henson, 1992)—where to watch Tay: The Abyss (4K Remaster) (Cameron, 1989)—where to watch
SSC 65: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Spielberg, 1982)
29 Nov 2023
01:44:45
Tim & Tay are joined by Erica Sherwood to talk about an undeniable classic: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. We discuss world-class child actors, Spielberg's insane lighting choices, and E.T.'s penchant for day beers.
Synopsis Stranded on earth, a kind alien befriends a young boy in California and attempts to stay one step ahead of the authorities while finding his way home.
Starring Henry Thomas, and directed by Stephen Spielberg, E.T. came out June 11, 1982.
Scenes ERICA: 43:00 Elliot goes to school leaving ET at home by himself. This scene is the fun and games moment of their strong otherworldly connection.
TIM & TAY: 19:25-25:33 Elliot stays up waiting for the mysterious creature to return. When the creature appears, Elliot makes the choice to bring him inside.
Recommendations Tim: Starman (Carpenter, 1984)—where to watch Tay: The Brother From Another Planet (Sayles, 1984)—where to watch
Synopsis The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissuo tells of the story of the titular oceanographer, on the hunt for the rare shark that killed his friend so he can exact revenge and film his next movie.
Starring Bill Murray, written by Wes Anderson and Noah Baumbach, and directed by Wes Anderson, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissuo was released Dec. 25, 2004. Where to watch The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissuo
Scene [15:00-16:40] - "Let me tell you about my boat”
Recommendations Tim: The Great White Silence (Ponting, 1924) —where to watch Tay: Bottle Rocket (Anderson, 1996) —where to watch
Tim & Tay dig into the surprisingly odd yet undeniably heartfelt children's cult classic, The Iron Giant. Tune in for a chat about the loss of innocence, seamless melding of traditional and computer animation, and Christopher MacDonald.
Synopsis A young boy in Cold War-era Maine befriends a giant robot from outer space, and must protect it from both paranoid government agents and its own potential for violence.
Starring Eli Marienthal and Vin Diesel, and directed by Brad Bird, The Iron Giant was released July 31, 1999.
Scene: 50:28-53:53 After witnessing the death of a deer, Hogarth explains the concepts of life, death and the soul to his Iron companion. Souls don’t die.
Recommendations Tim: Never Let Me Go (Romanek, 2010)—where to watch Tay: Tomorrowland (Bird, 2015)—where to watch
Tim & Tay honour the late, great William Friedkin by talking about one of the most successful films of all time: The Exorcist.
Synopsis After exhausting all conventional forms of medicine and care, a distraught mother asks the catholic church to perform an exorcism for her suffering, manic daughter.
Starring Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair and Jason Miller, and directed by William Friedkin, The Exorcist was released Dec. 26, 1973.
Tim & Tay get dig into one of the most accessible horror movies of the modern era, and one that maybe doesn't hold up under close scrutiny. Tune in for a discussion of world-building, high concept strategy, and more.
Synopsis A family lives their lives in silence, trying to survive in the presence of alien creatures that hunt by sound.
Starring John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, and directed by John Krasinski, A Quiet Place was released April 6, 2018.
Scene: 54:26 - 1:00:43] The Abbott family begins their journey home after a seemingly routine supply run. The youngest, Beau, puts batteries into a noisy toy, which tragically sounds off as the family traverses a bridge. Beau is almost immediately destroyed by an unknown creature as the family can do nothing but watch in horror cut to Title Card.
Tim & Tay get to talk horror once again in this discussion of Neil Marshall's The Descent. We explore this movie's legacy in a genre that has somewhat forgot it, wise filmmaking on a lower budget, and much more.
Synopsis A day of spelunking turns into a nightmare after a group of friends gets trapped underground and pursued by terrifying predators.
Starring Shauna Macdonald and Natalie Mendoza, and directed by Neil Marshall, The Descent was released July 8, 2005.
Scene: 54:26 - 1:00:43] Broken and battered, the six women arrive atop a pile of animal bones and are quickly descended upon by cave-dwelling beings and are forced to fight for their lives.
Recommendations Tim: Bone Tomahawk (Zahler, 2015)—where to watch Tay: The Dive (Erlenweinn, 2023)—where to watch
SSC 60: Fight Club (Fincher, 1999) w/ Bunny Stephenson
20 Sep 2023
01:29:41
Tim and Tay are joined by Bunny Stephenson (Instagram / Letterboxd) to talk about our second David Fincher pick for our potlucks: Fight Club. We discuss the movie's exquisite portrayal of brutal violence, its not-so-subtle homoeroticism, and the reception of this satirical take on '90s men's existential crisis.
Synopsis A depressed man’s life is changed after he meets a charming and inspiring anarchist that shows him a life beyond the materialistic world.
Starring Ed Norton & Brad Pitt, and directed by David Fincher, Fight Club was released Oct. 15, 1999.
Tim & Tay take on capitalism in this episode on Nightcrawler. This slick and unsettling film stars Jake Gyllenhaal in his best performance, and explores ambition, tenacity, and the other characteristics most valued by the modern western world.
Synopsis Lou Bloom, an ambitious and resourceful Los Angeles resident, methodically tests the moral and economic limits of sensational local news production.
Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and directed by Dan Gilroy, Nightcrawler was released Oct. 31, 2014.
Scene: 39:24-44:30 Arriving at an accident before the cops and paramedics, Lou manipulates the crime scene and gets his footage, beating out the other Nightcrawlers like Joe. When delivering his footage, he begins to coerce Nina into a date.
Tim & Tay talk both of Tarantino's revenge epics, Kill Bill Vols 1 &2. Tune in for a discussion of how these films have aged, how they deny audience expectations, and more.
Synopsis Kill Bill Vols 1 & 2 tell the story of an assassin’s quest for revenge against her spurned master and ex, Bill.
Starring Uma Thurman and directed by Quentin Tarantino, Kill Bill Vols 1 & 2 were released October 10, 2003 and April 16, 2004, respectively.
Tim & Tay explore the movie that launched Christopher Nolan's career in proper: Memento. We talk about its innovative story structure, the way it plays with the nature of film, and how Carrie-Anne Moss can be pretty mean sometimes.
Synopsis A man with short-term memory loss tracks his wife’s killer, employing a series of habitual techniques to find his target and, eventually, take his revenge.
Starring Guy Pearce and directed by Christopher Nolan, Memento was released September 9, 2000.
You know we couldn't go from our bomb theme in July to our revenge theme in August without talking about one of the summer's two biggest films: Oppenheimer.
Tim & Tay dig into John Woo's maximalist style with the ridiculous, fun, and arguarbly flawed Face/Off.
Synopsis FBI agent Sean Archer undergoes radical surgery to trade faces with his nemesis, the terrorist Castor Troy, in order to discover the location of a bomb that threatens Los Angeles.
Starring Nicholas Cage and John Travolta, and directed by John Woo, Face/Off was released June 27, 1997.
Synopsis Mad Max: Fury Road finds the franchise’s titular hero caught in the escape of Immortan Joe’s harem of wives, under the leadership of Imperator Furiosa.
Starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, and directed by George Miller, Mad Max: Fury Road was released May 15, 2015. Where to watch Mad Max: Fury Road
Scene [30:15 - 37:30] - "Max Meets Furiosa”
Recommendations Tim: Speed Racer (Wachowskis, 2008) —where to watch Tay: Mr. Brooks (Bruce Evans, 2007) —where to watch
Tim & Tay get to talk about one of their all time favourite films: William Friedkin's Sorcerer. In this first installment for our bomb month (in honour of the forthcoming Oppenheimer), we talk explosions, existential dread, and much more.
Synopsis Four desperate men, on the run from their past lives and stuck in a quagmire of Colombian poverty, agree to drive unstable nitroglycerin across 200 miles of dangerous jungle road to put out an inflamed oil well.
Starring Roy Schieder and directed by William Friedkin, Sorcerer was released June 24, 1977.
Scene: 1:26:35 - 1:41:15 Scanlon and Nilo arrive at the site of a gargantuan Kaoba tree that has fallen on the road, blocking their path. Amidst Scanlons rage, Victor and Kassem show up and Kassem immediately conjures up a plan to remove the impossible roadblock. The scene stars Roy Scheider, Fransisco Rabal, Bruno Cremer and Amidou
Tim & Tay revisit the seminal summer blockbuster: Jaws. We talk about the dawn of the modern movie megahit, the difficulty of shooting a movie on the ocean, and much more.
Synopsis When a great white shark terrorizes a tourist trap island off the coast of New York, the local police chief, an oceanographer, and a seasoned fisherman are charged with catching it.
Starring Roy Schieder and directed by Stephen Spielberg, Jaws was released June 20, 1975.
Scene: 45:18 - 50:20 Hooper convinces Brody to join him on a night hunt for the killer shark that he believes is still roaming the Amity coastline. They come across a noted fisherman, Ben Gardner's boat that is partially sunk. Hooper dives to investigate the boat and gets more than he bargained for.
Tim & Tay honour the legacy of summer blockbusters by discussing Stephen Spielberg's adventure classic, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. We talk fallible heroes, action along the z-axis, and much more.
Synopsis An adventuring archaeologist races to beat the Nazis to a priceless, potentially powerful religious relic in this globe-trotting pulp action classic.
Starring Harrison Ford and Karen Allen, and directed by Stephen Spielberg, Raiders of the Lost Ark was released June 12, 1981.
Scene: 1:15:50-1:21:15 After miraculously escaping the sealed Well of Souls, our heroes Indy and Marion stumble into another death trap featuring a grounded, out-of-control Nazi plane, a worthy boxing opponent for Indy and a most excellent explosion to cap off a memorable blockbuster set piece.
SSC 51: Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood (Tarantino, 2019)
24 May 2023
01:27:54
Tim & Tay dig into the iconic Quentin Tarantino and his oeuvre for the first time with his revisionist fantasy: Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood. Tune in for a discussion of cache-cashing, period-specific production design, and much more.
Synopsis Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood tells the story of waning ‘60s TV star Rick Dalton and his stunt double Cliff Booth, who, in the course of their seemingly regular lives, encounter the Manson family gang and change the course of Hollywood history.
Starring Leo Dicaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, and written/directed by Quentin Tarantino, Once was released July 26, 2019.
After driving Rick home, Cliff commutes along Hollywood Blvd. en route to his trailer home on the lot of the infamous Van Nuys’ drive-in movie theatre. He prepares food for himself and his dog, Brandy, as she eagerly awaits.
Tim and Tay are once again joined by James Stacey (The Grey Nato) to talk about our first David Fincher pick for our potlucks: Se7en. We discuss the movie that launched Fincher's film career in proper, how it stands as a unique work of its time, and who we'd cast as an alternate Mills and Somerset.
Synopsis A veteran detective partners with a rookie to take on one last case before he retires, hunting a serial killer of unparalleled commitment and barbarism.
Starring Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt, and directed by David Fincher, Se7en was released on Sept. 22, 1995.
Tim's Scene [47:58 - 56:20] Following a lead from fingerprints left at the Greed crime scene, the detectives and a SWAT team enter a potential suspect’s home to find yet another victim in the series of crimes.
James' Scene [1:14:56 - 1:23:45] Mills and Somerset investigate John Doe's apartment, gaining their first direct look into his methods, habits, and state of mind.
Tay's Scene [1:08:02 - 1:14:45] Mills and Somerset pessimistically arrive at the apartment of John Doe based on a far-reaching lead from an FBI source. The man in question gets the jump on them, arriving as they knock on his door, initiating a dark, tantalizing chase through the dingy apartment complex.
Tim & Tay talk about one of the most iconic animated movies of all time, Spirited Away. They discuss this timeless film's attention to the child's perspective, its careful development of her developing sense of agency, and director/writer Hayao Miyazaki's singular approach to his animation.
Synopsis Spirited Away tells the story of 10-year-old Chihiro, who enters the spirit world after her parents are transformed into pigs. Chihiro takes a job at the spirits’ bathhouse in order to save her parents and find a way home.
Written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and starring Rumi Hiiragi, Spirited Away was released July 20, 2021.
On Chihiro’s first day of work, she is tasked with washing the bathhouse's stinkiest guest, who turns out to be much more than meets the eye (or nose, for that matter).
SSC 48: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (Ramsey, Persichetti, Rothman, 2019)
12 Apr 2023
01:27:08
Tim & Tay talk about the new era of animation in this discussion of Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. Tune in for a comparison of Peter Parker and Miles Morales, a celebration of innovative animation, and more.
Synopsis Unsure of who or what he wants to be, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is bitten by a radioactive spider and develops special powers. When he meets the current Spider-Man, and then many other Spider-people from alternate dimensions, Miles must learn to use his powers and become a hero.
Starring Shameik Moore and Jake Johnson, and directed by Peter Ramsey, Bob Persichetti, Rodney Rothman, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse hit theatres on December 14, 2018.
Scene: 8:46 - 13:58 When given a personal assignment to write about the kind of person he wants to be, Miles decides to instead sneak out to visit his uncle Aaron. Sensing his struggles, Aaron takes him to an abandoned subway tunnel to express himself creatively, through graffiti. Miles completes his piece and is subsequently bitten by an interdimensional, radioactive spider.
Tim & Tay talk about the cinephile's classic Cinema Paradiso, as selected by our Instagram contest winner.
Synopsis A celebrated Sicilian director returns home for the funeral of an old friend, recounting his coming-of-age through flashbacks centered around the village’s cinema.
Starring Phiippe Noiret and Jaques Perrin, and directed by Guisepe Tornatore, Cinema Paradiso was released on November 17, 1988, in Italy (and May 2002 in Canada).
Tim & Tay talk about the Oscars, rom-coms, and a lot more in this discussion of When Harry Met Sally.
Synopsis Maybe more-than-friends Harry and Sally navigate the dating world through their thirties, learning whether there really are any true rules defining the relationships between men and women.
Starring Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal, written by Norah Ephron, and directed by Rob Reiner, When Harry Met Sally hit theatres July 21, 1989.
Scene: 59:55-1:04:06 After running into his ex-wife Helen, Harry and Sally visit Marie and Jess who ask them to settle a domestic debate regarding a living room table. Boiling over, Harry snaps, and selfishly chastises them by relating the issue to his past issues with Helen. Cooling down outside, Sally confronts him on his rudeness.
Synopsis The film centers on the marriage of Nick & Amy Dunne, the nature of which is called into question (along with the former’s culpability) when the latter goes missing on the day of their fifth wedding anniversary.
Starring Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck, and directed by David Fincher, Gone Girl was released Oct. 2, 2014. Where to watch Gone Girl.
TAY’S SCENE - 23:54 - 27:02 - One Day Gone
TIM'S SCENE - 8:20 - 12:04 - Gone
BUNNY'S SCENE - 01:06:08 – 01:13:00 - Cool Girl
Recommendations Tim: Phoenix (Petzold, 2014) —where to watch Tay: State of Play (MacDonald, 2009) —where to watch Bunny: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Nichols, 1966) —where to watch
Tim & Tay talk Spider-Man and the beginning of a new cinematic era. This episode covers the idea of post-9/11 New Yorkas a character, Willem Dafoe's arch take on the comic book villain, and much more.
Synopsis When unpopular and unassuming high schooler Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider, he gains miraculous powers that soon throw his life into disarray.
Starring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst and directed by Sam Raimi, Spider-Man hit theatres May 3, 2002.
Scene [1:25:02 - 1:29:50] MJ, Aunt May, and Norman join Peter and Harry for Thanksgiving in the city. Peter narrowly avoids revealing to the group that he is Spider-Man, but during the dinner, Norman notices a conspicuous cut on his arm, giving away his secret. Norman rudely excuses himself, insulting MJ as he leaves.
Tim & Tay discuss Signs, the changing trajectory of Shyamalan's career over the past two decades, and what we talk about when we talk about "coverage".
Synopsis A former priest comes to terms with his loss of faith as strange phenomena on his farm and around the world suggest the arrival of an invading alien species on earth.
Starring Mel Gibson and written, directed, and edited by M. Night Shyamalan, Signs was released August 2, 2002.
Tim & Tay dive into the often unfairly-maligned filmography of M. Night Shyamalan. We talk about iconic twists, patient child acting, and much more in this episode on The Sixth Sense (1999).
Synopsis Bruce Willis plays Malcolm Crowe, a child psychiatrist struggling to connect with his wife in the fallout of a traumatic home invasion. Colm attempts to help Cole Sear, a young boy haunted by visions of dead people.
Released August 6th, 1999, The Sixth Sense was written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, and stars Hayley Joel Osment, Bruce Willis, and Toni Collette.
Tim and Tay kick off the New Year by reflecting on movie trends from 2022. The two hosts share concepts from the previous cinematic year that they hope will continue in 2023 and beyond.
Tim and Tay are once again joined by James Stacey (The Grey Nato) to talk about our final Denis Villeneuve pick for our potlucks: Prisoners. We discuss to what degree this movie has aged well, Jake Gyllenhaal, Hugh Jackman, and the consistent cinematographic mastery that Roger Deakins brings to the movies he shoots.
Synopsis When two young girls are kidnapped in the Pennsylvania suburbs over Thanksgiving, their parents and a local police Detective are pushed beyond their limits to find them.
Starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhall, Prisoners was directed by Denis Villeneuve and released Sept. 20, 2013.
Tim's Scene [28:10 - 32:50] During a routine follow-up with known sex offenders in the region, Dt. Loki discovers a hidden basement in an ex-preist’s house containing a dead body.
James' Scene [33:49 - 36:31] When Alex Jones is released from police custody, Keller Dover takes matters into his own hands.
Tay's Scene [2:14:15- 2:19:48] Detective Loki visits Holly Jones’ property and discovers that she is the child abductor he has been pursuing. After injecting Anna with a fatal concoction, Holly is shot dead by Loki, wounding him in the process. Loki then rushes Anna to the emergency room before the poison takes effect.
Tim & Tay attempt to talk meaningfully about one of the most iconic war movies of all time. Dig in for a discussion of J-cuts, audience surrogacy, and Tom Hanks' onscreen presence.
Synopsis After surviving D-Day, an army rangers squad is tasked with finding a paratrooper in wartorn France in order to escort him safely home.
Starring Tom Hanks and directed by Stephen Spielberg, Saving Private Ryan was released July 24, 1998.
Scene [1:24:00- 1:43:05] En route to Private Ryan, the company decides to assault a nearby German watch post. Medic Wade dies in combat and the group faces a difficult set of circumstances with the surviving German POW.
Tim & Tay are joined by Kyle Snarr to discuss Christopher Nolan's war epic Dunkirk. We talk about time strata, IMAX, and more.
Our guest this week is Kyle Snarr, a gear guy, auto enthusiast, and film buff. He’s the Head of Partnerships at Worn & Wound, the co-founder of Cantonment Co. (a TGN favorite), and a big fan of SSC.
Synopsis Allied soldiers cornered by the German threat in Dunkirk, France must survive as a daring civilian rescue is mounted to get them home safe across the English Channel.
Starring Fionn Whitehead and directed by Christopher Nolan, Dunkirk was released July 19, 2017. Find out where to watch Dunkirk.
Scene [1:02:17 - 1:10:30]
As storylines converge, Collins' plane crash-lands in the sea as Mr. Dawson, with his son, Peter, races to save him. Back on the beach, Tommy and a group of English soldiers take refuge in a beached Dutch ship, which quickly turns into a new kind of hell as the Germans begin using the hull as target practice. The scene stars Jack Lowden as Collins, Mark Rylance as Mr, Dawson, and Fionn Whitehead as Tommy.
SSC 37: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Hooper, 1974)
26 Oct 2022
01:16:07
Tim & Tay close out this year's month of horror with a bonafide classic: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. They discuss the film's legacy, how its horror functions, and more.
Synopsis A group of five friends travels by van across rural Texas to visit a grandfather’s grave site. They stop at an old farmhouse where they face an unimaginable terror in the form of a deranged cannibalistic family and the chainsaw-wielding maniac, Leatherface
Starring Marilyn Burns as Sally, Jim Seidow as The Cook, and Gunnar Hansen as Leatherface, Texas Chainsaw Massacre was directed by Tobe Hooper and released October 1st, 1974 (in Texas).
Looking for gas to refuel their van, Pam and Kirk wander across the grounds of an old farmhouse. Upon closer inspection, the two get more than they bargained for as they come face-to-face (to face) with Leatherface.
Tim & 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 Englund, and directed by Wes Craven, A Nightmare On Elm Street was released November 16, 1984.
A Nightmare On Elm Street is available to rent online.
Scene [34:37 - 42:40] Nancy enlists the help of Glen to help her “find” the mysterious claw-fingered man from her dreams, but she gets more than she bargains for as Glen falls asleep.
Synopsis The movie centers on Patrick Bateman, a handsome, intelligent and successful young professional in 1980s New York that moonlights as a psychotic killer.
Starring Christian Bale, directed by Mary Harron, and based on the book of the same name by Brett Easton Ellis, American Psycho was released on April 14, 2000. Where to watch American Psycho.
Scene [17:10- 20:07] - "Business Card Casualty”
Recommendations Tim: The Pale Blue Eye (Cooper, 2022) —where to watch Tay: Mr. Brooks (Bruce Evans, 2007) —where to watch
Tim 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, Suspiriawas directed by Luca Guadagnino, and released on November 2, 2018.
Scene [29:35 - 42:45} Susie joins her first rehearsal with the company, which is interrupted when another dancer, Olga, quits, calling the instructors “witches”. Susie boldly steps in as the lead of the dance, while Olga attempts to escape the academy. On her way out, she is trapped by a curse, and painfully contorted by Susie’s dance.
Tim 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.
Scene [00:00-13:08] Alone at her family's rural home, high schooler Casey Becker engages in what turns into a horrifying phone-call game of cat and mouse with a masked assailant.
Tim 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 history of the universe”—in the confines of their habitable cave, Hank explains the real world to Manny, in hopes of triggering memories of his past using trash that they find to illustrate the world Hank ran away from.
Scene [1:05:40 - 1:11:00] KG and Demany return to Howard's store with the Opal, but get stuck in the double-glass entrance and wait, frustrated as Howard and his staff try to get the door open.
The scene stars Adam Sandler, Kevin Garnett, Lakeith Stanfield and Roman Persits.