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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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). Where to watch Cinema Paradiso. Scene: 49:52...

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. Where to watch When Harry Met Sally. Scene:...

Tim & Tay talk Spider-Man and the beginning of a new cinematic era. This episode covers the idea of post-9/11 New York as 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. Where to...

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. Where to watch Signs  Scene  [1:09:30 -...

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...

In this special episode, Tim and Tay highlight a few notable movies from 2022. Not necessarily the best or our favourites, but certainly worth seeing! Disclosures Aftersun (Wells, 2022)All Quiet On The Western Front (Berger, 2022)Tim The Fablemans (Spielberg, 2022)Speak No Evil (Tafdrup, 2022)Tar (Field, 2022)Tay Crimes of the Future (Cronenberg, 2022)Triangle of Sadness (Östlund, 2022)Everything Everywhere All At Once (DANIELS, 2022)Links: Fat Elvis by The FernsCinemascope aspect ratioNotes...

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.  Tune in for our Pick 3 episode in 2 weeks! Follow: SSC on Instagram SSC on Twitter Tim on Letterboxd

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...

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. Where to watch Saving Private Ryan. Scene  [1:24:00-...

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...

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...

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...

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, Suspiria was directed by Luca Guadagnino, and released on November 2, 2018. Suspiria is...

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. 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...

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...

Tim 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 the...

Tim 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...

Jordan 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...

Tim 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...