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Single Serving Cinema

Single 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.

tv & film film reviews

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SSC 86: Kingdom of Heaven (Scott, 2005)

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2024/11/27

Show Notes"Kingdom of Heaven | Why The Director's Cut Is Better" by Daniel NetzelSynopsisA bereaved French peasant discovers his noble heritage and embarks on a knight’s quest, traveling to Jerusalem in search of purpose and redemption. Starring Orlando Bloom and directed by Ridley Scott, Kingdom of Heaven was released May 6, 2005. Where to watch Kingdom of HeavenScene [1:29:30 - 1:35:50]RecommendationsTim: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the Word (Weir, 2003) — where to watc...

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SSC 85: Gladiator (Scott, 2000)

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2024/11/13

Show NotesThe Brutalist trailerRussell Crowe on working with Ridley ScottRussell Crowe on his acting skillsSynopsisGladiator follows Maximus, a second-century Roman general, who is betrayed and left for dead by Marcus Aurelius’ ambitious son, Commodus. In order to take revenge for his murdered family, Maximus must rise through the ranks as a gladiator.Starring Russell Crowe and directed by Ridley Scott, Gladiator was released May 12, 2000.Where to watch GladiatorScene [57:35 -...

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SSC 84: Midsommar (Aster, 2019)

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2024/10/23

Show NotesAri Aster @ Film at Lincoln CenterAri Aster on The Big Picture PodcastSynopsisMidsommar 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.Where to watch MidsommarScene [1:05:05 - 1:14:15]Recommen...

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SSC 83: Hereditary (Aster, 2018)

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2024/10/09

Show NotesSmile's viral marketing campaignAri Aster on CBC QAlex Wolff's struggles with the roleToni Collette's career reviewSynopsisHereditary 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 HereditaryScene [25:30 - 36:05]RecommendationsTim: Th...

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SSC 82: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (Anderson,...

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2024/09/18

Show NotesThe Wes Anderson Collection by Matt Zoller SeitzThe Most Difficult Shot in Movie History (And Why It Matters)SynopsisThe 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 Li...

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SSC 81: Mad Max: Fury Road (Miller, 2015)

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2024/09/04

Show NotesWe shot a YouTube video about film formats on 35mm filmThe Insane Realism of the Film That Invented the Modern Car MovieSynopsisMad 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 RoadScene [30:15 - 37:30] - "Max Meets...

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SSC 80: Gone Girl (Fincher, 2014) w/ Bunny Stephenson

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2024/08/21

SynopsisThe 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 GoneTIM'S SCENE - 8:20 - 12:04 - Gone BUNNY'S SCENE - 01:06:08 – 01:13:00 - Cool GirlRecommendationsTim...

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SSC 79: American Psycho (Harron, 2000)

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2024/08/07

SynopsisThe 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”RecommendationsTim: The Pale Blue Eye (Cooper, 2022) —where to watchTay: Mr. Brook...

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SSC 78: Ranking Season 3's Taglines

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2024/06/19

Another season done! We wrap up in our usual fashion by comparing our rankings of the taglines from this year's movies. Follow: SSC on Instagram Tim on Letterboxd

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SSC 77: The Nice Guys (Black, 2016)

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2024/05/29

Tim and Tay are back to wrap up the season with one of their favourite movies in recent years, The Nice Guys. Tune in for a chat about "Big Russ" and the comedic stylings of Ryan Gosling. SynopsisAn alcoholic detective and a purposeless tough guy become embroiled in a missing persons case that takes them on a journey through the many corrupt echelons of 1970s LA.Starring Ryan Gosling, Russel Crowe, and written and directed by Shane Black, The Nice Guys premiered May 20, 2016...

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SSC 75: A La Carte 2023

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2024/04/17

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STV 01: Andor (Gilroy, 2022)

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2024/04/01

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SSC 74: Rogue One (Edwards, 2016)

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2024/03/27

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SSC 73: Star Wars (Lucas, 1977)

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2024/03/13

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SSC 72: Dune Part Two (Villeneuve, 2024)

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2024/03/07

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SSC 71: BlackBerry (Johnson, 2023)

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2024/02/28

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SSC 70: The Social Network (Fincher, 2010)

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2024/02/14

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SSC 69: The Abyss (Cameron, 1989)

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2024/01/31

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SSC 68: Titanic (Cameron, 1997)

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2024/01/17

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SSC 67: White Christmas (Curtiz, 1954)

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2023/12/27

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