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In this special annual episode, Tim and Tay highlight a few notable movies from 2023. Not necessarily the best or our favourites, but certainly worth seeing!
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The Killer (Fincher)The Taste of Things (Anh Hung)The Creator (Edwards)Tay
Poor Things (Lanthimos)How To Blow Up A Pipeline (Goldhaber)The Holdovers (Payne)Links:
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Tim and Tay leave pretentious and inconvenient movies behind and switch to the principal media of the modern age: streaming TV. In the first episode of Solo TV Dinner we explore Andor and how it finds impressive depth working within the Star Wars IP machine.
Synopsis
Andor tells the story of the titular hero’s journey from apathetic rogue to dyed-in-the-wool rebel, acting as a prequel to Rogue One.
Starring Diego Luna and created by Tony Gilroy, Andor premiered Sept. 21, 2022.
Andor is available to watch on Disney+.Notes
Papillon (Schaffner, 1973)Stellan Skarsgård on his careerR2D2 in spanishEpisode: "One Way Out" [S1E10]
Tim: UtopiaTay: Star Wars: Visions
Cassian and his allies attempt to seize a rare opportunity that could lead to victory. Mom Mothma brokers a new deal with a shady politician in order to ensure the future of the rebellion.
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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.Notes
Conspiracy (Pierson, 2001)Military realism in Rogue One "Guardians of the Whills"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.Follow:
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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.Notes
Muammar Gaddafi & Star WarsCantina patrons"jizz" or "jatz"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 watchFollow:
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Did you have a dream that we did an episode on Dune: Part 2? Well, it's happening, just as you dreamed it.
Stellan Skarsgård on his career
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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.Notes
Heritage MinutesThe Big Picture interview with Matt Johnson"Vancouver Never Plays Itself"Nirvana the Band the ShowScene [38:10 - 47:15]
After scrambling to make a prototype, Mike and Jim travel to New York to meet with AT&T to pitch their new product.Recommendations
Tim: Enemy (Villeneuve, 2013)—where to watch
Tay: Man Bites Dog (Benoît Poelvoorde, Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel, 1992)—where to watchFollow:
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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]
How Did This Ever Get Made? (The Social Network bts documentary)
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
NotesRecommendations
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 watchFollow:
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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.Notes
Gina (Arcand, 1975) via CIPCorridor Crew on The AbyssThe Stained Glass KnightScene [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 watchFollow:
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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.Notes
Patrick Willems on Music BiopicsWillem Dafoe in the Criterion ClosetScene [[1:34:27 1:43:08]
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.Recommendations
Tim: Last Night (McKellor, 1998)—where to watch
Tay: All Is Lost (Chandor, 2013)—where to watchFollow:
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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.Notes
VistaVision primerIMAX vs. Lie-MAX (and IMAX locations)Scene [1:24:08 - 1:29:11]
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 watchFollow:
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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.
Where to watch Scrooged.Notes
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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 watchFollow:
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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.
Where to watch E.T.Notes
Henry Thomas' final auditionThe Nolan CrosscutScenes
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 watchFollow:
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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.Where to watch The Iron Giant.
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 watchFollow:
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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.
Where to watch The Exorcist.Scene: 39:15 - 44:48
Chris hosts a large gathering at the house only to be disrupted by a harrowing warning from Regan.Recommendations
Tim: The Exorcist III (Blatty, 1990)—where to watch
Tay: Leap Of Faith (Phillippe, 2023)—where to watchFollow:
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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.
Where to watch A Quiet Place.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.
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Tim: Hush (Flanagan, 2016)—where to watch
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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.
Tay's Horror MarathonOscar horror montageThe Descent palette
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.
Where to watch The Descent.
Links: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.
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Tim: Bone Tomahawk (Zahler, 2015)—where to watch
Tay: The Dive (Erlenweinn, 2023)—where to watchFollow:
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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.
Where to watch Fight Club.Bunny's Scene [33.28-41.00]
Meet Tyler Durden.
Tay's Scene [01:00:20 - 01:04:30]
Let's make soap.
Tim's Scene [2:05:43-2:09:36]
Tyler & Jack's last fight.Links
Every Frame a Painting— "And The Other Way Is Wrong"Recommendations
Tim—Woodstock ‘99: Peace, Love & Rage (Price, 2021) [where to watch]Tay—Hobo with a Shotgun (Eisner, 2011) [where to watch]Bunny—The Lighthouse (Eggers, 2019) [where to watch]All links are verified at the time of publication and based on availability in Canada.
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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.
Where to watch - Paramount+Links:
(with apologies to) Kevin RahmScene: 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.Recommendations
Tim: Broadcast News (Brooks, 1987)—where to watchTay: City of Tiny Lights (Travis, 2016)—where to watchNext episode: Fight Club (Fincher, 1999)
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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.
Where to watch Kill Bill Vols 1 & 2
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RackaRacka on Corridor CrewScene: 32:35 - 44:44
The Bride recalls the backstory and ascension to power for her enemy, O-Ren.
Scene: 22:53 - 30:56
Budd thwarts the Bride’s attack at night at his California trailer.
Recommendations
Tim: Wolfguy: Enraged Lycanthrope (Yamaguchi, 1975)—where to watchTay: The Raid: Redemption (Evans, 2011)—where to watch
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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.
Where to watch Memento.Scene: 1:13:00- 1:17:17
Natalie returns home with a plan to aggravate and manipulate Leonard into helping her.Recommendations
Tim: Lady Vengeance (Park, 2005)—where to watchTay: Blue Ruin (Saulnier, 2013)—where to watchNext episode: Kill Bill (Tarantino, 2003)—where to watch
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