Listen "SSC 38: Dunkirk (Nolan, 2017)"
Episode Synopsis
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. SynopsisAllied 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.LinksMemento at SundanceThe Rewatchables discuss Dunkirk with TarantinoVox's explainer on the "Shepard tone"Musical analysis via MediumDrowned IMAX cameraRecommendationsKyle: Insomnia (Nolan, 2002)—where to watchTim: La Jetee (Marker, 1972)—where to watchTay: 71 (Demange, 2014)—where to watchFollow: SSC on Instagram Tim on Letterboxd
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