Sneakers is a 1992 comedy thriller about a reformed hacker who leads a team of security specialists that break into companies to expose their vulnerabilities. When two mysterious NSA agents recruit them to steal a powerful encryption-cracking device, the crew discovers the job is far more dangerous than it seemed. Sneakers was released on September 11, 1992, and stars Robert Redford, Ben Kingsley and Mary McDonnell. It was directed by Phil Alden Robinson. Follow: SSC on Instagram Tim on Letterboxd
SSC 114: The Matrix (Wachowskis, 1999)
11/03/2026 | 1 h 46 min
In The Matrix, an unfulfilled computer hacker discovers that reality as he knows it is a simulated world created by machines, and that he may be destined to lead the resistance to free humanity from its digital prison.
The Matrix was released on March 31, 1999, stars Keanu Reeves and was directed by the Wachowskis. Notes: Sam Altman on what "real" is Keanu reminisces about bullet time Taking the Red Pill: An Analysis of Don Davis’ Score for The Matrix by Christopher James Heckman Follow: SSC on Instagram Tim on Letterboxd
SSC 113: Cool Runnings (Turtletaub, 1993)
25/02/2026 | 1 h 27 min
In Jamaica, a disgraced sprinter and his unlikely teammates form the island nation's first-ever bobsled team to compete at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, defying skeptics and overcoming impossible odds.
Cool Runnings was released on October 1, 1993, and stars Leon Robinson, Doug E. Doug, Rawle D. Lewis, Malik Yoba, and John Candy, and was directed by Jon Turteltaub.
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SSC 112: Munich (Spielberg, 2005)
11/02/2026 | 1 h 28 min
In Munich, a secret Israeli squad is assigned to track down and assassinate the Palestinian terrorists believed responsible for the massacre of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Munich was released on December 23, 2005, and stars Eric Bana and was directed by Steven Spielberg.
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SSC 111: Ranking Season 4's Taglines
28/01/2026 | 42 min
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
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.
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