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.  SynopsisAfter 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- 1:43:05]En route to Private Ryan, the company decides to assault a nearby German watch post.  Medic Wade dies in combat and the group faces a difficult set of circumstances with the surviving German POW.LinksLA Times' Oral HistoryRecommendationsTim: Munich (Spielberg, 2006)—where to watchTay:  Hearts and Minds (Davis, 1975)—where to watchNext episode: Prisoners (Villeneuve, 2013); Potluck with The Grey Nato's James Stacey.Follow: SSC on Instagram SSC on Twitter Tim on Letterboxd