Movies & Us
Movies & Us is a weekly gathering place filled with conversations about movies, stories, and connection. Our name sums it up: we’re all about movies and the powerful ways we can connect with each other and the world around us. This podcast is about all of us and our shared stories. Join us in conversations about movies and the stories that connect us!
Episodes
Jen and Sarah review ‘Monster,’ and discuss Charlize Theron’s Oscar-winning performance, the ways this film subverts expectations, and the intentionally challenging subject matter. They also contemplate a different title for this film.
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Spoilers (~13:01)
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Jen and Sarah review ‘Anemone,’ and discuss the beautiful visuals, the powerful performance from Daniel Day-Lewis, and the emotional story. They also rewrite some parts of the story that didn’t work as well and share what they wanted to see more of.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~6:37)
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Jen and Sarah review ‘One Battle After Another,’ and discuss the incredible performances by a star-studded cast, the immersive and emotionally resonant score, and this film’s ability to balance multiple genres effectively while addressing relevant themes.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~12:52)
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Jen and Sarah join Melvin from Cinematic Doctrine for a Quarterly Catch-up! In this episode, they answer three questions:
What have we been watching?
What are we anticipating?
What else are we up to?
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Jen and Sarah dive into the opening scene in ‘The Conversation.’ They discuss the intrigue it creates in the audience, the way the music and visuals are perfectly paired, and how this scene sets up the rest of the film.
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Jen and Sarah are joined by CeCe Clemons to review ‘Kill Bill: Vol. 1.’ They discuss the powerful visuals and the lasting cultural impact of this film. They also share some of their favorite scenes and most memorable moments.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~19:21)
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Jen and Sarah are joined by Michael Burgett of The Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.’ They discuss the beautiful visuals, interesting premise, and fantastic performances. They also share their emotional connection to the film and some areas that didn’t quite land for them.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~18:06)
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Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘Se7en’ by sharing their pick for most sinister scene. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film’s most iconic scenes!
Shownotes:
Matt from Horror Hour With the Hanna’s (~18:50)
Philip from The Substance Pod (~23:45)
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Jen and Sarah review ‘Se7en,’ and discuss the interesting and complex characters, the gruesome visuals and moody vibe, and the lasting legacy of this film that turns out to have a pretty hopeful ending.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~9:28)
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Jen and Sarah review the latest Spike Lee Joint ‘Highest 2 Lowest,’ and discuss the interesting themes that are relevant to us today, the always-great Denzel Washington, and how this compares to the Kurosawa film.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~12:02)
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Jen and Sarah dive into the tense conversation between Sam Spade and Kasper Gutman in ‘The Maltese Falcon.’ They discuss Sydney Greenstreet’s fantastic performance, the intentional cinematography, and the thrilling dialogue that makes this scene so iconic.
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Jen and Sarah are back with a special watch-along episode of ‘Knives Out!’ They discuss the fantastic writing that combines a thrilling mystery with relevant social commentary. They also reflect on the cinematography, set design, and costuming that help immerse the viewer in this world.
So grab a donut and your favorite sweater, and watch along!
Jen and Sarah celebrate seven years of Movies & Us! They reflect on the past year, share some exciting announcements, and share their favorite episodes and moments of the last year. Join in the celebration!
Shownotes:
Favorite episodes (~22:58)
Favorite moments (~31:14)
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Jen and Sarah are joined by Andrew of The Revisionist Almanac to review ‘The Last Samurai.’ They discuss some of the problematic aspects of the screenplay, the well-done technical elements, and the Tom Cruise of it all that is difficult to overlook.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~12:19)
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Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’ by sharing their most treasured moment. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film’s most iconic scenes!
Shownotes:
Klarissa from I’ve Seen That One (~16:34)
Caitlin from Watched It! Podcast (~18:26)
Britt from 1001 by 1 (~21:06)
Han...
Jen and Sarah are joined by Britt of 1001 by 1 and Hannah of Horror Hour With the Hanna’s to review ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.’ They discuss the incredible attention to detail, the intelligent writing, and the fantastic visuals that still look great over 20 years later.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~19:40)
Jen and Sarah review ‘Sunshine’ and discuss the interesting characters that you want to root for, the engaging exploration of morality, and the wild third act that changed everything.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~8:01)
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Jen and Sarah dive into the boulder chase scene in ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark.’ They discuss the effective pacing of the shots, the phenomenal John Williams score, and how this scene has become so ingrained in culture.
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Jen and Sarah review ‘We Were Dangerous’ and discuss the impressive screenplay that balances tragic subject matter with levity and joy. They also dive into some of the compelling characters, the way the film builds empathy, and some of the most impactful scenes.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~9:33)
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Jen and Sarah are back with a special watch-along episode of ‘Clueless’ in celebration of its 30th anniversary. They discuss the iconic fashion and dialogue and reflect on how the use of tropes helps explore deeper themes.
So grab your Diet Coke and Snackwells cookies, throw on your designer loungewear, and watch along!
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