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 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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Jen and Sarah review ‘The Old Guard 2’ and discuss the screenplay, dialogue, and pacing that didn’t work for them and some rewrites that might have worked better. They also compare this to the first film, unpacking some of the elements that made that one so special.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~7:48)
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Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘Jurassic Park’ by sharing their favorite dinosaur moment. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film’s most iconic scenes!
Shownotes:
Michael from Screen Nerds Podcast (~15:36)
Eli from The Establishing Shot Podcast (~19:42)
Eric from E Squared Film Reviews (~22:55)
Sara from Shea Cinema ...
Jen and Sarah are joined by Eric of E Squared Film Reviews to review ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth.’ They discuss the story, characters, and themes, along with some of the ways this copies the first film. They also brainstorm some rewrites, give out some compliments, and share about their theater experiences.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~12:08)
Jen and Sarah are joined by Eli of The Establishing Shot to review ‘Jurassic Park.’ They discuss the constraints that help make this movie great, the fantastic characters that you want to root for, and the balanced pacing that helps make the film so iconic.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~11:19)
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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?
Things Mentioned:
- How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (2024) (Movie)
- DJ Ahmet (202...
Jen and Sarah dive into the nightclub fight scene in ‘Monkey Man.’ They discuss the effective sound design, the powerful visuals, and the immersive cinematography in this action-packed scene.
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Jen and Sarah are joined by CeCe Clemons to review ‘Ballerina.’ They discuss some of the stand-out action set pieces, the importance of seeing a powerful female protagonist on the big screen, and how this film fits within the John Wick franchise.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~11:24)
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Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘Jaws’ by sharing the most heart-stopping scenes. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film’s most iconic moments!
Shownotes:
Heather Stewart (~17:40)
Thomas Duncan and Dana Duncan of the Greatest Movie of All Time (~21:31)
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Jen and Sarah are joined by Thomas and Dana Duncan of The Greatest Movie of All Time to review ‘Jaws.’ They discuss some of the film’s most iconic scenes, the incredible legacy of this film, and some of the ‘happy accidents’ that helped make this film so memorable.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~18:25)
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Jen and Sarah reflect on the last 400 episodes of Movies & Us and, in celebration, review ‘The 400 Blows.’ They discuss how the music, pacing, and cinematography work together to make an incredibly immersive film.
Shownotes:
Review (~18:51)
Spoilers (~25:54)
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Jen and Sarah review ‘Slanted,’ as part of the Seattle International Film Festival. They reflect on the impressive premise and powerful screenplay that helps us explore important themes around beauty standards, belonging, and what it’s like being a Chinese-American teenager.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~8:23)
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Jen and Sarah review ‘DJ Ahmet,’ as part of the Seattle International Film Festival. They reflect on the impressive screenwriting that blends humor, emotional depth, and resonant themes. They also share how the cinematography, score, and sound design help create an immersive filmgoing experience.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~12:25)
Jen and Sarah dive into the juke joint scene in ‘Sinners.’ They discuss the powerful emotions and themes, as well as the way the cinematography and pacing make this scene incredibly immersive.
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