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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!
Join us in conversations about movies and the stories that connect us!
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Jen and Sarah review ‘Nickel Boys’ and discuss the creative cinematography, impressive performances, powerful story, and relevant themes present in this Oscar-nominated film.
Spoilers (~12:23)
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Jen and Sarah review ‘The Wild Robot’ and discuss the unique characters, story, and premise. They also spend time rewriting some of the elements of the film that didn’t quite land and wonder if they’re the problem.
Spoilers (~11:21)
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Jen and Sarah review ‘Wicked’ and discuss the important and relevant themes, the stunning production design, and Cynthia Erivo’s tremendous performance.
Spoilers (~14:51)
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Jen and Sarah share some high-level thoughts on ‘The Apprentice’ and then share some things that have brought them joy recently. They discuss what they’ve been watching, reading, and enjoying outside of the podcast.
Spoilers (~1:22)
What brought us joy this week (~26:57)
Sarah:
Unrivaled basketball
Watching Slow Horses season four
Rereading Nancy Drew
Jen:
Skiing
Reading The Hobbit
Reading You Are What You Watch
Latte art
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Jen and Sarah review ‘A Real Pain’ and discuss the relatable characters, relevant themes, and efficient storytelling that make for a compelling and heartwarming 90-minute movie.
Spoilers (~15:10)
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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Eric to review ‘The Substance.’ They discuss the powerful visuals and sound design, Demi Moore’s award-winning performance, and this film’s bold message about our world.
Spoilers (~10:42)
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Connect with Eric on Instagram and Threads @esquared_filmreviews and on Bluesky at @ericjamal91.bsky.social.
Jen and Sarah review ‘Anora’ and discuss the effective editing, unique story structure, and powerful ending. They also unpack the compelling writing and thoughtful character development.
Spoilers (~14:27)
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Jen and Sarah review Clint Eastwood’s ‘Juror #2’ and discuss the writing, characters, and relevant themes. They also rewrite elements of the film and share some ideas for some spin-off series in the Juror #2 cinematic universe.
Spoilers (~11:26)
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Jen and Sarah review ‘Maria’ and discuss the excellent cinematography, editing, and performance from Angelina Jolie. They also share their thoughts on the aspects of the screenplay that didn’t work for them and contemplate the popularity of biopics.
Spoilers (~8:05)
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Jen and Sarah are back with a special watch-along episode of ‘The Dark Knight.’ They comment on the great filmmaking, interesting script, and phenomenal performances in this Christopher Nolan film. Grab your snacks, get comfortable, and watch along!
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Jen and Sarah sit down and reflect on the films they watched in 2024. They share their top watches of the year, a few honorable mentions, and roast the worst movie they watched. Then they share what they are looking forward to in 2025.
Jen’s List:
10. His Three Daughters
9. The Book of Clarence
8. Lucky Grandma
7. Poor Things
6. American Gangster
5. Anatomy of a Fall
4. Didi
3. Dune: Part 2
2. American Fiction
1. Frances Ha
Sarah’s List:
10. Handling the Undead
9. Monkey Man
8. The Color Purple
7. All We Imagine as Light
6. Society of the Snow
5. The Great Lillian Hall
4. The Substance
3. Evil Does Not Exist
2. The Seed of the Sacred Fig
1. The Zone of Interest
Listen to the full reviews of some of the top movies watched in 2024:
The Book of Clarence (Ep. 310)
Poor Things (Ep. 309)
Anatomy of a Fall (Ep. 311)
Dune: Part 2 (Ep. 319)
American Fiction (Ep. 313)
Monkey Man (Ep. 325)
The Color Purple (Ep. 317)
The Zone of Interest (Ep. 318)
Frances Ha on Cinematic Doctrine
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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Britt to review Robert Eggers’ ‘Nosferatu.’ They discuss the excellent visuals, immersive sound design, and the controversial ending. They also unpack some vampire lore and advocate for more gross vampires in film.
Spoilers (~12:57)
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Check out the podcast 1001 by 1 wherever you get your podcasts, and follow them on Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky @1001by1. Connect with Britt on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd @brittsbyhobnob.
Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Michael to review ‘The Holiday.’ They discuss the different characters, their storylines, and their growth throughout the film. They also reflect on the elements that have made this a beloved film for many and separate it from other rom-coms.
Spoilers (~10:12)
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Listen to Screen Nerds Podcast, and be sure to leave a rating and review! Connect with Michael on Twitter @screennerdspod and on Instagram and Threads @screennerdspodcast!
Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Melvin to review ‘Nosferatu’ (1922). They discuss the powerful themes, haunting performances, and memorable characters. Then, they also share what they’re looking forward to seeing in the 2024 film.
Spoilers (~18:26)
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Listen to Cinematic Doctrine wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Melvin on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok @cinematicdoctrine.
Jen and Sarah review ‘The Piano Lesson’ and discuss the powerful writing, complex characters, and deep themes in this Netflix film. They also reflect on the process of bringing August Wilson’s plays to the big screen.
Spoilers (~17:06)
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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Eric to review ‘Conclave.’ They discuss the characters and how they change throughout the film, the themes that are very relevant to us today, and the way the technical components of the film create an immersive experience.
Spoilers (~9:45)
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Connect with Eric on Instagram and Threads @esquared_filmreviews and on Bluesky at @ericjamal91.bsky.social.
This episode was edited by Melvin Benson from Cinematic Doctrine. Check out his show for more great movie conversations! And follow him on Instagram and Threads @cinematicdoctrine.
Jen and Sarah are back with a special watch-along episode of ‘Elf.’ They share their real-time reactions to this whimsical Christmas film, commenting on the timeless humor, the well-paced screenplay, and the endearing characters. Grab your snacks, get comfortable, and watch along!
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Jen and Sarah review ‘Gladiator II’ and discuss the story, characters, and similarities to the first film. They also share some alternate versions of this story and some of their favorite Denzel moments.
Spoilers (~9:15)
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Jen and Sarah review ‘Emilia Pérez’ and discuss the main characters and the importance of character development in film. They also reflect on the musical numbers and their role in this story.
Spoilers (~7:15)
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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guests Nate and Pat to review ‘Fight Club.’ They discuss some of the themes of the film, the elements that are still relevant today, and the aspects that haven’t aged as well.
Spoilers (~15:22)
Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com.
This episode was edited by Melvin Benson from Cinematic Doctrine. Check out his show for more great movie conversations! And follow him on Instagram and Threads @cinematicdoctrine.
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