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 Cozy Louise to review ‘Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.’ They discuss the fantastic production design, the immersive sound editing, and the star-studded cast in this historically accurate drama.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~8:47)
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Jen and Sarah are joined by Randy Allain and Kris Ingersoll of Media/Lit to review ‘Predator: Badlands.’ They discuss their favorite scenes, the various characters and their development, and how this compares to some of the other films in the Predator franchise.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~17:03)
Listen to Media/Lit wherever you get your podcasts and watch on YouTube. And don’t forget their subproject Remedial Rewatch: Community 101. Con...
Jen and Sarah are back with a special watch-along episode of ‘Predator’ ahead of the release of ‘Predator: Badlands.’ They discuss the fantastic pacing, the complementary score, and the way this film subverts expectations, which makes it a thrilling watch years after its release.
So grab your snacks, get comfy, and watch along!
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Jen and Sarah are joined by Philip Marinello of The Substance to review ‘Mystic River.’ They discuss the award-winning performances, the overwhelming tragedy of the story, and the importance of this Boston neighborhood in this film.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~11:42)
Listen to The Substance wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the show on Instagram and Threads @thesubstancepod. You can also connect with Philip on Bluesky @philipmar...
Jen and Sarah are joined by Alexis Gentry of Trashwire to review ‘Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.’ They discuss the fantastic writing and pacing, the unique characters that you want to root for, and how this film still looks great and resonates today.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~20:36)
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Jen and Sarah dive into the wifi and pizza boxes scene in ‘Parasite.’ They discuss how this scene introduces the audience to the family and their dynamics, the intentionality of each shot, and how this one scene sets up the rest of the film.
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Jen and Sarah are joined by Andrew Corns of Revisionist Almanac, Adam Freed of Movie Archer, and Nikko Caruso to share a very special announcement. They also draft their top 2025 movies they’ve seen… without any repeats.
Shownotes:
Movie Draft (~18:19)
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Jen and Sarah are joined by Scott Cole to review ‘Cold Mountain.’ They discuss the traumatizing events of this film, the good performances, and some changes to the screenplay that may have made this film more impactful. They also discuss the attempts at Southern accents and which actors were the most successful.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~15:42)
Connect with Scott on Twitter and Instagram @colecommascott, on Bluesky at @scottcole.bsky.s...
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.
Shownotes:
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)
Follow CeCe on YouTube @cececlemons for movie reactions and connect with her on Threads and Instagram @cece_clemons. Check out her foodie content on YouTube @cececlemons2.0 and Tik...
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)
Listen to Horror Hour with the Hanna's wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Connect with Hannah and Matt on TikTok, Instagram, and Bluesky.
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!
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