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 Britt Reinholz-Hobson to review ‘The Hunt,’ in this special holiday episode. They discuss the film’s difficult subject matter and the writing that reveals important and human themes. They also reflect on how this is absolutely a Christmas movie.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~17:53)
Check out the podcast 1001 by 1 wherever you get your podcasts and follow them on social media @1001by1. Connect with Britt on Insta...
Jen and Sarah were selected to contribute to the Cinema Legacy Poll hosted by Tom and Dana of The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast. In this episode, Jen and Sarah guess each other’s top 5-7 picks, but there’s a twist! They only have three emojis to use as a hint.
Learn more about the Cinema Legacy Poll and The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast at ronnyduncanstudios.com/gmoatpodcast.
Jen and Sarah are joined by Adam Freed of Movie Archer and Nikko Caruso of Nikko Knows Film to review ‘Hamnet.’ They discuss the powerful emotional moments, the relevant and human themes, technical precision, and the beauty of human stories.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~17:35)
Subscribe to Nikko’s YouTube channel @nikkocaruso and follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @nikkocaruso and TikTok @nikkoknowsfilm.
Check out MovieArche...
Jen and Sarah are joined by Morgan of The Hall of Film and Heather Stewart of The Revisionist’s Almanac to review ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.’ They discuss the characters and the relevant themes, how this compares to the first two films, and what they hope to see next from this franchise.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~18:30)
Connect with Heather on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd at @heatherjstewart. Follow The Revisionist’...
Jen and Sarah were selected to contribute to the Cinema Legacy Poll hosted by Tom and Dana of The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast. In this episode, Jen and Sarah guess each other’s top 8-10 picks, but there’s a twist! They only have three emojis to use as a hint.
Learn more about the Cinema Legacy Poll and The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast at ronnyduncanstudios.com/gmoatpodcast.
Jen and Sarah are joined by writer and director Lilian T. Mehrel to discuss her latest film, Honeyjoon. They discuss the process of making this film, how these complex and relatable characters came to life, and some of the ways that art can imitate life.
Follow @honeyjoonfilm on Instagram for the latest. You can also connect with Lilian on Instagram @lilianfilm.
Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Mo...
Jen and Sarah review ‘Honeyjoon’ and discuss the characters’ emotional journeys, the effective mixing of tones, and the importance of humor in this story. They also unpack some of the themes in this incredibly human film.
Follow @honeyjoonfilm on Instagram for the latest. You can also connect with Lilian on Instagram @lilianfilm.
Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram, Threa...
Jen and Sarah are joined by Klarissa Beckstead of I’ve Seen that One and Sara Shea of Shea Cinema to review Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’. They discuss the stunning visuals, the similarities and differences with Mary Shelley’s novel, and the technical components that brought this story to life.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~25:31)
For more from Sara, listen to Shea Cinema wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagra...
Jen and Sarah are joined by director, cinematographer, and editor Sam A. Davis to discuss his film, ‘The Singers’. They discuss the process of making this film, some of the roadblocks encountered during production, and some of the powerful themes of this story.
Follow @thesingersfilm and @samdavis on Instagram and check out the website for more information. If ‘The Singers’ is playing at a film festival near you, go check it out, t...
Jen and Sarah review ‘The Singers’ and discuss the incredibly human story, the unique casting process, and the technical components that make this film so compelling. They also unpack some of the themes that support the characters’ powerful emotional journey.
Follow @thesingersfilm and @samdavis on Instagram and check out the website for more information. If ‘The Singers’ is playing at a film festival near you, go check it out, tel...
Jen and Sarah are joined by writer/directors Salvatore Scarpa and Max Burgoyne-Moore, and actor Zack Elsokari to discuss their film, ‘Largo’. They discuss the process of making this film, some of the happy accidents along the way, and how stories can drive change in the world.
Follow @largo.film on Instagram and TikTok for the latest news, and follow @_slickfilms on Instagram to learn more about their other projects. Watch the trai...
Jen and Sarah review ‘Largo’ and discuss the empathetic characters, the important themes, and how this film is being used to start conversations and raise awareness.
Follow @largo.film on Instagram and TikTok for the latest news, and follow @_slickfilms on Instagram to learn more about their other projects. Watch the trailer and visit their website to learn more about the film.
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)
For more movie and cozy game content from Louise, follow her on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Threads, and Instagram.
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)
For more from Alexis, check out trashwire.com and follow on TikTok, YouTube, and Letterboxd @trashwire. Connect with Alexis on Instagram @alexisgen...
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.
Click here to watch this scene.
Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesandus...
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)
Subscribe to The Revisionist’s Almanac wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. Connect with Revisionist Almanac on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter @revalmanac and on Bluesky @r...
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...
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