Movies & Us

Frame By Frame | Sinners (2025): Juke Joint Scene

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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Ep. 397 - Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025) with Michael Burgett

Jen and Sarah are joined by Michael of The Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning.’ They discuss some of their favorite moments, how this compares to other entries in the franchise, and the use of nostalgia in this film. They also wonder if this is truly the final reckoning or setting up more adventures for these characters.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~11:41)
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Ep. 396 - The Things You Kill (2025)

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Things You Kill,’ as part of the Seattle International Film Festival. They discuss the impressive cinematography and performances that bring to life powerful themes around gender roles, code-switching, and what it means to be human.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~7:21)
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Ep. 395 - Friday (1995) with Patrick James and Jarren Harvey (AKA BYE FELICIA!)

Jen and Sarah are joined by Pat and Jarren to review ‘Friday.’ They discuss the iconic characters, the effective humor, and the cultural impact of this film over 30 years after its release.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~2:31)
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Ep. 394 - Liquor Bank Interview with Marcellus Cox (Writer/Director) and Adam Freed (Exec Producer)

Jen and Sarah are joined by writer and director Marcellus Cox and executive producer Adam Freed to discuss their film 'Liquor Bank.' They discuss the filmmaking process and the highs and lows of production. They also unpack how they made a human film and honored the real-life stories that inspired it.
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Ep. 393 - Lost in Translation (2003) with Andrew Corns

Jen and Sarah are joined by Andrew of the Revisionist Almanac to review ‘Lost in Translation.’ They discuss the subversive nature of this film, the profound themes that still resonate, and the compelling filmmaking. They also share some theories about the ending and wonder what happened next for these characters.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~12:05)
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& Us Voices | The Empire Strikes Back (1980): Favorite Scene

Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ by sharing their favorite scenes. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film’s most iconic scenes!
Shownotes:
Andrew from Revisionist Almanac (~16:58)
Frankie and Scott from Shoot the Flick (~19:20)
Will from Scene N Nerd (~24:53)
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Visit scenennerdpodcast.com for links to the Scene N Nerd podcast and social media.
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Ep. 392 - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) with Frankie Sparks and Scott Eisenberg

Jen and Sarah are joined by Frankie and Scott from Shoot the Flick to review ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ ahead of its 45th anniversary. They discuss the excellent pacing, visuals, and character moments that help make this film so iconic. They also compare and contrast this with some of the other films in the Star Wars franchise.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~13:36)
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Ep. 391 - Sinners (2025) with Kenny Sparks

Jen and Sarah are joined by Kenny Sparks to review ‘Sinners.’ They discuss the incredible music, three-dimensional characters, and important themes. They also unpack some ways that Ryan Coogler has taken a common film subgenre and made something special and enduring.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~16:15)
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Frame By Frame | Frances Ha (2012): Dinner Party Scene

Jen and Sarah dive into the awkward dinner scene in ‘Frances Ha.’ They discuss the awkwardness of the scene, the effective cinematography, and Greta Gerwig’s captivating and endearing performance.
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