Movies & Us

Jen and Sarah are joined by Nikko Caruso to review ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.’ They discuss Spider-Man lore and how this builds on previous films. They also reflect on the great writing choices, emotional performances, and the thrilling set pieces that help this film stand out.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~16:41)
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Jen and Sarah are joined by Laura and Stephen from Midday Movies to review ‘The Last House.’ They discuss some of the more interesting character dynamics, reflect on the real-world experiences that influenced the story, and rewrite some elements of the film that didn’t land well.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~12:01)
Listen to Midday Movies on Spotify and follow them on Instagram @middaymoviespod for more great movie conversations, including their Summer of Love series! Follow Stephen on Instagram @stephendoesstuff and connect with Laura on Threads and Instagram @laurathefones.
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Jen and Sarah review ‘A Crime Across Four Landscapes’ and discuss the creative nature of this short film, the stunning visuals, and the immersive soundscapes. Then they are joined by the director, Aidan Weaver, to dive deeper into the making of this film, what drew him to this story, and more!
Shownotes:
Review (~1:19)
Interview (~20:34)
Watch A Crime Across Four Landscapes on Vimeo. You can also watch Good Boy on YouTube. Follow Aidan on Instagram @aidan_weaver and check out his website aidanweaver.com.
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Jen and Sarah dive into the hallway fight scene in ‘Inception.’ They discuss the incredible production design, the fantastic editing, and the powerful score that helps this scene hold up years after its release.
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Jen and Sarah review ‘Lucky Grandma’ and discuss the fantastic premise, stylized set pieces, and important themes in this hilarious action-adventure film.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~8:28)
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Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘The Odyssey’ by discussing some of the film’s most epic scenes. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film’s most iconic moments!
Shownotes:
Eric Ekwueme from E Squared Reviews (~8:38)
Kenny Sparks from It Could Be Movies (~13:53)
CeCe Clemons (~18:46)
Michael Burgett from the Screen Nerds Podcast (~21:26)
Heather Stewart from the Revisionist’s Almanac (~24:36)
Reggie Hill from the Movie Postmortem Podcast (~28:43)
Cozy Louise (~31:58)
Morgan Phillips-Peate from the Hall of Film (~35:06)
 
Connect with Eric on Instagram and Threads @esquared_reviews.
Follow Kenny on Instagram and Threads @itcouldbekenny and check out his YouTube Channel, It Could Be Movies.
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 TikTok @cece_clemons.
Listen to Screen Nerds Podcast, and be sure to leave a rating and review! Connect with Michael on Twitter @screennerdspod and on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky @screennerdspodcast.
Connect with Heather on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd at @heatherjstewart. Follow The Revisionist’s Almanac for more great content.
Check out Movie Postmortem on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify and follow the show on Instagram @moviepostmortempodcast and on Bluesky @moviepostmortem.
For more movie and cozy game content from Louise, follow her on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Threads, and Instagram.
For more from Morgan, follow Hall of Film on YouTube and connect with him on Twitter and Instagram @lonewolfmojo.
 
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Jen and Sarah are joined by Adam Freed from Movie Archer to review ‘The Odyssey.’ They discuss the stand-out performances, the intentional technical decisions, the emotions of the story, and what this film says about the movie industry as a whole.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~13:28)
Check out MovieArcher.com for written film and TV reviews and video reviews on Archer Vision. Follow Adam on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter @moviearcher.
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Jen and Sarah are joined by Matt and Hannah from Horror Hour with the Hanna’s to review ‘The Invite.’ They discuss the witty dialogue, hilarious moments, and fantastic performances in this very relatable comedy.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~7:34)
Listen to Horror Hour with the Hannas wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube and connect with them on TikTok, Instagram, and Bluesky. And don’t forget about their new show, Welcome to Twin Peaks! Listen wherever you get your podcasts and follow along on Instagram @welcometotwinpeakspodcast.
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Jen and Sarah review ‘Toy Story 2’ and discuss the emotionally resonant screenplay, the lovable characters, and the well-timed humor in this very human story.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~1:50)
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Jen and Sarah dive into the ‘You talkin’ to me’ scene in ‘Taxi Driver.’ They discuss Robert De Niro’s iconic performance, the intentional cinematography, and how the soundscape reinforces some of the film’s larger themes.
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