Movies & Us

Bonus Ep - Q2 2025 Catch-Up with Melvin Benson

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?
Things Mentioned:
How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (2024) (Movie)
DJ Ahmet (2025) (Movie)
Liquor Bank (2025) (Short Film)
PAPOTA (2025) (Short Film)
Sinners (2025) (Movie)
The Phoenician Scheme (2025) (Movie)
The Pitt (2025) (TV Show)
Dept. Q (2025) (TV Show)
Thunderbolts* (2025) (Movie)
Bring Her Back (2025) (Movie)
Hairspray (1988) (Movie)
The Bear (2022-X) (TV Show)
The Old Guard 2 (2025) (Movie)
Highest 2 Lowest (2025) (Movie)
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) (Movie)
One Battle After Another (2025) (Movie)
Predator: Badlands (2025) (Movie)
Weapons (2025) (Movie)
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) (Movie)
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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.

Frame By Frame | Monkey Man (2024): Nightclub Fight Scene

Jen and Sarah dive into the nightclub fight scene in ‘Monkey Man.’ They discuss the effective sound design, the powerful visuals, and the immersive cinematography in this action-packed scene.
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Ep. 402 - Ballerina (2025) with CeCe Clemons

Jen and Sarah are joined by CeCe Clemons to review ‘Ballerina.’ They discuss some of the stand-out action set pieces, the importance of seeing a powerful female protagonist on the big screen, and how this film fits within the John Wick franchise.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~11:24)
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& Us Voices | Jaws (1975): Most Heart-Stopping Scene

Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘Jaws’ by sharing the most heart-stopping scenes. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film’s most iconic moments!
Shownotes:
Heather Stewart (~17:40)
Thomas Duncan and Dana Duncan of the Greatest Movie of All Time (~21:31)
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Ep. 401 - Jaws (1975) with Thomas Duncan and Dana Duncan

Jen and Sarah are joined by Thomas and Dana Duncan of The Greatest Movie of All Time to review ‘Jaws.’ They discuss some of the film’s most iconic scenes, the incredible legacy of this film, and some of the ‘happy accidents’ that helped make this film so memorable.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~18:25)
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Ep. 400 - The 400 Blows (1959)

Jen and Sarah reflect on the last 400 episodes of Movies & Us and, in celebration, review ‘The 400 Blows.’ They discuss how the music, pacing, and cinematography work together to make an incredibly immersive film.
Shownotes:
Review (~18:51)
Spoilers (~25:54)
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Ep. 399 - Slanted (2025)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Slanted,’ as part of the Seattle International Film Festival. They reflect on the impressive premise and powerful screenplay that helps us explore important themes around beauty standards, belonging, and what it’s like being a Chinese-American teenager.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~8:23)
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Ep. 398 - DJ Ahmet (2025)

Jen and Sarah review ‘DJ Ahmet,’ as part of the Seattle International Film Festival. They reflect on the impressive screenwriting that blends humor, emotional depth, and resonant themes. They also share how the cinematography, score, and sound design help create an immersive filmgoing experience.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~12:25)
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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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Listen to our review of ‘Sinners’ with Kenny Sparks wherever you get your podcasts (Ep. 391)! Listen to Kenny discuss the use of music in this scene starting at 29:11. 

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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