Movies & Us

Ep. 388 - Memories of Murder (2003) with Philip Marinello

Jen and Sarah are joined by Philip Marinello of The Substance to discuss ‘Memories of Murder.’ They discuss the powerful themes, the impressive technical aspects, and reflect on the fact that this is Bong Joon Ho’s second feature film.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~15:58)
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Listen to The Substance wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the show on Instagram @thesubstancepod. You can also connect with Philip on Bluesky @philipmarinello.bsky.social.

Bonus Ep - Q1 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: 
Better Days (2019) (Movie) 
Insecure (2016-2021) (TV Show) 
Sing Sing (2024) (Movie) 
Black Bag (2025) (Movie) 
Heretic (2024) (Movie) 
The Residence (2025) (TV Show) 
Bad Sisters (2022-2024) (TV Show) 
The Midnight Meat Train (2008) (Movie) 
My Little Pony: The Movie (2017) (Movie) 
The Mouse Trap (2024) (Movie) 
A Minecraft Movie (2025) (Movie) 
Together (2025) (Movie) 
Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) (Movie) 
Sinners (2025) (Movie) 
The Bear (2022-X) (TV Show) 
Death in Paradise (2011-X) (TV Show) 
Paradise (2025) (TV Show) 
The Pitt (2025) (TV Show) 
The White Lotus (2021-X) (TV Show) 
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) (Movie) 
Ballerina (2025) (Movie) 
Caught Stealing (2025) (Movie) 
Screamboat (2025) (Movie) 
Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com.
Listen to Cinematic Doctrine wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Melvin on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok @cinematicdoctrine.

Frame By Frame | The Dark Knight (2008): Opening Bank Robbery Scene

Jen and Sarah dive into the opening scene of ‘The Dark Knight.’ They discuss the captivating cinematography, thrilling pacing, and how this scene introduces characters and themes that are explored throughout the film.
Click here to watch the scene.
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Ep. 387 - Death of a Unicorn (2025) with Hannah and Matt

Jen and Sarah are joined by Matt and Hannah of Horror Hour with the Hanna’s to discuss ‘Death of a Unicorn.’ They discuss the ways that this film could’ve been more effective and question who it is for. They also offer some other films that have done social commentary better.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~12:44)
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Listen to Horror Hour with the Hanna’s wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube! Connect with them on Instagram @horrorhourwiththehannas, TikTok @horrorhourhannas, and on Bluesky @horrorhour.bsky.social. 

Ep. 386 - Black Bag (2025) with Klarissa Beckstead and Sara Shea

Jen and Sarah are joined by Klarissa of I’ve Seen That One and Sara of Shea Cinema to discuss ‘Black Bag.’ They discuss the efficient and effective writing, fantastic performances, and meaningful visuals. They also reflect on their movie-going experiences and the importance of seeing films in theaters.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~16:05)
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For more from Klarissa, follow her on Instagram @IveSeenThatOne and help her get Kevin Bacon’s attention.
For more from Sara, listen to Shea Cinema wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram @sheacinema. Check out her recent episode on The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast.
Check out Klarissa and Sara on Revisionist Almanac’s 1934 episode and tune in to their Instagram Live with @RevAlmanac on Friday, 3/28. 

Ep. 385 - Mickey 17 (2025) with Alexis Gentry

Jen and Sarah are joined by Alexis Gentry of Trashwire to discuss ‘Mickey 17.’ They discuss the colorful characters, impressive world-building, and relevant themes. They also reflect on this film’s delayed release and how that may have affected their reception of the film.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~8:11)
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For more from Alexis, check out trashwire.com and follow on TikTok, YouTube, and Letterboxd @trashwire. Connect with Alexis on Instagram @alexisgentry.

Ep. 384 - Point Break (1991)

As a result of this year’s Oscar Wager, Jen and Sarah review ‘Point Break.’ They discuss the excellent pacing, characters you want to root for, and the other aspects that help make this film so rewatchable.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~10:41)
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Ep. 383 - 2025 Oscars Reactions with Heather Stewart

Jen and Sarah are joined by Heather Stewart to discuss this year’s Academy Awards. They reflect on the winning films, the ceremony itself, and how this compares to past years. They also share the results of their annual Oscar Wager and announce what they will be reviewing next week.
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Connect with Heather on Instagram, Bluesky, and Twitter at @heatherjstewart. Check out her recent episodes on The Revisionist’s Almanac and The Neverending Watchlist. 

Ep. 382 - 2025 Oscars Predictions

Jen and Sarah discuss this year’s Academy Awards, including some snubs and surprises. They also share their predictions and personal picks in many of this year’s categories and share about the yearly Movies & Us Oscar Wager.
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Ep. 381 - September 5 (2024)

Jen and Sarah review ‘September 5’ and discuss the effective writing and editing, empathetic characters, and powerful themes explored in this decades-old story.
Spoilers (~11:04)
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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.