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Ep. 467 - Project Hail Mary (2026) with Evan Bernstein

Jen and Sarah are joined by Evan Bernstein of The Evan Edition to review ‘Project Hail Mary.’ They discuss the themes in this story, the stand-out moments and performances, and how this compares to other films in the genre.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~10:53)
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Ep. 466 - The Drama (2026) with Alexis Gentry

Jen and Sarah are joined by Alexis Gentry of Trashwire to review ‘The Drama.’ They discuss the powerful and relevant themes explored, the impressive technical elements that immerse us in this world, and the performances that brilliantly bring the characters to life.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~9:14)
For more from Alexis, check out trashwire.com and follow on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Letterboxd @trashwire. Connect with Alexis on Instagram @alexisgentry.
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Frame By Frame | Tár (2022): Juilliard Lecture Scene

Jen and Sarah dive into the Juilliard lecture scene in ‘Tár.’ They discuss the fantastic cinematography, Cate Blanchett’s captivating performance, and the layered dialogue in this iconic scene.
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Ep. 465 - The Edge of Existence (2025): Review + Interview with Aaron Wheeler (Director)

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Edge of Existence’ and discuss the amazing true story and some of the human themes explored in this powerful documentary. Then they are joined by the director, Aaron Wheeler, to dive deeper into the making of this film, what drew him to this story, and more!
Shownotes:
Review (~2:21)
Interview (~17:14)
Spoilers (~33:01)
To learn more, visit the film’s website or follow on Instagram @theedgeofexistencefilm. Follow Aaron on Instagram @aaronwheeler___ and learn more about Slick Films on Instagram @_slickfilms.
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Ep. 464 - Heat (1995)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Heat’ for Sarah’s Oscar Wager win. They discuss the three-dimensional characters, the still-thrilling iconic scenes, and the action sequences that still hold up decades later.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~8:27)
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Ep. 463 - The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025)

Jen and Sarah review the Oscar-nominated film ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab.’ They discuss the incredible true story the film is based on, the impressive technical aspects, and the power of stories to evoke empathy.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~6:52)
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Ep. 462 - 2026 Movie Archer Oscars Reaction Special

The Movie Archer team is back for the final time during the 2025/2026 award season to cap things off! Jen and Sarah are joined by Adam from Movie Archer, Andrew from The Revisionist’s Almanac, and Nikko from Nikko Knows Film to reflect on all the wins, surprises, and best moments from the Academy Award ceremony that happened Sunday night.
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[From the Archives] The Singers (Short 2025): Interview with Sam A. Davis (Academy Award-winning Director/Cinematographer/Editor)

Jen and Sarah are joined by director, cinematographer, and editor Sam A. Davis to discuss his Academy Award-winning 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.
You can watch The Singers available for streaming on Netflix. Follow @thesingersfilm and @samdavis on Instagram and check out the website for more information and leave a rating and review on Letterboxd.
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[From the Archives] Two People Exchanging Saliva (Short 2024): Interview with Natalie Musteata & Alexandre Singh (Academy Award-winning Writers/Directors)

Jen and Sarah are joined by Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh, the writers and directors of the Academy Award-winning short film ‘Two People Exchanging Saliva.’ They share about their passion for film, the origins of this powerful story, and the process of bringing this short film to life.
You can watch Two People Exchanging Saliva in The New Yorker’s Screening Room or on YouTube. Learn more about the film, including behind-the-scenes footage, on their website and on Instagram @two_people_exchanging_saliva.
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Ep. 461 - 2026 Oscars Predictions

Jen and Sarah look back on the past year of movies ahead of the Oscars! They share their predictions and personal picks in eighteen categories and explain their yearly Oscar wager in this high-stakes episode.
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