Movies & Us

Ep. 349 - The Fall Guy (2024) with featured guest: Britt Reinholz-Hobson

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Britt Reinholz-Hobson of 1001 by 1 to review ‘The Fall Guy.’ They discuss the importance of character development in action films and share some of their favorites. They also brainstorm some alternate plot ideas for ‘The Fall Guy.’
Spoilers (~18:53)
Check out the podcast 1001 by 1 wherever you get your podcasts and follow them on social media @1001by1. Connect with Britt on Instagram and Letterboxd @brittsbyhobnob.
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And don’t forget to check out our other podcast, TV & Us, where we’re currently reviewing Severance season one! 

Ep. 348 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) with featured guest: Alexis Gentry

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Alexis Gentry of Trashwire to review ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.’ They discuss the various storylines, the new and old characters, and the visual styles and share how this sequel compares to the beloved original.
Spoilers (~22:02)
Check out trashwire.com and follow on social media @trashwire. Subscribe to Whatcha Watchin on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts, and connect with Alexis on social media @alexisgentry.
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Ep. 347 - Beetlejuice (1988)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Beetlejuice’ and discuss this film’s creative pacing, story, and visuals. They also share about the legacy of this film and what they hope to see in the upcoming sequel.
Spoilers (~1:41)
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Ep. 346 - The Princess Bride (1987) with featured guest: Andrew Corns

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Andrew Corns of Revisionist Almanac to review ‘The Princess Bride.’ They discuss the legacy of the film, how it’s maintained cultural relevance, and what makes it so special even decades after its release. They also share some of their favorite scenes and moments.
Spoilers (~4:33)
Subscribe to Revisionist Almanac wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. Follow Revisionst Almanac on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter @revalmanac.
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Bonus Ep. - Movies & Us Turns 6

Today is Movies & Us’ birthday!
In this bonus episode, Jen and Sarah reflect on the past six years, share their favorite episodes and moments of the past year, and then share some exciting news: the launch of Moves & Us merch!
Visit andusmedia.etsy.com to get your Movies & Us merch. And, for this birthday weekend (8/23/24 - 8/25/24), get free shipping on all U.S. orders. 
 
Reflections (~6:22)
Favorite Episodes (~30:41)
Favorite Moments (~36:22)
 
Favorite episodes
Jen: Saltburn
Sarah: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey
 
Favorite moments
Jen: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey
Sarah: The Favourite
 
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Ep. 345 - Alien: Romulus (2024) with featured guest: Zach Goulbourne

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Zach Goulbourne of Zach Attack Reviews to review ‘Alien: Romulus.’ They discuss the characters and performances, unpack themes in this film and how they relate to the franchise, and share what they hope to see in the future.
Spoilers (~8:24)
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Did you know we have a second podcast? Listen to TV & Us wherever you get your podcasts! 

Ep. 344 - Trap (2024) with featured guest: Eric Ekwueme

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Eric Ekwueme to review M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap.’ They discuss Josh Hartnett’s performance, the ambitious plot, and some theories about the film’s genre and themes.
Spoilers (~10:10)
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Connect with Eric on Instagram and Threads @e2_filmreviews.

Ep. 343 - The Favourite (2018)

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Favourite’ and discuss the excellent writing, fascinating characters, outstanding performances, and relevant themes. For good measure, they also air some grievances about the 2019 Academy Awards.
Spoilers (~15:38)
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Ep. 342 - Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) with featured guest: Kenny Sparks

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Kenny Sparks to review ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’ They discuss the plot, the characters, and the cameos. They also rewrite parts of the film and suggest some alternate anchor beings.
Spoilers (~18:38)
Follow Kenny on YouTube at youtube.com/@KennySparksYT and follow him on Threads and Instagram @kennysparks90.
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Ep. 341 - Twisters (2024)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Twisters’ and discuss the overall story and characters. They also share some relationship red flags they spotted and compare this to the 1996 film.
Spoilers (~16:32)
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Did you know we reviewed ‘Twister’? Listen to episode 330 to hear our thoughts!