Movies & Us

Ep. 282 - A Ghost Story (2017)

Jen and Sarah kick off A24 August by reviewing ‘A Ghost Story.’ They reflect on the film’s macro and micro themes and discuss how the creative filmmaking components bring this melancholy and thoughtful story to life.
Spoilers (~15:41)
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Ep. 281 - Barbie (2023) with Philip Marinello

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest, Philip, to review ‘Barbie.’ They discuss the characters, themes, and humor in this thoughtful and layered blockbuster. They also reflect on the magic of the movie-going experience and how this film has taken the internet by storm.
Spoilers (~14:08)
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Connect with Philip and his podcast, The Substance, wherever you get your podcasts. And remember to check out their Substantive Cinema episodes on Letterboxd! Follow The Substance on Twitter and Instagram @thesubstancepod. 

Ep. 280 - Oppenheimer (2023) with Dillon Laney

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest, Dillon, to review ‘Oppenheimer.’ They discuss the complex characters, powerful performances, and thought-provoking themes present in this three-hour-long film.
Spoilers (~10:17)
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Connect with Dillon on Instagram @LoopLeadershipPodcast to be notified when his new podcast LOOP (Leadership Opinions for Ordinary People) drops! 

Ep. 279 - Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Part One with Zach Perilstein

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest, Zach, to review ‘Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Part One.’ They discuss the action-packed stunts, reflect on character-building moments, and wonder what we can expect in Part Two of this story.
Spoilers (~8:37)
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Connect with Zach on Twitter @TripleZ_87 and find more of his work at boardwalktimes.net.

Ep. 278 - Joy Ride (2023)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Joy Ride’ and discuss the three-dimensional characters and heartfelt themes, the ways this film stands out from other comedies, and the importance of telling diverse stories.
Spoilers (~24:09)
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Ep. 277 - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) with Kaitlin Maddock

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest, Kaitlin, to review ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.’ They discuss the colorful characters and reflect on how this film measures up to the others in this iconic franchise.
Spoilers (~8:54)
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Ep. 276 - Asteroid City (2023)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Asteroid City’ and discuss the creative choices, the wide variety of characters, and what Wes Anderson’s latest film has to say about grief, creativity, connection, and more.
Spoilers (~22:56)
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Ep. 275 - Elemental (2023)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Elemental’ and discuss the colorful characters, creative world-building, and the larger themes present in this animated film.
Spoilers (~14:28)
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Ep. 274 - Reality (2023)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Reality’ and discuss the way it portrays real people and events, share the creative choices that help make the story thrilling, and unpack some of the film’s larger themes.
Spoilers (~14:30)
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Ep. 273 - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) with Kaitlin Maddock

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest, Kaitlin, to review ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.’ They discuss the gorgeous animation style and well-rounded characters, and also wonder what will happen in the next movie.
Spoilers (~13:33)
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