Movies & Us
Movies & Us is a weekly gathering place filled with conversations about movies, stories, and connection. Our name sums it up: we’re all about movies and the powerful ways we can connect with each other and the world around us. This podcast is about all of us and our shared stories. Join us in conversations about movies and the stories that connect us!
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Episodes
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
Jen and Sarah review ‘Ferrari’ and discuss the story, themes, and plot structure and why this film didn’t work well for them. They also pitch some alternate ideas for a movie about these characters and the infamous 1957 Mille Miglia.
Spoilers (~7:38)
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Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Jen and Sarah are joined again by Michael of the Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘The Iron Claw.’ They discuss the great performances, the portrayal of wrestling, and the restraint this film shows in depicting the tragedies this family experienced.
Spoilers (~23:21)
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Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Jen and Sarah review ‘Maestro’ and discuss this movie’s framing and the parts of Bernstein’s life that it chooses to focus on, and question who the real protagonist of this story is.
Spoilers (~7:05)
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Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Jen and Sarah review ‘Eileen’ and discuss the great setting and performances, the difficulties of adapting a book, and how trailers can set unrealistic expectations for movies.
Spoilers (~25:36)
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Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Jen and Sarah review ‘Leave the World Behind’ and discuss the many themes and topics covered, the interesting characters, and the creative technical elements in this film.
Spoilers (~11:16)
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Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Jen and Sarah are joined by Michael of the Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘Godzilla Minus One.’ They discuss how the three-dimensional characters and great action highlight important themes and compare and contrast this with other kaiju films.
Spoilers (~7:31)
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Connect with Michael on social media @screennerdspodcast and listen to the Screen Nerds Podcast wherever you get your podcasts!
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Jen and Sarah review ‘Saltburn’ and discuss the layered themes, complex characters, and stunning visuals present in the latest film by Emerald Fennell.
Spoilers (~6:58)
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Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Jen and Sarah celebrate their 300th episode and reflect on the conversations they’ve had and the stories they’ve been able to learn from along the way. Then, they review the Christmas classic ‘Die Hard’ and discuss the great characters, cinematography, score, and more.
Milestone Reflections (1:27)
Die Hard Review (11:27)
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Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Dillon to review Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon.’ They discuss the screenplay, characters, and why this epic tale didn’t fully work for them.
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Connect with Dillon on Instagram @LoopLeadershipPodcast and listen to LOOP (Leadership Opinions for Ordinary People) wherever you get your podcasts!
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Jen and Sarah review ‘The Holdovers’ and discuss the characters and themes and analyze why this melancholic and nostalgic Christmas story didn’t resonate with them.
Spoilers (~9:01)
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