Movies & Us

Ep. 376 - Nickel Boys (2024)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Nickel Boys’ and discuss the creative cinematography, impressive performances, powerful story, and relevant themes present in this Oscar-nominated film.
Spoilers (~12:23)
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Ep. 375 - The Wild Robot (2024)

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Wild Robot’ and discuss the unique characters, story, and premise. They also spend time rewriting some of the elements of the film that didn’t quite land and wonder if they’re the problem.
Spoilers (~11:21)
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Ep. 374 - Wicked (2024)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Wicked’ and discuss the important and relevant themes, the stunning production design, and Cynthia Erivo’s tremendous performance.
Spoilers (~14:51)
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Ep. 373 - The Apprentice (2024) Review + Moments of Joy This Week

Jen and Sarah share some high-level thoughts on ‘The Apprentice’ and then share some things that have brought them joy recently. They discuss what they’ve been watching, reading, and enjoying outside of the podcast.
Spoilers (~1:22)
What brought us joy this week (~26:57)
 
Sarah:
Unrivaled basketball
Watching Slow Horses season four
Rereading Nancy Drew
 
Jen:
Skiing 
Reading The Hobbit
Reading You Are What You Watch
Latte art
 
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Ep. 372 - A Real Pain (2024)

Jen and Sarah review ‘A Real Pain’ and discuss the relatable characters, relevant themes, and efficient storytelling that make for a compelling and heartwarming 90-minute movie.
Spoilers (~15:10)
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Ep. 371 - The Substance (2024) with featured guest: Eric Ekwueme

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Eric to review ‘The Substance.’ They discuss the powerful visuals and sound design, Demi Moore’s award-winning performance, and this film’s bold message about our world.
Spoilers (~10:42)
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Ep. 370 - Anora (2024)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Anora’ and discuss the effective editing, unique story structure, and powerful ending. They also unpack the compelling writing and thoughtful character development.
Spoilers (~14:27)
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Ep. 369 - Juror #2 (2024)

Jen and Sarah review Clint Eastwood’s ‘Juror #2’ and discuss the writing, characters, and relevant themes. They also rewrite elements of the film and share some ideas for some spin-off series in the Juror #2 cinematic universe.
Spoilers (~11:26)
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Ep. 368 - Maria (2024)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Maria’ and discuss the excellent cinematography, editing, and performance from Angelina Jolie. They also share their thoughts on the aspects of the screenplay that didn’t work for them and contemplate the popularity of biopics.
Spoilers (~8:05)
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Ep. 367 - The Dark Knight (2008) Watch-Along

Jen and Sarah are back with a special watch-along episode of ‘The Dark Knight.’ They comment on the great filmmaking, interesting script, and phenomenal performances in this Christopher Nolan film. Grab your snacks, get comfortable, and watch along!
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