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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Sunday Jan 04, 2026
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
Jen and Sarah review the short film ‘ADO,’ in this spoiler-free review. They reflect on the powerful themes about love, connection, and art, the fantastic performances, and the technical aspects that brought this story to life.
Follow @ado_shortfilm on Instagram to learn more and support this film!
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Movies & Us is part of the Movie Archer Podcast Network. Learn more at moviearcher.com.
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Jen and Sarah are joined by Kenny Sparks and Zach Goulbourne to review ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash.’ They discuss the impressive visual spectacle and the magic of the movie-going experience, along with some of the themes and character arcs in this film.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~11:41)
Follow Kenny on YouTube and Threads @KennySparksYT and check out his new YouTube Channel, It Could Be Whatever.
Connect with Zach on YouTube and Instagram @ZachGoulbourne. And be sure you subscribe so you don’t miss his movie awards!
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Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Jen and Sarah collaborate to create their own Mount Rushmore of 2025 short films. They discuss the efficient and powerful writing, the important themes, and the beauty of this medium.
Shownotes:
The Singers (~2:50)
Largo (~5:38)
The Second Time Around (~8:19)
ADO (~11:20)
Follow @thesingersfilm and @samdavis on Instagram and check out the website for more information.
Follow @largo.film on Instagram and TikTok for the latest news, and follow @_slickfilms on Instagram to learn more about their other projects. Watch the trailer and visit their website to learn more about the film.
Follow @secondtime_film on Instagram and learn where you can watch this short film.
Follow @ado_shortfilm on Instagram and check out their website for more information.
Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com.
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Movies & Us is part of the Movie Archer Podcast Network. Learn more at moviearcher.com.
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Jen and Sarah were selected to contribute to the Cinema Legacy Poll hosted by Tom and Dana of The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast. In this episode, Jen and Sarah guess each other’s number one pick, but there’s a twist! They only have three emojis to use as a hint.
Learn more about the Cinema Legacy Poll and The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast at ronnyduncanstudios.com/gmoatpodcast.
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Saturday Dec 27, 2025
Saturday Dec 27, 2025
Jen and Sarah were selected to contribute to the Cinema Legacy Poll hosted by Tom and Dana of The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast. In this episode, Jen and Sarah guess each other’s top 2-4 picks, but there’s a twist! They only have three emojis to use as a hint.
Learn more about the Cinema Legacy Poll and The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast at ronnyduncanstudios.com/gmoatpodcast.
Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com.
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Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Jen and Sarah are joined by Britt Reinholz-Hobson to review ‘The Hunt,’ in this special holiday episode. They discuss the film’s difficult subject matter and the writing that reveals important and human themes. They also reflect on how this is absolutely a Christmas movie.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~17:53)
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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Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Jen and Sarah were selected to contribute to the Cinema Legacy Poll hosted by Tom and Dana of The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast. In this episode, Jen and Sarah guess each other’s top 5-7 picks, but there’s a twist! They only have three emojis to use as a hint.
Learn more about the Cinema Legacy Poll and The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast at ronnyduncanstudios.com/gmoatpodcast.
Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com.
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Sunday Dec 21, 2025
Sunday Dec 21, 2025
Jen and Sarah are joined by Adam Freed of Movie Archer and Nikko Caruso of Nikko Knows Film to review ‘Hamnet.’ They discuss the powerful emotional moments, the relevant and human themes, technical precision, and the beauty of human stories.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~17:35)
Subscribe to Nikko’s YouTube channel @nikkocaruso and follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @nikkocaruso and TikTok @nikkoknowsfilm.
Check out MovieArcher.com for written film and TV reviews and video reviews on Archer Vision. Follow Adam on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter @moviearcher.
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Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com.
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Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Jen and Sarah are joined by Morgan of The Hall of Film and Heather Stewart of The Revisionist’s Almanac to review ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.’ They discuss the characters and the relevant themes, how this compares to the first two films, and what they hope to see next from this franchise.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~18:30)
Connect with Heather on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd at @heatherjstewart. Follow The Revisionist’s Almanac for more content from Heather in the new year.
For more from Morgan, follow Hall of Film on YouTube and connect with him on Twitter and Instagram @lonewolfmojo.
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Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com.
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Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Jen and Sarah were selected to contribute to the Cinema Legacy Poll hosted by Tom and Dana of The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast. In this episode, Jen and Sarah guess each other’s top 8-10 picks, but there’s a twist! They only have three emojis to use as a hint.
Learn more about the Cinema Legacy Poll and The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast at ronnyduncanstudios.com/gmoatpodcast.
Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com.
Check out andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more.
Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!