Movies & Us

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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Ep. 272 - BlackBerry (2023)

Jen and Sarah review ‘BlackBerry’ and discuss the pacing, cinematography, and character development and reflect on the responsibility filmmakers have when telling a true story.
Spoilers (~10:48)
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Ep. 271 - Fast X (2023)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Fast X’ and discuss the characters, the franchise’s evolution, and what they hope to see next in this multi-part finale.
Spoilers (~17:28)
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Ep. 270 - Knock at the Cabin (2023)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Knock at the Cabin’ and discuss the premise, performances, ending, and how our expectations affect how we experience a movie.
Spoilers (~6:58)
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Ep. 269 - Inside (2023)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Inside’ and discuss the gorgeous cinematography, excellent premise, and off-putting score, and speculate about what this film is trying to say.
Spoilers (~9:09)
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