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
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Jen and Sarah review ‘Nyad’ and discuss the Oscar-nominated performances, the true story that inspired this film, and the stylistic choices made in this feel-good sports movie.
Spoilers (~7:56)
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Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Jen and Sarah review ‘American Fiction’ and discuss the three-dimensional characters, important and relevant themes, and top-notch performances in this Oscar-nominated film.
Spoilers (~9:04)
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Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Jen and Sarah dive into the Oscar nominations and discuss this year’s snubs, surprises, and winners. They also celebrate the films that were nominated and share some of what they hope to see on March 10th.
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Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Jen and Sarah review ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ and discuss how the cinematography and screenplay go beyond the typical courtroom drama to explore important themes about our world today.
Spoilers (~24:35)
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Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Jen and Sarah review ‘The Book of Clarence’ and discuss the creative choices, excellent performances, and great use of genre to explore important and relevant themes.
Spoilers (~11:09)
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Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Jen and Sarah review ‘Poor Things’ and discuss the interesting characters, creative world-building, and the filmmaking components that come together to bring this coming-of-age story to life.
Spoilers (~19:24)
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Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Jen and Sarah share the top 10 films they watched in 2023 and celebrate another great year of movies!
Jen’s List:
Killers of the Flower Moon
A Ghost Story
Get Out
The Departed
Oppenheimer
The Iron Claw
Kubo and the Two Strings
Aftersun
How to Blow Up a Pipeline
Women Talking
Sarah’s List:
Women Talking
Past Lives
Bardo
Godzilla Minus One
The Host
Holy Spider
Maestro
Polite Society
El Conde
They Cloned Tyrone
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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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