Movies & Us

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Creator’ and discuss the characters, themes, and plot and share what worked and what didn’t work for them in this sci-fi film.
Spoilers (~8:09)
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Jen and Sarah conclude Scorsese September by reviewing ‘The Departed.’ They discuss the complex characters, parallel stories, and great performances in this thrilling cat-and-mouse game.
Spoilers (~10:24)
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If you’re looking for more conversations about character studies and corrupt cops, check out our other podcast, TV & Us! In season two, we will be reviewing the first season of True Detective. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! 

Jen and Sarah continue Scorsese September by reviewing ‘Casino.’ They discuss the complex characters, how their relationships build tension, and how this film builds upon themes explored in other Scorsese films.
Spoilers (~5:05)
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Jen and Sarah begin Scorsese September by reviewing 'The King of Comedy'. They discuss the complex protagonist, the interesting themes, and this film’s relevance to our world today.
Spoilers (~10:02)
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Jen and Sarah conclude A24 August by reviewing ‘Beau is Afraid.’ They discuss the characters, events, and symbols and how they contribute to the meaning of the film overall.
Spoilers (~22:02)
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Jen and Sarah continue A24 August by reviewing ‘The Souvenir: Part II.’ They discuss the characters and their development, the major themes that are explored, and how this is a continuation of the first film rather than a typical sequel.
Spoilers (~7:07)
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Jen and Sarah continue A24 August by reviewing ‘The Souvenir.’ They discuss how the cinematography, score, characters, and more are woven together in this rich and complex story based on writer and director Joanna Hogg’s real-life experiences.
Spoilers (~19:09)
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Jen and Sarah celebrate five years of podcasting! They reflect on the history of Movies & Us and look ahead at what’s next. They also share their favorite episodes and moments of the last year.
Favorite Episode (~17:25)
Favorite Moment (~25:41)
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Jen and Sarah continue A24 August by reviewing ‘Showing Up.’ They discuss the film’s style, how that reinforces the various themes, the complexities of the characters, and their relationships with one another.
Spoilers (~15:32)
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Jen and Sarah kick off A24 August by reviewing ‘A Ghost Story.’ They reflect on the film’s macro and micro themes and discuss how the creative filmmaking components bring this melancholy and thoughtful story to life.
Spoilers (~15:41)
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