Movies & Us

Ep. 366 - Top 10 Films Watched in 2024

Jen and Sarah sit down and reflect on the films they watched in 2024. They share their top watches of the year, a few honorable mentions, and roast the worst movie they watched. Then they share what they are looking forward to in 2025.
 
Jen’s List:
10. His Three Daughters
9. The Book of Clarence
8. Lucky Grandma
7. Poor Things
6. American Gangster
5. Anatomy of a Fall
4. Didi
3. Dune: Part 2
2. American Fiction
1. Frances Ha
 
Sarah’s List:
10. Handling the Undead
9. Monkey Man
8. The Color Purple
7. All We Imagine as Light
6. Society of the Snow
5. The Great Lillian Hall
4. The Substance
3. Evil Does Not Exist
2. The Seed of the Sacred Fig
1. The Zone of Interest
 
Listen to the full reviews of some of the top movies watched in 2024: 
The Book of Clarence (Ep. 310)
Poor Things (Ep. 309)
Anatomy of a Fall (Ep. 311)
Dune: Part 2 (Ep. 319)
American Fiction (Ep. 313)
Monkey Man (Ep. 325)
The Color Purple (Ep. 317)
The Zone of Interest (Ep. 318)
Frances Ha on Cinematic Doctrine
 
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Ep. 365 - Nosferatu (2024) with featured guest: Britt Reinholz-Hobson

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Britt to review Robert Eggers’ ‘Nosferatu.’ They discuss the excellent visuals, immersive sound design, and the controversial ending. They also unpack some vampire lore and advocate for more gross vampires in film.
Spoilers (~12:57)
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Ep. 364 - The Holiday (2006) with featured guest: Michael Burgett

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Michael to review ‘The Holiday.’ They discuss the different characters, their storylines, and their growth throughout the film. They also reflect on the elements that have made this a beloved film for many and separate it from other rom-coms.
Spoilers (~10:12)
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Ep. 363 - Nosferatu (1922) with featured guest: Melvin Benson

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Melvin to review ‘Nosferatu’ (1922). They discuss the powerful themes, haunting performances, and memorable characters. Then, they also share what they’re looking forward to seeing in the 2024 film.
Spoilers (~18:26)
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Ep. 362 - The Piano Lesson (2024)

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Piano Lesson’ and discuss the powerful writing, complex characters, and deep themes in this Netflix film. They also reflect on the process of bringing August Wilson’s plays to the big screen.
Spoilers (~17:06)
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Ep. 361 - Conclave (2024) with featured guest: Eric Ekwueme

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Eric to review ‘Conclave.’ They discuss the characters and how they change throughout the film, the themes that are very relevant to us today, and the way the technical components of the film create an immersive experience.
Spoilers (~9:45)
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This episode was edited by Melvin Benson from Cinematic Doctrine. Check out his show for more great movie conversations! And follow him on Instagram and Threads @cinematicdoctrine.

Ep. 360 - Elf (2003) Watch-Along

Jen and Sarah are back with a special watch-along episode of ‘Elf.’ They share their real-time reactions to this whimsical Christmas film, commenting on the timeless humor, the well-paced screenplay, and the endearing characters. Grab your snacks, get comfortable, and watch along!
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Ep. 359 - Gladiator II (2024)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Gladiator II’ and discuss the story, characters, and similarities to the first film. They also share some alternate versions of this story and some of their favorite Denzel moments.
Spoilers (~9:15)
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Ep. 358 - Emilia Pérez (2024)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Emilia Pérez’ and discuss the main characters and the importance of character development in film. They also reflect on the musical numbers and their role in this story.
Spoilers (~7:15)
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Ep. 357 - Fight Club (1999) with featured guests: Patrick James and Nate Belisle

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guests Nate and Pat to review ‘Fight Club.’ They discuss some of the themes of the film, the elements that are still relevant today, and the aspects that haven’t aged as well.
Spoilers (~15:22)
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