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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Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Jen and Sarah join Melvin from Cinematic Doctrine for a Quarterly Catch-up! In this episode, they answer three questions:
What have we been watching?
What are we anticipating?
What else are we up to?
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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.
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Jen and Sarah dive into the opening scene in ‘The Conversation.’ They discuss the intrigue it creates in the audience, the way the music and visuals are perfectly paired, and how this scene sets up the rest of the film.
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Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Jen and Sarah are joined by CeCe Clemons to review ‘Kill Bill: Vol. 1.’ They discuss the powerful visuals and the lasting cultural impact of this film. They also share some of their favorite scenes and most memorable moments.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~19:21)
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Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Jen and Sarah are joined by Michael Burgett of The Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.’ They discuss the beautiful visuals, interesting premise, and fantastic performances. They also share their emotional connection to the film and some areas that didn’t quite land for them.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~18:06)
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Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘Se7en’ by sharing their pick for most sinister scene. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film’s most iconic scenes!
Shownotes:
Matt from Horror Hour With the Hanna’s (~18:50)
Philip from The Substance Pod (~23:45)
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Listen to The Substance wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the show on Instagram @thesubstancepod. You can also connect with Philip on Bluesky @philipmarinello.bsky.social.
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Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Jen and Sarah review ‘Se7en,’ and discuss the interesting and complex characters, the gruesome visuals and moody vibe, and the lasting legacy of this film that turns out to have a pretty hopeful ending.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~9:28)
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Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Jen and Sarah review the latest Spike Lee Joint ‘Highest 2 Lowest,’ and discuss the interesting themes that are relevant to us today, the always-great Denzel Washington, and how this compares to the Kurosawa film.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~12:02)
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Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Jen and Sarah dive into the tense conversation between Sam Spade and Kasper Gutman in ‘The Maltese Falcon.’ They discuss Sydney Greenstreet’s fantastic performance, the intentional cinematography, and the thrilling dialogue that makes this scene so iconic.
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Listen to the GMOAT review of The Maltese Falcon for more on this classic film!
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Jen and Sarah are back with a special watch-along episode of ‘Knives Out!’ They discuss the fantastic writing that combines a thrilling mystery with relevant social commentary. They also reflect on the cinematography, set design, and costuming that help immerse the viewer in this world.
So grab a donut and your favorite sweater, and watch along!
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Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Jen and Sarah celebrate seven years of Movies & Us! They reflect on the past year, share some exciting announcements, and share their favorite episodes and moments of the last year. Join in the celebration!
Shownotes:
Favorite episodes (~22:58)
Favorite moments (~31:14)
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