Movies & Us

Ep. 412 - Knives Out (2019) Watch-Along

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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Ep. 411 - Movies & Us Turns 7

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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Ep. 410 - The Last Samurai (2003) with Andrew Corns

Jen and Sarah are joined by Andrew of The Revisionist Almanac to review ‘The Last Samurai.’ They discuss some of the problematic aspects of the screenplay, the well-done technical elements, and the Tom Cruise of it all that is difficult to overlook.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~12:19)
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& Us Voices | Pirates of the Caribbean (2003): Most Treasured Moment

Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’ by sharing their most treasured moment. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film’s most iconic scenes!
Shownotes:
Klarissa from I’ve Seen That One (~16:34)
Caitlin from Watched It! Podcast (~18:26)
Britt from 1001 by 1 (~21:06)
Hannah from Horror Hour With the Hanna’s (~24:44)
 
For more from Klarissa, follow her on Instagram @IveSeenThatOne.
Listen to Watched It! with Caitlin and Jackie wherever you get your podcasts! Follow them on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and TikTok @watcheditpod.
Check out 1001 by 1 wherever you get your podcasts and follow them on social media @1001by1. Connect with Britt on Instagram and Letterboxd @brittsbyhobnob.
Listen to Horror Hour with the Hanna’s wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Connect with Hannah and Matt on TikTok, Instagram, and Bluesky.
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Ep. 409 - Pirates of the Caribbean (2003) with Britt and Hannah

Jen and Sarah are joined by Britt of 1001 by 1 and Hannah of Horror Hour With the Hanna’s to review ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.’ They discuss the incredible attention to detail, the intelligent writing, and the fantastic visuals that still look great over 20 years later.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~19:40)
Check out 1001 by 1 wherever you get your podcasts and follow them on social media @1001by1. Connect with Britt on Instagram and Letterboxd @brittsbyhobnob.
Listen to Horror Hour with the Hanna’s wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Connect with Hannah and Matt on TikTok, Instagram, and Bluesky.
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Ep. 408 - Sunshine (2007)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Sunshine’ and discuss the interesting characters that you want to root for, the engaging exploration of morality, and the wild third act that changed everything.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~8:01)
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Frame By Frame | Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981): Boulder Chase Scene

Jen and Sarah dive into the boulder chase scene in ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark.’ They discuss the effective pacing of the shots, the phenomenal John Williams score, and how this scene has become so ingrained in culture.
Click here to watch this scene.
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Ep. 407 - We Were Dangerous (2024)

Jen and Sarah review ‘We Were Dangerous’ and discuss the impressive screenplay that balances tragic subject matter with levity and joy. They also dive into some of the compelling characters, the way the film builds empathy, and some of the most impactful scenes.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~9:33)
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Ep. 406 - Clueless (1995) Watch-Along

Jen and Sarah are back with a special watch-along episode of ‘Clueless’ in celebration of its 30th anniversary. They discuss the iconic fashion and dialogue and reflect on how the use of tropes helps explore deeper themes.
So grab your Diet Coke and Snackwells cookies, throw on your designer loungewear, and watch along!
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Ep. 405 - The Old Guard 2 (2025)

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Old Guard 2’ and discuss the screenplay, dialogue, and pacing that didn’t work for them and some rewrites that might have worked better. They also compare this to the first film, unpacking some of the elements that made that one so special.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~7:48)
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