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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Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
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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Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday Jul 23, 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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Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘Jurassic Park’ by sharing their favorite dinosaur moment. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film’s most iconic scenes!
Shownotes:
Michael from Screen Nerds Podcast (~15:36)
Eli from The Establishing Shot Podcast (~19:42)
Eric from E Squared Film Reviews (~22:55)
Sara from Shea Cinema (~26:10)
Listen to Screen Nerds Podcast, and be sure to leave a rating and review! Connect with Michael on Twitter @screennerdspod and on Instagram and Threads @screennerdspodcast!
Check out Eli’s podcast The Establishing Shot at establishingshotpod.com and follow him on your favorite social media platform for more great content.
Connect with Eric on Instagram and Threads @esquared_filmreviews.
For more from Sara, listen to Shea Cinema wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram @sheacinema.
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Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Jen and Sarah are joined by Eric of E Squared Film Reviews to review ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth.’ They discuss the story, characters, and themes, along with some of the ways this copies the first film. They also brainstorm some rewrites, give out some compliments, and share about their theater experiences.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~12:08)
Connect with Eric on Instagram and Threads @esquared_filmreviews.
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Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Jen and Sarah are joined by Eli of The Establishing Shot to review ‘Jurassic Park.’ They discuss the constraints that help make this movie great, the fantastic characters that you want to root for, and the balanced pacing that helps make the film so iconic.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~11:19)
Check out Eli’s podcast, The Establishing Shot, at establishingshotpod.com and follow him on your favorite social media platform for more great content.
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Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 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?
Things Mentioned:
How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (2024) (Movie)
DJ Ahmet (2025) (Movie)
Liquor Bank (2025) (Short Film)
PAPOTA (2025) (Short Film)
Sinners (2025) (Movie)
The Phoenician Scheme (2025) (Movie)
The Pitt (2025) (TV Show)
Dept. Q (2025) (TV Show)
Thunderbolts* (2025) (Movie)
Bring Her Back (2025) (Movie)
Hairspray (1988) (Movie)
The Bear (2022-X) (TV Show)
The Old Guard 2 (2025) (Movie)
Highest 2 Lowest (2025) (Movie)
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) (Movie)
One Battle After Another (2025) (Movie)
Predator: Badlands (2025) (Movie)
Weapons (2025) (Movie)
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) (Movie)
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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.
Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Jen and Sarah dive into the nightclub fight scene in ‘Monkey Man.’ They discuss the effective sound design, the powerful visuals, and the immersive cinematography in this action-packed scene.
Click here to watch this scene.
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Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Jen and Sarah are joined by CeCe Clemons to review ‘Ballerina.’ They discuss some of the stand-out action set pieces, the importance of seeing a powerful female protagonist on the big screen, and how this film fits within the John Wick franchise.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~11:24)
Follow CeCe on YouTube @cececlemons for movie reactions and connect with her on Threads and Instagram @cece_clemons. Check out her foodie content on YouTube @cececlemons2.0 and TikTok @cece_clemons.
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Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘Jaws’ by sharing the most heart-stopping scenes. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film’s most iconic moments!
Shownotes:
Heather Stewart (~17:40)
Thomas Duncan and Dana Duncan of the Greatest Movie of All Time (~21:31)
Connect with Heather on Instagram, Bluesky, and Twitter at @heatherjstewart. Check out her recent episodes on The Revisionist’s Almanac and The Neverending Watchlist.
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Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Jen and Sarah are joined by Thomas and Dana Duncan of The Greatest Movie of All Time to review ‘Jaws.’ They discuss some of the film’s most iconic scenes, the incredible legacy of this film, and some of the ‘happy accidents’ that helped make this film so memorable.
Shownotes:
Spoilers (~18:25)
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