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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Episodes
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Jen and Sarah review ‘The Favourite’ and discuss the excellent writing, fascinating characters, outstanding performances, and relevant themes. For good measure, they also air some grievances about the 2019 Academy Awards.
Spoilers (~15:38)
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Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Kenny Sparks to review ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’ They discuss the plot, the characters, and the cameos. They also rewrite parts of the film and suggest some alternate anchor beings.
Spoilers (~18:38)
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Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Jen and Sarah review ‘Twisters’ and discuss the overall story and characters. They also share some relationship red flags they spotted and compare this to the 1996 film.
Spoilers (~16:32)
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Did you know we reviewed ‘Twister’? Listen to episode 330 to hear our thoughts!
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Jen and Sarah are joined by Philip of The Substance to review ‘Alien.’ They discuss the interesting characters, relevant themes, and excellent production design that still looks great today. They also share what they’re looking forward to in the upcoming film Alien: Romulus.
Spoilers (~19:48)
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Connect with Philip on his podcast, The Substance, and follow @thesubstancepod on social media.
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Jen and Sarah review ‘Goldfinger’ and discuss the witty writing, fun action, and creative characters. They also reflect on the changes in the Bond franchise over the years and the complexities of reviewing films from earlier generations.
Spoilers (~15:38)
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Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Jen and Sarah are joined by Michael Burgett of Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘The Bikeriders.’ They discuss the characters and their journeys, the importance of the setting, and themes of loneliness and belonging.
Spoilers (~14:31)
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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!
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Jen and Sarah review ‘Origin’ and discuss the impressive screenplay, important topics, and engaging performances in this powerful and relevant film.
Spoilers (~15:48)
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Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Jen and Sarah are joined by Zach Perilstein of Boardwalk Times to review ‘Inside Out 2.’ They discuss the creative animation, powerful score, and nuanced story in this powerful sequel to a beloved film.
Spoilers (~8:16)
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Connect with Zach at boardwalktimes.net and on social media @boardwalktimes.
Want more ‘Inside Out’ content? Listen to Episode 327 in your podcast feed!
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Jen and Sarah review ‘Hit Man’ and discuss its pacing, plot, writing, and stars’ powerful chemistry. They also reflect on the state of the movie industry, a new generation of stars, and the need for more fun, mid-budget movies.
Spoilers (~16:54)
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Saturday Jun 08, 2024
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
Jen and Sarah review ‘Deadpool 2’ and discuss its humor, story structure, and exploration of this beloved character. They also share what they are looking for in the upcoming film, Deadpool & Wolverine.
Spoilers (~16:52)
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