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
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Jen and Sarah react to this year’s Academy Awards. They celebrate the winners, share thoughts on Oppenheimer’s Oscar sweep, and reveal the winner of the Movies & Us Oscar wager.
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Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Jen and Sarah discuss the Academy Awards and reveal their predictions for this year’s Oscars, as well as their personal picks in the categories. They also share about their yearly Movies & Us Oscar wager and wonder who will take home this year’s prize.
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Jen and Sarah are joined by Alexis Gentry of Trashwire to review ‘Dune: Part Two.’ They discuss the innovative visuals, the spot-on pacing, and the thoughtful development of the characters in this stunning box office hit.
Spoilers (~8:19)
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Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Jen and Sarah review ‘The Zone of Interest’ and discuss the weighty and important themes, intentionally straightforward filmmaking, and strategic and layered storytelling in this Oscar-nominated film.
Spoilers (~20:37)
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Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Jen and Sarah review ‘The Color Purple’ and discuss the dynamic characters and important themes, and share the additional Oscar nominations they would award to this film.
Spoilers (~26:58)
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Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Jen and Sarah review ‘May December’ and discuss the interesting plot structure, complex characters, and the real-life story that inspired this Oscar-nominated film.
Spoilers (~13:50)
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Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Jen and Sarah review ‘Rustin’ and discuss Colman Domingo’s Oscar nomination, the film’s themes of teamwork and leadership, and the importance of the stories we tell.
Spoilers (~14:25)
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Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Jen and Sarah review ‘Nyad’ and discuss the Oscar-nominated performances, the true story that inspired this film, and the stylistic choices made in this feel-good sports movie.
Spoilers (~7:56)
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Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Jen and Sarah review ‘American Fiction’ and discuss the three-dimensional characters, important and relevant themes, and top-notch performances in this Oscar-nominated film.
Spoilers (~9:04)
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Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Jen and Sarah dive into the Oscar nominations and discuss this year’s snubs, surprises, and winners. They also celebrate the films that were nominated and share some of what they hope to see on March 10th.
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