Movies That Raised Us

Welcome to Spooktober! This month Movies That Raised Us will be exclusively covering Halloween classics, so grab some candy, light a candle, and let’s get spooky!   Mo and Christina take on their next Spooktober flick, 1999's Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost. Join them as they discuss New England foliage, Eco-Goths, and a mystery within a mystery!                               Our Patreon is LIVE...

Welcome to Spooktober! This month Movies That Raised Us will be exclusively covering Halloween classics, so grab some candy, light a candle, and let’s get spooky!   In this very special Spooktober bonus episode, Mo and Christina sit down to chat all about Mike Flanagan's brand new television show, Carrie! Join them as they discuss all their thoughts on this adaptation. Carrie is now streaming on P...

Welcome to Spooktober! This month Movies That Raised Us will be exclusively covering Halloween classics, so grab some candy, light a candle, and let’s get spooky!   Mo and Christina take on their first Spooktober flick, 1976's Carrie! Join them as they discuss menstruation metaphors, crane shots, and how abusive environments impact people. Stay tuned for our bonus episode on 2026's Carrie (Prime V...

In this very special bonus episode, the girls sit down to talk all about the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival! Mo and Christina walk us through everything they saw at TIFF from highly anticipated TV shows like YAGA to Palme d'Or winners such as Fjord, what to look out for in theatres, films that may not have been on your radar, and potential Oscar nominations. Thank you so much to everyone...

Welcome to Back to School September! Back by popular demand, this month Movies That Raised Us will be covering all of your school favorites!            For their final instalment of Back To School September, Mo and Christina finally take on 2017's Lady Bird! Join them as they discuss mother daughter relationships, New York dreams, and how people show their love.                          Our Patreo...

Welcome to Back to School September! Back by popular demand, this month Movies That Raised Us will be covering all of your school favorites!            For their fourth instalment of Back To School September, Mo and Christina finally take on The Love Hypothesis! Join them as they discuss fake dating, women in STEM, and the importance of chemistry.                          Our Patreon is LIVE!   ht...

Welcome to Back to School September! Back by popular demand, this month Movies That Raised Us will be covering all of your school favorites!            For their third instalment of Back To School September, Mo and Christina finally take on the Off Campus finale! Join them as they discuss emotionally intelligent men, catharsis through song, and the beauty of chosen family.                         ...

Welcome to Back to School September! Back by popular demand, this month Movies That Raised Us will be covering all of your school favorites!        For the second movie of the month Mo and Christina Unlock their Patreon episode on The Edge of Seventeen. Hailee Steinfeld has a tour de force performance with Woody Harrelson as her teacher and confidant.                                   Our Patreon...

Welcome to Back to School September! Back by popular demand, this month Movies That Raised Us will be covering all of your school favorites!           Mo and Christina take on their first back to school flick, 2001's Max Keeble's Big Move. Join them as they discuss food fights, the child spy genre, and kids being kids.                        Our Patreon is LIVE!   https://www.patreon.com/moviestha...

Mo and Christina take on their 306th film, 1998's A Bug's Life. Join them as they discuss bug character design, immersive shots, and the golden days of Disney Pixar.          This episode is dedicated to Hayden Panettiere. May she rest in peace.                          Our Patreon is LIVE!   https://www.patreon.com/moviesthatraisedus We are thrilled to launch our Patreon with exciting perks such...

Mo and Christina take on their 305th film, the brand new Camp Rock 3! Sit back as they discuss a fresh batch of campers, new tunes, and the pitfalls of rebooting existing IP.                          Our Patreon is LIVE!   https://www.patreon.com/moviesthatraisedus We are thrilled to launch our Patreon with exciting perks such as a listener picked bonus movie episode, exclusive Discord, being adde...

Mo and Christina take on their 304th film, 1999's Jawbreaker! Sit back as they discuss campy costumes, popsicles, and the social politics of high school hierarchies.                        Our Patreon is LIVE!   https://www.patreon.com/moviesthatraisedus We are thrilled to launch our Patreon with exciting perks such as a listener picked bonus movie episode, exclusive Discord, being added to our Cl...

Happy August! The pod takes on their 303rd film, 2007's No Reservations.  Joining Christina is the fabulous Kate Stewart, tune in as they discuss the #1 child actor of the 2000s (Abigail Breslin), cotton pj sets, and the importance of vulnerability in creating a family. Feel better Mo!                      Our Patreon is LIVE!   https://www.patreon.com/moviesthatraisedus We are thrilled to launch...

Welcome to Pod Girl Summer! Put on some sunscreen, grab some iced tea, lay out and relax while we recap all your favourite summer flicks!     For their final summer flick, Mo and Christina take on 1993's The Sandlot! Join them as they discuss friendship, imagination, and american's favorite pastime.                           Our Patreon is LIVE!   https://www.patreon.com/moviesthatraisedus We are...

Welcome to Pod Girl Summer! Put on some sunscreen, grab some iced tea, lay out and relax while we recap all your favourite summer flicks!     For their third summer flick, Mo and Christina take on 2019's Someone Great! Join them as they discuss millennial slang, insane needle drops, and reflect on their own 2010's era in NYC.                           Our Patreon is LIVE!   https://www.patreon.com...

Welcome to Pod Girl Summer! Put on some sunscreen, grab some iced tea, lay out and relax while we recap all your favourite summer flicks!     For their 300th film, Mo and Christina revisit (and redeem) 2007's High School Musical 2! Join them as they discuss infectious melodies, a heated rivalry (baseball edition), and the franchise's pivot away from theatre.                           Our Patreon i...

Welcome to Pod Girl Summer! Put on some sunscreen, grab some iced tea, lay out and relax while we recap all your favourite summer flicks!   Mo and Christina take on their 299th movie, 2010's Letters to Juliet. Join them as they discuss destination weddings, yellow color palettes, and love that spans decades.                        Our Patreon is LIVE!   https://www.patreon.com/moviesthatraisedus W...

SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers for season one of Elle              DISCLAIMER: This is an unsponsored/unpaid review. All opinions are our own.          Before diving into Pod Girl Summer, listen in as Mo and Christina cover the brand new Legally Blonde prequel show Elle! Join them as they discuss every juicy detail of the first season.                    Our Patreon is LIVE!   https...

Mo and Christina take on their 298th movie, 2008's Definitely, Maybe. Join them as they discuss dating montages, psychics, and how we show up in relationships as we age.                      Our Patreon is LIVE!   https://www.patreon.com/moviesthatraisedus We are thrilled to launch our Patreon with exciting perks such as a listener picked bonus movie episode, exclusive Discord, being added to our...

Mo and Christina take on their 297th movie, 2008's Sex and the City. Join them as they discuss breakup makeovers, pro/con lists, and forgiveness.                        Our Patreon is LIVE!   https://www.patreon.com/moviesthatraisedus We are thrilled to launch our Patreon with exciting perks such as a listener picked bonus movie episode, exclusive Discord, being added to our Close Friends, and a p...

Mo and Christina take on their 297th movie, 2008's Sex and the City. Join them as they discuss designer wedding gowns, cheating scandals, and friendship dynamics through the years. Continue the episode in Part 2!                      Our Patreon is LIVE!   https://www.patreon.com/moviesthatraisedus We are thrilled to launch our Patreon with exciting perks such as a listener picked bonus movie epis...

Mo and Christina take on their 296th movie, Flipped. Join them as they discuss dual perspectives, warm color grading, and compelling family dynamics.                       Our Patreon is LIVE!   https://www.patreon.com/moviesthatraisedus We are thrilled to launch our Patreon with exciting perks such as a listener picked bonus movie episode, exclusive Discord, being added to our Close Friends, and...

Mo and Christina take on their 295th movie, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. Join them as they discuss father/son moments, creepy crawly character design, and the cost of freedom.                       Our Patreon is LIVE!   https://www.patreon.com/moviesthatraisedus We are thrilled to launch our Patreon with exciting perks such as a listener picked bonus movie episode, exclusive Discor...

Mo and Christina take on their first movie of season 7, Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century! Join them as they discuss hover vehicles, a cashless society, and the early aughts obsession with space.                       Our Patreon is LIVE!   https://www.patreon.com/moviesthatraisedus We are thrilled to launch our Patreon with exciting perks such as a listener picked bonus movie episode, exclusive Dis...

Welcome to The Star Dazzle Awards! In honour of six whole years of Movies That Raised Us, we are looking back on the amazing movies we covered in season 6. Together we've laughed, cried, and had a whole lot of fun. We’ve counted all your votes and we are ready to share the winners with you tonight! We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has listened and supported the pod in the past 6 yea...