Sisters and the Stars

Should this have been a silent film? This movie may become a classic for Gen-Alpha, but Olivia and Emily will stick with Wall-E . The emotional impact of The Wild Robot fell short since the dialogue often felt cheesy and the pacing and climax could have been improved. The sisters do, however, highlight the stunning visuals and animation style, as well as the effectiveness of the voice acting. Over...

In this episode, Emily and Olivia dive deep into the film Whiplash , celebrating its 10th anniversary. They explore the film's themes of power and abuse, the psychological complexity of its characters, and the representation of jazz culture. The sisters also put on their film analysis hats and discuss the film's pacing, cinematography, and color grading. They also reflect on the impact o...

We want more villain origin stories!! In anticipation for Joker: Folie à Deux , Olivia and Emily revisit Joker, the iconic film that changed the cinematic world for villains. Listen to why Olivia and Emily would give this movie 5 out of 5 stars as they dive deep into Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscar-earning performance, the incredible world-building through production design, costumes, and unreliable story...

Get ready for some sister philosophizing! This week, Olivia and Emily discuss parasocial relationships and their connection to film and television. The sisters explore the definition of parasocial relationships and how they have been present throughout history. They also discuss the positive and negative aspects of parasocial relationships, including the potential for loneliness alleviation and th...

The 15th anniversary re-release of Coraline is crushing it at the box office and Olivia and Emily break down why it’s still a hit. They cover everything from claymation (and Olivia’s obsession), the beautiful world building, the exaggerated and fun characters, whether or not it’s horror, and the crazy film theories surrounding Coraline . Of course you’ll also hear Liv and Em recall the first time...

We swear this isn’t a sports channel, but come on, it was the Olympics! Olivia and Emily dig into why the Olympics qualifies as filmmaking and the challenges surrounding filming athletic events. The sisters also discuss their two different viewing experiences: Cable vs. Peacock, and of course include their social commentary on how to reduce sexism in the way athletic events are filmed.  Jump into...

The summer blockbuster is here and Olivia and Emily are back from their short break, like a certain scientist who took a step away from chasing tornadoes; and, like how she saves the day, Olivia and Emily save yours with a refreshing review. They cover if the movie should have been scarier, did the movie actually have enough science for nerds, and where all the actors are on the same page. Also, t...

Your favorite (band nerds) sisters gush over the world of sound in a mini deep-dive into the discography of Hans Zimmer. Emily and Olivia discuss the importances of music in movies, how you paint with sound, and their favorite hits of Hans Zimmer. Of course there is some hard hitting social commentary, random band kid backstories, and featuring a full Emily NERD out over movie soundtracks. What is...

Emily and Olivia break down a new film this week, Fly Me to the Moon , and discuss if it is actually just good or great. They talk about the different value of different types of films and if all movies that are impactful must be dramatic, the great side characters, and if we should really be making a movie based on a conspiracy theory.  Of course there is also some slight roasting of the lack-lus...

Today marks Emily and Olivia’s 50th episode of Sisters and the Stars and what better way to celebrate with the incredible film Fancy Dance . This film truly checks every box on Emily and Olivia’s checklist; it almost felt like Erica Tremblay was reading their minds!? They dive into the important message of the film, why this film overlooked and struggled with distribution, as well as breaking down...

Want to know why Emily and Olivia always mention sports movies?! Either love them or hate them, sports movies have always been a favorite subject of filmmakers. Emily and Olivia discuss what they consider to be some of the best sports movies, what makes a sports movie, and how sports are inherently ripe for story telling. They break into discussions on how sports allow us to connect through pain a...

Emily and Olivia discuss season three of Bridgerton and how it was entertaining, however it only gave them a taste of positive progression. They talk about how they wished the season focused on the main love interests, Penelope and Colin, and did not get lost in all its side plots. Their conversation touches on how Bridgerton does hint at a lot of progressive ideas yet how the show under-delivers,...

Emily and Olivia discuss their pleasant surprise for the sequel to Inside Out . They touch on how this movie relates to their own mental health journeys, what is a kids film, how great this film is for small local theaters, and how you should totally see this movie on the big screen. The sisters also ponder the future of animation and how kids these days are lucky. Fair warning, Emily and Olivia c...

Happy Pride month! Listen in as Olivia and Emily open up about their personal connections with queer cinema and the history and growth of queer representation in film. They discuss the access and education of LGBTQAI+ media as well as digging into some queer cinema fun facts! Jump into the conversation: Instagram: @sistersandthestars Youtube: @sisterandthestars Email: sistersandthestars@gmail.com

Olivia and Emily get very philosophical and raw in this week’s industry talk which is a loose follow up from Mad Max. They touch on mental health effects when fiction bleeds into real life and how different set cultures can cause unexpected problems. This episode features a deep dive into acting styles from modern method acting to other techniques as well as discussing who exactly gets to be unpro...

Olivia and Emily are converts to the Mad Max universe. They discuss their love for the creative and intelligent world Geroge Miller has created and the splendid acting by Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. However, they uncover the holes of this prequel and the way it failed to reveal the most important parts of the beloved character Furiosa. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga was directed by George Miller...

Liv and Em take the first few minutes to break down the film Elvis and how it focused more on visuals vs the story and how they wanted more Austin Butler!! They then go on to break down the current U.S. film industry and how it's losing connection with its audience.  Elvis was directed by Baz Luhrmann, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, and was released in theaters on June 24, 2022.  Jump...

Olivia and Emily have a casual chat about what they have been watching these days from mid movies to reality television to finally catching up on must-watch-lists. They break into a philosophical debate on how much media is too much media and expose Olivia’s slight addiction to watching anything and everything. They also cover their first Q&A ever and drop a surprise announcement :) The first...

Olivia and Emily are BIG FANS of this film and the director, Luca Guadagnino. They discuss whether this film is gay or not, the perfect metaphor of tennis as a setting for a three-way relationship, and the strong cast and technical direction of this film.  Challengers was directed by Luca Guadagnino, starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor, and was released in theaters on April 26, 2024. ...

Olivia and Emily celebrate the 20 year anniversary of Shrek 2 and the entire Shrek franchise. They touch on how the story of Shrek ’s subversive fairytale still makes it relevant today, how the music blends pop and score for a wonderfully recognizable sound, and how the cast left legendary voice-acting performances. Shrek was first released in June 2001 and was directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky...

Is this film a warning to the United States? Olivia and Emily discuss how Civil War surprisingly wasn’t political and focused more on the murky ethics of photojournalism. They also discuss the impact of the visuals and sound design, the cycle of young replacing the old, and of course, the iconic Jesse Plemons. Civil War was directed by Alex Garland, starring Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Mo...

Biopics seem to be the Hollywood go to these days. Olivia and Emily discuss their hot takes, favorite biopics, Oscar-bait and if biopics are the new Marvel-type movies. What are your thoughts on the biopic craze?  Jump into the conversation: Instagram: @sistersandthestars Youtube: @sisterandthestars Email: sistersandthestars@gmail.com

Wanna talk politics? Liv and Em dive deep into U.S. politics while discussing Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman to be elected to the United States Congress. Olivia and Emily praise the diverse storytelling of this film while critiquing the amateur editing, pacing, and misdirected focus. It did a lot and did nothing for such an important story to tell. Wait till the end as Liv and Em discover...

Olivia and Emily discuss their reactions to the 2024 Oscars from the awkward big picture winner, to the surprise Emma Stone win, and Jimmy Kimmel. Of course a good ol’ philosophizing breaks out about what it is like being a celebrity at award shows and more importantly ARE THERE ANY SNACKS?! Jump into the conversation: Instagram: @sistersandthestars Youtube: @sisterandthestars Email: sistersandthe...

Olivia and Emily have been converted; they’ve jumped onto the Dune train. (Or should we say worm?) Listen to Liv and Em praise the intelligence of this film, the acting and effective use of extreme close-ups, and the marvelous Hans Zimmer and his score. Wait till the end to hear their one critique! In this episode, Olivia and Emily rave about the film Dune: Part 2 , directed by Denis Villenueve, s...