Movies & Us

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Edge of Existence’ and discuss the amazing true story and some of the human themes explored in this powerful documentary. Then they are joined by the director, Aaron Wheeler, to dive deeper into the making of this film, what drew him to this story, and more! Shownotes: Review (~2:21) Interview (~17:14) Spoilers (~33:01) To learn more, visit the film’s website or follow on...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Heat’ for Sarah’s Oscar Wager win. They discuss the three-dimensional characters, the still-thrilling iconic scenes, and the action sequences that still hold up decades later. Shownotes: Spoilers (~8:27) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.c...

Jen and Sarah review the Oscar-nominated film ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab.’ They discuss the incredible true story the film is based on, the impressive technical aspects, and the power of stories to evoke empathy. Shownotes: Spoilers (~6:52) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesand...

The Movie Archer team is back for the final time during the 2025/2026 award season to cap things off! Jen and Sarah are joined by Adam from Movie Archer, Andrew from The Revisionist’s Almanac, and Nikko from Nikko Knows Film to reflect on all the wins, surprises, and best moments from the Academy Award ceremony that happened Sunday night. Check out  MovieArcher.com  for written film and TV reviews...

Jen and Sarah are joined by director, cinematographer, and editor Sam A. Davis to discuss his Academy Award-winning film, ‘The Singers’. They discuss the process of making this film, some of the roadblocks encountered during production, and some of the powerful themes of this story. You can watch The Singers available for streaming on Netflix. Follow @thesingersfilm and @samdavis on Instagram and...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh, the writers and directors of the Academy Award-winning short film ‘Two People Exchanging Saliva.’ They share about their passion for film, the origins of this powerful story, and the process of bringing this short film to life. You can watch Two People Exchanging Saliva in The New Yorker’s Screening Room or on YouTube . Learn more a...

Jen and Sarah look back on the past year of movies ahead of the Oscars! They share their predictions and personal picks in eighteen categories and explain their yearly Oscar wager in this high-stakes episode. Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com. Check out and...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Sara Shea of Shea Cinema to review ‘The Bride!’ They discuss the homages to film history, the incredible performances, and the bold creative choices throughout the film. Shownotes: Spoilers (~9:27) For more from Sara, listen to Shea Cinema wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to check out the 42nd Street episode featuring Klarissa Beckstead and Little Women featu...

The Movie Archer team is back for a special Oscars episode… with a twist! Jen and Sarah are joined by Adam from Movie Archer, Andrew from The Revisionist’s Almanac, and Nikko from Nikko Knows Film to look at this year’s Oscar nominees and share who they want to win in eight key categories. Check out MovieArcher.com for written film and TV reviews and video reviews on Archer Vision . Follow Adam on...

Jen and Sarah continue their Oscar homework by reviewing ‘F1: The Movie.’ They discuss the impressive technical components, the unsatisfying screenplay, and the way this film accomplishes exactly what it set out to do. Shownotes: Spoilers (~9:28) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at m...

Jen and Sarah review ‘How to Make a Killing,’ and discuss Glen Powell’s star power, the origins of this story, and some rewrites that could help this film feel more relevant for today. Shownotes: Spoilers (~9:13) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com. Check out...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Eric Ekwueme of E Squared Reviews and Hannah of Horror Hour with the Hannas to review ‘Sentimental Value.’ They discuss the emotionally resonant moments, the powerful performances, the well-paced screenplay, and the wonderfully human characters in this film. Shownotes: Spoilers (~15:16) Listen to Horror Hour with the Hannas wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Heather Stewart of The Revisionist’s Almanac to review Emerald Fennell’s new film ‘Wuthering Heights.’ They discuss the impressive craft of this film, comparisons to the book, gaps in the story, and the casting choices in this polarizing adaptation. Shownotes: Spoilers (~26:12) Connect with Heather on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd at @heatherjstewart. Follow The...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Andrew Corns of The Revisionist’s Almanac to review ‘It Was Just an Accident.’ They discuss the fantastic cinematography, the powerful acting performances, and some different interpretations of the ending. Shownotes: Spoilers (~9:23) Subscribe to The Revisionist’s Almanac wherever you get your podcasts , on YouTube , or on moviearcher.com . Connect with The Revisionist’...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Crime 101’ and discuss the fantastic casting, solid performances, and the grounded nature of the action sequences. They also share some rewrites that could’ve taken this film from good enough to great. Shownotes: Spoilers (~6:47) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Amanda Nethington of Oscar Upsets to review ‘The Secret Agent.’ They discuss this film’s slow burn, the poignant and relevant themes, the endearing characters, and the fantastic performances. Shownotes: Spoilers (~7:20) For more from Amanda, follow @oscarupsets on Instagram and catch her on The Revisionist’s Almanac wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube ! R...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Tom and Dana Duncan of The Greatest Movie of All-Time to review ‘Blue Moon.’ They discuss the emotional character-driven moments, the fantastic performances, the impressive cinematography, and the screenplay that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Shownotes: Spoilers (~18:48) Listen to The Greatest Movie of All-Time wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube . Fo...

Jen and Sarah are joined by CeCe Clemons to review ‘Weapons.’ They discuss the structure of the film, the complex characters, the effective humor, and the deeper emotional themes throughout. Shownotes: Spoilers (~6:37) Follow CeCe on YouTube @cececlemons for movie reactions, and be sure to check out her Weapons reaction video . Connect with her on Threads and Instagram @cece_clemons. Check out her...

Jen and Sarah review ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ and discuss the effective and stressful filmmaking, the relatable protagonist, Rose Byrne’s Oscar-nominated performance, and different interpretations of the film’s ending. Shownotes: Spoilers (~6:07) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Laura Fones and Stephen Frothingham from Midday Movies to review ‘Wicked: For Good.’ They discuss the characters, world-building, production, and new elements in this musical sequel. They also compare and contrast this film to the beloved musical and the book that started it all. Shownotes: Spoilers (~21:13) Listen to Midday Movies on Spotify and follow them on Instagra...

Jen and Sarah review ‘H is for Hawk’ and discuss the great performances, heartfelt story, and the honoring depiction of mental health struggles in this deeply human film. Shownotes: Spoilers (~9:43) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com. Check out andusmedia.co...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Melvin Benson of Cinematic Doctrine to share some of their favorite things they watched in Q4 of 2025. They also reflect on big moments that happened outside of podcasting during the quarter. 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...

Jen and Sarah invite some film friends to share about one of their favorite films they watched for the first time in 2025. Enjoy hearing about some great movies! Shownotes: Matt and Hannah from Horror Hour with the Hanna’s (~1:21) Kenny Sparks (~11:05) Tom and Dana from The Greatest Movie of All Time (~16:11) CeCe Clemons (~21:10) Scott Cole (~25:58) Heather from The Revisionist’s Almanac (~29:55)...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Marty Supreme’ and discuss the frustrating yet likable protagonist, the fantastic performances, and the technical aspects that make this a thrilling theater experience. Shownotes: Spoilers (~8:46) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com. Che...

Jen and Sarah invite some film friends to share about one of their favorite films they watched for the first time in 2025. Enjoy hearing about some great movies! Shownotes: Alexis from Trashwire (~1:57) Randy and Kris from Media/Lit (~5:20) Zach Goulbourne (~13:38) Stephen from Midday Movies (~17:54) Cozy Louise (~20:49) Andrew from The Revisionist’s Almanac (~24:05) Eric from E Squared Film Revie...