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Jen and Sarah are joined by Julia Aks and Steve Pinder, the writers and directors of the short film ‘Jane Austen’s Period Drama.’ They share their filmmaking origin stories, discuss their approach to writing and editing this film, and unpack some of the relevant themes in this story. Watch Jane Austen’s Period Drama on Kanopy and follow them on Instagram @janeaustensperioddrama. Remember to leave...

Jen and Sarah review the short film ‘Jane Austen’s Period Drama’ in this spoiler-free review. They discuss the comedic moments, smart writing, and technical components that help bring important and relevant themes to life. Watch Jane Austen’s Period Drama on Kanopy and follow them on Instagram @janeaustensperioddrama. Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies &...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh, the writers and directors of the 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 about the film, includi...

Jen and Sarah review the short film ‘Two People Exchanging Saliva’ in this spoiler-free review. They discuss the impressive world-building, the beautiful cinematography and set design, and the important role that art plays in our world. You can watch Two People Exchanging Saliva in The New Yorker’s Screening Room or on YouTube . Learn more about the film, including behind-the-scenes footage, on th...

Jen and Sarah look back at 2025 by sharing the top 10 films that they watched for the first time. They reflect on another great movie-watching year, what their lists say about them, and what they’re looking forward to in 2026. Jen’s List: Sorry, Baby Sinners Black Bag The Hunt DJ Ahmet Sing Sing Train Dreams The Conversation How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies Honeyjoon   Sarah’s List: 12 Ang...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Sam Henderson, the director, co-writer, and co-producer of the short film ‘ADO.’ They discuss the history and heart behind the story, the process of making this film, and the incredible team that helped bring it to life. Follow @ado_shortfilm on Instagram to learn more and support this film! Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies &amp...

Jen and Sarah review the short film ‘ADO,’ in this spoiler-free review. They reflect on the powerful themes about love, connection, and art, the fantastic performances, and the technical aspects that brought this story to life. Follow @ado_shortfilm on Instagram to learn more and support this film! Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , T...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Kenny Sparks and Zach Goulbourne to review ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash.’ They discuss the impressive visual spectacle and the magic of the movie-going experience, along with some of the themes and character arcs in this film. Shownotes: Spoilers (~11:41) Follow Kenny on YouTube and Threads @KennySparksYT and check out his new YouTube Channel, It Could Be Whatever . Connect wi...

Jen and Sarah collaborate to create their own Mount Rushmore of 2025 short films. They discuss the efficient and powerful writing, the important themes, and the beauty of this medium. Shownotes: The Singers (~2:50) Largo (~5:38) The Second Time Around (~8:19) ADO (~11:20) Follow @thesingersfilm and @samdavis on Instagram and check out the website for more information. Follow @largo.film on Instagr...

Jen and Sarah were selected to contribute to the Cinema Legacy Poll hosted by Tom and Dana of The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast. In this episode, Jen and Sarah guess each other’s number one pick, but there’s a twist! They only have three emojis to use as a hint. Learn more about the Cinema Legacy Poll and The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast at ronnyduncanstudios.com/gmoatpodcast . Remember...

Jen and Sarah were selected to contribute to the Cinema Legacy Poll hosted by Tom and Dana of The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast. In this episode, Jen and Sarah guess each other’s top 2-4 picks, but there’s a twist! They only have three emojis to use as a hint. Learn more about the Cinema Legacy Poll and The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast at ronnyduncanstudios.com/gmoatpodcast . Remember t...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Britt Reinholz-Hobson to review ‘The Hunt,’ in this special holiday episode. They discuss the film’s difficult subject matter and the writing that reveals important and human themes. They also reflect on how this is absolutely a Christmas movie. Shownotes: Spoilers (~17:53) Check out the podcast 1001 by 1 wherever you get your podcasts and follow them on social media @1...

Jen and Sarah were selected to contribute to the Cinema Legacy Poll hosted by Tom and Dana of The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast. In this episode, Jen and Sarah guess each other’s top 5-7 picks, but there’s a twist! They only have three emojis to use as a hint. Learn more about the Cinema Legacy Poll and The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast at ronnyduncanstudios.com/gmoatpodcast . Remember t...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Adam Freed of Movie Archer and Nikko Caruso of Nikko Knows Film to review ‘Hamnet.’ They discuss the powerful emotional moments, the relevant and human themes, technical precision, and the beauty of human stories. Shownotes: Spoilers (~17:35) Subscribe to Nikko’s YouTube channel @nikkocaruso and follow him on Twitter , Instagram , and Letterboxd @nikkocaruso and TikTok...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Morgan of The Hall of Film and Heather Stewart of The Revisionist’s Almanac to review ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.’ They discuss the characters and the relevant themes, how this compares to the first two films, and what they hope to see next from this franchise. Shownotes: Spoilers (~18:30) Connect with Heather on Instagram , Bluesky , and Letterboxd at @hea...

Jen and Sarah were selected to contribute to the Cinema Legacy Poll hosted by Tom and Dana of The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast. In this episode, Jen and Sarah guess each other’s top 8-10 picks, but there’s a twist! They only have three emojis to use as a hint. Learn more about the Cinema Legacy Poll and The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast at ronnyduncanstudios.com/gmoatpodcast . Remember...

Jen and Sarah are joined by writer and director Lilian T. Mehrel to discuss her latest film, Honeyjoon. They discuss the process of making this film, how these complex and relatable characters came to life, and some of the ways that art can imitate life. Follow @honeyjoonfilm on Instagram for the latest. You can also connect with Lilian on Instagram @lilianfilm. Remember to leave a rating and revi...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Honeyjoon’ and discuss the characters’ emotional journeys, the effective mixing of tones, and the importance of humor in this story. They also unpack some of the themes in this incredibly human film. Follow @honeyjoonfilm on Instagram for the latest. You can also connect with Lilian on Instagram @lilianfilm. Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Klarissa Beckstead of I’ve Seen that One and Sara Shea of Shea Cinema to review Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’. They discuss the stunning visuals, the similarities and differences with Mary Shelley’s novel, and the technical components that brought this story to life. Shownotes: Spoilers (~25:31) For more from Sara, listen to Shea Cinema wherever you get your podca...

Jen and Sarah are joined by director, cinematographer, and editor Sam A. Davis to discuss his 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. Follow @thesingersfilm and @samdavis on Instagram and check out the website for more information. If ‘The Singers’ is playing at a film fe...

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Singers’ and discuss the incredibly human story, the unique casting process, and the technical components that make this film so compelling. They also unpack some of the themes that support the characters’ powerful emotional journey. Follow @thesingersfilm and @samdavis on Instagram and check out the website for more information. If ‘The Singers’ is playing at a film fest...

Jen and Sarah are joined by writer/directors Salvatore Scarpa and Max Burgoyne-Moore, and actor Zack Elsokari to discuss their film, ‘Largo’. They discuss the process of making this film, some of the happy accidents along the way, and how stories can drive change in the world. Follow @largo.film on Instagram and TikTok for the latest news, and follow @_slickfilms on Instagram to learn more about t...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Largo’ and discuss the empathetic characters, the important themes, and how this film is being used to start conversations and raise awareness. Follow @largo.film on Instagram and TikTok for the latest news, and follow @_slickfilms on Instagram to learn more about their other projects. Watch the trailer and visit their website to learn more about the film. Remember to leave a...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Cozy Louise to review ‘Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.’ They discuss the fantastic production design, the immersive sound editing, and the star-studded cast in this historically accurate drama. Shownotes: Spoilers (~8:47) For more movie and cozy game content from Louise, follow her on YouTube , Twitch , TikTok , Threads , and Instagram . Remember to lea...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Randy Allain and Kris Ingersoll of Media/Lit to review ‘Predator: Badlands.’ They discuss their favorite scenes, the various characters and their development, and how this compares to some of the other films in the Predator franchise. Shownotes: Spoilers (~17:03) Listen to Media/Lit wherever you get your podcasts and watch on YouTube . And don’t forget their subproject...