Movies & Us

Jen and Sarah are back with a special watch-along episode of ‘Predator’ ahead of the release of ‘Predator: Badlands.’ They discuss the fantastic pacing, the complementary score, and the way this film subverts expectations, which makes it a thrilling watch years after its release. So grab your snacks, get comfy, and watch along! Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Mo...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Philip Marinello of The Substance to review ‘Mystic River.’ They discuss the award-winning performances, the overwhelming tragedy of the story, and the importance of this Boston neighborhood in this film. Shownotes: Spoilers (~11:42) Listen to The Substance wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the show on Instagram and Threads @thesubstancepod. You can also connec...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Alexis Gentry of Trashwire to review ‘Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.’ They discuss the fantastic writing and pacing, the unique characters that you want to root for, and how this film still looks great and resonates today. Shownotes: Spoilers (~20:36) For more from Alexis, check out trashwire.com and follow on TikTok , YouTube , and Letterboxd @trashwire. Connec...

Jen and Sarah dive into the wifi and pizza boxes scene in ‘Parasite.’ They discuss how this scene introduces the audience to the family and their dynamics, the intentionality of each shot, and how this one scene sets up the rest of the film. Click here to watch this scene. Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @movi...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Andrew Corns of Revisionist Almanac, Adam Freed of Movie Archer, and Nikko Caruso to share a very special announcement. They also draft their top 2025 movies they’ve seen… without any repeats. Shownotes: Movie Draft (~18:19) Subscribe to The Revisionist’s Almanac wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube . Connect with Revisionist Almanac on Instagram , Threads , and...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Scott Cole to review ‘Cold Mountain.’ They discuss the traumatizing events of this film, the good performances, and some changes to the screenplay that may have made this film more impactful. They also discuss the attempts at Southern accents and which actors were the most successful. Shownotes: Spoilers (~15:42) Connect with Scott on Twitter and Instagram @colecommasco...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Monster,’ and discuss Charlize Theron’s Oscar-winning performance, the ways this film subverts expectations, and the intentionally challenging subject matter. They also contemplate a different title for this film. Shownotes: Spoilers (~13:01) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspo...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Anemone,’ and discuss the beautiful visuals, the powerful performance from Daniel Day-Lewis, and the emotional story. They also rewrite some parts of the story that didn’t work as well and share what they wanted to see more of. Shownotes: Spoilers (~6:37) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @...

Jen and Sarah review ‘One Battle After Another,’ and discuss the incredible performances by a star-studded cast, the immersive and emotionally resonant score, and this film’s ability to balance multiple genres effectively while addressing relevant themes. Shownotes: Spoilers (~12:52) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bl...

Jen and Sarah join Melvin from Cinematic Doctrine for a Quarterly Catch-up! In this episode, they answer three questions: What have we been watching? What are we anticipating? What else are we up to? 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.c...

Jen and Sarah dive into the opening scene in ‘The Conversation.’ They discuss the intrigue it creates in the audience, the way the music and visuals are perfectly paired, and how this scene sets up the rest of the film. Click here to watch this scene. Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by ema...

Jen and Sarah are joined by CeCe Clemons to review ‘Kill Bill: Vol. 1.’ They discuss the powerful visuals and the lasting cultural impact of this film. They also share some of their favorite scenes and most memorable moments. Shownotes: Spoilers (~19:21) Follow CeCe on YouTube @cececlemons for movie reactions and connect with her on Threads and Instagram @cece_clemons. Check out her foodie content...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Michael Burgett of The Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.’ They discuss the beautiful visuals, interesting premise, and fantastic performances. They also share their emotional connection to the film and some areas that didn’t quite land for them. Shownotes: Spoilers (~18:06) Listen to Screen Nerds Podcast , and be sure to leave a rating and re...

Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘Se7en’ by sharing their pick for most sinister scene. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film’s most iconic scenes! Shownotes: Matt from Horror Hour With the Hanna’s (~18:50) Philip from The Substance Pod (~23:45)   Listen to Horror Hour with the Hanna's wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube . Connect with Hannah and Matt on...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Se7en,’ and discuss the interesting and complex characters, the gruesome visuals and moody vibe, and the lasting legacy of this film that turns out to have a pretty hopeful ending. 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 moviesanduspod@gm...

Jen and Sarah review the latest Spike Lee Joint ‘Highest 2 Lowest,’ and discuss the interesting themes that are relevant to us today, the always-great Denzel Washington, and how this compares to the Kurosawa film. Shownotes: Spoilers (~12:02) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at movie...

Jen and Sarah dive into the tense conversation between Sam Spade and Kasper Gutman in ‘The Maltese Falcon.’ They discuss Sydney Greenstreet’s fantastic performance, the intentional cinematography, and the thrilling dialogue that makes this scene so iconic. Click here to watch this scene. Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads ,...

Jen and Sarah are back with a special watch-along episode of ‘Knives Out!’ They discuss the fantastic writing that combines a thrilling mystery with relevant social commentary. They also reflect on the cinematography, set design, and costuming that help immerse the viewer in this world. So grab a donut and your favorite sweater, and watch along! Remember to leave a rating and review of this episod...

Jen and Sarah celebrate seven years of Movies & Us! They reflect on the past year, share some exciting announcements, and share their favorite episodes and moments of the last year. Join in the celebration! Shownotes: Favorite episodes (~22:58) Favorite moments (~31:14) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and Bluesky @m...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Andrew of The Revisionist Almanac to review ‘The Last Samurai.’ They discuss some of the problematic aspects of the screenplay, the well-done technical elements, and the Tom Cruise of it all that is difficult to overlook. Shownotes: Spoilers (~12:19) Subscribe to Revisionist Almanac wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube . Be sure to follow along so that you catch...

Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’ by sharing their most treasured moment. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film’s most iconic scenes! Shownotes: Klarissa from I’ve Seen That One (~16:34) Caitlin from Watched It! Podcast (~18:26) Britt from 1001 by 1 (~21:06) Hannah from Horror Hour With the Hanna’s (~24:44)  ...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Britt of 1001 by 1 and Hannah of Horror Hour With the Hanna’s to review ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.’ They discuss the incredible attention to detail, the intelligent writing, and the fantastic visuals that still look great over 20 years later. Shownotes: Spoilers (~19:40) Check out 1001 by 1 wherever you get your podcasts and follow them on...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Sunshine’ and discuss the interesting characters that you want to root for, the engaging exploration of morality, and the wild third act that changed everything. Shownotes: Spoilers (~8:01) 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...

Jen and Sarah dive into the boulder chase scene in ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark.’ They discuss the effective pacing of the shots, the phenomenal John Williams score, and how this scene has become so ingrained in culture. Click here to watch this scene. 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 review ‘We Were Dangerous’ and discuss the impressive screenplay that balances tragic subject matter with levity and joy. They also dive into some of the compelling characters, the way the film builds empathy, and some of the most impactful scenes. Shownotes: Spoilers (~9:33) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads...