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Jen and Sarah are joined by Philip Marinello of The Substance to discuss ‘Memories of Murder.’ They discuss the powerful themes, the impressive technical aspects, and reflect on the fact that this is Bong Joon Ho’s second feature film. Shownotes: Spoilers (~15:58) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and Bluesky @moviesandus...

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?  Things Mentioned:  Better Days  (2019) (Movie)  Insecure  (2016-2021) (TV Show)  Sing Sing  (2024) (Movie)  Black Bag  (2025) (Movie)  Heretic  (2024) (Movie)  The Residence  (2025) (TV Show)  Bad...

Jen and Sarah dive into the opening scene of ‘The Dark Knight.’ They discuss the captivating cinematography, thrilling pacing, and how this scene introduces characters and themes that are explored throughout the film. Click here to watch the 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 are joined by Matt and Hannah of Horror Hour with the Hanna’s to discuss ‘Death of a Unicorn.’ They discuss the ways that this film could’ve been more effective and question who it is for. They also offer some other films that have done social commentary better. Shownotes: Spoilers (~12:44) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instag...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Klarissa of I’ve Seen That One and Sara of Shea Cinema to discuss ‘Black Bag.’ They discuss the efficient and effective writing, fantastic performances, and meaningful visuals. They also reflect on their movie-going experiences and the importance of seeing films in theaters. Shownotes: Spoilers (~16:05) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Alexis Gentry of Trashwire to discuss ‘Mickey 17.’ They discuss the colorful characters, impressive world-building, and relevant themes. They also reflect on this film’s delayed release and how that may have affected their reception of the film. Shownotes: Spoilers (~8:11) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram...

As a result of this year’s Oscar Wager, Jen and Sarah review ‘Point Break.’ They discuss the excellent pacing, characters you want to root for, and the other aspects that help make this film so rewatchable. Shownotes: Spoilers (~10:41) 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...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Heather Stewart to discuss this year’s Academy Awards. They reflect on the winning films, the ceremony itself, and how this compares to past years. They also share the results of their annual Oscar Wager and announce what they will be reviewing next week. Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and B...

Jen and Sarah discuss this year’s Academy Awards, including some snubs and surprises. They also share their predictions and personal picks in many of this year’s categories and share about the yearly Movies & Us Oscar Wager. 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@g...

Jen and Sarah review ‘September 5’ and discuss the effective writing and editing, empathetic characters, and powerful themes explored in this decades-old story. Spoilers (~11:04) 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 . This episode was edited by Melvin Benso...

Jen and Sarah review ‘I’m Still Here’ and discuss this film’s efficient storytelling, great pacing, relevant themes, and Fernanda Torres’ acclaimed performance. Spoilers (~20:16) 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 . 

Jen and Sarah review ‘Sing Sing’ and discuss this film’s profound themes, powerful storytelling, and the affirmation of dignity both in front of and behind the camera. They also air some grievances that this didn’t receive more Oscar nominations. Spoilers (~10:06) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and Bluesky @moviesandus...

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Brutalist’ and discuss the writing of the characters, the ending and what it says about the film as a whole, and how this film compares to others that are over three hours long. Spoilers (~11:56) 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.co...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Michael of the Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘A Complete Unknown.’ They discuss the effective technical aspects, powerful performances, and the ways this film sets itself apart from other biopics. Spoilers (~21:33) 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 ‘Nickel Boys’ and discuss the creative cinematography, impressive performances, powerful story, and relevant themes present in this Oscar-nominated film. Spoilers (~12:23) 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 . 

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Wild Robot’ and discuss the unique characters, story, and premise. They also spend time rewriting some of the elements of the film that didn’t quite land and wonder if they’re the problem. Spoilers (~11:21) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesandusp...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Wicked’ and discuss the important and relevant themes, the stunning production design, and Cynthia Erivo’s tremendous performance. Spoilers (~14:51) 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 . 

Jen and Sarah share some high-level thoughts on ‘The Apprentice’ and then share some things that have brought them joy recently. They discuss what they’ve been watching, reading, and enjoying outside of the podcast. Spoilers (~1:22) What brought us joy this week (~26:57)   Sarah: Unrivaled basketball Watching Slow Horses season four Rereading Nancy Drew   Jen: Skiing  Reading The Hobbit Reading Yo...

Jen and Sarah review ‘A Real Pain’ and discuss the relatable characters, relevant themes, and efficient storytelling that make for a compelling and heartwarming 90-minute movie. Spoilers (~15:10) 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 . 

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Eric to review ‘The Substance.’ They discuss the powerful visuals and sound design, Demi Moore’s award-winning performance, and this film’s bold message about our world. Spoilers (~10:42) 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@...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Anora’ and discuss the effective editing, unique story structure, and powerful ending. They also unpack the compelling writing and thoughtful character development. Spoilers (~14:27) 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.com . 

Jen and Sarah review Clint Eastwood’s ‘Juror #2’ and discuss the writing, characters, and relevant themes. They also rewrite elements of the film and share some ideas for some spin-off series in the Juror #2 cinematic universe. Spoilers (~11:26) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and  TikTok @moviesanduspod or by email at ...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Maria’ and discuss the excellent cinematography, editing, and performance from Angelina Jolie. They also share their thoughts on the aspects of the screenplay that didn’t work for them and contemplate the popularity of biopics. Spoilers (~8:05) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and  TikTok @moviesand...

Jen and Sarah are back with a special watch-along episode of ‘The Dark Knight.’ They comment on the great filmmaking, interesting script, and phenomenal performances in this Christopher Nolan film. Grab your snacks, get comfortable, and watch along! Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and  TikTok @moviesanduspod or by email...

Jen and Sarah sit down and reflect on the films they watched in 2024. They share their top watches of the year, a few honorable mentions, and roast the worst movie they watched. Then they share what they are looking forward to in 2025.   Jen’s List: 10. His Three Daughters 9. The Book of Clarence 8. Lucky Grandma 7. Poor Things 6. American Gangster 5. Anatomy of a Fall 4. Didi 3. Dune: Part 2 2. A...