Movies & Us

Jen and Sarah review ‘Twisters’ and discuss the overall story and characters. They also share some relationship red flags they spotted and compare this to the 1996 film. Spoilers (~16:32) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and  TikTok @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gmail.com . Did you know we reviewed ‘Twis...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Philip of The Substance to review ‘Alien.’ They discuss the interesting characters, relevant themes, and excellent production design that still looks great today. They also share what they’re looking forward to in the upcoming film Alien: Romulus. Spoilers (~19:48) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threa...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Goldfinger’ and discuss the witty writing, fun action, and creative characters. They also reflect on the changes in the Bond franchise over the years and the complexities of reviewing films from earlier generations. Spoilers (~15:38) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and  TikTok @moviesanduspod or by...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Michael Burgett of Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘The Bikeriders.’ They discuss the characters and their journeys, the importance of the setting, and themes of loneliness and belonging. Spoilers (~14:31) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and  TikTok @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesandusp...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Origin’ and discuss the impressive screenplay, important topics, and engaging performances in this powerful and relevant film. Spoilers (~15:48) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and  TikTok @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gmail.com . 

Jen and Sarah are joined by Zach Perilstein of Boardwalk Times to review ‘Inside Out 2.’ They discuss the creative animation, powerful score, and nuanced story in this powerful sequel to a beloved film. Spoilers (~8:16) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and  TikTok @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gmail.com...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Hit Man’ and discuss its pacing, plot, writing, and stars’ powerful chemistry. They also reflect on the state of the movie industry, a new generation of stars, and the need for more fun, mid-budget movies. Spoilers (~16:54) 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 ‘Deadpool 2’ and discuss its humor, story structure, and exploration of this beloved character. They also share what they are looking for in the upcoming film, Deadpool & Wolverine. Spoilers (~16:52) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and  TikTok  @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gmai...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Deadpool’ and discuss this film’s creative story structure, fast-paced dialogue, witty humor, and what separates it from other films in the superhero genre. Spoilers (~8:13) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and  TikTok  @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gmail.com . 

Jen and Sarah review ‘Furiosa’ and discuss the characters, pacing, and themes of this film. They also sneak in a mini-review of ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ because it’s awesome! Spoilers (~23:57) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and  TikTok  @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gmail.com .    Don’t forget to check out...

Jen and Sarah review ‘IF’ and discuss the premise, characters, and story structure, and wonder who this movie is for. They also use their imaginations to envision how this could be remade into a horror film. Spoilers (~14:05) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and  TikTok  @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gma...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Twister’ and discuss the characters, pacing, and structure of this 90s film. They also wonder what the sequel, releasing 28 years after the original, has in store. Spoilers (~11:44) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and  TikTok  @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gmail.com . 

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ and discuss the high-stakes plot, the exciting characters, and the smart filmmaking in Guy Ritchie’s latest film. Spoilers (~8:23) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and  TikTok  @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gmail.com . 

Jen and Sarah review ‘Challengers’ and discuss the creative cinematography, dynamic performances, and time-jumping storytelling in this steamy tennis film. Spoilers (~10:54) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and  TikTok  @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gmail.com . 

Jen and Sarah review ‘Inside Out’ and discuss the incredible writing, gorgeous animation, and perfect casting in this beloved and relevant film. Spoilers (~6:46) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and  TikTok  @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gmail.com . 

Jen and Sarah are joined by Pat and Nate to review ‘Civil War.’ They discuss the film’s themes, wonder what its message is, and reflect on the characters and their journey. Spoilers (~8:44) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and  TikTok  @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gmail.com . 

Jen and Sarah review ‘Monkey Man’ and discuss the immersive cinematography, unique sound design, relevant themes, and emotional core in this action-packed thriller. Spoilers (~31:02) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram ,  Threads , and  TikTok  @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gmail.com . 

Jen and Sarah review ‘All of Us Strangers’ and discuss the creative way this film explores grief, the great performances, and how they interpret its surprising ending. Spoilers (~8:36) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram  and  Twitter  @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gmail.com . 

Jen and Sarah are joined by Michael Burgett of the Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘Perfect Days.’ They discuss the important themes, well-crafted characters, and interesting backstory of this thoughtful film. Spoilers (~24:02) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram  and  Twitter  @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gmail.com . C...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Mean Streets’ and discuss its technical achievements and the way this catapulted Scorsese’s career. They also reflect on the themes in this film and how these ideas have evolved over Scorsese’s extensive career. Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram  and  Twitter  @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gmail....

Jen and Sarah react to this year’s Academy Awards. They celebrate the winners, share thoughts on Oppenheimer’s Oscar sweep, and reveal the winner of the Movies & Us Oscar wager. Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram  and  Twitter  @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gmail.com . 

Jen and Sarah discuss the Academy Awards and reveal their predictions for this year’s Oscars, as well as their personal picks in the categories. They also share about their yearly Movies & Us Oscar wager and wonder who will take home this year’s prize. Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram  and  Twitter  @moviesanduspod or by email at...

Jen and Sarah are joined by Alexis Gentry of Trashwire to review ‘Dune: Part Two.’ They discuss the innovative visuals, the spot-on pacing, and the thoughtful development of the characters in this stunning box office hit. Spoilers (~8:19) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram  and  Twitter  @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@g...

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Zone of Interest’ and discuss the weighty and important themes, intentionally straightforward filmmaking, and strategic and layered storytelling in this Oscar-nominated film. Spoilers (~20:37) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram  and  Twitter  @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gmail.com . 

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Color Purple’ and discuss the dynamic characters and important themes, and share the additional Oscar nominations they would award to this film. Spoilers (~26:58) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram  and  Twitter  @moviesanduspod or by email at  moviesanduspod@gmail.com .