Movies & Us

Jen and Sarah review ‘May December’ and discuss the interesting plot structure, complex characters, and the real-life story that inspired this Oscar-nominated film. Spoilers (~13:50) 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 ‘Rustin’ and discuss Colman Domingo’s Oscar nomination, the film’s themes of teamwork and leadership, and the importance of the stories we tell. Spoilers (~14:25) 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 ‘Nyad’ and discuss the Oscar-nominated performances, the true story that inspired this film, and the stylistic choices made in this feel-good sports movie. Spoilers (~7:56) 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 ‘American Fiction’ and discuss the three-dimensional characters, important and relevant themes, and top-notch performances in this Oscar-nominated film. Spoilers (~9:04) 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 dive into the Oscar nominations and discuss this year’s snubs, surprises, and winners. They also celebrate the films that were nominated and share some of what they hope to see on March 10th. 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 ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ and discuss how the cinematography and screenplay go beyond the typical courtroom drama to explore important themes about our world today. Spoilers (~24:35) 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 Book of Clarence’ and discuss the creative choices, excellent performances, and great use of genre to explore important and relevant themes. Spoilers (~11:09) 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 ‘Poor Things’ and discuss the interesting characters, creative world-building, and the filmmaking components that come together to bring this coming-of-age story to life. Spoilers (~19:24) 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 share the top 10 films they watched in 2023 and celebrate another great year of movies! Jen’s List: Killers of the Flower Moon A Ghost Story Get Out The Departed Oppenheimer The Iron Claw Kubo and the Two Strings Aftersun How to Blow Up a Pipeline Women Talking Sarah’s List: Women Talking Past Lives Bardo Godzilla Minus One The Host Holy Spider Maestro Polite Society El Conde They Cl...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Ferrari’ and discuss the story, themes, and plot structure and why this film didn’t work well for them. They also pitch some alternate ideas for a movie about these characters and the infamous 1957 Mille Miglia. Spoilers (~7:38) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram  and  Twitter  @moviesanduspod or by email at  movi...

Jen and Sarah are joined again by Michael of the Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘The Iron Claw.’ They discuss the great performances, the portrayal of wrestling, and the restraint this film shows in depicting the tragedies this family experienced. Spoilers (~23:21) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram  and  Twitter  @moviesanduspod or by...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Maestro’ and discuss this movie’s framing and the parts of Bernstein’s life that it chooses to focus on, and question who the real protagonist of this story is. Spoilers (~7:05) 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 ‘Eileen’ and discuss the great setting and performances, the difficulties of adapting a book, and how trailers can set unrealistic expectations for movies. Spoilers (~25:36) 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 review ‘Leave the World Behind’ and discuss the many themes and topics covered, the interesting characters, and the creative technical elements in this film. Spoilers (~11:16) 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 of the Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘Godzilla Minus One.’ They discuss how the three-dimensional characters and great action highlight important themes and compare and contrast this with other kaiju films. Spoilers (~7:31) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram  and  Twitter  @moviesanduspod or by emai...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Saltburn’ and discuss the layered themes, complex characters, and stunning visuals present in the latest film by Emerald Fennell. Spoilers (~6:58) 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 . 

Jen and Sarah celebrate their 300th episode and reflect on the conversations they’ve had and the stories they’ve been able to learn from along the way. Then, they review the Christmas classic ‘Die Hard’ and discuss the great characters, cinematography, score, and more. Milestone Reflections (1:27) Die Hard Review (11:27) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies &a...

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Dillon to review Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon.’ They discuss the screenplay, characters, and why this epic tale didn’t fully work for them. 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 . Connect with Dillon on Instagram @LoopLeadershipPo...

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Holdovers’ and discuss the characters and themes and analyze why this melancholic and nostalgic Christmas story didn’t resonate with them. Spoilers (~9:01) 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 Killer’ and discuss the characters, pacing, and structure of this process movie and how these elements effectively set it apart from other films in the thriller genre. Spoilers (~7:48) 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 ‘Fingernails’ and discuss this film’s larger themes, interesting world-building, and relatable characters. They also reimagine portions of the film, sharing some ways its message could’ve been made more clearly. Spoilers (~8:07) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on  Instagram  and  Twitter  @moviesanduspod or by email at  movie...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Priscilla’ and discuss some of the film’s major themes, the restraint it shows in telling this story, and the way the casting, costumes, and even makeup reinforce the film’s larger messages. Spoilers (~8:21) 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 Philip to review ‘Killers of the Flower Moon.’ They discuss the important themes, incredible performances, and impressive technical elements that come together in this epic film. Spoilers (~12:25) 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 . Con...

Jen and Sarah review ‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey’ and share their most pressing questions, theories about this cinematic universe, and what they would like to see from the upcoming sequel. Spoilers (~9:12) 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 ‘Past Lives’ and discuss the characters, themes, and how this compares to other films, including some iconic romances. Spoilers (~6:36) 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 .