Curious and Creative

Janel and Joshua review Fjord, starring Sebastian Stan. Set in Norway, the film explores family, faith, and the cultural differences that shape our understanding of parenting, tradition, and personal freedom.

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Janel and Joshua switch things up with a recap of a weekend filled with movies, music, art, and everything in between.

From BLACKWEEK and Digger to seeing Local Natives in Ojai, The Social Reckoning, and Yoko Ono's exhibition at The Broad, they explore culture, creativity, belonging, and the experiences that shape our tastes and perspectives.

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Fresh out of the theater, Joshua and Janel share their thoughts on The Only Living Pickpocket in New York. They get into the film, its cast, and the role New York plays in the story.

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What happens when faith, family, and survival collide? Janel and Joshua unpack Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother, a Mahershala Ali-led thriller that blends action, religion, and the complicated realities of parenthood.

From Black Muslim representation and religious hypocrisy to motherhood, grief, and the sacrifices we make for family, the conversation takes plenty of unexpected turns, including a deep dive into Mormon missionaries.

Follow Curious & Creative as we explore where culture, curiosity, and creativity meet.

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Is Hollywood entering a new golden age, or witnessing the end of an era? Recorded in June and August 2026, Janel and Joshua explore an industry in transition, from shifting power dynamics to a new generation of filmmakers.

Through Obsession and Backrooms, they examine horror’s creative resurgence and the future of storytelling.

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Welcome to the first episode of the Curious & Creative podcast!

Recorded in 2025, this inaugural conversation introduces Janel Moore and Joshua German through one of the defining tensions of modern life: we have more ways to connect than ever, yet genuine connection can feel increasingly difficult to find.

Through movies like Together, Twinless, and Lurker, Janel and Joshua explore how loneliness, intimacy, ambition, technology, and the desire to belong are showing up across culture. From dating apps and social media to friendship, partnership, and the pressure to find your people, the conversation asks what community really looks like in an age built around individual convenience.

Follow along with Curious & Creative as we explore the ideas, stories, passions, and cultural forces shaping the way we live, create, and understand one another.

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