Movies & Us

Jen and Sarah review ‘Emilia Pérez’ and discuss the main characters and the importance of character development in film. They also reflect on the musical numbers and their role in this story.

Spoilers (~7:15)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guests Nate and Pat to review ‘Fight Club.’ They discuss some of the themes of the film, the elements that are still relevant today, and the aspects that haven’t aged as well.

Spoilers (~15:22)

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Jen and Sarah are back with a special watch-along episode of ‘Casino Royale.’ They share their unfiltered thoughts while watching this beloved James Bond film, and you are invited to join the fun. Grab your snacks, get comfortable, and watch along!

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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Philip Marinello of The Substance to review ‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2’. They discuss the improved writing and production, nods to other horror films, and what they hope to see in future installments of the Poohniverse.

Spoilers (~11:53)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Andrew Corns of Revisionist Almanac to review First Reformed. They discuss the impressive technical components, great performances, and the many themes in this layered and thought-provoking film.

Spoilers (~15:47)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Kenny Sparks to review Logan’s Run. They discuss this film’s intriguing world-building, compelling story, and relevant themes. They also brainstorm who they would cast in a reboot of this sci-fi classic.

Spoilers (~27:24)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Michael Burgett of Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘Ghostlight.’ They discuss the interesting story structure, the moving character growth, and the themes of belonging, community, and the healing power of art.

Spoilers (~13:36)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Megalopolis’ and share their thoughts straight out of the theater. They discuss the varied themes, complex story structure, and many characters as they try to make sense of this densely packed film.

Spoilers (~23:42)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Gladiator’ and discuss the iconic characters, straightforward story, and important themes that are still relevant to us today. They also share what they’re looking forward to seeing in the upcoming sequel.

Spoilers (~27:25)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Britt Reinholz-Hobson of 1001 by 1 to review ‘The Fall Guy.’ They discuss the importance of character development in action films and share some of their favorites. They also brainstorm some alternate plot ideas for ‘The Fall Guy.’

Spoilers (~18:53)

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And don’t forget to check out our other podcast, TV & Us, where we’re currently reviewing Severance season one!