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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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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Alexis Gentry of Trashwire to review ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.’ They discuss the various storylines, the new and old characters, and the visual styles and share how this sequel compares to the beloved original.

Spoilers (~22:02)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Beetlejuice’ and discuss this film’s creative pacing, story, and visuals. They also share about the legacy of this film and what they hope to see in the upcoming sequel.

Spoilers (~1:41)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Andrew Corns of Revisionist Almanac to review ‘The Princess Bride.’ They discuss the legacy of the film, how it’s maintained cultural relevance, and what makes it so special even decades after its release. They also share some of their favorite scenes and moments.

Spoilers (~4:33)

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Today is Movies & Us’ birthday!

In this bonus episode, Jen and Sarah reflect on the past six years, share their favorite episodes and moments of the past year, and then share some exciting news: the launch of Moves & Us merch!

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Reflections (~6:22)

Favorite Episodes (~30:41)

Favorite Moments (~36:22)

Favorite episodes

Jen: Saltburn

Sarah: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey

Favorite moments

Jen: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey

Sarah: The Favourite

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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Zach Goulbourne of Zach Attack Reviews to review ‘Alien: Romulus.’ They discuss the characters and performances, unpack themes in this film and how they relate to the franchise, and share what they hope to see in the future.

Spoilers (~8:24)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Eric Ekwueme to review M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap.’ They discuss Josh Hartnett’s performance, the ambitious plot, and some theories about the film’s genre and themes.

Spoilers (~10:10)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘The Favourite’ and discuss the excellent writing, fascinating characters, outstanding performances, and relevant themes. For good measure, they also air some grievances about the 2019 Academy Awards.

Spoilers (~15:38)

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