Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘Jaws’ by sharing the most heart-stopping scenes. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film’s most iconic moments!

Shownotes:

Heather Stewart (~17:40)

Thomas Duncan and Dana Duncan of the Greatest Movie of All Time (~21:31)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by Thomas and Dana Duncan of The Greatest Movie of All Time to review ‘Jaws.’ They discuss some of the film’s most iconic scenes, the incredible legacy of this film, and some of the ‘happy accidents’ that helped make this film so memorable.

Shownotes:

Spoilers (~18:25)

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Jen and Sarah reflect on the last 400 episodes of Movies & Us and, in celebration, review ‘The 400 Blows.’ They discuss how the music, pacing, and cinematography work together to make an incredibly immersive film.

Shownotes:

Review (~18:51)

Spoilers (~25:54)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Slanted,’ as part of the Seattle International Film Festival. They reflect on the impressive premise and powerful screenplay that helps us explore important themes around beauty standards, belonging, and what it’s like being a Chinese-American teenager.

Shownotes:

Spoilers (~8:23)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘DJ Ahmet,’ as part of the Seattle International Film Festival. They reflect on the impressive screenwriting that blends humor, emotional depth, and resonant themes. They also share how the cinematography, score, and sound design help create an immersive filmgoing experience.

Shownotes:

Spoilers (~12:25)

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Jen and Sarah dive into the juke joint scene in ‘Sinners.’ They discuss the powerful emotions and themes, as well as the way the cinematography and pacing make this scene incredibly immersive. 

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Listen to our review of ‘Sinners’ with Kenny Sparks wherever you get your podcasts (Ep. 391)! Listen to Kenny discuss the use of music in this scene starting at 29:11. 

Jen and Sarah are joined by Michael of The Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning.’ They discuss some of their favorite moments, how this compares to other entries in the franchise, and the use of nostalgia in this film. They also wonder if this is truly the final reckoning or setting up more adventures for these characters.

Shownotes:

Spoilers (~11:41)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘The Things You Kill,’ as part of the Seattle International Film Festival. They discuss the impressive cinematography and performances that bring to life powerful themes around gender roles, code-switching, and what it means to be human.

Shownotes:

Spoilers (~7:21)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by Pat and Jarren to review ‘Friday.’ They discuss the iconic characters, the effective humor, and the cultural impact of this film over 30 years after its release.

Shownotes:

Spoilers (~2:31)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by writer and director Marcellus Cox and executive producer Adam Freed to discuss their film 'Liquor Bank.' They discuss the filmmaking process and the highs and lows of production. They also unpack how they made a human film and honored the real-life stories that inspired it.

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If you’re a film reviewer, reach out to Marcellus or Adam for a screener.

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