Movies & Us

Jen and Sarah share some high-level thoughts on ‘The Apprentice’ and then share some things that have brought them joy recently. They discuss what they’ve been watching, reading, and enjoying outside of the podcast.

Spoilers (~1:22)

What brought us joy this week (~26:57)

Sarah:

Unrivaled basketball

Watching Slow Horses season four

Rereading Nancy Drew

Jen:

Skiing 

Reading The Hobbit

Reading You Are What You Watch

Latte art

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Jen and Sarah review ‘A Real Pain’ and discuss the relatable characters, relevant themes, and efficient storytelling that make for a compelling and heartwarming 90-minute movie.

Spoilers (~15:10)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Eric to review ‘The Substance.’ They discuss the powerful visuals and sound design, Demi Moore’s award-winning performance, and this film’s bold message about our world.

Spoilers (~10:42)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Anora’ and discuss the effective editing, unique story structure, and powerful ending. They also unpack the compelling writing and thoughtful character development.

Spoilers (~14:27)

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Jen and Sarah review Clint Eastwood’s ‘Juror #2’ and discuss the writing, characters, and relevant themes. They also rewrite elements of the film and share some ideas for some spin-off series in the Juror #2 cinematic universe.

Spoilers (~11:26)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Maria’ and discuss the excellent cinematography, editing, and performance from Angelina Jolie. They also share their thoughts on the aspects of the screenplay that didn’t work for them and contemplate the popularity of biopics.

Spoilers (~8:05)

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Jen and Sarah are back with a special watch-along episode of ‘The Dark Knight.’ They comment on the great filmmaking, interesting script, and phenomenal performances in this Christopher Nolan film. Grab your snacks, get comfortable, and watch along!

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Jen and Sarah sit down and reflect on the films they watched in 2024. They share their top watches of the year, a few honorable mentions, and roast the worst movie they watched. Then they share what they are looking forward to in 2025.

Jen’s List:

10. His Three Daughters

9. The Book of Clarence

8. Lucky Grandma

7. Poor Things

6. American Gangster

5. Anatomy of a Fall

4. Didi

3. Dune: Part 2

2. American Fiction

1. Frances Ha

Sarah’s List:

10. Handling the Undead

9. Monkey Man

8. The Color Purple

7. All We Imagine as Light

6. Society of the Snow

5. The Great Lillian Hall

4. The Substance

3. Evil Does Not Exist

2. The Seed of the Sacred Fig

1. The Zone of Interest

Listen to the full reviews of some of the top movies watched in 2024: 

The Book of Clarence (Ep. 310)

Poor Things (Ep. 309)

Anatomy of a Fall (Ep. 311)

Dune: Part 2 (Ep. 319)

American Fiction (Ep. 313)

Monkey Man (Ep. 325)

The Color Purple (Ep. 317)

The Zone of Interest (Ep. 318)

Frances Ha on Cinematic Doctrine

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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Britt to review Robert Eggers’ ‘Nosferatu.’ They discuss the excellent visuals, immersive sound design, and the controversial ending. They also unpack some vampire lore and advocate for more gross vampires in film.

Spoilers (~12:57)

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Check out the podcast 1001 by 1 wherever you get your podcasts, and follow them on Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky @1001by1. Connect with Britt on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd @brittsbyhobnob.

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Michael to review ‘The Holiday.’ They discuss the different characters, their storylines, and their growth throughout the film. They also reflect on the elements that have made this a beloved film for many and separate it from other rom-coms.

Spoilers (~10:12)

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