Jen and Sarah review ‘The Zone of Interest’ and discuss the weighty and important themes, intentionally straightforward filmmaking, and strategic and layered storytelling in this Oscar-nominated film.

Spoilers (~20:37)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘The Color Purple’ and discuss the dynamic characters and important themes, and share the additional Oscar nominations they would award to this film.

Spoilers (~26:58)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘May December’ and discuss the interesting plot structure, complex characters, and the real-life story that inspired this Oscar-nominated film.

Spoilers (~13:50)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Rustin’ and discuss Colman Domingo’s Oscar nomination, the film’s themes of teamwork and leadership, and the importance of the stories we tell.

Spoilers (~14:25)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Nyad’ and discuss the Oscar-nominated performances, the true story that inspired this film, and the stylistic choices made in this feel-good sports movie.

Spoilers (~7:56)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘American Fiction’ and discuss the three-dimensional characters, important and relevant themes, and top-notch performances in this Oscar-nominated film.

Spoilers (~9:04)

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Jen and Sarah dive into the Oscar nominations and discuss this year’s snubs, surprises, and winners. They also celebrate the films that were nominated and share some of what they hope to see on March 10th.

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ and discuss how the cinematography and screenplay go beyond the typical courtroom drama to explore important themes about our world today.

Spoilers (~24:35)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘The Book of Clarence’ and discuss the creative choices, excellent performances, and great use of genre to explore important and relevant themes.

Spoilers (~11:09)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Poor Things’ and discuss the interesting characters, creative world-building, and the filmmaking components that come together to bring this coming-of-age story to life.

Spoilers (~19:24)

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