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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.

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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.

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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Kenny Sparks to review ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’ They discuss the plot, the characters, and the cameos. They also rewrite parts of the film and suggest some alternate anchor beings.

Spoilers (~18:38)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Twisters’ and discuss the overall story and characters. They also share some relationship red flags they spotted and compare this to the 1996 film.

Spoilers (~16:32)

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Did you know we reviewed ‘Twister’? Listen to episode 330 to hear our thoughts! 

Jen and Sarah are joined by Philip of The Substance to review ‘Alien.’ They discuss the interesting characters, relevant themes, and excellent production design that still looks great today. They also share what they’re looking forward to in the upcoming film Alien: Romulus.

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Goldfinger’ and discuss the witty writing, fun action, and creative characters. They also reflect on the changes in the Bond franchise over the years and the complexities of reviewing films from earlier generations.

Spoilers (~15:38)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by Michael Burgett of Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘The Bikeriders.’ They discuss the characters and their journeys, the importance of the setting, and themes of loneliness and belonging.

Spoilers (~14:31)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Origin’ and discuss the impressive screenplay, important topics, and engaging performances in this powerful and relevant film.

Spoilers (~15:48)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by Zach Perilstein of Boardwalk Times to review ‘Inside Out 2.’ They discuss the creative animation, powerful score, and nuanced story in this powerful sequel to a beloved film.

Spoilers (~8:16)

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Want more ‘Inside Out’ content? Listen to Episode 327 in your podcast feed!

Jen and Sarah review ‘Hit Man’ and discuss its pacing, plot, writing, and stars’ powerful chemistry. They also reflect on the state of the movie industry, a new generation of stars, and the need for more fun, mid-budget movies.

Spoilers (~16:54)

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