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Jen and Sarah review ‘Eileen’ and discuss the great setting and performances, the difficulties of adapting a book, and how trailers can set unrealistic expectations for movies.

Spoilers (~25:36)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Leave the World Behind’ and discuss the many themes and topics covered, the interesting characters, and the creative technical elements in this film.

Spoilers (~11:16)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by Michael of the Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘Godzilla Minus One.’ They discuss how the three-dimensional characters and great action highlight important themes and compare and contrast this with other kaiju films.

Spoilers (~7:31)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Saltburn’ and discuss the layered themes, complex characters, and stunning visuals present in the latest film by Emerald Fennell.

Spoilers (~6:58)

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Jen and Sarah celebrate their 300th episode and reflect on the conversations they’ve had and the stories they’ve been able to learn from along the way. Then, they review the Christmas classic ‘Die Hard’ and discuss the great characters, cinematography, score, and more.

Milestone Reflections (1:27)

Die Hard Review (11:27)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Dillon to review Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon.’ They discuss the screenplay, characters, and why this epic tale didn’t fully work for them.

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Connect with Dillon on Instagram @LoopLeadershipPodcast and listen to LOOP (Leadership Opinions for Ordinary People) wherever you get your podcasts! 

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Holdovers’ and discuss the characters and themes and analyze why this melancholic and nostalgic Christmas story didn’t resonate with them.

Spoilers (~9:01)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘The Killer’ and discuss the characters, pacing, and structure of this process movie and how these elements effectively set it apart from other films in the thriller genre.

Spoilers (~7:48)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Fingernails’ and discuss this film’s larger themes, interesting world-building, and relatable characters. They also reimagine portions of the film, sharing some ways its message could’ve been made more clearly.

Spoilers (~8:07)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Priscilla’ and discuss some of the film’s major themes, the restraint it shows in telling this story, and the way the casting, costumes, and even makeup reinforce the film’s larger messages.

Spoilers (~8:21)

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