Jen and Sarah continue A24 August by reviewing ‘The Souvenir: Part II.’ They discuss the characters and their development, the major themes that are explored, and how this is a continuation of the first film rather than a typical sequel.

Spoilers (~7:07)

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Jen and Sarah continue A24 August by reviewing ‘The Souvenir.’ They discuss how the cinematography, score, characters, and more are woven together in this rich and complex story based on writer and director Joanna Hogg’s real-life experiences.

Spoilers (~19:09)

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Jen and Sarah celebrate five years of podcasting! They reflect on the history of Movies & Us and look ahead at what’s next. They also share their favorite episodes and moments of the last year.

Favorite Episode (~17:25)

Favorite Moment (~25:41)

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Jen and Sarah continue A24 August by reviewing ‘Showing Up.’ They discuss the film’s style, how that reinforces the various themes, the complexities of the characters, and their relationships with one another.

Spoilers (~15:32)

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Jen and Sarah kick off A24 August by reviewing ‘A Ghost Story.’ They reflect on the film’s macro and micro themes and discuss how the creative filmmaking components bring this melancholy and thoughtful story to life.

Spoilers (~15:41)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest, Philip, to review ‘Barbie.’ They discuss the characters, themes, and humor in this thoughtful and layered blockbuster. They also reflect on the magic of the movie-going experience and how this film has taken the internet by storm.

Spoilers (~14:08)

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Connect with Philip and his podcast, The Substance, wherever you get your podcasts. And remember to check out their Substantive Cinema episodes on Letterboxd! Follow The Substance on Twitter and Instagram @thesubstancepod. 

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest, Dillon, to review ‘Oppenheimer.’ They discuss the complex characters, powerful performances, and thought-provoking themes present in this three-hour-long film.

Spoilers (~10:17)

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Connect with Dillon on Instagram @LoopLeadershipPodcast to be notified when his new podcast LOOP (Leadership Opinions for Ordinary People) drops! 

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest, Zach, to review ‘Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Part One.’ They discuss the action-packed stunts, reflect on character-building moments, and wonder what we can expect in Part Two of this story.

Spoilers (~8:37)

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Connect with Zach on Twitter @TripleZ_87 and find more of his work at boardwalktimes.net.

Jen and Sarah review ‘Joy Ride’ and discuss the three-dimensional characters and heartfelt themes, the ways this film stands out from other comedies, and the importance of telling diverse stories.

Spoilers (~24:09)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest, Kaitlin, to review ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.’ They discuss the colorful characters and reflect on how this film measures up to the others in this iconic franchise.

Spoilers (~8:54)

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