Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘Jaws’ by sharing the most heart-stopping scenes. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film’s most iconic moments! Shownotes: Heather Stewart (~17:40) Thomas Duncan and Dana Duncan of the Greatest Movie of All Time (~21:31) Connect with Heather on Instagram , Bluesky , and Twitter at @heatherjstewart. Check out her recent episodes on The Revisionist’s Almanac and The Neverending Watchlist . Listen to The Greatest Movie of All Time whe...
Jun 28, 2025•27 min
Jen and Sarah are joined by Thomas and Dana Duncan of The Greatest Movie of All Time to review ‘Jaws.’ They discuss some of the film’s most iconic scenes, the incredible legacy of this film, and some of the ‘happy accidents’ that helped make this film so memorable. Shownotes: Spoilers (~18:25) Listen to The Greatest Movie of All Time wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube . Follow them on Instagram , TikTok , Bluesky , and Twitter @gmoatpodcast. Remember to leave a rating and review of thi...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Jen and Sarah reflect on the last 400 episodes of Movies & Us and, in celebration, review ‘The 400 Blows.’ They discuss how the music, pacing, and cinematography work together to make an incredibly immersive film. Shownotes: Review (~18:51) Spoilers (~25:54) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com . Check out our website, andusmedia.co , for the latest on M...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr
Jen and Sarah review ‘Slanted,’ as part of the Seattle International Film Festival. They reflect on the impressive premise and powerful screenplay that helps us explore important themes around beauty standards, belonging, and what it’s like being a Chinese-American teenager. Shownotes: Spoilers (~8:23) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com . Check out our web...
Jun 14, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Jen and Sarah review ‘DJ Ahmet,’ as part of the Seattle International Film Festival. They reflect on the impressive screenwriting that blends humor, emotional depth, and resonant themes. They also share how the cinematography, score, and sound design help create an immersive filmgoing experience. Shownotes: Spoilers (~12:25) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail....
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Jen and Sarah dive into the juke joint scene in ‘Sinners.’ They discuss the powerful emotions and themes, as well as the way the cinematography and pacing make this scene incredibly immersive. Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com . Check out our website, andusmedia.co , for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us, and don’t forget to shop Movies & ...
Jun 07, 2025•22 min
Jen and Sarah are joined by Michael of The Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning.’ They discuss some of their favorite moments, how this compares to other entries in the franchise, and the use of nostalgia in this film. They also wonder if this is truly the final reckoning or setting up more adventures for these characters. Shownotes: Spoilers (~11:41) Listen to Screen Nerds Podcast , and be sure to leave a rating and review! Connect with Michael on Twitter @scr...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Jen and Sarah review ‘The Things You Kill,’ as part of the Seattle International Film Festival. They discuss the impressive cinematography and performances that bring to life powerful themes around gender roles, code-switching, and what it means to be human. Shownotes: Spoilers (~7:21) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com . Check out our website, andusmedia....
May 31, 2025•55 min
Jen and Sarah are joined by Pat and Jarren to review ‘Friday.’ They discuss the iconic characters, the effective humor, and the cultural impact of this film over 30 years after its release. Shownotes: Spoilers (~2:31) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com . Check out our website, andusmedia.co , for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us, and don’t for...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Jen and Sarah are joined by writer and director Marcellus Cox and executive producer Adam Freed to discuss their film 'Liquor Bank.' They discuss the filmmaking process and the highs and lows of production. They also unpack how they made a human film and honored the real-life stories that inspired it. Connect with Marcellus on Instagram @cellusworld24 and be sure to watch his feature-length film, Mickey Hardaway. Follow Adam on Instagram and Threads @moviearcher. Follow Chris Hodge, the artist b...
May 24, 2025•50 min
Jen and Sarah are joined by Andrew of the Revisionist Almanac to review ‘Lost in Translation.’ They discuss the subversive nature of this film, the profound themes that still resonate, and the compelling filmmaking. They also share some theories about the ending and wonder what happened next for these characters. Shownotes: Spoilers (~12:05) Subscribe to the Revisionist Almanac wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube . Connect with Revisionist Almanac on Instagram , Threads , and Twitter @r...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ by sharing their favorite scenes. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film’s most iconic scenes! Shownotes: Andrew from Revisionist Almanac (~16:58) Frankie and Scott from Shoot the Flick (~19:20) Will from Scene N Nerd (~24:53) Subscribe to Revisionist Almanac wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube . Connect with Revisionist Almanac on Instagram , Threads , and Twitter @revalmanac. Listen to Shoot the...
May 17, 2025•31 min
Jen and Sarah are joined by Frankie and Scott from Shoot the Flick to review ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ ahead of its 45th anniversary. They discuss the excellent pacing, visuals, and character moments that help make this film so iconic. They also compare and contrast this with some of the other films in the Star Wars franchise. Shownotes: Spoilers (~13:36) Listen to Shoot the Flick wherever you get your podcasts and connect with them on Instagram and Bluesky at @shoottheflick. Remember to leave a...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Jen and Sarah are joined by Kenny Sparks to review ‘Sinners.’ They discuss the incredible music, three-dimensional characters, and important themes. They also unpack some ways that Ryan Coogler has taken a common film subgenre and made something special and enduring. Shownotes: Spoilers (~16:15) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com . Check out our website, a...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Jen and Sarah dive into the awkward dinner scene in ‘Frances Ha.’ They discuss the awkwardness of the scene, the effective cinematography, and Greta Gerwig’s captivating and endearing performance. Click here to watch the scene. Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com ....
May 03, 2025•21 min
Jen and Sarah review ‘Matchstick Men’ and discuss the characters and the emotional beats throughout the film. They also reflect on the experience of watching this 2003 film in 2025 and pitch a sequel to continue this story. Shownotes: Spoilers (~11:30) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com . Check out our website, andusmedia.co , for the latest on Movies &...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Jen and Sarah are joined by Britt Reinholz-Hobson of 1001 by 1 to review ‘The Witch.’ They discuss the complex characters, the relatable and interesting themes, and how this film fits within the folk horror landscape. Shownotes: Spoilers (~18:35) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com . Check out the podcast 1001 by 1 wherever you get your podcasts, and follow...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Jen and Sarah are joined by Philip Marinello of The Substance to discuss ‘Memories of Murder.’ They discuss the powerful themes, the impressive technical aspects, and reflect on the fact that this is Bong Joon Ho’s second feature film. Shownotes: Spoilers (~15:58) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com . Listen to The Substance wherever you get your podcasts, ...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Jen and Sarah join Melvin from Cinematic Doctrine for a Quarterly Catch-Up! In this episode, they answer three questions: What have we been watching? What are we anticipating? What else are we up to? Things Mentioned: Better Days (2019) (Movie) Insecure (2016-2021) (TV Show) Sing Sing (2024) (Movie) Black Bag (2025) (Movie) Heretic (2024) (Movie) The Residence (2025) (TV Show) Bad Sisters (2022-2024) (TV Show) The Midnight Meat Train (2008) (Movie) My Little Pony: The Movie (2017) (Movie) The Mo...
Apr 09, 2025•49 min
Jen and Sarah dive into the opening scene of ‘The Dark Knight.’ They discuss the captivating cinematography, thrilling pacing, and how this scene introduces characters and themes that are explored throughout the film. Click here to watch the scene. Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com ....
Apr 05, 2025•22 min
Jen and Sarah are joined by Matt and Hannah of Horror Hour with the Hanna’s to discuss ‘Death of a Unicorn.’ They discuss the ways that this film could’ve been more effective and question who it is for. They also offer some other films that have done social commentary better. Shownotes: Spoilers (~12:44) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com . Listen to Horro...
Apr 03, 2025•59 min
Jen and Sarah are joined by Klarissa of I’ve Seen That One and Sara of Shea Cinema to discuss ‘Black Bag.’ They discuss the efficient and effective writing, fantastic performances, and meaningful visuals. They also reflect on their movie-going experiences and the importance of seeing films in theaters. Shownotes: Spoilers (~16:05) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Jen and Sarah are joined by Alexis Gentry of Trashwire to discuss ‘Mickey 17.’ They discuss the colorful characters, impressive world-building, and relevant themes. They also reflect on this film’s delayed release and how that may have affected their reception of the film. Shownotes: Spoilers (~8:11) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com . For more from Alexi...
Mar 20, 2025•57 min
As a result of this year’s Oscar Wager, Jen and Sarah review ‘Point Break.’ They discuss the excellent pacing, characters you want to root for, and the other aspects that help make this film so rewatchable. Shownotes: Spoilers (~10:41) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com ....
Mar 12, 2025•57 min
Jen and Sarah are joined by Heather Stewart to discuss this year’s Academy Awards. They reflect on the winning films, the ceremony itself, and how this compares to past years. They also share the results of their annual Oscar Wager and announce what they will be reviewing next week. Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com . Connect with Heather on Instagram , B...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Jen and Sarah discuss this year’s Academy Awards, including some snubs and surprises. They also share their predictions and personal picks in many of this year’s categories and share about the yearly Movies & Us Oscar Wager. Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com ....
Mar 01, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Jen and Sarah review ‘September 5’ and discuss the effective writing and editing, empathetic characters, and powerful themes explored in this decades-old story. Spoilers (~11:04) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com . This episode was edited by Melvin Benson from Cinematic Doctrine . Check out his show for more great movie conversations! And follow him on In...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Jen and Sarah review ‘I’m Still Here’ and discuss this film’s efficient storytelling, great pacing, relevant themes, and Fernanda Torres’ acclaimed performance. Spoilers (~20:16) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com ....
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr
Jen and Sarah review ‘Sing Sing’ and discuss this film’s profound themes, powerful storytelling, and the affirmation of dignity both in front of and behind the camera. They also air some grievances that this didn’t receive more Oscar nominations. Spoilers (~10:06) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com ....
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Jen and Sarah review ‘The Brutalist’ and discuss the writing of the characters, the ending and what it says about the film as a whole, and how this film compares to others that are over three hours long. Spoilers (~11:56) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com ....
Feb 17, 2025•57 min
