Movies & Us

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Movies & Us is a weekly gathering place filled with conversations about movies, stories, and connection. Our name sums it up: we’re all about movies and the powerful ways we can connect with each other and the world around us. This podcast is about all of us and our shared stories. Join us in conversations about movies and the stories that connect us!

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Top 10 Movies & Us Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Movies & Us episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Movies & Us for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Movies & Us episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Ep. 298 - The Holdovers (2023)

Movies & Us

11/22/23 • 68 min

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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8 Listeners

Ep. 308 - Top 10 Films Watched in 2023

Movies & Us

01/03/24 • 81 min

Jen and Sarah share the top 10 films they watched in 2023 and celebrate another great year of movies!

Jen’s List:

Killers of the Flower Moon
A Ghost Story
Get Out
The Departed
Oppenheimer
The Iron Claw
Kubo and the Two Strings
Aftersun
How to Blow Up a Pipeline
Women Talking

Sarah’s List:

Women Talking
Past Lives
Bardo
Godzilla Minus One
The Host
Holy Spider
Maestro
Polite Society
El Conde
They Cloned Tyrone

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7 Listeners

Ep. 331 - IF (2024)

Movies & Us

05/22/24 • 59 min

Jen and Sarah review ‘IF’ and discuss the premise, characters, and story structure, and wonder who this movie is for. They also use their imaginations to envision how this could be remade into a horror film.

Spoilers (~14:05)

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6 Listeners

Ep. 356 - Casino Royale (2006) Watch-Along

Movies & Us

11/06/24 • 157 min

Jen and Sarah are back with a special watch-along episode of ‘Casino Royale.’ They share their unfiltered thoughts while watching this beloved James Bond film, and you are invited to join the fun. Grab your snacks, get comfortable, and watch along!

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Ep. 322 - Mean Streets (1973)

Movies & Us

03/20/24 • 64 min

Jen and Sarah review ‘Mean Streets’ and discuss its technical achievements and the way this catapulted Scorsese’s career. They also reflect on the themes in this film and how these ideas have evolved over Scorsese’s extensive career.

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6 Listeners

Ep. 337 - Origin (2023)

Movies & Us

06/26/24 • 65 min

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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5 Listeners

Ep. 325 - Monkey Man (2024)

Movies & Us

04/10/24 • 70 min

Jen and Sarah review ‘Monkey Man’ and discuss the immersive cinematography, unique sound design, relevant themes, and emotional core in this action-packed thriller.

Spoilers (~31:02)

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Ep. 294 - Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) with featured guest: Philip Marinello

Movies & Us

11/01/23 • 69 min

Jen and Sarah are joined by Philip to review ‘Killers of the Flower Moon.’ They discuss the important themes, incredible performances, and impressive technical elements that come together in this epic film.

Spoilers (~12:25)

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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.

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Ep. 307 - Ferrari (2023)

Movies & Us

12/30/23 • 66 min

Jen and Sarah review ‘Ferrari’ and discuss the story, themes, and plot structure and why this film didn’t work well for them. They also pitch some alternate ideas for a movie about these characters and the infamous 1957 Mille Miglia.

Spoilers (~7:38)

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Ep. 339 - Goldfinger (1964)

Movies & Us

07/11/24 • 64 min

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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5 Listeners

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Podcast Q&A

Why did you start this show?

In 2018, we connected over the movies that we absolutely loved. For months, we would send each other voice memos with our commentary on movies that we had watched. At that point, we decided that we would hit record and start a podcast, unsure of what would happen. We had no idea that talking about movies each week would be a fun way to connect more deeply with each other and the world around us!

What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?

Our goal is to have conversations that create connection. We hope that our recorded conversation is a starting point for others to have conversations with those in their own lives. We believe that movies can be a great entry point to learn more about others and the world around us if we're willing to listen and engage.

Which episode should someone start with?

Start with a movie that you've seen. You can also check out our yearly Top 10 lists, where we share the top ten movies we watched the previous year.

How did you come up with the name for your podcast?

We started out at The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, but after a few years realized that name wasn't going to work for us going forward. So, after months of brainstorming and a list of over 130 name options, we finally decided on Movies & Us. We chose Movies & Us because it is simple and it encapsulates what we're all about: movies and us.

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