The Strategic Whimsy Experiment

Jen and Sarah are joined by Britt Reinholz-Hobson to review ‘The Hunt,' in this special holiday episode. They discuss the film's difficult subject matter and the writing that reveals important and human themes. They also reflect on how this is absolutely a Christmas movie. Shownotes: Spoilers (~17:53) Check out the podcast 1001 by 1 wherever you get your podcasts and follow them on social media @1001by1. Connect with Britt on Instagram and Letterboxd @brittsbyhobnob. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah were selected to contribute to the Cinema Legacy Poll hosted by Tom and Dana of The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast. In this episode, Jen and Sarah guess each other's top 5-7 picks, but there's a twist! They only have three emojis to use as a hint. Learn more about the Cinema Legacy Poll and The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast at ronnyduncanstudios.com/gmoatpodcast. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah are joined by Adam Freed of Movie Archer and Nikko Caruso of Nikko Knows Film to review ‘Hamnet.' They discuss the powerful emotional moments, the relevant and human themes, technical precision, and the beauty of human stories. Shownotes: Spoilers (~17:35) Subscribe to Nikko's YouTube channel @nikkocaruso and follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd @nikkocaruso and TikTok @nikkoknowsfilm. Check out MovieArcher.com for written film and TV reviews and video reviews on Archer Vision. Follow Adam on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter @moviearcher. Check out our new merch on Bonfire! 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah are joined by Morgan of The Hall of Film and Heather Stewart of The Revisionist's Almanac to review ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.' They discuss the characters and the relevant themes, how this compares to the first two films, and what they hope to see next from this franchise. Shownotes: Spoilers (~18:30) Connect with Heather on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd at @heatherjstewart. Follow The Revisionist's Almanac for more content from Heather in the new year. For more from Morgan, follow Hall of Film on YouTube and connect with him on Twitter and Instagram @lonewolfmojo. Check out our new merch on Bonfire! 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah were selected to contribute to the Cinema Legacy Poll hosted by Tom and Dana of The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast. In this episode, Jen and Sarah guess each other's top 8-10 picks, but there's a twist! They only have three emojis to use as a hint. Learn more about the Cinema Legacy Poll and The Greatest Movie of All Time podcast at ronnyduncanstudios.com/gmoatpodcast. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah are joined by writer and director Lilian T. Mehrel to discuss her latest film, Honeyjoon. They discuss the process of making this film, how these complex and relatable characters came to life, and some of the ways that art can imitate life. Follow @honeyjoonfilm on Instagram for the latest. You can also connect with Lilian on Instagram @lilianfilm. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more! Movies & Us is part of the Movie Archer Podcast Network. Learn more at moviearcher.com.

Jen and Sarah review ‘Honeyjoon' and discuss the characters' emotional journeys, the effective mixing of tones, and the importance of humor in this story. They also unpack some of the themes in this incredibly human film. Follow @honeyjoonfilm on Instagram for the latest. You can also connect with Lilian on Instagram @lilianfilm. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more! Movies & Us is part of the Movie Archer Podcast Network. Learn more at moviearcher.com.

Jen and Sarah are joined by Klarissa Beckstead of I've Seen that One and Sara Shea of Shea Cinema to review Guillermo del Toro's ‘Frankenstein'. They discuss the stunning visuals, the similarities and differences with Mary Shelley's novel, and the technical components that brought this story to life. Shownotes: Spoilers (~25:31) For more from Sara, listen to Shea Cinema wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram and Threads @sheacinema. For more from Klarissa, listen to I've Seen that One and check out her amazing book! Follow her on Instagram and TikTok @IveSeenThatOne. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more! Movies & Us is part of the Movie Archer Podcast Network. Learn more at moviearcher.com. 

Jen and Sarah are joined by director, cinematographer, and editor Sam A. Davis to discuss his film, ‘The Singers'. They discuss the process of making this film, some of the roadblocks encountered during production, and some of the powerful themes of this story. Follow @thesingersfilm and @samdavis on Instagram and check out the website for more information. If ‘The Singers' is playing at a film festival near you, go check it out, tell a friend about it, and leave a rating and review on Letterboxd. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more! Movies & Us is part of the Movie Archer Podcast Network. Learn more at moviearcher.com. 

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Singers' and discuss the incredibly human story, the unique casting process, and the technical components that make this film so compelling. They also unpack some of the themes that support the characters' powerful emotional journey. Follow @thesingersfilm and @samdavis on Instagram and check out the website for more information. If ‘The Singers' is playing at a film festival near you, go check it out, tell a friend about it, and leave a rating and review on Letterboxd. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more! Movies & Us is part of the Movie Archer Podcast Network. Learn more at moviearcher.com. 

Jen and Sarah are joined by writer/directors Salvatore Scarpa and Max Burgoyne-Moore, and actor Zack Elsokari to discuss their film, ‘Largo'. They discuss the process of making this film, some of the happy accidents along the way, and how stories can drive change in the world. Follow @largo.film on Instagram and TikTok for the latest news, and follow @_slickfilms on Instagram to learn more about their other projects. Watch the trailer and visit their website to learn more about the film. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more! Movies & Us is part of the Movie Archer Podcast Network. Learn more at moviearcher.com. 

Jen and Sarah review ‘Largo' and discuss the empathetic characters, the important themes, and how this film is being used to start conversations and raise awareness. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more! Movies & Us is part of the Movie Archer Podcast Network. Learn more at moviearcher.com. 

Jen and Sarah are joined by Cozy Louise to review ‘Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.' They discuss the fantastic production design, the immersive sound editing, and the star-studded cast in this historically accurate drama. Shownotes: Spoilers (~8:47) For more movie and cozy game content from Louise, follow her on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Threads, and Instagram. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah are joined by Randy Allain and Kris Ingersoll of Media/Lit to review ‘Predator: Badlands.' They discuss their favorite scenes, the various characters and their development, and how this compares to some of the other films in the Predator franchise. Shownotes: Spoilers (~17:03) Listen to Media/Lit wherever you get your podcasts and watch on YouTube. And don't forget their subproject Remedial Rewatch: Community 101. Connect with Media/Lit on Instagram @media.lit.pod, on Twitter @medialitpod, and on Bluesky @media-lit.bsky.social. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah are back with a special watch-along episode of ‘Predator' ahead of the release of ‘Predator: Badlands.' They discuss the fantastic pacing, the complementary score, and the way this film subverts expectations, which makes it a thrilling watch years after its release. So grab your snacks, get comfy, and watch along! 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 & Us Merch at andusmedia.etsy.com.

Jen and Sarah are joined by Philip Marinello of The Substance to review ‘Mystic River.' They discuss the award-winning performances, the overwhelming tragedy of the story, and the importance of this Boston neighborhood in this film. Shownotes: Spoilers (~11:42) Listen to The Substance wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the show on Instagram and Threads @thesubstancepod. You can also connect with Philip on Bluesky @philipmarinello.bsky.social. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah are joined by Alexis Gentry of Trashwire to review ‘Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.' They discuss the fantastic writing and pacing, the unique characters that you want to root for, and how this film still looks great and resonates today. Shownotes: Spoilers (~20:36) For more from Alexis, check out trashwire.com and follow on TikTok, YouTube, and Letterboxd @trashwire. Connect with Alexis on Instagram @alexisgentry. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah dive into the wifi and pizza boxes scene in ‘Parasite.' They discuss how this scene introduces the audience to the family and their dynamics, the intentionality of each shot, and how this one scene sets up the rest of the film. Click here to watch this 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. Check out andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah are joined by Andrew Corns of Revisionist Almanac, Adam Freed of Movie Archer, and Nikko Caruso to share a very special announcement. They also draft their top 2025 movies they've seen… without any repeats. Shownotes: Movie Draft (~18:19) Subscribe to The Revisionist's Almanac wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. Connect with Revisionist Almanac on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter @revalmanac and on Bluesky @revalmanac.bsky.social. Check out MovieArcher.com for written film and TV reviews and video reviews on Archer Vision. Follow Adam on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter @moviearcher. Subscribe to Nikko's YouTube channel @nikkocaruso and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @nikkocaruso and TikTok @nikkoknowsfilm.  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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah are joined by Scott Cole to review ‘Cold Mountain.' They discuss the traumatizing events of this film, the good performances, and some changes to the screenplay that may have made this film more impactful. They also discuss the attempts at Southern accents and which actors were the most successful. Shownotes: Spoilers (~15:42) Connect with Scott on Twitter and Instagram @colecommascott, on Bluesky at @scottcole.bsky.social, and on Letterboxd @sscole929. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah review ‘Monster,' and discuss Charlize Theron's Oscar-winning performance, the ways this film subverts expectations, and the intentionally challenging subject matter. They also contemplate a different title for this film. Shownotes: Spoilers (~13:01) 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah review ‘Anemone,' and discuss the beautiful visuals, the powerful performance from Daniel Day-Lewis, and the emotional story. They also rewrite some parts of the story that didn't work as well and share what they wanted to see more of. Shownotes: Spoilers (~6:37) 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah review ‘One Battle After Another,' and discuss the incredible performances by a star-studded cast, the immersive and emotionally resonant score, and this film's ability to balance multiple genres effectively while addressing relevant themes. Shownotes: Spoilers (~12:52) 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

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? 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more, including a full review of ‘The Conversation'! This episode was edited by Melvin Benson from Cinematic Doctrine. Check out his show for more great movie conversations! And follow him on Instagram and Threads @cinematicdoctrine.

Jen and Sarah dive into the opening scene in ‘The Conversation.' They discuss the intrigue it creates in the audience, the way the music and visuals are perfectly paired, and how this scene sets up the rest of the film. Click here to watch this 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. Check out andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more, including a full review of ‘The Conversation'!

Jen and Sarah are joined by CeCe Clemons to review ‘Kill Bill: Vol. 1.' They discuss the powerful visuals and the lasting cultural impact of this film. They also share some of their favorite scenes and most memorable moments. Shownotes: Spoilers (~19:21) Follow CeCe on YouTube @cececlemons for movie reactions and connect with her on Threads and Instagram @cece_clemons. Check out her foodie content on YouTube @cececlemons2.0 and TikTok @cece_clemons. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah are joined by Michael Burgett of The Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.' They discuss the beautiful visuals, interesting premise, and fantastic performances. They also share their emotional connection to the film and some areas that didn't quite land for them. Shownotes: Spoilers (~18:06) Listen to Screen Nerds Podcast, and be sure to leave a rating and review! Connect with Michael on Twitter @screennerdspod and on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky @screennerdspodcast. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘Se7en' by sharing their pick for most sinister scene. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film's most iconic scenes! Shownotes: Matt from Horror Hour With the Hanna's (~18:50) Philip from The Substance Pod (~23:45)   Listen to Horror Hour with the Hanna's wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Connect with Hannah and Matt on TikTok, Instagram, and Bluesky. Listen to The Substance wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the show on Instagram @thesubstancepod. You can also connect with Philip on Bluesky @philipmarinello.bsky.social. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah review ‘Se7en,' and discuss the interesting and complex characters, the gruesome visuals and moody vibe, and the lasting legacy of this film that turns out to have a pretty hopeful ending. Shownotes: Spoilers (~9:28) 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah review the latest Spike Lee Joint ‘Highest 2 Lowest,' and discuss the interesting themes that are relevant to us today, the always-great Denzel Washington, and how this compares to the Kurosawa film. Shownotes: Spoilers (~12:02) 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah dive into the tense conversation between Sam Spade and Kasper Gutman in ‘The Maltese Falcon.' They discuss Sydney Greenstreet's fantastic performance, the intentional cinematography, and the thrilling dialogue that makes this scene so iconic. Click here to watch this 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. Check out andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more! Listen to the GMOAT review of The Maltese Falcon for more on this classic film! 

Jen and Sarah are back with a special watch-along episode of ‘Knives Out!' They discuss the fantastic writing that combines a thrilling mystery with relevant social commentary. They also reflect on the cinematography, set design, and costuming that help immerse the viewer in this world. So grab a donut and your favorite sweater, and watch along! 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 & Us Merch at andusmedia.etsy.com.

Jen and Sarah celebrate seven years of Movies & Us! They reflect on the past year, share some exciting announcements, and share their favorite episodes and moments of the last year. Join in the celebration! Shownotes: Favorite episodes (~22:58) Favorite moments (~31:14) 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes. Join the & Us Living Room for early access to ad-free episodes, exclusive bonus content, and more!

Jen and Sarah are joined by Andrew of The Revisionist Almanac to review ‘The Last Samurai.' They discuss some of the problematic aspects of the screenplay, the well-done technical elements, and the Tom Cruise of it all that is difficult to overlook. Shownotes: Spoilers (~12:19) Subscribe to Revisionist Almanac wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. Be sure to follow along so that you catch the Raiders collab episode! Connect with Revisionist Almanac on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter @revalmanac. And… if you're the first to DM Andrew that you listened to this episode, you will receive a sticker!! and a Tom Cruise movie. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more.

Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' by sharing their most treasured moment. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film's most iconic scenes! Shownotes: Klarissa from I've Seen That One (~16:34) Caitlin from Watched It! Podcast (~18:26) Britt from 1001 by 1 (~21:06) Hannah from Horror Hour With the Hanna's (~24:44)   For more from Klarissa, follow her on Instagram @IveSeenThatOne. Listen to Watched It! with Caitlin and Jackie wherever you get your podcasts! Follow them on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and TikTok @watcheditpod. Check out 1001 by 1 wherever you get your podcasts and follow them on social media @1001by1. Connect with Britt on Instagram and Letterboxd @brittsbyhobnob. Listen to Horror Hour with the Hanna's wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Connect with Hannah and Matt on TikTok, Instagram, and Bluesky. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more.

Jen and Sarah are joined by Britt of 1001 by 1 and Hannah of Horror Hour With the Hanna's to review ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.' They discuss the incredible attention to detail, the intelligent writing, and the fantastic visuals that still look great over 20 years later. Shownotes: Spoilers (~19:40) Check out 1001 by 1 wherever you get your podcasts and follow them on social media @1001by1. Connect with Britt on Instagram and Letterboxd @brittsbyhobnob. Listen to Horror Hour with the Hanna's wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Connect with Hannah and Matt on TikTok, Instagram, and Bluesky. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more.

Jen and Sarah review ‘Sunshine' and discuss the interesting characters that you want to root for, the engaging exploration of morality, and the wild third act that changed everything. Shownotes: Spoilers (~8:01) 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more.

Jen and Sarah dive into the boulder chase scene in ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark.' They discuss the effective pacing of the shots, the phenomenal John Williams score, and how this scene has become so ingrained in culture. Click here to watch this 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. Check out andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more.

Jen and Sarah review ‘We Were Dangerous' and discuss the impressive screenplay that balances tragic subject matter with levity and joy. They also dive into some of the compelling characters, the way the film builds empathy, and some of the most impactful scenes. Shownotes: Spoilers (~9:33) 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more.

Jen and Sarah are back with a special watch-along episode of ‘Clueless' in celebration of its 30th anniversary. They discuss the iconic fashion and dialogue and reflect on how the use of tropes helps explore deeper themes. So grab your Diet Coke and Snackwells cookies, throw on your designer loungewear, and watch along! 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 & Us Merch at andusmedia.etsy.com.

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Old Guard 2' and discuss the screenplay, dialogue, and pacing that didn't work for them and some rewrites that might have worked better. They also compare this to the first film, unpacking some of the elements that made that one so special. Shownotes: Spoilers (~7:48) 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more.

Jen, Sarah, and some film friends take a closer look at ‘Jurassic Park' by sharing their favorite dinosaur moment. Enjoy taking a deeper look at some of this film's most iconic scenes! Shownotes: Michael from Screen Nerds Podcast (~15:36) Eli from The Establishing Shot Podcast (~19:42) Eric from E Squared Film Reviews (~22:55) Sara from Shea Cinema (~26:10) Listen to Screen Nerds Podcast, and be sure to leave a rating and review! Connect with Michael on Twitter @screennerdspod and on Instagram and Threads @screennerdspodcast! Check out Eli's podcast The Establishing Shot at establishingshotpod.com and follow him on your favorite social media platform for more great content. Connect with Eric on Instagram and Threads @esquared_filmreviews. For more from Sara, listen to Shea Cinema wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram @sheacinema. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more.

Jen and Sarah are joined by Eric of E Squared Film Reviews to review ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth.' They discuss the story, characters, and themes, along with some of the ways this copies the first film. They also brainstorm some rewrites, give out some compliments, and share about their theater experiences. Shownotes: Spoilers (~12:08) Connect with Eric on Instagram and Threads @esquared_filmreviews. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more.

Jen and Sarah are joined by Eli of The Establishing Shot to review ‘Jurassic Park.' They discuss the constraints that help make this movie great, the fantastic characters that you want to root for, and the balanced pacing that helps make the film so iconic. Shownotes: Spoilers (~11:19) Check out Eli's podcast, The Establishing Shot, at establishingshotpod.com and follow him on your favorite social media platform for more great content. 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 andusmedia.co for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more.

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: How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (2024) (Movie) DJ Ahmet (2025) (Movie) Liquor Bank (2025) (Short Film) PAPOTA (2025) (Short Film) Sinners (2025) (Movie) The Phoenician Scheme (2025) (Movie) The Pitt (2025) (TV Show) Dept. Q (2025) (TV Show) Thunderbolts* (2025) (Movie) Bring Her Back (2025) (Movie) Hairspray (1988) (Movie) The Bear (2022-X) (TV Show) The Old Guard 2 (2025) (Movie) Highest 2 Lowest (2025) (Movie) A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) (Movie) One Battle After Another (2025) (Movie) Predator: Badlands (2025) (Movie) Weapons (2025) (Movie) Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) (Movie) 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 andusmedia.co, for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more. This episode was edited by Melvin Benson from Cinematic Doctrine. Check out his show for more great movie conversations! And follow him on Instagram and Threads @cinematicdoctrine.

Jen and Sarah dive into the nightclub fight scene in ‘Monkey Man.' They discuss the effective sound design, the powerful visuals, and the immersive cinematography in this action-packed scene. Click here to watch this 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. 

Jen and Sarah are joined by CeCe Clemons to review ‘Ballerina.' They discuss some of the stand-out action set pieces, the importance of seeing a powerful female protagonist on the big screen, and how this film fits within the John Wick franchise. Shownotes: Spoilers (~11:24) Follow CeCe on YouTube @cececlemons for movie reactions and connect with her on Threads and Instagram @cece_clemons. Check out her foodie content on YouTube @cececlemons2.0 and TikTok @cece_clemons. 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 andusmedia.co, for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more.

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 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 this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com. Check out andusmedia.co, for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us. And subscribe to Movies & Us on YouTube for full video episodes and more.

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 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 subscribe to our YouTube channel for full video episodes and more.

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 Movies & Us and TV & Us, and don't forget to shop Movies & Us Merch at andusmedia.etsy.com.

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 website, andusmedia.co, for the latest on Movies & Us and TV & Us, and don't forget to shop Movies & Us Merch at andusmedia.etsy.com.