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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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Ep. 328 - Challengers (2024)
Jen and Sarah review ‘Challengers’ and discuss the creative cinematography, dynamic performances, and time-jumping storytelling in this steamy tennis film.
Spoilers (~10:54)
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Ep. 327 - Inside Out (2015)
Jen and Sarah review ‘Inside Out’ and discuss the incredible writing, gorgeous animation, and perfect casting in this beloved and relevant film.
Spoilers (~6:46)
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Ep. 326 - Civil War (2024) with featured guests: Patrick James and Nate Belisle
Jen and Sarah are joined by Pat and Nate to review ‘Civil War.’ They discuss the film’s themes, wonder what its message is, and reflect on the characters and their journey.
Spoilers (~8:44)
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Ep. 325 - Monkey Man (2024)
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. 324 - All of Us Strangers (2023)
Jen and Sarah review ‘All of Us Strangers’ and discuss the creative way this film explores grief, the great performances, and how they interpret its surprising ending.
Spoilers (~8:36)
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Ep. 323 - Perfect Days (2023) with featured guest: Michael Burgett
Jen and Sarah are joined by Michael Burgett of the Screen Nerds Podcast to review ‘Perfect Days.’ They discuss the important themes, well-crafted characters, and interesting backstory of this thoughtful film.
Spoilers (~24:02)
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Jen & Sarah does a great job of engaging with all the different films and finding those entry points that we all can find and celebrate those stories. It’s such a fun listen
Michael from the Screen Nerds Podcast
SWE Compares Favorably to Young Jeezy
Whenever I listen to SWE, I cannot help but to think of notable urban philosopher Young Jeezy (who recently dropped the “Young” from his moniker, which was probably wise given he is now 45 y/o).
Jeezy flexed his macroeconomic prowess in his 2008 album “The Recession”. Most notably, Jeezy had the foresight to advocate for the correct monetary policy actions by the Federal Reserve within his music. In his track “Circulate”, Jeezy raps “rent being paid late // please let the dollar circulate” in an apparent appeal to former Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke. Bernanke responded to Jeezy’s compelling evidence by lowering the federal funds rate from 5.25% to 0% in less than a year. In a similar vein, the SWE crew has day jobs that have nothing to do with movies. I am not at liberty to speak on what these podcasters do for work, but just know their versatility is a flex on par with Jeezy’s crossover into monetary policy.
Jeezy’s appeal is not necessarily from his content or his voice… his appeal stems from the tangible passion that bleeds through his music into the listener’s ears. Jeezy speaks on similar topic matter to many of his contemporaries (hustling, trapping), but one can argue that Jeezy ~means it~ more than other rappers. Much like Jeezy, the SWE crew operates in a saturated market (podcasts about movies). What truly distinguishes SWE is how much more they care about the subject matter. You can earnestly hear it in their voice on every episode. All other movie podcasts are OFFICIALLY on notice - if the competition’s hearts are not in their work, they are destined to lose audience share to SWE. I’m talking to you, Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey.
Perhaps the biggest advantage SWE has over Jeezy is the verifiable fact that R. Kelly has never been a guest on the podcast to discuss his favorite movies. R. Kelly has regrettable been featured a few Jeezy songs, including 2006 smash hit “Go Getta”. You hate to see it. Point, set, and match awarded to SWE gals.