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Movies & Us

Movies & Us
The Singers
Oscars
Jaws
Vital
Two People Exchanging Saliva
Mulan
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In the Mood For Love
The Social Reckoning
The Social Network
Se7en
Jane Austen's Period Drama
Honeyjoon
Knives Out
Largo
Pirates Of the Caribbean
No Country For Old Men
Klara and the Sun
The Odyssey

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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Jen and Sarah are joined by Britt from 1001 by 1 and Hannah from Horror Hour with the Hannas to review ‘Wicker.’ They discuss the powerful and relevant themes, the beautiful visuals that ground this story, and the fantastic performances in this surpr... more

Jen and Sarah are joined by Zach Goulbourne of Horror Coded to review ‘Klara and the Sun.’ They discuss the film’s themes, Jenna Ortega’s fantastic performance, the difficulty of adapting a book, and Taika Waititi’s journey as a director.

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Jen and Sarah are joined by Amir Zargara, the co-writer and director of the short film ‘Vital.’ He shares how he got into filmmaking, the heart behind this story, and the process of bringing this powerful short film to life.

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Jen and Sarah review the short film ‘Vital’ and discuss the empathetic characters, the hauntingly beautiful visuals, and the effective writing that immerses viewers in this world.

Follow Vital on Instagram @vitalshortfilm for the latest updates, inc... more

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Recent Guests

Zach Goulbourne
Film podcaster and co-host of Horror Coded
Horror Coded
Episode: Ep. 503 - Klara and the Sun (2026) with Zach Goulbourne
Amir Zargara
Iranian Canadian filmmaker and co-writer and director of the short film Vital
Episode: Ep. 502 - Vital (Short 2025): Interview with Amir Zargara (Co-Writer/Director)
Eric Ekwueme
Film reviewer at E Squared Reviews
E Squared Reviews
Episode: Ep. 499 - The Social Reckoning (2026) with Eric Ekwueme
Kristen Lopez
Film critic and author on disability in film, podcast guest
The Film Maven / The Film Maven (TheFilmMaven.com)
Episode: Ep. 498 - The Social Network (2010) with Kristen Lopez
Alexis Gentry
Film critic and reviewer, Trashwire
Trashwire / trashwire.com
Episode: Ep. 497 - Digger (2026) with Alexis Gentry
Sara Shea
Guest, part of Shea Cinema and Best Picture Project; daughter of William Shea
Shea Cinema
Episode: Ep. 496 - The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) with William and Sara Shea
William Shea
Guest, part of Shea Cinema and Best Picture Project; father of Sara Shea
Shea Cinema
Episode: Ep. 496 - The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) with William and Sara Shea
Stephen Rottingham
Co-host of Midday Movies joining Movie Archer Podcast Network
Midday Movies
Episode: Ep. 495 - Movie Archer Best of 2026 Draft
Reggie Hill
Co-host of Movie Postmortem
Movie Postmortem
Episode: Ep. 494 - There Will Be Blood (2007) with Reggie Hill

Hosts

Jennifer Han
Host of Movies & Us with a focus on accessible film analysis and craft-oriented discussion.
Sarah Callan
Co-host of Movies & Us; contributes collaborative hosting energy and in-depth scene analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Insightful

    Love the pod. Super insightful - brings a lot of perspectives I wasn’t considering. I love watching movies they’ve reviewed and then listening to their pod for deep analysis!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jimmyjamjombo
    United States8 months ago
  • Fun and Uniquely Insightful

    There are a lot of movie podcasts out there (I even co-host one myself), so it can be difficult to sift through the noise and find ones that are intelligent, genuine, and insightful. Reader, I’m here to tell you that Movies & Us is one of them.

    Hosts Jen and Sarah bring an effortlessly warm energy that serves as the perfect delivery system for their in-depth reviews, thoughtful discussions, and honest perspectives. It’s clear that they love movies, and their deep appreciation for the medium com... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steven Seighman
    United States9 months ago
  • Love the Honeyjoon episodes

    Absolutely loved both Honeyjoon episodes. Could listen to Jen & Sarah talk about Honeyjoon and interview the director all day. Such intelligent insights, considered questions, layered understanding, and a truly inspiring interview. Shines a light on this special film and filmmaker. Love Honeyjoon and going deep under its waves of humor and emotion. Brilliant and beautiful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElleCinesea
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fun discussions with a nice focus on community.

    I like this podcast because its main structure is like a roundtable discussion where everyone shares their thoughts. It’s interesting to hear multiple perspectives on the films and scenes they review.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mousemodeler
    United Statesa year ago
  • Yup. Worth the listen

    Jen and Sarah’s voices in the space are welcoming. It feels like you sat down with some film friends and just started listening to what they were saying and before you know it, it’s over and eagerly await what they’re going to talk about next. Do you always agree? Maybe not, but that’s the great thing about film and about them. They welcome the conversation and that’s why I love listening to them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chrisrenteria27
    United Statesa year ago

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Roundtable style and crew energy make deep dives feel like conversations with friends.
Hosts deliver thoughtful, accessible movie analysis with genuine warmth.
Guests and topics mix indie and mainstream cinema, staying insightful and entertaining.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 504 - Wicker (2026) with Britt and Hannah
Q: Which scenes or moments in Wicker were you most surprised by or most captivated by as it was unfolding before your very eyes?
The guests discuss the wedding collar as an effective introduction to the village's beliefs, the film's camp and folklore, and the details that establish its treatment of women.
Ep. 503 - Klara and the Sun (2026) with Zach Goulbourne
Q: How did you code some of the scenes with Amy Adams and then this kind of trifecta of relationships?
Zach found that Amy Adams and Jenna Ortega had strong chemistry, especially in scenes revealing the mother's grief and fear of losing Josie. He felt some of Adams's performance was stilted, while the drowning scene helped explain the mother's emotional distance.
Ep. 503 - Klara and the Sun (2026) with Zach Goulbourne
Q: How did you go into this film, and how did Klara and the Sun connect with you?
Zach had not read the novel and expected little after seeing negative reviews, but Jenna Ortega's performance drew him in and the film's themes became more effective for him in its latter half.
Ep. 502 - Vital (Short 2025): Interview with Amir Zargara (Co-Writer/Director)
Q: Can you share a little bit about what your process was for creating that visual language and the cinematography that we see in this film?
Zargara worked with his director of photography through visual references, shot lists, diagrams, storyboards, location scouting, and revisions. He says the aim was to immerse viewers in the characters' perspectives, and that the final visual choices were shaped by the actors' performances and editing.
Ep. 502 - Vital (Short 2025): Interview with Amir Zargara (Co-Writer/Director)
Q: Could you share a little bit about why the story of Vital and telling this specific story meant so much to you?
Zargara says the idea grew from discomfort during an Oscar campaign for his previous Iranian short film, as he reflected on telling stories from a country he had left while living safely in Canada. He chose organ trade as a metaphor that was specific to Iran and eventually built the story around both the Iranian and American perspectives.

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1. Zach Goulbourne
2. Amir Zargara
3. Eric Ekwueme
4. Kristen Lopez
5. Alexis Gentry
6. Sara Shea
7. William Shea
8. Stephen Rottingham

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