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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.

Shownotes:

Spoilers (~8:10)

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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.

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Jen and Sarah celebrate 500 episodes by reviewing ‘Mulan.’ They first reflect on the past 500 episodes and wonder what could be next. Then they dive into this childhood classic, discussing the fantastic pacing, the emotionally rich story, and the characters that you want to root for.

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Review (~8:22)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by Eric of E Squared Reviews to review ‘The Social Reckoning.’ They discuss this very safe film and wonder who this sequel is for. They also dive into some of the weak elements of the screenplay and offer some potential rewrites.

Shownotes:

Spoilers (~18:24)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by Kristen from The Film Maven to review ‘The Social Network.’ They discuss the excellent performances, the effective writing and directing, and the struggle to separate the film from the real-life events surrounding it.

Shownotes:

Spoilers (~13:44)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by Alexis from Trashwire to review ‘Digger.’ They discuss the bold creative choices, the meta-narrative of the story, the larger-than-life characters, and the polarizing reviews of this film.

Shownotes:

Spoilers (~7:29)

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Jen and Sarah dive into the ‘You’re breaking up with me?’ scene in ‘The Social Network.’ They discuss the fantastic writing, the powerful performances, and the cinematography that immerses the audience in this iconic scene.

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Jen and Sarah are joined by William and Sara from Shea Cinema to review ‘The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.’ They discuss the themes that are still relevant today, the visuals that intentionally create unease, and the place this holds in film history.

Shownotes:

Spoilers (~23:30)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by Adam and Nikko of Movie Archer and Laura and Stephen from Midday Movies to share a very special announcement! Then they draft their top 2026 movies… without any repeats!

Shownotes:

Movie Draft (~3:40)

Listen to Midday Movies on Spotify and follow them on Instagram @middaymoviespod for more great movie conversations, including their Summer of Love series! Follow Stephen on Instagram @stephendoesstuff and connect with Laura on Threads and Instagram @laurathefones.

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Jen and Sarah are joined by Reggie from Movie Postmortem to review ‘There Will be Blood.’ They discuss the complex characters, the relevant themes, and how the score and cinematography help immerse the audience in this anxiety-inducing world.

Shownotes:

Spoilers (~14:19)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘When Harry Met Sally…’ and discuss the fantastic screenplay, the grounded and relatable characters, and some of the ways that this iconic film subverts the rom-com genre.

Shownotes:

Spoilers (~8:33)

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Jen and Sarah dive into the scaling the Burj Khalifa scene in ‘Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.’ They discuss the impressive stunt, the effective score, and the engaging cinematography that help make this scene so memorable.

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Widows’ and discuss the electric performance from Viola Davis, the creative choices that bring important themes to life, and some of the expectations that come with certain genres.

Shownotes:

Spoilers (~11:16)

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Jen and Sarah celebrate their eighth podcast birthday in this special episode! They share some reflections and pick their favorite episodes and moments from the last year of podcasting. Listen and celebrate!

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Jen and Sarah are joined by Nikko Caruso to review ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.’ They discuss Spider-Man lore and how this builds on previous films. They also reflect on the great writing choices, emotional performances, and the thrilling set pieces that help this film stand out.

Shownotes:

Spoilers (~16:41)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by Laura and Stephen from Midday Movies to review ‘The Last House.’ They discuss some of the more interesting character dynamics, reflect on the real-world experiences that influenced the story, and rewrite some elements of the film that didn’t land well.

Shownotes:

Spoilers (~12:01)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘A Crime Across Four Landscapes’ and discuss the creative nature of this short film, the stunning visuals, and the immersive soundscapes. Then they are joined by the director, Aidan Weaver, to dive deeper into the making of this film, what drew him to this story, and more!

Shownotes:

Review (~1:19)

Interview (~20:34)

Watch A Crime Across Four Landscapes on Vimeo. You can also watch Good Boy on YouTube. Follow Aidan on Instagram @aidan_weaver and check out his website http://aidanweaver.com.

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Jen and Sarah dive into the hallway fight scene in ‘Inception.’ They discuss the incredible production design, the fantastic editing, and the powerful score that helps this scene hold up years after its release.

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Lucky Grandma’ and discuss the fantastic premise, stylized set pieces, and important themes in this hilarious action-adventure film.

Shownotes:

Spoilers (~8:28)

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