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!

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 comes through in every episode. If you’re looking for smart and entertaining conversation about the world of movies, this is the show for you.

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.

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.

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.

Jen and Sarah are amazing, their reviews and breakdowns are great. So many times while listening to the show I do the Leo pointing meme cause when Jen makes a point I’m like “hey I thought the same thing!” This show is a must listen

I like to think of Movies & Us as my podcast warm blanket. A cozy place to go and listen to some wonderful insights on films both new and old. Jen & Sarah compliment each other in perfect harmony and sprinkle in guests in such a way that keeps their show feeling fresh and vibrant. 10/10 listening experience.

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I found Jen & Sarah through Film Threads/Instagram and I’m so happy I did! This podcast is the perfect mix of thoughtful commentary while remaining very relatable for casual movie fans. I learn so much from their discussions and even when I disagree with an opinion, my perspective is widened by their explanations. This is a must-have in your rotation of movie podcasts!

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

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.