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In this episode of Movies That Make Us, hosts Jake, Tracy, and Val reconnect after a brief hiatus, sharing personal updates, including parenting milestones and health journeys. They discuss their upcoming annual trivia night benefiting the American Cancer Society, emphasizing the importance of community involvement. The conversation shifts to their excitement for upcoming events, including a trip to Chicago, where Val explores the city's food culture. They also delve into recent movie releases, reviews, and anticipated films, wrapping up with reflections on their discussions and a commitment to continue engaging with their audience.
Takeaways
Reconnecting with friends is essential for personal well-being.
Parenting brings both excitement and challenges as children grow up.
Health journeys can lead to increased self-confidence and community support.
Charity events like trivia nights can make a significant impact.
Community involvement is crucial in supporting local charities.
Chicago offers a rich food culture worth exploring.
Movies often reflect cultural significance and personal experiences.
Recent film releases can spark engaging discussions among friends.
Anticipation for upcoming films can create excitement in the community.
Maintaining a balance between personal life and podcasting is important.
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In this episode of Movies That Make Us, the hosts reunite to discuss their experiences at FanX and LA Comic Con, share their thoughts on the film Joker, and dive deep into the animated movie The Wild Robot. They explore the film's stunning visuals, emotional depth, and themes of parenting and belonging, while also reflecting on the importance of voice acting and character development. The conversation culminates in a heartfelt discussion about the impact of storytelling on both children and adults, leading to a collective rating of the film as a top-tier animated feature.
Takeaways
The reunion at FanX and was a highlight for the hosts.
The film Joker received mixed reviews, with some finding it lacking energy.
The Wild Robot is praised for its stunning animation and emotional depth.
Visual storytelling in The Wild Robot is likened to a live-action film.
The score of The Wild Robot enhances the overall experience of the film.
Parenting themes in The Wild Robot resonate with the hosts' personal experiences.
Voice acting in The Wild Robot is noted for its quality and character fit.
The film explores themes of family and belonging in a unique way.
The Wild Robot's humor and heart make it appealing to both kids and adults.
The hosts agree that The Wild Robot is one of the best films of the year.
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In this episode of Movies That Make Us, the hosts discuss the beloved film Toy Story 2. They share their love for the side characters, such as Slinky Dog and Bullseye, and reminisce about their own toy collections. The conversation delves into the emotional impact of the movie, particularly the poignant scene with Sarah McLachlan's song 'When She Loved Me.' The hosts also highlight the behind-the-scenes challenges faced by Pixar in making the film and the success of the Toy Story franchise. Overall, the episode explores the themes of family, belonging, and the enduring appeal of toys. Toy Story 2 is praised for its depth of storytelling, emotional impact, and expansion of the Toy Story universe. It is considered one of the best Pixar films and showcases the fearlessness and creativity of the studio. The film explores themes of abandonment, friendship, and the value of being loved and played with. The characters, animation, and music all contribute to the film's success. Toy Story 2 receives an A+ rating and is a standout in the Pixar lineup.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss upcoming events like D23 and Star Wars Celebration. They also talk about the announcement of Robert Downey Jr. returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the potential for multiverse storylines. They share their thoughts on Thunderbolts and the excitement for FestEvil and FanX. The conversation also touches on personal topics like haircuts and birthdays. The conversation revolves around the movie 'That Thing You Do' and various aspects related to it. The hosts discuss the cast, including Tom Hanks, Liv Tyler, and Ethan Embry, and their performances. They also mention the music in the film and its popularity. The role of Tom Hanks as the manager and his impact on the band is highlighted. The hosts also touch on the appearance of vintage Disney characters in the movie. In this conversation, Val, Tracy, and Jake discuss the movie 'That Thing You Do!' They talk about the side characters, the relationships in the film, and the overall fun and nostalgic feel of the movie. They also mention other Tom Hanks films and share their grades for 'That Thing You Do!'
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In this episode, Tracy and Jake discuss their love for the video game EA College Football 25 and the return of the game after a 10-year hiatus. Val talks about her experiences with extreme heat in different parts of the country. The conversation then shifts to the movie Twister, with the hosts expressing their admiration for the film and its cast. They discuss the behind-the-scenes challenges faced during the making of the movie and the success it achieved at the box office. They also mention the upcoming release of a new Twister movie and speculate on its connection to the original. Twister is a natural disaster rom-com that still holds up today. The chemistry between the characters is great, and the film has a lot of heart. The movie is a mix of action, thriller, and buddy film, with a strong emphasis on the love of storm chasing. The cast is fantastic, with standout performances from Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton. The film is filled with memorable scenes, such as the drive-through house and the explosion of the tanker. Overall, Twister is a fun and enjoyable movie.
Takeaways
-Jake and Tracy are excited about the return of the video game EA College Football 25 after a 10-year hiatus.
-Val shares her experiences with extreme heat in different parts of the country.
-The team express their admiration for the movie Twister and its cast.
-Tracy discusses the challenges faced during the making of the movie and its success at the box office.
-The hosts mention the upcoming release of a new Twister movie and speculate on its connection to the original. Twister is a natural disaster rom-com that still holds up today
-The chemistry between the characters is great and the film has a lot of heart
-The movie is a mix of action, thriller, and buddy film, with a strong emphasis on the love of storm chasing
-The cast is fantastic, with standout performances from Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton
-The film is filled with memorable scenes, such as the drive-through house and the explosion of the tanker
Sound Bites
"I have pulled myself away from EA College Football 25 to be here" -Jake
"The way they're marketing it is more like a romance than it is a natural disaster movie" -Val
"The reaction on everyone's face is one of my favorite combinations" -Val
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In this episode, Tracy, Jake, and Val discuss various topics including the heatwave, running on ice, the upcoming D23 convention, the importance of showrunners, and the movie A Quiet Place: Day One. They appreciate the thoughtfulness and detail in A Quiet Place series and how it tells a complete story within each movie while still being part of a larger narrative. They highlight the strong character development and emotional depth of the main character, as well as the clever storytelling and attention to detail in the film. A Quiet Place: Day One is a well-crafted prequel that stands on its own as a powerful and emotional film. The movie explores the themes of survival, sacrifice, and the strength of human connection in the face of a deadly alien invasion. The performances, especially by Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn, are exceptional and bring depth to their characters. The film is filled with thoughtful and believable moments, and the writing is detailed and creative. The ending is poignant and leaves a lasting impact. Overall, A Quiet Place Day One is a must-see film that deserves an A+ rating.
Takeaways:
-A Quiet Place tells a complete story within each movie while still being part of a larger narrative.
-The film has strong character development and emotional depth, particularly with the main character.
-The storytelling in A Quiet Place is clever and attention to detail is evident throughout the film.
-The hosts discuss the importance of showrunners in creating a cohesive and well-developed series.
-They also mention the upcoming D23 convention and their excitement for potential announcements and reveals.
-A Quiet Place Day One is a well-crafted prequel that stands on its own as a powerful and emotional film.
-The movie explores the themes of survival, sacrifice, and the strength of human connection in the face of a deadly alien invasion.
-The performances, especially by Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn, are exceptional and bring depth to their characters.
-The film is filled with thoughtful and believable moments, and the writing is detailed and creative.
-The ending is poignant and leaves a lasting impact.
-A Quiet Place Day One is a must-see film that deserves an A+ rating.
Sound Bites:
"I think we're gonna be talking about a pretty good series and I am gonna call it a series because I feel like this movie was three episodes that were really great that could work by themselves but they're three separate movies." -Val
"It's so detailed and so intricate in the surroundings and the characters and the stories." -Val
"This is basically her quest for pizza in New York City. It just happens to be during the end of the world." - Jake
"She got to decide. She went out on her own terms." - Val
"This might be the first prequel where I'm like, you know what? This is as good, if not better than the original." - Tracy
"I want to spend more time with them. There was no missing story. I just, I want more time." -Val
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Welcome to another episode of Movies that Make Us! For the next few weeks, we are jumping into the science fiction genre, and we're starting off with the Ridley Scott film "The Martian."
Released in 2009, this is the story of an astronaut left for dead on Mars, who has to figure out a way to survive with limited water, food, and oxygen until help arrives. Starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kate Mara. Sebastian Stan, Kristen Wigg, Sean Bean, and many more talented actors, this cast is stacked. Add in a smart and clever script by Drew Goddard, great cinematography, and it's a great film. We had a blast talking about this movie and we want to know what your thoughts are on the film. As always, you can reach us at [email protected].
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Welcome back to another week at Movies that Make Us! In this episode we bring out all the feelings and the conversation gets animated about Disney Pixarâs latest film: Inside Out 2.
All of Rileyâs emotions are back and a few new ones have joined Headquarters now that the puberty button has gone off. We discussed our feelings about the movie, the issue of fresh films vs. sequels, and canât wait to hear your thoughts!
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Welcome back to Movies that Make Us. This week weâre doing something new, weâre discussing the new Star Wars series The Acolyte streaming on Disney+. Plus, we have a special guest star Dave âThe Babeâ Hoffman joins us as well.
Everyone on the panel loves Star Wars. We have no issues with women in starring roles. We do have issues with bad pacing, boring characters, and some awful makeup and special effects. Are we the only ones disappointed with this latest entry in the Star Wars universe? We want to know what you think. Let us know!
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Welcome back to another week at Movies that Make Us! Weâre diving deep into the well of nostalgia this week with a discussion about the 1985 Richard Donner film The Goonies.
We have a blast discussing the Indiana Jones for kids movie about a group of young kids who are seeking out the treasure of One Eyed Willie, avoiding the Fratelli family, and of course Chunk and Sloth.
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Itâs time for another edition of Movies that Make Us and weâre giving you two movies in one episode! Weâre discussing the Rise and the War of the Planet of the Apes.
Matt Reeves takes the reigns of the Apes universe for these two films and expands the universe in exciting ways, and Andy Serkis continues to be the MVP when it comes to digital characters.
Itâs an âAfter Darkâ episode and we also discuss the TikTok shop, a little bit about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, as well as both films, so enjoy!
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Welcome back to Movies that Make Us. The newest chapter in the Planet of the Apes film hits theaters soon, so we are taking a look back at the Andy Serkis films and tonight we start with 2011âs Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
Andy Serkis is just on another level when it comes to motion caption acting and is remarkable developing the character of Caesar and laying the foundation for the next two movies that were directed by Matt Reeves. We want to know what your favorite Apes movie is, so let us know online.
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Hello and welcome back to Movies that Make Us.
This week, weâre discussing Alex Garlandâs latest film Civil War. This movie tells the story of a group of journalists during the final days of a modern day Civil War in America and are traveling from New York to Washington in an attempt to interview the President before the war comes to an end. This is a powerful film that we hope will be recognized by the academy at the end of the year. We highly recommend seeing this film, especially on the big screen.
What did you think of the movie? We want to hear your thoughts on the film, how it made you feel, etc. Do you agree itâs the best picture of the year so far? We want to know.
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Welcome back to another episode of Movies that Make Us. Weâre continuing to talk about sentient robots with this weekâs episode of A.I. Artificial Intelligence. The Stephen Speilberg film is based on a short story that was originally going to be made by Stanley Kubrick.
Itâs a weird hybrid film that definitely mixes these two very different directors styles and we want to know what you think. Let us know on social media or you can reach us at [email protected].
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Welcome back to another week at Movies that Make Us! AI is a burning topic right now and we want to talk about it for the next few episodes. The first one we discuss is Minority Report, the 2002 Steven Speilberg and Tom Cruise film about stopping murders before they happen.
This film still holds up really well on a technical level and the morality of the film holds even more true today. Itâs one of Speilbergâs underrated films and heâs firing on all cylinders here. From the cinematography, the script, the score, the acting, it all works. Itâs a futuristic noir film that is worth watching again if itâs been a while.
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Welcome back to Movies that Make Us. This week we are going back into the archives to talk about the 1990 Tom Cruise film Days of Thunder.
Tom Cruise plays Cole Trickle, a hot-shot driver who enters the high-pressure world of Nascar racing. Heâs got a fast car, a hot temper, and a desire to win at any cost.
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Itâs time for another episode of Movies that Make Us episode and weâre diving into the cultural phenomenon of 2023 that generated memes and huge box office resultsâŠBarbenheimer.
We start the episode with our thoughts on Oppenheimer, where we all agree about the strength of the film on a technical level, but Valerie enjoyed it more than Jake and Tracy. Barbie comes next with all of us thinking the film is great and Valerie and Jake discuss how their daughters reacted to the film.
Next week, weâre going back to the vault and discussing the Tom Cruise film âDays of Thunderâ so make sure you tune in for our thoughts!
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Welcome back to another week at Movies that Make Us! Weâre back from our trip to Disneyland where we successfully completed a 10k (6.2 miles) of running through the parks, and raising money for American Cancer Society. We recap a bit about the race and then we dive into a movie you may have overlooked in The Holdovers.
A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school remains on campus during Christmas break to babysit a handful of students with nowhere to go. He soon forms an unlikely bond with a brainy but damaged troublemaker, and with the school's head cook, a woman who just lost a son in the Vietnam War. This film is one of our favorites from 2023 and we highly encourage you to check it out.
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Welcome back to Movies that Make Us. This week, we are releasing an episode Jake and Tracy recorded while at Januarty 2024 a few weeks back. This was a fun little event to attend and be a part of.
This episode is audio only, and in it Tracy and Jake talk a little bit about the event, a quick recap of their Disneyland trip and some of the movies they have enjoyed recently and what they are looking forward.
What are your thoughts? We want to hear back from you!
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Welcome back to another episode of Movies that Make Us. This week we are talking about some of our favorite films of 2023. These arenât necessarily the films we feel will be Best Picture nominees, but ones that surprised and entertained us.
Films like Across the Spiderverse, Barbie, The Holdovers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more are discussed, and we even talk about a few films that we were disappointed with.
What are your favorite films of this year? Let us know on social media or you can reach us at [email protected].
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