Movies That Make Us
212 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 12 ratingsDo you have favorite movies you remember from growing up? The kind that you watched so many times you wore out the tape? Do you love talking about those movies, or quoting those movies? Are they part of the very fiber of your being? This podcast is the home of those movies. Join Val, Tracy, and Jake as they discuss a different classic movie each episode, and some new ones. It’s like book club, but for movies. Have a movie you would like us to discuss? Email your suggestion to [email protected]. So, movie geeks unite, these are the movies that make us!
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Days of Thunder
March 07, 2024 04:02 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWelcome 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. He’s got a fast car, a hot temper, and a desire to win at any cost. Did you miss the video premier of this episode? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, and then click the little bell to receive notifications when we add a new video or go live....
Barbenheimer
February 21, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBIt’s time for another episode of Movies that Make Us episode and we’re diving into the cultural phenomenon of 2023 that generated memes and huge box office results…Barbenheimer. 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,...
Disneyland recap and The Holdovers
February 12, 2024 15:12 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWelcome back to another week at Movies that Make Us! We’re 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 unlik...
JanuARTY 2024
February 05, 2024 05:09 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBWelcome 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! You can also follow our Fa...
Favorite films of 2023
January 01, 2024 07:02 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBWelcome back to another episode of Movies that Make Us. This week we are talking about some of our favorite films of 2023. These aren’t 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 y...
The Iron Claw
December 22, 2023 08:03 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBWelcome back to another week at Movies that Make Us! There’s a lot of movies to check out at the theater this Christmas holiday, and we are talking about a great film we feel might get lost in the shuffle, The Iron Claw. This is the true story of the Von Erich family who were famous wrestlers in the Texas territories, but the tragedies they suffer outside of the ring are the heart of the movie. Zac Efron gives a career performance and the rest of the supporting cast shine bright in their en...
Reimagined, remade or retold? Everything Wonka!
November 28, 2023 21:34 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBWelcome back to another week at Movies that Make Us! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and now that the holidays are in full swing and all the delicious treats are on the table, we’re discussing a movie full of sweets in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. We talk about the original film with Gene Wilder, the remake/reimagining with Johnny Depp, and what we expect to see with the prequel starring Timothy Chalamet. We want your feedback, so be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, ...
Staff Birth Year Picks! 75-79-82
November 20, 2023 07:45 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIt’s time for another episode of Movies that Make Us episode and we’re discussing films from the years we were born. This is a fun episode since we were all born in different years, and so we suggest a variety of different films. The years are 1975, 1979, and Jake hit the jackpot with 1982. In the coming weeks, we will be discussing the Marvel shows and movies released this year, Next Goal Wins, and all the films up for awards season. We’ll also be running the 10k race in Disneyland in Jan...
In the Year 2000... Episode 200!
October 30, 2023 06:01 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBWelcome to the latest edition of Movies that Make Us. This week we are celebrating our 200th episode with a look back at the best films from the year 2000. This episode will either break up our team, or bring us together even stronger as Tracy picks a film that shocks both Valerie and Jake. Will our heroes come back for episode 201? What are your thoughts on films from the year 2000? We want your feedback, and as always, you can reach us at [email protected] Did you miss the vi...
Staff Picks: Creature Features
October 23, 2023 04:28 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBClick here to donate to our fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. We appreciate your support! Hello and welcome back to Movies that Make Us. This week, we’re bringing back our Staff Picks show where each of us select different movies based on a theme. With Halloween right around the corner, we discuss our favorite creatures. Some of these creatures are friendly like Jake’s selection of ET, while some are straight out of nightmares like James Cameron’s Alien Queen that Tracy selected....
War Games
October 02, 2023 06:55 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBWelcome back to Movies that Make Us. This week we are going back into the archives to talk about one of the classic films of 1983, War Games. High school student David Lightman (Matthew Broderick) unwittingly hacks into a military supercomputer while searching for new video games to play. After starting a game of Global Thermonuclear War, lightman accidentally has the supercomputer activate the nation’s nuclear arsenal in response to his simulated threat as the Soviet Union. Once he realize...
FanX Recap
September 25, 2023 04:08 - 56 minutes - 52 MBHelp us raise funds to support the American Cancer Society! Every dollar goes to help the fight against cancer. Donate here: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?fr_id=106335&pg=team&team_id=2685834 Welcome back to the latest episode of Movies that Make Us! We’re excited to be back after missing a few weeks! Val is on the road at a convention in Portland, but Tracy and Jake discuss the Salt Lake FanX event that happened over the weekend. We were both on several panels and discuss what the...
Lion
August 28, 2023 12:50 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBWe are raising funds for the American Cancer Society- donate here: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?fr_id=106335&pg=team&team_id=2685834 Welcome back to the latest episode of Movies that Make Us! This week, we are talking about a powerful little film in Lion starring Dev Patel, Nichole Kidman, Sunny Pawar, and Saroo Brierly. Based on a true story, the film is set in India where a young boy falls asleep on a train and it takes him 1,000 miles from his home where he struggles to survive...
Pee-Wee's Big Adventure
August 21, 2023 12:30 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBWe are raising funds for the American Cancer Society- Donate here:https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?fr_id=106335&pg=team&team_id=2685834 Welcome back to Movies that Make Us. This week we are discussing the classic film Pee Wee’s Big Adventure directed by Tim Burton and starring the late Paul Reubens. This film follows the adventures of Pee Wee Herman after his beloved bike gets stolen, and he takes a road trip across the country including a stop at the basement of the Alamo and the Wa...
Hamilton
July 31, 2023 02:09 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBWelcome back to the latest episode of Movies that Make Us! This week, we are closing out the month of July with the historical musical Hamilton. The award winning Broadway show was filmed with the original cast and released on Disney+ back during the pandemic. We know it’s not a traditional “Movie” but we wanted to discuss it anyway. What are your thoughts on the film? Do you have a favorite song from the musical? Did you miss the video premier of this episode? Be sure to subscribe to our...
Best of 1980s Sci-Fi Movies
July 24, 2023 14:10 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBWelcome back to another episode of Movies that Make Us. Valerie is working at San Diego Comic Con, so this week Jake and Tracy invite Krebs from Dungeon Crawlers Radio on to discuss fantasy and sci-fi films from the 80’s and specifically the movie KRULL. Saturday, July 29th is the 40th anniversary of this movie and Dungeon Crawlers Radio is having a screening at Jordan Commons in Sandy, Utah starting at 9:30am with all proceeds going to Primary Children’s Hospital. Visit www.TinyURL.com/krul...
Indiana Jones and the SAG-AFTRA Strike of Destiny
July 17, 2023 13:59 - 1 hour - 59 MBWelcome back to another week at Movies that Make Us! We took a short break, but we are back and this week we are discussing the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, what they are all about, and how it may affect Salt Lake FanX. We also discuss Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. There are a lot of complicated issues with both strikes, so we try to simplify some of the bigger points and how it may affect fan conventions like the one happening in Salt Lake this September. We want your feedback, so ...
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
June 27, 2023 03:01 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBWelcome to "Movies That Make Us," the podcast that delves into the movies that have left an indelible mark on our lives. In this episode, we wrap up our Indiana June series by exploring Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Join hosts Tracy, Val, and Jake as they discuss the final installment in the iconic Indiana Jones franchise. As avid fans of the Indiana Jones saga, we couldn't help but compare Kingdom of the Crystal Skull to its predecessors. However, opinions on this adv...
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
June 12, 2023 09:30 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBWelcome to the latest edition of Movies that Make Us. This week we are continuing Indiana June with Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. We love this franchise and this is one of the best of the bunch. Sean Connery and Harrison Ford have amazing chemistry, the fun is back in the series after the heavier and darker Temple of Doom, and we have a blast discussing the movie. What are your thoughts on the film? We want your feedback, and as always, you can reach us at [email protected]...
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
June 05, 2023 04:43 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBHelp support our fundraiser for the American Cancer Society: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?fr_id=106335&pg=personal&px=56232823 Join our Patreon and help us keep the lights on: patreon.com/MoviesThatMakeUs Welcome back to another episode of Movies that Make Us. We’re kicking off summer with INDIANA JUNE! That’s right, we are discussing the Indiana Jones franchise films all month leading into his latest adventure Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Raiders of the Lost Ark was th...
Fast X
May 30, 2023 00:06 - 52 minutes - 48 MBWelcome back to the latest episode of Movies that Make Us! This week, we FAST X our seat belts and take a look at the latest adventure in cars, explosions, and Jason Momoa who has been lurking behind the scenes of previous films and is now ready to get his revenge. It’s everything you expect from this franchise and Momoa steals the show with his over the top portrayal of Dante Reyes. We definitely recommend you see this on the big screen with an audience. What are your thoughts on the film...
Back to The Future
May 15, 2023 13:16 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBWelcome to the latest edition of Movies that Make Us. This week we are taking it back to 1955 with Back to the Future. You know and love this movie, so we won’t give a detailed breakdown. The question we have is, does the film hold up and will we give it an AAA rating? What are your thoughts on the film? We want your feedback, and as always, you can reach us at [email protected] Did you miss the video premier of this episode? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, and then...
Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3
May 08, 2023 12:50 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBWelcome back to another week at Movies that Make Us! This week, we are talking about the latest Marvel film with Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3. James Gunn returns to close out this version of the Guardians that we have grown to know and love. Rocket’s backstory takes center stage and we are introduced to a great new villain in the High Evolutionary. It’s a solid conclusion to a beloved trilogy and while it’s not perfect, it’s the best Marvel movie in a while. We want your feedback, so ...
Pride and Prejudice
May 01, 2023 06:21 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBWelcome to the latest edition of Movies that Make Us. This week we are looking at the 2005 Jane Austen film Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightley, Matthew McFadyen, Donald Sutherland, Judi Dench, and many others. Val first suggested this film after watching Creed 3 and then ties the film into Twilight. There is a method to her madness, but you will need to listen to find out how. It’s a romantic film with beautiful cinematography, music, strong acting, and it’s one of Val’s comfort go-to ...
The Prestige
April 24, 2023 06:17 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBWelcome to another episode of Movies that Make Us! This week we jumped into the world of competing magicians with Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige. This 2006 film is based on a novel of the same name where two rival magicians spend their lives trying to outdo each other with each one trying to create the better version of the same trick, ending with some deadly results. The entire film is built in the 3-act structure of a magic trick with the Pledge where you establish the ordinary, then mo...
Chocolat
April 17, 2023 22:26 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBWelcome back to the latest episode of Movies that Make Us! This week, we take a leisurely stroll to a lovely French village with the movie Chocolat. This charming 2000 film follows Juliet Binoche and her young daughter as they open a Chocolate shop and try to fit in to a tight knit town that isn’t super excited to have them. Johnny Depp is a quiet supporting player along with Dame Judy Dench, Alfred Molina, and Carrie-Anne Moss. Val selected a wonderful film and it achieved a rare triple A ...
The Thomas Crown Affair
April 02, 2023 21:22 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBWelcome back to Movies that Make Us. Val is still exploring Africa, so we have special guest James A. Owen back to the show to talk about the 1999 film “The Thomas Crown Affair.” James joined us previously on the “A Knight’s Tale” episode. James is a best selling author and illustrator and please visit his website at http://jamesaowen.com/ The Thomas Crown Affair is an updated telling of the 1968 film starring Steve McQueen. Pierce Brosnan plays Thomas Crown, a bored billionaire who steals ...
Smokey and the Bandit
March 27, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBWelcome back to another episode of Movies that Make Us. Val is in South Africa, so Robert Neal from Age of Geek podcast to join the team and discuss the 1977 film Smokey and the Bandit. Starring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, and Jackie Gleason, the film tells the story of Bandit and Snowman trying to bootleg 400 cases of Coors beer from TexArkana to Atlanta in 28 hours. Made for just 4.3 million dollars (Burt Reynolds earned 1 million in salary) it became the second highest grossing movie of ...
The Fountain
March 20, 2023 06:22 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBWelcome back to another week at Movies that Make Us! This week, we discuss a serious film for Tracy’s birthday pick, Darren Aronofsky’s The Fountain starring Hugh Jackman and Rachael Weisz. The film consists of three storylines involving immortality and the resulting loves lost, and one man’s pursuit of avoiding this fate in this life, or beyond it. Jackman and Weisz play a set of characters bonded by love across time and space: A conquistador and his ill-fated queen, a modern-day scientist...
Creed II
March 13, 2023 06:25 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBIt’s time for another episode of Movies that Make Us and this week, we are discussing Creed II. Steven Caple Jr. steps into the directing role replacing Ryan Coogler and continues the story of Adonis Creed. Creed has won six straight fights and won back his mustang from Danny “Stuntman” Wheeler, he’s proposed to Bianca, and moved to LA. Things are going well until Viktor Drago, son of Ivan Drago who killed Creed’s father in the ring, arrives and challenges him to a match. Adonis must overco...
Creed
March 06, 2023 07:02 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBWelcome to another episode of Movies that Make Us! 00February is complete and we’re moving into a new franchise with the Creed films. Creed III is now out in theaters and we take a look back at the reboot of the Rocky franchise. Michael B. Jordan plays Adonis Creed, son of Apollo Creed, and his attempt to break into the boxing world without using his father’s name or reputation. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the film is a fresh take on a franchise many thought was complete. What are your tho...
No Time To Die
February 27, 2023 18:55 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this week’s episode, Jake, Val, and Tracy complete 00February with No Time to Die. The first four films in the Daniel Craig era of Bond have all led up to this movie. His past has caught up to him, and there is nowhere to hide. It’s the 25th Bond film and puts an exclamation mark on this set of films. The film was delayed when Danny Boyle left the film in 2018 and then the Covid pandemic, but it was finally released in 2021. We want to know your thoughts on Daniel Craig’s version of Bon...
Skyfall and Spectre
February 20, 2023 07:35 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBHi friends! We’re deep into 00February, and this episode is a double dose of Bond as we discuss Skyfall and Spectre. Skyfall is one of the best Daniel Craig Bond films, and might be one of the best Bond films of them all. It definitely wins in cinematography with the legendary Roger Deakins behind the camera. The film takes us back to Bond’s childhood film and facing off against Javier Bardem. Spectre introduces the villain behind all of Bond’s challenges so far with Christoph Waltz playin...
Quantum of Solace
February 13, 2023 07:12 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBWelcome back to another week at Movies that Make Us and it’s week two of our 00February where we are discussing Daniel Craig’s run as James Bond. This week, we discuss the second film in the series Quantum of Solace. The film takes place immediately following the events of Casino Royale and is the 22nd James Bond film produced by Eon Productions. The film really lets Daniel Craig expand his version of the famous spy, and really makes it his own. What do you think of Quantum of Solace? We ...
Casino Royale
February 06, 2023 07:10 - 44 minutes - 41 MBWelcome back to another episode of Movies that Make Us. We’ve survived the year that is January and we’ve moved into 00February. We’re taking a look at the Daniel Craig run as James Bond, and this week is Casino Royale. Daniel Craig reinvents the beloved spy and puts his own spin on the character, bringing new levels of intensity and physicality to James Bond. This is actually the third film version of Ian Fleming’s 1953 novel of the same name, which is actually the first James Bond film. ...
Living
January 30, 2023 07:14 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBWelcome back to Movies that Make Us. We are continuing this month’s theme of feel-good movies, since January is the worst month of the year and we close it out with the Sundance film Living starring Bill Nighy. The film is based on a film based on the 1952 Japanese film Ikiru, directed by Akira Kurosawa, which in turn was inspired by the 1866 Russian novella The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy. Living is set in 1953 London and depicts a bureaucrat in the county Public Works department c...
Fire of Love
January 23, 2023 07:37 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBWelcome to another episode of Movies that Make Us! We’re continuing our run of feel good movies, and celebrating the start of the Sundance Film Festival with the documentary Fire of Love which you can stream through Disney+. The film explores the lives of two French volcanologists who have a passion for volcanoes and a deep and powerful love for each other. It’s got incredible footage, a compelling love story, and very much worth your time. What are your thoughts on the film? We want to kn...
Ratatouille
January 16, 2023 07:51 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBWelcome back to Movies that Make Us. We are continuing this month’s theme of feel good movies, since January is the worst month of the year. This week is Tracy’s choice and he selected the 2007 Disney Pixar film Ratatouille. This is the story of a rat who dreams of becoming a chef in Paris and tries to achieve his goal by forming an unlikely alliance with a restaurant’s garbage boy. The animation, score, and vocal work are all sublime and in our opinion, is one of Pixar’s best films. W...
Wayne’s World
January 09, 2023 07:08 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBWelcome back to another week at Movies that Make Us and we’re continuing with our feel-good movie month since January is the worst. It also happens to be Jake’s birthday, so we have a lot to celebrate with the 1992 classic Wayne’s World. The film is based on the Saturday Night Live sketch with the same name and follows Wayne and Garth as they go up against an evil producer who wants to take control of their cable access tv show. It’s incredibly nostalgic for us and also extremely quotable, ...
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
January 02, 2023 07:06 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBHi friends! We hope you enjoyed the holidays and time with your families. We know that January can be really hard because the lights have come down, the days are short, and it’s really the worst month of the year. So, we are talking about movies that make us feel good and this week’s film is Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris. The film follows a widowed cleaning lady in 1950’s London who falls in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. It’s streaming on Peacoc...
Knives Out
December 26, 2022 07:23 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBWelcome to the latest edition of Movies that Make Us. We’re closing out 2022 with one of our favorite caper movies in Knives Out. The 2019 murder mystery caught a lot of people by surprise making $312 million dollars on just a $40 million dollar budget. It follows the master detective Benoit Blanc who is investigating the death of the patriarch of a wealthy, and very dysfunctional family. It’s got a great cast including Chris Evans, Christopher Plummer, Jaimee Lee Curtis, Ana de Armas, Don J...
Glass Onion - MTMU Reviews
December 24, 2022 18:51 - 21 minutes - 16.1 MBWelcome back to Movies that Make Us. Today is a spoiler free mini episode of Glass Onion: A Knives Out mystery that is now available to stream on Netflix. When the sequel to Knives Out was announced, we were all a little skeptical if it was necessary, but the answer is a resounding yes. Yes, we need a sequel and Jake wants 17 more capers with Benoit Blanc. If you are ready to move past the Christmas movies, this is a great one to check out this weekend. What are your thoughts on the fi...
“Ugly Christmas Sweater” Episode
December 19, 2022 07:20 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBIt’s time for another episode of Movies that Make Us and this week, we recorded live at Galaxy of Games in West Jordan. It’s our first “Ugly Christmas Sweater” episode where we each select three movies that aren’t traditional Christmas movies, but are set during the holiday. We were joined by local filmmaker Blake Casselman who’s new film “Limbo” is streaming next month. We had a lot of fun discussing these non traditional films and our audience at the store got to vote for the winner. Did ...
Avatar: The Way of Water - MTMU Reviews
December 16, 2022 06:51 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWelcome to MTMU Reviews- a new series where we review newer movies- spoiler free! Our first one if a big one- Avatar: The Way of Water. This is the sequel that has been 13 years in the making. When the original film came out, it revolutionized and changed how we went to the movies. The 3D technology then blew us all away. What about this sequel? Will it do the same? We had the opportunity to screen this film in IMAX 3D on Tuesday evening. In this episode we break down our thoughts on the v...
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
December 12, 2022 15:37 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWelcome back to another episode of Movies that Make Us. We’re discussing the latest retelling of the classic tale of Pinocchio. This version is from director Guillermo del Toro and is arguably the front runner for the Best Animated Oscar for the year. This stop-motion film has absolutely gorgeous animation and presents a fresh and interesting update to the classic tale of the wooden boy who comes to life. Set in Facist Italy during World War II, the film is a darker and more mature version ...
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
December 05, 2022 08:05 - 1 hour - 59 MBWelcome to another episode of Movies that Make Us! We’re feeling especially festive so we’re discussing another holiday movie classic with National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Written by one our favorite screenwriters, John Hughes, this movie was released December 1, 1989 yet is still loved and rewatched each Christmas season. It tells the story of the Griswold family who spend their Christmas vacation at home with their relatives and mayhem ensues. What are your thoughts on the film? Is...
Spirited
November 28, 2022 07:07 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWelcome to another episode of Movies that Make Us! Thank you to everyone who came out to our Disney Trivia night at the Midway Tavern and helped us earn $1,000 for the American Cancer Society! We’re so grateful for your generosity. This week, we are talking about a brand new movie on Apple TV+ starring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell, Spirited. It’s a retelling of the Christmas Carol by Dickens, but it has some fun twists in the plot and it’s a musical from Pasek and Paul who wrote the music...
Throwback to the Best Thanksgiving Ever
November 21, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 36.2 MBWelcome back to Movies that Make Us. This week, we are revisiting the Best Thanksgiving Ever- which is not actually a Thanksgiving, but an episode we did clear back in 2019- when we discussed the film Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Most of the audio and video for this episode comes from this archived episode, airing for the first time this week on YouTube!. We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and are thankful for your continued support throughout this year. What are your th...
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
November 14, 2022 07:50 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB***SPOILERS*** Welcome back to Movies that Make Us. This week, we are talking about Marvel’s latest film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, with special guest, Robert Neal. Beginning after the death of King T’Challa, the movie is an amazing blend of high-tech superhero action and deeply emotional moments as Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M'Baku, Okoye, and the Dora Milaje fight to protect Wakanda against a new threat from Namor, who rules the underwater kingdom of Talokan. In the end, grief turns to ...
The Breakfast Club
November 07, 2022 07:01 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBWelcome back to Movies that Make Us. Today, we are going back to 1985 and discussing the classic film The Breakfast Club. It’s a teenage coming-of-age film directed by John Hughes starring Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, and Ally Sheedy. It’s set on one Saturday where five high school students from different cliques come together to serve detention and throughout the day, bond together in unexpected ways. What are your thoughts on the fil...