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Welcome 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 move to the Turn where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and finally reach the Prestige where the trick turns in unexpected ways and shows you something you’ve never seen before.What are your thoughts on the film? We want to hear your thoughts and as always, you can reach us at podcast@moviesthatmakeus.com. Sign up for our Patreon for as little as $3 per month to hear our reviews of the latest films like Guardians of the Galaxy 3.Did you miss the video premier of this episode? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, and

Welcome 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 grade from us.What are your thoughts on the film? Have you seen it before? If not, we highly recommend it.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.You can also follow our Facebook page so you can receive notifications for new audio or video of our episodes. Sometimes we are even live on Facebook, so you can give us feedback right then and there. It’s pretty sweet.As always, thank you

Welcome 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 art from a museum for the thrill of it. Renee Russo plays the insurance agent trying to catch him while they are falling in love. What are your thoughts on the film? Have you seen the original? What’s your favorite Pierce Brosnan film?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.You can also follow our Facebook page so you can receive notifications for new audio or video of our episo

Welcome 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 1977. It’s a road movie that is definitely a product of its time, but it still works incredibly well.What are your thoughts on the film? We also want to know your favorite car chase movie so let us know on social media. As always, you can reach us at podcast@moviesthatmakeus.com. 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.You can also follow our Facebook page so you can receive not

Welcome 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 and his cancer-stricken wife, and a traveler immersed in a futuristic journey alongside aspects of his lost love and the tree of life.It’s a metaphorical art film and we hope you’ll check it out. We want your feedback, so 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. You can also follow our Facebook page so you can receive notifications for new audio or video of our episodes. Sometimes we are even live on Facebook, so you can giv

It’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 overcome demons from his past, deal with issues with his wife and daughter, and take on a man who has nothing to lose in the ring.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.You can also follow our Facebook page so you can receive notifications for new audio or video of our episodes. Sometimes we even broadcast live on Facebook, so you can give us feedback right then and there. It’s pretty swe

Welcome 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 thoughts on the film? We want to know where you rank the Creed films along with the Rocy movies, and as always, you can reach us at podcast@moviesthatmakeus.com. Sign up for our Patreon for as little as $3 per month to hear our reviews of the latest films like Creed III.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.You can also follow our Facebook page so you can receive notifications

In 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 Bond. Send us feedback at podcast@moviesthatmakeus.com. 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.You can also follow our Facebook page so you can receive notifications for new audio or video of our episodes. Sometimes we are even live on Facebook, so you can give us feedback right then and there. It’s pretty sweet. Check out our Patreon for the latest movies and join us for screenings

Hi 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 playing Ernst Stavro Blofeld. What did you think of the films? We want to hear which Bond film is your favorite?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.You can also follow our Facebook page so you can receive notifications for new audio or video of our episodes.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome 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 want your feedback, so 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. You can also follow our Facebook page so you can receive notifications for new audio or video of our episodes. Sometimes we are even live on Facebook, so you can give us feedback right then and there. It’s pretty sweet.As always, thank you for listening, and for now, we won’t see you at the movies… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome 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. It’s the story of a young, raw, and unpolished Bond, who falls deeply for Vesper Lynd while trying to infiltrate a high stakes poker game against Mads Mikklesen’s villain Le Chiffre.What are your thoughts on the film? Do you have a favorite Bond film or actor? As always, you can reach us at podcast@moviesthatmakeus.com. 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.You can also f

Welcome 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 contemplating his life when informed he’s facing a fatal illness.  What are your thoughts on the film? It’s in theaters now, and Bill Nighy was nominated for an Oscar for his performance. 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.You can also follow our Facebook page so you can receive notifications for new audio or video of our episodes.As always, thank you for listening

Welcome 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 know your favorite independent film and as always, you can reach us at podcast@moviesthatmakeus.com. 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.You can also follow our Facebook page so you can receive notifications for new audio or video of our episodes. Sometimes we are even live on Facebook, so you can give us feedback right then and there. It’s pretty sweet.As always, thank you for

Welcome 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.  What are your thoughts on the film? We want to hear back from you and know what your favorite Pixar film is.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.You can also follow our Facebook page so you can receive notifications for new audio or video of our episodes.As always, thank you for listening, and for now, we won’t see you at the movies… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

Welcome 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, so we hope you enjoy the discussion.What do you think of Wayne’s World? We want your feedback, so 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. It’s all Jake wants for his birthday this year.You can also follow our Facebook page so you can receive notifications for new audio or video of our episodes. Sometimes we are even live on Facebook, so you can give us feedback right then and there. It’s pretty sweet.As always, thank you for list

Hi 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 Peacock. What did you think of the film? We want to hear from you!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.You can also follow our Facebook page so you can receive notifications for new audio or video of our episodes. As always, thank you for listening, and for now, we won’t see you at the movies… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome 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 Johnson, and of course Daniel Craig and his CSI: KFC accent. What are your thoughts on the film?  As always, you can reach us at podcast@moviesthatmakeus.com. 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.You can also follow our Facebook page so you can receive notifications for new audio or video of our episodes. Sometimes we are even live on Facebook, so you can give us f

Welcome 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 film? Do you agree with us that it’s even better than Knives Out? Do you wish it had played in theaters longer?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.You can also follow our Facebook page so you can receive notifications for new audio or video of our episodes. As always, thank you for listening, and for now, we won’t see you at the movies… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri

It’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 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.You can also follow our Facebook page so you can receive notifications for new audio or video of our episodes. Sometimes we even broadcast live on Facebook, so you can give us feedback right then and there. It’s pretty sweet.As always, thank you for listening, and for now, we won’t see you at the movies… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m

Welcome 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 visual effects of the show, talk about the impact of the original, and discuss how this story compares to the original. Come back to Pandora with us, and find out if this is a miss or a must see.This episode was filmed and recorded at Galaxy of Games, and we appreciate them letting us hang out at the store to record. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.