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‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ is Still So Fun
Movies Sarah Callen 8/6/25 Movies Sarah Callen 8/6/25

‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ is Still So Fun

This movie rocks! I remember loving it as a kid, and it still brings me such joy as an adult.

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‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ is Disappointing
Movies Sarah Callen 7/26/25 Movies Sarah Callen 7/26/25

‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ is Disappointing

Maybe my expectations were too high for Jurassic World: Rebirth, but the more that I’ve thought about it, the more frustrated I’ve become.

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Revisiting ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’
Movies Sarah Callen 7/16/25 Movies Sarah Callen 7/16/25

Revisiting ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’

When Wes Anderson made The Royal Tenenbaums, he wasn’t the star that he is today, and yet the color palette, quirky characters, and unique voice are all apparent.

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‘Small Things Like These’ is Beautiful and Horrifying
Movies Sarah Callen 7/12/25 Movies Sarah Callen 7/12/25

‘Small Things Like These’ is Beautiful and Horrifying

Small Things Like These is not for everyone, but if you’re in the mood for a slow drama about a man grappling with his trauma and conscience, this might be up your alley.

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Wes Anderson is Back with ‘The Phoenician Scheme’
Movies Sarah Callen 7/9/25 Movies Sarah Callen 7/9/25

Wes Anderson is Back with ‘The Phoenician Scheme’

If you’re a fan of Wes Anderson, then you’ll probably enjoy this film. If you aren’t a fan of his, then this might be one for you to skip.

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Revisiting ‘Jaws’ for its 50th Anniversary
Movies Sarah Callen 7/5/25 Movies Sarah Callen 7/5/25

Revisiting ‘Jaws’ for its 50th Anniversary

Jaws turns 50 years old this year, and is still absolutely thrilling from start to finish.

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‘The Order’ is All Too Relevant
Movies Sarah Callen 6/28/25 Movies Sarah Callen 6/28/25

‘The Order’ is All Too Relevant

The Order is an effective police drama, but what stands out the most is just how relevant it is to our world today.

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‘Slanted’ is Powerful and Heartbreaking
Movies Sarah Callen 6/14/25 Movies Sarah Callen 6/14/25

‘Slanted’ is Powerful and Heartbreaking

Slanted is funny and heart-warming and will leave you with much to think about. I hope that this film will become available for distribution—it’s definitely a worthwhile watch.

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‘DJ Ahmet’ is Filled with Humor and Depth
Movies Sarah Callen 6/11/25 Movies Sarah Callen 6/11/25

‘DJ Ahmet’ is Filled with Humor and Depth

DJ Ahmet is a coming-of-age film, but it’s also about so much more. It works as a comedy and a family drama, whether you’re living in North Macedonia, the US, or somewhere else.

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I Hope ‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’ is the End
Movies Sarah Callen 6/7/25 Movies Sarah Callen 6/7/25

I Hope ‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’ is the End

Playing on the nostalgia of the audience is a great move, but for me, it just made me want something else—to go back to a simpler time and the scaled-back version of these movies.

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‘Liquor Bank’ and Supporting Indie Films
Movies, Interview Sarah Callen 5/31/25 Movies, Interview Sarah Callen 5/31/25

‘Liquor Bank’ and Supporting Indie Films

We were honored to host writer and director Marcellus Cox and executive producer Adam Freed on the podcast to discuss their short film Liquor Bank.

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Revisiting ‘The Empire Strikes Back’
Movies Sarah Callen 5/23/25 Movies Sarah Callen 5/23/25

Revisiting ‘The Empire Strikes Back’

This film came out nearly 45 years ago, and it is still utterly captivating. The dialogue, set pieces, and endearing characters make this film a blast to watch.

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‘Sinners’ is Stunning
Movies Sarah Callen 5/9/25 Movies Sarah Callen 5/9/25

‘Sinners’ is Stunning

Sinners is the type of movie that I’ve been waiting for this year—technically impressive, thematically rich, and a really great time in the theater.

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‘Matchstick Men’ is a Perfect Nic Cage Vehicle
Movies Sarah Callen 5/2/25 Movies Sarah Callen 5/2/25

‘Matchstick Men’ is a Perfect Nic Cage Vehicle

I was captivated by Roy the entire time, and I think that’s in large part due to Nic Cage’s performance.

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‘Kneecap’ is a Wild and Important Film
Movies Sarah Callen 4/25/25 Movies Sarah Callen 4/25/25

‘Kneecap’ is a Wild and Important Film

As the assault on indigenous languages grows stronger, films like Kneecap will become even more important.

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I Finally Watched ‘In Bruges’
Movies Sarah Callen 4/18/25 Movies Sarah Callen 4/18/25

I Finally Watched ‘In Bruges’

If you haven’t yet seen In Bruges, I recommend it. It will keep you laughing and will leave you with something to think about as the credits roll.

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‘G20’ is a Movie that Exists
Movies Sarah Callen 4/12/25 Movies Sarah Callen 4/12/25

‘G20’ is a Movie that Exists

I will watch anything that Viola Davis is in, even if it is otherwise a mediocre film.

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I Wanted to Like ‘Death of a Unicorn’
Movies Sarah Callen 4/4/25 Movies Sarah Callen 4/4/25

I Wanted to Like ‘Death of a Unicorn’

There are good ideas in Death of a Unicorn, but the story isn’t as impactful as it could’ve been.

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