Best My Kind of Weird Productions, LLC Podcasts (2024)

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Screen Cares Interviews Black Barbie writer-director, Lagueria Davis! 26:22

25d ago26:22

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In 2023, Screen Cares co-hosts Sarah & Jennie got to sit down with writer-director Lagueria Davis to discuss her creative process and vision in making the fantastic film Black Barbie. In case you missed the episode before, we thought we'd release it again so that you can be sure to learn more about Davis' hard work and vision for this important fil…

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Encore Growing Up With the March Sisters: Little Women (1994) 1:00:55

7M ago1:00:55

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Screen Cares' co-hosts, Jennie and Sarah, discuss how a movie can become a cinematic portrayal of how movies can grow with a viewer over time. The story of the four March sisters has held a place in the hearts of readers since Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women more that 150 years ago. Their story entered into Jennie’s heart at the age of nine wh…

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Episode 16: Feel Your Feelings with Inside Out (2015) and Screen Cares 50:49

7M ago50:49

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During the holiday season, heightened stress and emotions aren't uncommon. And that's ok! This week, Weirdschooling brings you a special Screen Cares episode to remind you of the value of feeling your feelings...and not just the "good" ones. Screen Cares hosts, Jennie & Sarah, explore how the film, Inside Out (2015) can be used as a tool to broaden…

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Episode 15: Fight Discrimination with Nimona (2023) and Screen Cares 38:23

8M ago38:23

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Today, we've brought you another Screen Cares episode in which hosts Sarah & Jennie respond to a listener's question: "...Is there a film that I could show my children that demonstrates how important it is to be an active ally?" As Weirdschoolers, we may utilize different learning techniques, but we all fervently believe in the value of contributin…

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Encore Surviving the Suburbs: Pleasantville (1998) 55:03

8M ago55:03

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What does the punk band, The Descendents, folk musician and activist Malvina Reynolds' song "Little Boxes" and the 1998 movie, Pleasantville, have in common? They all spark a conversation about finding your place in a world that feels like it squashes personhood and originality. Screen Cares hosts, Sarah & Jennie, discuss how a move to the dreaded …

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Episode 14: Flush Parenting and Educational Norms Down the Toilet with Screen Cares 45:05

8M ago45:05

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As proud weirdos, we embrace the unconventional in our approaches to learning, education, parenting and life. And in today's special bonus episode, your familiar and friendly Weirdschooling co-hosts share our other show: Screen Cares. This Screen Cares episode was hand-picked for our Weirdschooling community because it shows how watching the wonder…

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A Place for Love, Hunting for Meaning in Grief: Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) 45:40

8M ago45:40

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Screen Cares hosts, Sarah & Jennie invite listeners to join them for an emotional conversation about how love can fuel both grief and healing. Jennie uses the movie Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) to process the loss of her sixteen-year-old dog, Epona. We discover that there's room for laughter even during the saddest of times, and that movies can…

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Episode 11: Boost Your Potential with Brooke Lam of Keeping Families Well 45:40

8M ago45:40

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Weirdschoolers-- we care about you. It can be hard to focus on learning when your mind or body doesn't feel like it is cooperating-- and we've been there. So, for this week's episode, we wanted to share the gift of thinking differently about health. Brooke Lam, a wonderful Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach who owns and operates Keeping Fam…

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Be An Ally: Nimona (2023) 38:23

9M ago38:23

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Screen Cares hosts, Sarah & Jennie, received a listener question for this week's episode: "My children care about inclusivity and equity but express that they aren't sure if their individual efforts matter, and express that it's hard to always keep up the 'good fight' against hatred. Is there a film that I could show my children that could demonstr…

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Episode 10: Libraries and Books Are For Everyone (and so is Mychal Threets!) 41:11

9M ago41:11

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When you watch Mychal Threets' videos and reels, you might feel like you've been invited into a cozy corner table at your favorite library for a friendly chat. He's gone viral for sharing his love of books and his warm and fuzzy stories from his daily adventures as a supervising librarian in the Solano County Library system. However, Mychal isn't j…

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Close the Loop: The Babadook (2014) 37:16

9M ago37:16

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Happy Halloween! It's the final episode of Screen Cares' special October series, Screen Scares. This week, we're highlighting a horror film by the incredible writer and director, Jennifer Kent. Sarah believes Kent's film, The Babadook (2014), shows us that we can close the loop and find resolution even when things feel dark and difficult. Jennie sa…

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Episode 9: Using Joy and Wonder to Create Culturally-Centered, Nature-Based Education with Dr. Ashley Brailsford 34:00

9M ago34:00

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Weirdschooling co-hosts, Jennie & Sarah, learn what it means to power outdoor learning experiences with purpose and professional excellence from the founder of Unearthing Joy, Dr. Ashley Brailsford. Unearthing Joy has helped thousands of families across the country celebrate Indigenous, Black and Other People of the Global Majority’s experiences wi…

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The Changing Landscape of Fear: The Witches (1990) 47:34

9M ago47:34

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As a child, the idea that a boy mouse can save the world from witches seems empowering and plausible, while the specter of being trapped in a painting-never to experience life- presents a greater threat. As an adult, fears change to those of a caretaker sheltering the fragility of our children. This Screen Scares episode looks at how fear can be pl…

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Do Film Festivals Matter? 12:00

9M ago12:00

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After covering the 54th Nashville Film Festival for Screen Cares, Sarah considers a comment a frenemy said about these types of events: "Film festivals are just fancy parties and pats on the back." Sarah reflects on the dozens of film festivals she's attended and on the authentic conversations she was grateful to have with festival attendees, indus…

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Episode 8: Changing Lives Through Barrier-Free Fun at Camp for All 29:32

9M ago29:32

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People of all abilities deserve to get to enjoy spaces in which they can have fun, challenge their limits, increase their self-confidence and just exist without the stigma of labels, all in a safe place that was built to gift the experience of a lifetime. Children and adults can do all this (and more!) at Camp for All. Join Weirdschooling Co-Hosts,…

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Look Your Truth Dead in the Eyes: Cobweb (2023) 40:20

9M ago40:20

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Screen Scares Month is here for the 2nd installment of this special series. Today, Screen Cares co-hosts, Sarah and Jennie, discuss a movie that’s not an easy watch. It’s bloody, violent and scary, but instead of giving a subtle instruction in healing, the horror film Cobweb (2023), demonstrates the tenuous and dangerous nature of keeping your deep…

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Episode 7: How to Build a Family-Centered Life at Home & Around the World, Asking Big Questions with Maverick Family 32:35

9M ago32:35

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Can you travel the world while educating your children? Do you really need your job or your home? Are you and your partner capable of a truly 50/50 parenting? Are you living your dream family lifestyle? We're asking big questions in this episode of Weirdschooling. Co-hosts, Sarah and Jennie are joined by parents, spouses, entrepreneurs, worldschool…

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Conspiracies, Curses, Horrors, and MPA Ratings "They're here!": Poltergeist (1982) 45:15

9M ago45:15

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The lines between life and art blur when Screen Scares co-hosts Jennie and Sarah look back at the totally terrifying, possibly cursed, and definitely problematic legacy of Tobe Hooper/ Steven Spielberg's horror classic Poltergeist (1982). The movie pushed and defined the limits of the MPA ratings system, and left generations of viewers asking thems…

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An Interview with Lagueria Davis, Writer-Director of Black Barbie: A Documentary 26:22

9M ago26:22

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Screen Cares co-hosts, Sarah and Jennie, were thrilled to have a chance to talk with Lagueria Davis, writer-director of the fantastic new film, Black Barbie: A Documentary. Listen in on our conversation for her insights about how her aunt, Beulah Mae Mitchell, played a pivotal role in the eventual development and design of the first Black Barbie do…

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“Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive,” A Coming-of-Age Story 11:47

10M ago11:47

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It's a rare thing to have the opportunity to experience a coming-of-age story about an octogenarian, but the Screen Cares team got to do just that when screening Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive at the 54th Nashville Film Festival. Listen to this special reading of the reflection that our Screen Cares co-host, Jennie, wrote after seeing this wonderful…

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A "Scary" Weirdschooling Update 1:40

10M ago1:40

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Tune in to this short episode for a "scary" update about your dedicated hosts, Sarah & Jennie, and what weirdness they're up to this week! Feel like screen time can feel a bit meaningless? Check out our other podcast, Screen Cares. for new perspectives on why movies matter, and how to use movie nights to create conversations and connections. Nashvi…

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Where is Screen Scares?! 1:40

10M ago1:40

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It’s spooky season, but where is Screen Scares?! You, know, the fall-favorite that we all love, even as much as we love pumpkin-flavored everything? Screen Scares 2023 will launch NEXT week on Tuesday, October 11, but that doesn’t mean we’ve ghosted you. We’ve got press credentials to cover the Nashville Film Festival from September 28-October 4! W…

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Episode 6: The Art of Making History Fun and Inclusive, A Conversation with Mint and Bloom Learning 32:28

10M ago32:28

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Weirdschooling co-hosts, Sarah and Jennie, love history. But not the kind that only tells one white-washed side of the story. Uplifting historical events that have been omitted from many standard texts isn't weird, it's important and valuable. Like many educators, we've found it to be a challenge to find a history curriculum that is secular, progre…

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Time to Get Scared with Screen Scares! 2:49

10M ago2:49

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Screen Cares co-hosts and best buds, Jennie and Sarah, love the fall season and can't wait to bring you another season of Screen Scares during the month of October! This contemplative and cozy season offers one of the best times to watch movies together; from the spooky, terrifying, campy, silly and grotesque! Join us during the month of October fo…

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Episode 5: Extra Credit Religion and Science: "Opposites" Attract 33:35

10M ago33:35

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Weirdschooling co-hosts, Sarah and Jennie, completed a big extra credit homework assignment based on the discussion in last week’s episode with Saltwater Studies’ founder, Christa Jewett. Jennie and Sarah researched, read tons of studies, articles, excerpts of books and historical works, then came to a weird conclusion: religion and science may not…

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Episode 4: Sea Cucumber Poop, Marine Biology and Faith: A Conversation with Christa Jewett, founder of Saltwater Studies, Inc. 30:58

10M ago30:58

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This week’s Weirdschooling guest, Christa Jewett, has a "weird" idea! She believes that science and faith can co-exist! In Episode 4, Christa shares how her passion for teaching and weird marine life runs as deeply as her faith in God. Weirdschooling co-hosts, Jennie and Sarah, learn from Christa that what's most important in marine education is to…

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Episode 3:Extra Credit Research Gives Adults and Kids the Green Light for Nature Immersion 34:03

11M ago34:03

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We loved getting to talk with Nashville Nature Explorers’ co-creator, Judy Scoville, in an earlier companion episode about the value of nature immersion for both kids and adults. Judy shared her own personal story of how being in nature has impacted her journey as a student and now, as an educator. This week, we go beyond the anecdotal and share ex…

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Episode 2: Why Nature Immersion? A Discussion with Guest Judy Scoville, Co-Founder of Nature Explorers 35:09

11M ago35:09

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Weirdschooling co-hosts Sarah and Jennie learn how Nature Explorers co-founder and lead teacher, Judy Scoville uses nature immersion to connect with students of diverse ages, backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles. Judy discusses how early outdoor educational experiences-both as a student and a teacher-inspired her to create a learning program…

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Episode 1: Educational Origin Stories 29:13

11M ago29:13

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Weirdschooling co-hosts, Jennie & Sarah, consider learning and teaching to be superhuman powers we’re all capable of possessing. Origin stories are the best kind of superhero stories, so in our episode, we share tales of our educational past and how they shape our educational present. Listen to learn more about what we mean when we embrace the word…

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Weirdschooling: Learning Outside of the Box (Trailer) 1:29

11M ago1:29

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Weirdschooling is now in session! Look for Season 1 on Wednesday August 23, 2023 wherever you enjoy podcasts. Co-hosts Sarah & Jennie are experienced educators, problem-solvers, friends, and parents who tackle common educational challenges with unconventional but effective solutions. Listeners can expect to gain knowledge and insights through frequ…

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Double Feature Making Memories with Dad Screen Movies: Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) & Guardians of the Galaxy (2017) 46:26

1y ago46:26

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Making Memories with Dad Screen Movies: Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? & Guardians of the Galaxy We couldn’t let Season Two of Screen Cares conclude without dropping a fun Father’s Day episode in your podcast feeds. And also, the guilt from Sarah’s Dad would have been too much. Father’s Day may be outspent and out-carnationed by Mother’s Day, but that…

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Skates on, Heart Open: Whip It (2009) 54:48

1y ago54:48

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Our listeners are diverse! Some listeners love football. Some love basketball, others prefer baseball, soccer, wrestling, NASCAR, golf or tennis! And others still, love the knock-down sport of ROLLER DERBY! It’s PRIDE month and Sarah & Jennie chat about how Whip It (2009) highlights not just a badass game but also demonstrates how one facet of our …

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Phases of Reality: Man on the Moon (1999) 1:00:37

1y ago1:00:37

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Jennie rounds out her movie picks for season two of Screen Cares with the 1999 film Man on the Moon. She and Sarah delve into the themes of performance, authenticity, truth, and empathy that have emerged throughout the course of the season through their discussions of various movies. The late comedian and performance artist Andy Kaufman, played by …

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Arming Ourselves With Poetry, Film & Discussion on Memorial Day: 1917 (2019) 42:49

1y ago42:49

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Arming Ourselves With Poetry, Film & Discussion on Memorial Day: 1917 Memorial Day is here. Sarah and Jennie urge Screen Cares listeners to respect the extraordinary bravery and sacrifice of all armed forces and their families by choosing to seek civil discourse rather than looking for an enemy among us. By thoughtfully screening 1917, we are remin…

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Growing Up With the March Sisters: Little Women (1994) 1:00:55

1y ago1:00:55

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Growing Up With the March Sisters: Little Women (1994) The story of the four March sisters has held a place in the hearts of readers ever since Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women more that 150 years ago. Their story entered into Screen Cares host Jennie’s heart at the age of nine when she and her mother saw the 1994 adaptation Little Women. In th…

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Double Feature Movie Moms Who Don’t Make the List: The Fabelmans (2022) and Home Alone 2 (1992) 49:58

1y ago49:58

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Last week, we discussed movie moms we'd like to befriend at an imaginary Mother's Day brunch. Now that the dirty dishes are in the sink and the collective haze of mimosas and caffeine are behind us, we're ready to talk about the moms that we would not invite. These moms are not the baddest of the bad- murdering moms need not apply-, but these moms …

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Double Feature Movie Moms At Our Mother’s Day Brunch: Wonder (2017) & Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) 41:33

1y ago41:33

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With Mother’s Day just around the corner we’re asking ourselves what it means to be a mom, and what kind of mom-friends we appreciate having in our lives, in this special double feature discussion. Instead of going to the playground, Screen Cares Co-Hosts Jennie and Sarah go to the movies to find their favorite movie moms to invite to a pretend Mot…

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The Pain is All In Your Head: Rye Lane (2023) 56:44

1y ago56:44

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The Pain is All In Your Head: Rye Lane In this week’s special episode, Jennie texted Sarah with a request for a cinematic salve to help cope with the challenge of living with chronic pain. Instead of focusing on conquering pain, Screen Cares co-hosts dive into the 2023 Sundance Film Festival favorite, Rye Lane, and how vibrance, quirkiness, and wil…

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Parenting Drivers in the Wild West: True Grit (2010) 1:03:03

1y ago1:03:03

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Screen Cares co-hosts Jennie and Sarah use the power of movies to help parents navigate the fears that may arise as their babies hit the road in a world that can sometimes feel like the Wild West. When Sarah asked Jennie to find a movie to help guide the conversation, Jennie went off trail and picked a movie with no actual cars, but lots of horsepo…

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Body Image & Letting Yourself Go: Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019) 48:07

1+ y ago48:07

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It’s frustrating when an injury or illness interrupts a personal goal, especially when you feel that you’ve “let yourself go” and failed to meet your own personal expectations. Sarah tackles the big “b” (body image) in this episode of Screen Cares, and shares how Sundance Film Festival Audience Award: US Dramatic winner, Brittany Runs a Marathon (2…

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Birds of a Feather Flock to Horror Together, The Connective Power of The Birds (1962) 1:01:28

1+ y ago1:01:28

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It's the birds, it's the creepy characters, NO it's the fear of losing the ones you love! Jennie leads Sarah through the experience of watching The Birds (1962) during a special family movie night on her father Jim's birthday. The Screen Cares hosts unpack all the ways the film can bring us together through shared fears and how the film highlights …

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Surviving the Suburbs: Pleasantville (1998) 55:03

1+ y ago55:03

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Sarah and her family make a big decision from her nightmares…a move to the ‘burbs. As a self-proclaimed “weirdo” and non-conformist, Sarah and Screen Cares co-host, Jennie, work through a fun watch of Pleasantville (1998) - IMDb in the hopes of finding peace with living in a neighborhood where everything is the same. Instead of focusing on the film…

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Learning the Fine Art of NOT Joking Around: Nanette (2018) 40:35

1+ y ago40:35

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Maybe Hannah Gadsby's Nanette isn't quite a movie, but Screen Cares host Jennie finds value in bringing the Netflix comedy special to the table to give context to her approach to viewing creative works and her own personal attempts to grow in her authenticity and vulnerability. Co-host Sarah helps make personal connections related to growing up in …

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Ghosting Your Best Friend: The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) 57:01

1+ y ago57:01

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Isolation can be crushing, whether from geographical restraints (like if you live on a tiny fictional island off of the coast of Ireland like this week’s movie characters, Colm and Padraic, or if you live too far from loved ones), psychological (if you don’t look beyond the normal initial first impressions of people you meet and get stuck in this o…

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The Greatest Show On Earth is Self-Care and That’s Alright: Elvis (2022) 59:13

1+ y ago59:13

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Jennie outs herself as a life-long Elvis enthusiast in the name of drawing out deep life lessons from Baz Luhrmann’s Oscar nominated biopic Elvis (2022). Sarah and Jennie discuss how the film reveals truths about how we engage with ourselves and the world around us through three main musically-inspired themes: Return to Sender, Devil in Disguise, a…

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2022 Oscars: Screen Cares Edition + Screen Shares Rating Winners 1:13:18

1+ y ago1:13:18

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While hosts Sarah and Jennie have always promised that Screen Cares isn’t just another movie podcast that provides lists and critique, the upcoming 95th Academy Awards Ceremony is the “elephant in the room” for a podcast that is centered on cinema. Jennie and Sarah share their experience with the Oscars and explore ways to make deeper connections u…

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Encore Rushing or Dragging to Achievement + Special New Bonus Content with a Professional Percussionist: Whiplash (2014) 1:12:28

1+ y ago1:12:28

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Episode Transcript In anticipation of Oscar season, we’re re-releasing a favorite from Screen Cares season one. Whiplash (2014) won 6 of the 14 Oscars it was nominated for, and continues to rivet viewers with the intense portrayal of music culture. Sarah sat down with her sister, a real professional percussionist, to gain unique and special insight…

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Encore Sharing the Boat and Never Letting Go of Humanity + Bonus Guest Reflection In Honor of 25th Anniversary Theatrical Re-Release of Titanic (1997) 1:02:04

1+ y ago1:02:04

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At Screen Cares we're serious about never letting go- way more than Rose anyway. So serious that we're re-releasing in honor of a re-release...the 25th Anniversary re-release of Titanic (1997), that is. Jennie and Sarah are lifting episode 6 out of the frigid waters of Screen Cares Season 1. This time, they're adding a heart-warming special introdu…

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Double Feature Love is in the Air: Lady and the Tramp (1955) & The Big Sick (2017) 1:03:08

1+ y ago1:03:08

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Want to know what Ray Romano, puppy love, and choosing a movie to watch for Valentine's Day all have in common? Find out by joining Screen Cares hosts Sarah and Jennie as they kick off Season 2 with a surprise discussion about the movies that make their hearts happy. Jennie explores the importance of simple romance by highlighting an animated class…

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Bonus Episode Grateful, Proud, and Pressing Pause 'Til 2023 9:35

1+ y ago9:35

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In this special bonus episode of Screen Cares, hosts Jennie and Sarah reflect on their first season of the podcast, and give thanks to all of the people in their lives who have made this creative process possible. Fifteen movies and many hours of conversation, work, and sharing have played out this inaugural season and now it’s time to press pause …

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