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Welcome to Sweet & Condensed

What it is and why it’s made for movie lovers like you.

Feb 23, 2024 • Just Josh Perez, Sarah Worland, Eric H, and Kelly

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The question no one likes: "What's your favorite movie?" (and how to find your answer)

Mar 13, 2024 • New Mexico Drew

The Best of 2024

Jan 3, 2025 • Eric H, Kelly, Just Josh Perez, Sarah Worland, New Mexico Drew, and Sweet & Condensed

Sweet & Condensed: Challengers

Apr 26, 2024 • Eric H, Just Josh Perez, Kelly, Sarah Worland, and New Mexico Drew

Everything I Need To Be, I Already Am.

Nov 5, 2024 • Just Josh Perez

Recent posts

They Will Kill You (what to expect)

Scorecard, Watchlist Worthy, Friends We Recommend

Mar 27 • Sweet & Condensed

New Podcast Episode: Oscars 2026

Sinners! and a Rose Byrne Snub

Mar 20 • Just Josh Perez and Eric H

Project Hail Mary (what to expect)

Scorecard, Watchlist Worthy,

Mar 20 • Sweet & Condensed

Undertone (what to expect)

Scorecard, Watchlist Worthy, New Pod Drop, Friends We Reccomend

Mar 13 • Sweet & Condensed

New Podcast Episode: Race, Religion, and Science Fiction

Co-Created Learning, unEssays, and the Power of Film #70

Mar 9 • Just Josh Perez, Eric H, and New Mexico Drew

Sweet & Condensed

Sweet & Condensed

A weekly newsletter that lets you know at a glance if the latest box office releases are worth your time and money, and what to expect if you decide to go. Including latest podcast episodes and essays.

Newsletter 📧

They Will Kill You (what to expect)

Scorecard, Watchlist Worthy, Friends We Recommend

Mar 27 • Sweet & Condensed

Project Hail Mary (what to expect)

Scorecard, Watchlist Worthy,

Mar 20 • Sweet & Condensed

Undertone (what to expect)

Scorecard, Watchlist Worthy, New Pod Drop, Friends We Reccomend

Mar 13 • Sweet & Condensed

Essays 📝

Going to the Theaters by Myself

cinemas, a sacred space

Oct 6, 2025 • Just Josh Perez

Everything I Need To Be, I Already Am.

A reflection on watching Dune (2021)

Nov 5, 2024 • Just Josh Perez

Ritual and Remarkable

A love letter to the movies and the people you go with.

Aug 27, 2024 • New Mexico Drew

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Just Josh Perez

New Podcast Episode: Oscars 2026

Eric H

New Podcast Episode: Oscars 2026

Kelly

New Podcast Episode: Horror Movie Draft

Sarah Worland

Together (what to expect)

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