Movies & Us

Ep. 244 - Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio. They discuss the gorgeous visuals and the empathy-inducing characters. They also marvel at the technical components that came together to make this film.
What did you think of Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio? How is this unique among other Pinocchio adaptations?
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Ep. 243 - The Fabelmans (2022)

Jen and Sarah review The Fabelmans in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss how this coming-of-age story is widely accessible without falling into cheesy tropes. They also talk about the film’s themes, including the magic of movie-making and how movies shape how we see the world around us.
What did you think of The Fabelmans? What themes stood out to you?
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Ep. 242 - The Menu (2022)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The Menu. They discuss this film's interesting premise, colorful characters, and compelling performances. They also share the nuanced themes that stood out to them in this genre-blending thriller.
What did you think of The Menu? What themes stood out to you?
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Ep. 241 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) with featured guest: Daisah Riley

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Daisah to review Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, they discuss a few of the film’s many themes. They unpack the ways the film honors Chadwick Boseman and also wonder about the future of the franchise.
What did you think of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever? What do you hope to see in the next film?
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Ep. 240 - Don’t Worry Darling (2022)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Don’t Worry Darling. They unpack the story and plot structure, and then suggest changes that could have made this film great. They also discuss the themes, casting, and creative choices that were made.
What did you think of Don’t Worry Darling? What would you change to make this film even more impactful?
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Ep. 239 - The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

Jen and Sarah review The Banshees of Inisherin in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They take a deep dive into the complex and colorful characters in this dark comedy. They also discuss this film's various themes, including legacy, niceness, and more.
What did you think of The Banshees of Inisherin? What themes stood out most to you?
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Ep. 238 - Tár (2022)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Tár. They discuss the complex protagonist, provocative subject matter, and the thesis of the movie. They also share what stood out to them in this nuanced character study that provides more questions than answers.
What did you think of Tár? What do you think this film’s central thesis is?
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Ep. 237 - Entergalactic (2022)

Jen and Sarah review Entergalactic in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the ways this film fits into and breaks out of the romance genre. They also unpack how the animation style, original music, and compelling characters combine to create this engaging story.
What did you think of Entergalactic? How is this different from other rom-coms?
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Ep. 236 - Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)

Jen and Sarah review Hocus Pocus 2 in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss how the film capitalizes on nostalgia and how it compares to other recent sequels. They also dive deep into the plot structure and characters in this Halloween adventure.
What did you think of Hocus Pocus 2? What makes this different than other sequels?
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Ep. 235 - Amsterdam (2022)

Jen and Sarah review Amsterdam in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They dive into what didn’t work and how changes to its structure, pacing, and characters could’ve improved the film. They also discuss this film’s unique portrayal of historical events and how it differs from traditional biopics.
What did you think of Amsterdam? What writer/director would you like to see take on this story?
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