Movies & Us

Ep. 234 - Blonde (2022)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Blonde. They dive deep into the story, plot structure, and characters. They also discuss the difficulties of fictionalizing an iconic historical figure.
What did you think of Blonde? Were you able to connect with the characters and this story?
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Ep. 233 - Elvis (2022)

Jen and Sarah review Elvis in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They take a deep dive into the choice of narrator, the story’s framing, and the plot as a whole. They also discuss the performances, visuals, and musical choices in this biopic.
What did you think of Elvis? Did the framing of this story work for you?
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Bonus Ep - A24 Gauntlet with featured guests: Patrick James and Nate Belisle

In this bonus episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah are joined by Patrick and Nate for the A24 Gauntlet. They discuss four A24 films in the horror or thriller genres, A24 as a whole, and what makes a good movie.
What do you think of A24? What are your favorite A24 horror or thriller films?
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Ep. 232 - The Woman King (2022)

Jen and Sarah review The Woman King in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They dive into the story and themes, the characters and actors who portray them. They also unpack the responsibility that comes with making a movie inspired by historical events.
What did you think of The Woman King? What parts of the story resonated with you?
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Bonus Ep - Revisiting Men (2022) with featured guests: Patrick James and Nate Belisle

In this bonus episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah are joined by special guests Patrick and Nate to review Men. They unpack the film’s many themes, motifs, and symbols. They also discuss the one-word title and this film’s place in the horror genre.
What did you think of Men? Did the film’s themes and symbols resonate with you?
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Ep. 231 - Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022)

Jen and Sarah review Three Thousand Years of Longing in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the plot, characters, and major themes of the film. They also dive into the importance of stories and how they shape our lives.
What did you think of Three Thousand Years of Longing? What did you think of the characters?
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Ep. 230 - Marcel the Shell With Shoes On (2022)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Marcel the Shell With Shoes On. They share their experience with the original short video and how that shaped their thoughts about the feature-length film. They also unpack some of the major themes and comment on the filmmaking components that help make these shells feel so human.
What did you think of Marcel the Shell With Shoes On? How does it compare to the original short video?
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Ep. 229 - Emily the Criminal (2022)

Jen and Sarah review Emily the Criminal in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss a few of the many themes and topics that are packed into this efficient screenplay. They also share the ways they related to these complex and empathetic characters.
What did you think of Emily the Criminal? What did you think of the ending?
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Bonus Ep - Face-Off: Empathy-Inducing Lizards in Cinema

In this bonus episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah face off and bring their nominations for who they think are the most empathy-inducing lizards in cinema.
After listening to the episode, vote for who you think is more empathy-inducing on Instagram @strategicwhimsyexperiment or on Twitter @strategicwhimsy.
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Ep. 228 - The Black Phone (2022)

Jen and Sarah review The Black Phone in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the coming-of-age plot that intentionally builds empathy for the characters. They also dive into the way the film creates and resolves tension throughout, keeping viewers engaged from start to finish.
What did you think of The Black Phone? What parts of this coming-of-age story resonated with you?
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