Movies & Us
Movies & Us is a weekly gathering place filled with conversations about movies, stories, and connection. Our name sums it up: we’re all about movies and the powerful ways we can connect with each other and the world around us. This podcast is about all of us and our shared stories. Join us in conversations about movies and the stories that connect us!
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Episodes
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah reflect on the last four years of the podcast. They celebrate SWE’s birthday by sharing their favorite episodes and clips of the last year.
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Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Prey. They discuss how this film builds on the Predator franchise and intentionally honors Comanche culture and history. They also share how its quality filmmaking sets this apart from other summer blockbusters.
What did you think of Prey? How does this compares to other Predator films?
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Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Jen and Sarah review Bullet Train in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They take a deep dive into the plot and share what they think could’ve been changed to set this apart from other recent action films. They also share what creative choices worked well and what didn’t.
What did you think of Bullet Train? How does this compare to other action films?
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Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The Gray Man. They dive into the characters, pacing, and plot structure. They also discuss how this is the foundation for future films and compare and contrast it with other popular action franchises.
What did you think of The Gray Man? What do you hope to see in a sequel?
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Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Jen and Sarah review Jordan Peele’s Nope in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the themes that stood out to them, and the symbolism found throughout. They also talk about the characters, cinematography, and sound design that made this film so immersive and impactful.
What did you think of Nope? What themes stood out to you?
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Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Where the Crawdads Sing. They compare the film with the book and the creative choices that were made to bring this story to the big screen. They also wonder how the target demographic for this film influenced elements of the story that were included or removed.
What did you think about Where the Crawdads Sing? How does this compare to the book?
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Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Kaitlin to review Thor: Love and Thunder. In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, they discuss the emotional and humorous moments throughout the film. They also share what character arcs worked for them and what didn’t.
What did you think of Thor: Love and Thunder? Did the humor work for you, or did it leave you wanting something else?
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Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review After Yang. They discuss the characters, pacing, and major themes of the film. They also dive into the ways it separates itself from others in the sci-fi genre.
What did you think of After Yang? How does this compare to other futuristic films?
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Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Jen and Sarah review Jurassic World Dominion in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They take a deep dive into the screenplay, pacing, and many characters. They also compare this film with other recent blockbusters that also capitalized on the audience’s nostalgia.
What did you think of Jurassic World Dominion? Do you think it’s asking too much for a blockbuster to have a strong emotional core?
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Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Netflix’s Spiderhead. They analyze the characters, the emotional stakes, and the plot as a whole. They also compare and contrast the film to the original short story.
What did you think of Spiderhead? How do you think this compares with the original?
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