Movies & Us

Ep. 268 - Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ and discuss the three-dimensional characters, simple (but effective) plot, and the challenges that come with making a sequel.
Spoilers (~13:02)
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Ep. 267 - Cocaine Bear (2023)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Cocaine Bear’ and share some alternative plot ideas for this great premise.
Spoilers (~21:20)
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Ep. 266 - Air (2023)

Jen and Sarah review ‘Air’ and discuss the plot, writing, characters, and how they wanted to see a lot more of Viola Davis.
Spoilers (~13:18)
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Ep. 265 - Promising Young Woman (2020) with Patrick James and Nate Belisle

Jen and Sarah review ‘Promising Young Woman’ with special guests Nate and Pat. They discuss the creative choices, themes, the shocking ending, and more. 
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Jen and Sarah share some very exciting news, reflect on the origins of this podcast, and share what’s next for Movies & Us.
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Ep. 264 - Creed III (2023)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Creed III. They discuss this film’s major themes, how it compares to other films in the franchise, and how it sets itself apart from other blockbusters. They also share how the screenplay, cinematography, and performances work together to create a meaningful and entertaining action film. 
What did you think of Creed III? What do you hope to see next in the Creed franchise?
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Ep. 263 - John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) with featured guest: Dillon Laney

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest, Dillon, to review John Wick: Chapter 4 in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the fight choreography, explosive set pieces, storytelling, and character development. They also share how this compares with the other films and wonder what could be next for the franchise. 
What did you think of John Wick: Chapter 4? What did you think of the ending? 
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Ep. 262 - The Terminator (1984)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The Terminator. They discuss some of the ways the world has changed since its release and how that has changed the stories we tell. They also examine the elements of this film that still hold up and the parts that haven’t aged as well.
What did you think of The Terminator? Why do you think this film still works decades later?
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Ep. 261 - 2023 Oscars Reactions

Jen and Sarah react to the 2023 Oscars in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They talk about the wins, losses, and sweeps this year and share their thoughts on the event as a whole. They also reveal the winner of this year’s Oscar wager and what movie they will be reviewing next week.
What did you think of this year’s Oscars ceremony? Were there any big snubs or surprises?
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