Movies & Us

Ep. 260 - 2023 Oscars Predictions

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah discuss the upcoming Academy Awards. They reflect on this year’s nominees, snubs, and surprises. They share their Oscars predictions and who they would give the Academy Award to.
What do you think of this year’s nominees? Who do you want to win big this year?
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Ep. 259 - We Have a Ghost (2023)

Jen and Sarah review We Have a Ghost in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss some of the problematic elements and underdeveloped themes in this Netflix film. They also wonder who this movie is for and what it’s trying to say.
What did you think of We Have a Ghost? Who do you think this movie is for?
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Ep. 258 - Women Talking (2022)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Women Talking. They discuss the creative choices that help transport viewers into another world and the universality of the story. They also discuss the dynamic screenplay, three-dimensional characters, and the many themes woven throughout the film.
What did you think of Women Talking? What themes stood out to you?
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Ep. 257 - Empire of Light (2022)

Jen and Sarah review Empire of Light in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the beautiful cinematography, stirring score, and engaging performances. They dive into some of the problematic parts of the story and consider how difficult it is to write a “love letter to the movies.”
What did you think of Empire of Light? What parts of this film worked for you? What didn’t?
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Ep. 256 - To Leslie (2022)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review To Leslie. They dive deep into this film’s pacing, plot structure, and performances. They also reflect on the portrayal of addiction and its effect on individuals, families, and communities.
What did you think of To Leslie? What did you think of the ending?
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Ep. 255 - Aftersun (2022)

Jen and Sarah review Aftersun in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the poetic nature of this intimate film and share their surprise that it wasn’t nominated for more Oscars. They also reflect on what they brought to this movie and how that affected their viewing experience.
What did you think of Aftersun? Were you able to go with the flow, or did you have trouble settling in?
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Ep. 254 - Causeway (2022)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Causeway. They discuss the performances, including Brian Tyree Henry’s Oscar nomination. They also dive into the plot structure, character development, and how this film could’ve been even more impactful.
What did you think of Causeway? What stood out to you?
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Ep. 253 - Bardo (2022)

Jen and Sarah review Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss its creative visuals, beautiful cinematography, and theme-filled screenplay. They also reflect on the personal nature of film and the allure of imperfect characters.
What did you think of Bardo? What did you think about the structure of the film?
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Ep. 252 - Triangle of Sadness (2022)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Triangle of Sadness. They discuss the film’s plot structure, characters, and bold creative choices. They also dive into some of the themes that are explored in this dark satire.
What did you think of Triangle of Sadness? How does this compare to other "eat the rich" films?
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Ep. 251 - The Whale (2022)

Jen and Sarah review The Whale in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the writing, the characters, and the difficulty of adapting a play into a film. They also discuss the various themes and wonder what they were supposed to take away from this story.
What did you think of The Whale? What stood out to you?
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