Movies & Us

Ep. 188 - The Lost Daughter (2021)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The Lost Daughter. They discuss the great performances, enigmatic characters, and how the film builds tension through seemingly mundane events. They also comment on how Maggie Gyllenhaal skillfully brought this ambitious project to life.
What did you think of The Lost Daughter? How did this subvert your expectations?
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Ep. 187 - Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021)

Jen and Sarah review tick, tick…Boom! in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the film’s major themes, endearing characters, and surprisingly good performances. They also share how it was able to capture the heart and magic of musical theater and translate it to the small screen.
What did you think of tick, tick…Boom!? How does this compare to other film adaptations of musicals?
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Ep. 186 - Don’t Look Up (2021)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Don’t Look Up. They examine the various characters and the important topics the film attempts to address. They also discuss the various reactions to this film and why critics and the masses view it so differently.
What did you think of Don’t Look Up? How does this compare to other satirical works?
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Ep. 185 - The Matrix Resurrections (2021) with featured guest: Patrick James

Jen and Sarah are joined by a special guest, Patrick, to discuss The Matrix Resurrections. In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, they share their reactions to this film and how it compares to the others in the franchise. They also discuss the film’s pacing, world-building, and reinvention of some iconic characters.
What did you think of The Matrix Resurrections? Did you have a great time with it, or did the film leave you wanting more?
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Ep. 184 - The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The Matrix Revolutions. They discuss the continued world-building, the characters, and the larger themes present in the final installment of the original trilogy. They also share what they hope to see in the next film in the series.
What did you think of The Matrix Revolutions? What do you hope to see in the next film?
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Ep. 183 - The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

Jen and Sarah review The Matrix Reloaded in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss some of the ways this film fails to live up to its predecessor, including its disjointed plot and unrelatable characters. They also discuss the continued world-building and what they expect to see in the third film.
What did you think of The Matrix Reloaded? How does it compare with the first film?
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Ep. 182 - The Matrix (1999)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The Matrix. They discuss the quality of the film's special effects and why it still holds up over 20 years later. They also share about the plot’s brilliant simplicity and how the hard work behind the scenes really pays off for the viewers.
What did you think of The Matrix? Why do you think this movie is still so good all these years later?
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Ep. 181 - Top 10 Films Watched in 2021

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah share the top ten films they watched in 2021. They welcome in the new year by reflecting on yet another memorable year of movies.
Jen’s list:
C’mon C’mon
Sound of Metal
The Harder They Fall
Taxi Driver
Dune
Minari
Raging Bull
One Night in Miami
Nomadland
The Power of the Dog
Sarah’s list:
Herself
The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Sound of Metal
One Night in Miami
The Harder They Fall
Pig
Promising Young Woman
C’mon C’mon
Pieces of a Woman
Malcolm and Marie
What were your favorite films of the year? What are you looking forward to watching in 2022?
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Ep. 180 - Being the Ricardos (2021)

Jen and Sarah review Being the Ricardos in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the great writing and problematic directing. They also unpack the performances that stood out to them and wonder what it was like to portray such iconic figures.
What did you think of Being the Ricardos? How does this compare to other biopics?
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Ep. 179 - C’mon C’mon (2021)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review C’mon C’mon. They discuss how the cinematography, sound editing, and writing come together to enhance the film’s message. They also highlight the incredible performances in this subtle and nuanced family drama.
What did you think of C’mon C’mon? How do you think the black & white enhanced the film?
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