Movies & Us

Ep. 168 - Dune (1984)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review the 1984 cult classic, Dune. They discuss what worked well and what didn’t, and why director David Lynch refuses to revisit this film. They also look ahead and share what they hope to see in the upcoming release of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune.
What did you think of Dune? What do you hope to see in the new film?
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Ep. 167 - The Truman Show (1998)

Jen and Sarah review The Truman Show in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the power of its script and how no moments in this film are wasted. Though released over twenty years ago, they point out its commentary on social media, streaming, fake news, and other things we are grappling with today. They also discuss what this movie has to say about our relationship with art and what we consume on a daily basis.
What did you think of The Truman Show? How does this film relate to the moment we’re currently living through?
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Ep. 166 - The Guilty (2021)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The Guilty. They compare it with the original Danish film and comment on the innovative story-telling. They also discuss their conflicted responses to the film’s protagonist and the performances, both on-screen and off.
What did you think of The Guilty? How does it compare to the original Danish film?
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Ep. 165 - My Son (2021)

Jen and Sarah review My Son in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They unpack how their expectations influenced their experience and how genres are imperfect categories. They also dive into the unusual nature of the film's creation and wonder what innovations could lie ahead in the movie industry.
What did you think of My Son? Does knowing how the film was made change what you think of it?
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Ep. 164 - Pig (2021)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Pig. They discuss the nuanced performances, brilliant writing, and engrossing screenplay. They also unpack a few of the film’s themes, including the power of empathy, the importance of connection, and the unifying nature of loss.
What did you think of Pig? What themes stood out to you?
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Ep. 163 - Annette (2021)

Jen and Sarah review Annette in this week’s episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the various characters, casting choices, and the meaning behind the film’s many symbols. They also dive into how the musical aspects impacted the film’s themes.
What did you think of Annette? Do you think the music enhanced the film or detracted from it?
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Ep. 162 - Reminiscence (2021)

In this week’s episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Reminiscence. They discuss the film’s problematic protagonist and the intriguing world-building. They also compare this to other noir and sci-fi films and share ways to improve the lackluster story.
What did you think of Reminiscence? How does this compare to other noir and sci-fi films?
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Ep. 161 - In Our Mothers’ Gardens (2021) with featured guests: Alyssa Gossom and Daisah Riley

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guests Alyssa and Daisah in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment to review In Our Mothers' Gardens. They share their own stories and the ways this Netflix documentary rings true. They also comment on some of the film's deeper topics, including the importance of self-care, rest, and leaving a legacy.
What did you think of In Our Mothers' Gardens? What did you take away from this documentary?
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Ep. 160 - The Green Knight (2021)

Jen and Sarah review The Green Knight in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the stunning visuals, engrossing soundtrack, and compelling characters. They compare this to the original poem and unpack some of the ways the film subverts expectations.
What did you think of The Green Knight? How does this compare with other Arthurian films?
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Bonus Ep - SWE Turns 3

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah reflect on the last three years. They also look back and share their favorite clips and episodes of the last year. Finally, they share what they’re looking forward to in the coming year of movies.
Do you have a favorite clip or episode? What are you looking forward to in the coming year?
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