Movies & Us

Ep. 149 - Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Mad Max 2: Road Warrior. They comment on the strange creative choices—from the clothing and hair to character names—and the film’s lack of an emotional arc. They also discuss how this film portrays women and wonder what to expect in the third film in the franchise.
What did you think of Mad Max 2? Would you label it a Western?
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Ep. 148 - Mad Max (1979)

Jen and Sarah review the 1979 film, Mad Max, in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss its rise from low-budget thriller to international sensation, opening up Australian cinema to a greater audience. They also examine the depth of various characters and the film’s portrayal of women. They even offer some personal theories about the movie’s plot and abrupt conclusion.
What did you think of Mad Max? How has this film influenced other action films since?
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Ep. 147 - Cruella (2021) with featured guest: Erin Pudenz

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest, Erin, to review Disney’s Cruella. They ask and attempt to answer some of their most pressing questions, including: who is this film for? and was Cruella born with her iconic black and white hair? They also share what worked well in the film and what didn’t make much sense.
What did you think of Cruella? What questions did the film leave you asking?
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Ep. 146 - The Woman in the Window (2021)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The Woman in the Window. They discuss the film’s interesting premise, the compelling cinematography, and the poor character development. They also brainstorm ways this film could be rewritten to handle the story more responsibly.
What did you think of The Woman in the Window?
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Ep. 145 - The Godfather (1972)

Jen and Sarah review The Godfather in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the film’s excellent writing, directing, cinematography, and iconic characters. They also examine the ways this film became a renowned classic.
What did you think of The Godfather? What do you think made this film so iconic?
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Ep. 144 - Tenet (2020)

Jen and Sarah review Tenet in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the film’s plot structure, character development, and confusing world-building. They also note the importance of practical special effects in creating some of the film’s most exciting set pieces.
What did you think of Tenet? How do you think this compares with other Christopher Nolan films?
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Ep. 143 - Concrete Cowboy (2021)

Jen and Sarah review Netflix’s Concrete Cowboy in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. Though the film has a lot of heart, they also discuss its shortcomings in the plot, characters, and cinematography. They also applaud the film’s intentionality in bringing awareness to a group of people that many have been unaware of.
What did you think of Concrete Cowboy? Were you aware of urban Black cowboys before watching this film?
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Ep. 142 - 2021 Oscars Reactions

The results are in! In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah discuss the results of this years Oscars and reveal the winner of the second annual SWE Oscar Wager.
What did you think of this year’s Oscars?
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Ep. 141 - 2021 Oscars Predictions

It’s the second annual Oscar Wager! In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah reveal their predictions and personal picks for this year’s Academy Awards.
What did you think of this year’s Oscar nominees? And who do you think is going to take home the ultimate prize?
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Ep. 140 - The White Tiger (2021)

Jen and Sarah review Netflix’s The White Tiger in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the film’s characters, unique voice, and complex morality. They also unpack what worked and what didn’t work for them and compare it to other recent social commentary films.
What did you think of The White Tiger? Did the film work for you?
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