Movies & Us

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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Ep. 250 - White Noise (2022)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review White Noise. They share their reactions to the film and dive deep into its structure and pacing. They also discuss the difficulty of adapting a book to the screen.
What did you think of White Noise? What themes stood out to you?
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Ep. 249 - Babylon (2022)

Jen and Sarah review Babylon in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They dive into the larger-than-life characters and various themes found in the film. They also discuss the ending, its meaning, and how that influences the film as a whole.
What did you think of Babylon? What did you think of the ending?
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Ep. 248 - Top 10 Films Watched in 2022

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah share their top ten films they watched in 2022. They also share some honorable mentions and discuss the worst film they watched in 2022.
Jen’s List:
Tár
Nightmare Alley
The Last Duel
Prey
CODA
Se7en
The Hurt Locker
The Florida Project
Top Gun: Maverick
The Northman
Sarah’s List:
Flee
Drive My Car
Tár
The Worst Person in the World
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Parallel Mothers
Nightmare Alley
After Yang
Nope
Reservoir Dogs
What are some of your favorite movies watched in 2022? What was the worst film you watched in 2022?
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