Movies & Us

Ep. 214 - Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

Jen and Sarah review Spider-Man: No Way Home in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the film’s themes and how these build upon the previous Spider-Man films. They also wonder what’s next for Peter Parker in the ever-growing MCU.
What did you think of Spider-Man: No Way Home? What do you hope to see next from Marvel?
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Ep. 213 - The Northman (2022)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The Northman. They discuss the beautiful cinematography, immersive score, and outstanding performances. They also dive into the ways that this differs from other movies in the revenge genre.
What did you think of The Northman? What do you think separates this from other films in the genre?
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Ep. 212 - The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) with featured guest: Ty Tush

Jen and Sarah are joined by Ty to review The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They share their reactions to the film, familiarity with the Nic Cage cannon, and thoughts on Paddington 2. They also share what they would’ve liked to see in this action-adventure comedy.
What did you think of The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent? What else did you want to see in this movie?
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Ep. 211 - Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) with featured guest: Patrick James

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah are joined by Patrick to review Everything Everywhere All at Once. They discuss the profound themes, unique characters, and creative symbols throughout this film. They also consider if this could be the movie of the year.
What did you think of Everything Everywhere All at Once? Do you think this could be the movie of the year? Why or why not?
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Ep. 210 - The Batman (2022)

Jen and Sarah review The Batman in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They dive into the various themes and characters and how these have changed over the years. They also unpack how the cinematography and story worked together in this film to create a moody noir.
What did you think of The Batman? How does this compare with other interpretations of this character and world?
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Ep. 209 - Turning Red (2022) with featured guest: Abby Cerchio

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest, Abby, to discuss Pixar’s Turning Red. They discuss the importance of representation in film and unpack some of the story’s major themes. They also compare the reception of this film with others in the Disney/Pixar canon.
What did you think of Turning Red? What themes resonated with you the most?
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Ep. 208 - The Shape of Water (2017)

Jen and Sarah review The Shape of Water in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the film’s characters, themes, and production design. They also unpack the film’s fairytale-inspired structure and how that enhances the film as a whole.
What did you think of The Shape of Water? Did framing this story as a fairytale work for you?
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Ep. 207 - 2022 Oscars Reactions

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah reflect on the 74th Academy Awards ceremony. They share their reactions to the show itself, the films that won, and the moments everyone is talking about. They also reveal the winner of this year’s Oscar wager.
What did you think about the Oscars? What do you hope they include (or don’t include) next year?
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Ep. 206 - 2022 Oscars Predictions

Jen and Sarah dive into all things Oscars in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They share their predictions about who the Academy will honor and their personal picks in 12 categories. They also discuss some of the biggest snubs and surprises in this year’s group of films.
What do you think are the biggest snubs this year? Who do you want to see win big on Oscar night?
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Ep. 205 - The Worst Person in the World (2021)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The Worst Person in the World. They wonder if this is a rom-com or not and discuss how this film differs from others in the romance genre. They also dive into the complex characters and reflect on how movies are great at building empathy.
What did you think of The Worst Person in the World? Do you think this is a rom-com?
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