Movies & Us
Movies & Us is a weekly gathering place filled with conversations about movies, stories, and connection. Our name sums it up: we’re all about movies and the powerful ways we can connect with each other and the world around us. This podcast is about all of us and our shared stories. Join us in conversations about movies and the stories that connect us!
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Episodes
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Jen and Sarah review Entergalactic in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the ways this film fits into and breaks out of the romance genre. They also unpack how the animation style, original music, and compelling characters combine to create this engaging story.
What did you think of Entergalactic? How is this different from other rom-coms?
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Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Jen and Sarah review Hocus Pocus 2 in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss how the film capitalizes on nostalgia and how it compares to other recent sequels. They also dive deep into the plot structure and characters in this Halloween adventure.
What did you think of Hocus Pocus 2? What makes this different than other sequels?
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Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Jen and Sarah review Amsterdam in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They dive into what didn’t work and how changes to its structure, pacing, and characters could’ve improved the film. They also discuss this film’s unique portrayal of historical events and how it differs from traditional biopics.
What did you think of Amsterdam? What writer/director would you like to see take on this story?
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Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Blonde. They dive deep into the story, plot structure, and characters. They also discuss the difficulties of fictionalizing an iconic historical figure.
What did you think of Blonde? Were you able to connect with the characters and this story?
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Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Jen and Sarah review Elvis in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They take a deep dive into the choice of narrator, the story’s framing, and the plot as a whole. They also discuss the performances, visuals, and musical choices in this biopic.
What did you think of Elvis? Did the framing of this story work for you?
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Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
In this bonus episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah are joined by Patrick and Nate for the A24 Gauntlet. They discuss four A24 films in the horror or thriller genres, A24 as a whole, and what makes a good movie.
What do you think of A24? What are your favorite A24 horror or thriller films?
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Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Jen and Sarah review The Woman King in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They dive into the story and themes, the characters and actors who portray them. They also unpack the responsibility that comes with making a movie inspired by historical events.
What did you think of The Woman King? What parts of the story resonated with you?
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Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
In this bonus episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah are joined by special guests Patrick and Nate to review Men. They unpack the film’s many themes, motifs, and symbols. They also discuss the one-word title and this film’s place in the horror genre.
What did you think of Men? Did the film’s themes and symbols resonate with you?
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Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Jen and Sarah review Three Thousand Years of Longing in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the plot, characters, and major themes of the film. They also dive into the importance of stories and how they shape our lives.
What did you think of Three Thousand Years of Longing? What did you think of the characters?
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Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Marcel the Shell With Shoes On. They share their experience with the original short video and how that shaped their thoughts about the feature-length film. They also unpack some of the major themes and comment on the filmmaking components that help make these shells feel so human.
What did you think of Marcel the Shell With Shoes On? How does it compare to the original short video?
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