Movies & Us

Ep. 195 - Licorice Pizza (2021)

Jen and Sarah review Licorice Pizza in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the characters, plot, and cinematography, in addition to the unusual title. They also break down the ending and share what they wanted to see instead.
What did you think of Licorice Pizza? Did the ending work for you?
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Ep. 194 - The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The Eyes of Tammy Faye. They break down some of the strengths and weaknesses of the film, including its pacing and writing. They also discuss the colorful characters and the performances that brought them to life.
What did you think of The Eyes of Tammy Faye? How does this compare to other biopics?
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Ep. 193 - Nightmare Alley (2021)

Jen and Sarah review Nightmare Alley in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They examine their interpretations of the various characters and how that affects their view of the film as a whole. They also unpack some of the major themes and highlight the artistic aspects of the film that really stood out.
What did you think of Nightmare Alley? What stood out to you about the film’s complex characters?
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Ep. 192 - The French Dispatch (2021)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The French Dispatch. They discuss the pacing, writing, set design, and some major themes. They also examine the bold creative choices in the film and how these enhanced the story as a whole.
What did you think of The French Dispatch? How does this compare to Wes Anderson’s other films?
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Ep. 191 - Encanto (2021)

Jen and Sarah review Encanto in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They unpack the engaging music, stunning animation, and themes that are relevant for both children and adults. They also discuss the film's popularity and how social media influences our response to everything, including film.
What did you think of Encanto? What themes resonated with you the most?
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Ep. 190 - Eternals (2021) with featured guest: Sy Hoekstra

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest, Sy, to review Eternals. They discuss the film's intentional diversity and disability inclusion. They also unravel a few of the many themes present in this incredibly ambitious story.
What did you think of Eternals? What do you think about how the film handled diversity and disability?
Connect with Sy on Twitter @SyHoekstra and check out his article on Eternals: https://www.ktfpress.com/p/nerding-with-sy-three-big-thoughts
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Ep. 189 - The Last Duel (2021)

Jen and Sarah review The Last Duel in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They dive into some of the film's bold creative choices, including the writing, pacing, cinematography, and casting. They also discuss the film's themes, their implication for us today, and why this was a box office flop.
What did you think of The Last Duel? Why do you think it did so poorly at the box office?
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Ep. 188 - The Lost Daughter (2021)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The Lost Daughter. They discuss the great performances, enigmatic characters, and how the film builds tension through seemingly mundane events. They also comment on how Maggie Gyllenhaal skillfully brought this ambitious project to life.
What did you think of The Lost Daughter? How did this subvert your expectations?
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Ep. 187 - Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021)

Jen and Sarah review tick, tick…Boom! in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the film’s major themes, endearing characters, and surprisingly good performances. They also share how it was able to capture the heart and magic of musical theater and translate it to the small screen.
What did you think of tick, tick…Boom!? How does this compare to other film adaptations of musicals?
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Ep. 186 - Don’t Look Up (2021)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Don’t Look Up. They examine the various characters and the important topics the film attempts to address. They also discuss the various reactions to this film and why critics and the masses view it so differently.
What did you think of Don’t Look Up? How does this compare to other satirical works?
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