Movies & Us

Ep. 221 - After Yang (2022)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review After Yang. They discuss the characters, pacing, and major themes of the film. They also dive into the ways it separates itself from others in the sci-fi genre.
What did you think of After Yang? How does this compare to other futuristic films?
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Ep. 220 - Jurassic World Dominion

Jen and Sarah review Jurassic World Dominion in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They take a deep dive into the screenplay, pacing, and many characters. They also compare this film with other recent blockbusters that also capitalized on the audience’s nostalgia.
What did you think of Jurassic World Dominion? Do you think it’s asking too much for a blockbuster to have a strong emotional core?
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Ep. 219 - Spiderhead (2022)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Netflix’s Spiderhead. They analyze the characters, the emotional stakes, and the plot as a whole. They also compare and contrast the film to the original short story.
What did you think of Spiderhead? How do you think this compares with the original?
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Ep. 218 - The Card Counter (2021)

Jen and Sarah review The Card Counter in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the writing, characters, casting, and cinematography. They also dive into its major themes and how this compares to other Paul Schrader films.
What did you think of The Card Counter? How has Schrader’s exploration of complex characters evolved over time?
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Ep. 217 - Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Top Gun: Maverick. They discuss how this film’s writing, editing, and pacing, make this sequel work 30 years after the original. They also discuss how audiences have responded to this film and what makes it different than other recent blockbusters.
What did you think of Top Gun: Maverick? Why do you think audiences are flocking to the theaters to see this?
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Ep. 216 - Top Gun (1986)

Jen and Sarah review Top Gun in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They dive into the elements of the film that are still engaging and relevant today and which ones didn’t age well. They also share what they hope to see in the sequel, released more than thirty years later.
What did you think of Top Gun? What do you hope the sequel includes (or excludes)?
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Ep. 215 - Men (2022)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Alex Garland’s Men. They discuss some of the many symbols throughout the film and speculate about some of their meaning. They also dive into story, character, and casting choices they wish had been a little different.
What did you think of Men? Were there any elements you wish the film had handled differently?
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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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