Movies & Us

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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Ep. 185 - The Matrix Resurrections (2021) with featured guest: Patrick James

Jen and Sarah are joined by a special guest, Patrick, to discuss The Matrix Resurrections. In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, they share their reactions to this film and how it compares to the others in the franchise. They also discuss the film’s pacing, world-building, and reinvention of some iconic characters.
What did you think of The Matrix Resurrections? Did you have a great time with it, or did the film leave you wanting more?
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Ep. 184 - The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The Matrix Revolutions. They discuss the continued world-building, the characters, and the larger themes present in the final installment of the original trilogy. They also share what they hope to see in the next film in the series.
What did you think of The Matrix Revolutions? What do you hope to see in the next film?
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Ep. 183 - The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

Jen and Sarah review The Matrix Reloaded in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss some of the ways this film fails to live up to its predecessor, including its disjointed plot and unrelatable characters. They also discuss the continued world-building and what they expect to see in the third film.
What did you think of The Matrix Reloaded? How does it compare with the first film?
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Ep. 182 - The Matrix (1999)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The Matrix. They discuss the quality of the film's special effects and why it still holds up over 20 years later. They also share about the plot’s brilliant simplicity and how the hard work behind the scenes really pays off for the viewers.
What did you think of The Matrix? Why do you think this movie is still so good all these years later?
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