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
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The Woman in the Window. They discuss the film’s interesting premise, the compelling cinematography, and the poor character development. They also brainstorm ways this film could be rewritten to handle the story more responsibly.
What did you think of The Woman in the Window?
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Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Jen and Sarah review The Godfather in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the film’s excellent writing, directing, cinematography, and iconic characters. They also examine the ways this film became a renowned classic.
What did you think of The Godfather? What do you think made this film so iconic?
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Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Jen and Sarah review Tenet in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the film’s plot structure, character development, and confusing world-building. They also note the importance of practical special effects in creating some of the film’s most exciting set pieces.
What did you think of Tenet? How do you think this compares with other Christopher Nolan films?
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Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Jen and Sarah review Netflix’s Concrete Cowboy in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. Though the film has a lot of heart, they also discuss its shortcomings in the plot, characters, and cinematography. They also applaud the film’s intentionality in bringing awareness to a group of people that many have been unaware of.
What did you think of Concrete Cowboy? Were you aware of urban Black cowboys before watching this film?
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Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
The results are in! In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah discuss the results of this years Oscars and reveal the winner of the second annual SWE Oscar Wager.
What did you think of this year’s Oscars?
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Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
It’s the second annual Oscar Wager! In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah reveal their predictions and personal picks for this year’s Academy Awards.
What did you think of this year’s Oscar nominees? And who do you think is going to take home the ultimate prize?
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Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Jen and Sarah review Netflix’s The White Tiger in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the film’s characters, unique voice, and complex morality. They also unpack what worked and what didn’t work for them and compare it to other recent social commentary films.
What did you think of The White Tiger? Did the film work for you?
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Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review the Oscar-nominated film, The Father. They discuss the impressive performances and the truthfulness felt in this story. They also share some theories about this film that is sure to reward multiple viewings.
What did you think of The Father? Did the film’s unique way of exploring the subject matter work for you?
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Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Jen and Sarah review Sound of Metal in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They dissect how this Oscar-nominated film brilliantly subverts expectations and goes the extra mile to immerse the audience in the story. They also discuss the honesty of the performances and marvel at how this film handles difficult topics with immense care.
What did you think of Sound of Metal? How did it subvert your expectations?
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Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review News of the World. They discuss the film’s cinematography and excellent casting choices. They also praise Tom Hanks and examine the niche he’s carved out for himself in the “dad movie” genre.
What did you think of News of the World? Can you imagine another actor in the role of Captain Kidd?
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