Movies & Us

Ep. 153 - No Sudden Move (2021)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review No Sudden Move. They discuss the creative cinematic choices, the star-studded cast, and the complexities of the plot. They also share what they expected and how that influenced their experience with the film.
What did you think of No Sudden Move? How did your expectations impact your opinion of the film?
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Ep. 152 - Luca (2021)

Jen and Sarah review Pixar’s Luca in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the characters and wonder how the film could have gone deeper with each of them. They also share some of their most pressing questions about the film and provide some wild speculation in their answers.
What did you think of Luca? Did you want more depth from this film?
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Ep. 151 - In the Heights (2021)

Jen and Sarah review In The Heights in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the various characters and the film’s themes of dreams, legacy, and social justice. They also examine the controversy surrounding the film, the creators’ responses, and what the criticism says about the future of the industry.
What did you think of In The Heights? What do you hope to see next from Lin-Manuel Miranda?
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Ep. 150 - Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)

Jen and Sarah review Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They unload their hottest takes about this film, commenting on the name, Max’s character, Aunty’s unique form of governance, and the odd Peter Pan-inspired sequence in the middle. They also question who the film’s real hero is.
What did you think of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome? Share your hottest takes.
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Ep. 149 - Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Mad Max 2: Road Warrior. They comment on the strange creative choices—from the clothing and hair to character names—and the film’s lack of an emotional arc. They also discuss how this film portrays women and wonder what to expect in the third film in the franchise.
What did you think of Mad Max 2? Would you label it a Western?
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Ep. 148 - Mad Max (1979)

Jen and Sarah review the 1979 film, Mad Max, in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss its rise from low-budget thriller to international sensation, opening up Australian cinema to a greater audience. They also examine the depth of various characters and the film’s portrayal of women. They even offer some personal theories about the movie’s plot and abrupt conclusion.
What did you think of Mad Max? How has this film influenced other action films since?
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Ep. 147 - Cruella (2021) with featured guest: Erin Pudenz

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest, Erin, to review Disney’s Cruella. They ask and attempt to answer some of their most pressing questions, including: who is this film for? and was Cruella born with her iconic black and white hair? They also share what worked well in the film and what didn’t make much sense.
What did you think of Cruella? What questions did the film leave you asking?
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Ep. 146 - The Woman in the Window (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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Ep. 145 - The Godfather (1972)

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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Ep. 144 - Tenet (2020)

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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