Movies & Us

Ep. 143 - Concrete Cowboy (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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Ep. 142 - 2021 Oscars Reactions

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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Ep. 141 - 2021 Oscars Predictions

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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Ep. 140 - The White Tiger (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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Ep. 139 - The Father (2020)

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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Ep. 138 - Sound of Metal (2019)

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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Ep. 137 - News of the World (2020)

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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Ep. 136 - The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)

Jen and Sarah review The United States vs. Billie Holiday in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They applaud Andra Day’s Oscar-nominated performance and unpack some of the film’s larger themes. They also discuss what creative choices worked and didn’t work for them in this unusual biopic.
What did you think of The United States vs. Billie Holiday? How does this measure up with other biopics?
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Ep. 135 - Pinocchio (2019)

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Pinocchio. They praise the impressive makeup and prosthetics that were applied to create the film’s unusual characters. They also offer some suggestions to make the story more meaningful and ponder why there are so many adaptions of this particular story.
What did you think of Pinocchio? Are you looking forward to any of the upcoming adaptations?
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Ep. 134 - Emma. (2020)

Jen and Sarah review the Oscar-nominated film Emma., in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss its stylized nature and how it stands apart from other period pieces. They also speculate about the punctuation at the end of the title—could there be some hidden meaning there?
What did you think of Emma.? How does this measure against other Austen adaptations?
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