Movies & Us

Jen and Sarah review Disney’s latest adaptation, Artemis Fowl. In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, they discuss some of the problems with the film’s character development and plot structure. They also question if this should get a pass because it’s a “kid’s movie,” wondering how Disney’s recent releases are received by the children they are marketed to.
What did you think of Artemis Fowl? What do you think about the state of children’s movies today?
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In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Da 5 Bloods, now streaming on Netflix. They discuss the larger themes, unique storytelling, and rich history woven throughout the latest Spike Lee joint. Though the film centers on the events and after-effects of the Vietnam war, Jen and Sarah marvel at the film’s relevance today and how looking at our present through the lens of history can be a valuable exercise.
What did you think of Da 5 Bloods? Do you find its message relevant for this moment in time?
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In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Bong Joon Ho’s 2017 film, Okja. They discuss its near perfect timing and the seamless blending of genres that keeps the action exciting and the plot moving forward. While a whimsical film about super pigs, Okja manages to stay grounded enough in realism to enhance the message of the story.
What did you think of Okja? How do you think this compares with director Bong’s other work?
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In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The Social Network. They discuss the responsibility that filmmakers have in retelling history, especially recent events. They marvel at the film’s success and effective storytelling, making a potentially boring subject riveting for the viewers.
What did you think of The Social Network? Do the facts of what really happen change how you view this film?
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In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review the Netflix film, Tigertail. They discuss how varied the immigrant experience is and marvel at the industrious nature of people who leave their country to make a better life for themselves. They also share how our personal experiences shape how we view movies and connect to characters on screen.
What did you think of Tigertail? How do you think your own history influences how you connected with this film?
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In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review the 2019 film The Lighthouse. They marvel at how a film like this can exist today and applaud the impressive acting performances. They also discuss what this creepy, claustrophobic, and creative film means, sharing their very different takeaways.
What did you think of The Lighthouse? What do you think this film means?
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In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Guy Ritchie’s Snatch. They comment on the director’s clear style, the combination of violence and humor, and the unusual, non-stop pace of this film. They discuss how expectations can influence our experience watching a particular film and share other films where the expectations and realities just didn’t match up.
What did you think of Snatch? How does this compare to other Guy Ritchie films?
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In this episode of The Strategic Experiment, Jen and Sarah delve into A Serious Man. They dissect the protagonist, Larry Gopnik, and comment on how he is a bold choice for a leading man in film. In typical Coen brothers fashion, this is a film that takes a hard look at the fragility of life and, in this case, is just a little too real. Jen and Sarah wonder how this film might be received by audiences if it was released today.
What did you think of A Serious Man? Was this film a little too real for you to enjoy or did you embrace the morbidity of humanity?
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Jen and Sarah dive into the glamor of The Great Gatsby in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They revel in the opulence of Baz Luhrmann’s interpretation of the roaring 20’s and the immersive nature of this particular film. They discuss how its style and substance was able to bring Fitzgerald’s classic novel to life and make it more accessible for a modern audience.
What did you think of The Great Gatsby? Did you enjoy being immersed in this world of glitter and glitz or did it fall flat?
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In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review the 2019 Netflix film, The Platform. They discuss what it has to say about human nature and how we interact with others and how the film was able to weave these themes throughout. While not about a pandemic, they comment on its relevance during this season of self-preservation and quarantine.
What did you think of The Platform? Do you think it was effective at making people think about their actions and society as a whole?
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