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August 31, 2022 Ep. 229 - Emily the Criminal (2022)
Jen and Sarah review Emily the Criminal in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss a few of the many themes and topics that are packed into this efficient screenplay. They also share the ways they related to these complex and empathetic characters.
What did you think of Emily the Criminal? What did you think of the ending?
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1 hr 4 min
August 28, 2022 Bonus Ep - Face-Off: Empathy-Inducing Lizards in Cinema
In this bonus episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah face off and bring their nominations for who they think are the most empathy-inducing lizards in cinema.
After listening to the episode, vote for who you think is more empathy-inducing on Instagram @strategicwhimsyexperiment or on Twitter @strategicwhimsy.
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35 min
August 24, 2022 Ep. 228 - The Black Phone (2022)
Jen and Sarah review The Black Phone in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the coming-of-age plot that intentionally builds empathy for the characters. They also dive into the way the film creates and resolves tension throughout, keeping viewers engaged from start to finish.
What did you think of The Black Phone? What parts of this coming-of-age story resonated with you?
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1 hr 8 min
August 23, 2022 Bonus Ep - SWE Turns 4
In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah reflect on the last four years of the podcast. They celebrate SWE’s birthday by sharing their favorite episodes and clips of the last year.
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36 min
August 17, 2022 Ep. 227 - Prey (2022)
In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Prey. They discuss how this film builds on the Predator franchise and intentionally honors Comanche culture and history. They also share how its quality filmmaking sets this apart from other summer blockbusters.
What did you think of Prey? How does this compares to other Predator films?
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1 hr 5 min
August 10, 2022 Ep. 226 - Bullet Train (2022)
Jen and Sarah review Bullet Train in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They take a deep dive into the plot and share what they think could’ve been changed to set this apart from other recent action films. They also share what creative choices worked well and what didn’t.
What did you think of Bullet Train? How does this compare to other action films?
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1 hr 1 min
August 03, 2022 Ep. 225 - The Gray Man (2022)
In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The Gray Man. They dive into the characters, pacing, and plot structure. They also discuss how this is the foundation for future films and compare and contrast it with other popular action franchises.
What did you think of The Gray Man? What do you hope to see in a sequel?
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59 min
July 27, 2022 Ep. 224 - Nope (2022)
Jen and Sarah review Jordan Peele’s Nope in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the themes that stood out to them, and the symbolism found throughout. They also talk about the characters, cinematography, and sound design that made this film so immersive and impactful.
What did you think of Nope? What themes stood out to you?
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1 hr 11 min
July 20, 2022 Ep. 223 - Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)
In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Where the Crawdads Sing. They compare the film with the book and the creative choices that were made to bring this story to the big screen. They also wonder how the target demographic for this film influenced elements of the story that were included or removed.
What did you think about Where the Crawdads Sing? How does this compare to the book?
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1 hr 7 min
July 13, 2022 Ep. 222 - Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) with featured guest: Kaitlin Maddock
Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest Kaitlin to review Thor: Love and Thunder. In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, they discuss the emotional and humorous moments throughout the film. They also share what character arcs worked for them and what didn’t.
What did you think of Thor: Love and Thunder? Did the humor work for you, or did it leave you wanting something else?
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1 hr 9 min

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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.