Movies & Us

Breaking away from films, Jen and Sarah dive into the first season of AMC’s hit TV show Mad Men on this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. With such stunning visuals and three-dimensional characters, it’s no wonder this show continues to gain new fans even now, more than ten years after its premiere.

Leaning into the whimsy part of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review the 2018 film, Tully. Going beyond the film itself, they discuss the power of empathy, the importance of pursuing our dreams, and how vital it is to infuse wonder into our daily lives.

The Strategic Whimsy Experiment is back with a review the star-studded 2016 film, Hail Caesar! In this episode, Jen and Sarah unpack the Coen brothers’ bold choice to blend noir and comedy on the backdrop of Hollywood’s golden age. This colorful movie sparks a deeper conversation about the film industry, the information it shares, and the ideals it holds.

Jen and Sarah roast The Notebook in the fifth episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. Though it is hailed by many as a great love story, they discuss an alternative view and the realities of how film influences how we interact with the world around us.

In episode 4, The Strategic Whimsy Experiment takes on the 2013 film, Her. Jen and Sarah discuss the portrayal of modern-day romance, the importance of color and sound in setting tone, and the current state of AI. Their discussion goes beyond just film and into the implications digital media has on our daily lives.

In the third episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah discuss the film, Phantom Thread. Sharing opposing views about the movie, these two dive into issues of relationships, fairy tales, and the film’s break from the traditional romance genre.

In episode 2 of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review the film American Animals. They discuss the themes of privilege, violence, and the Hollywood heist genre, while keeping the influencing power of film at the forefront of our minds.

In the inaugural episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review (and inevitably roast) the film Christopher Robin. Going well beyond the message of the film itself, they discuss the power of animation, the effects of shame, and the value of hard work.