Movies & Us

Jen and Sarah review ‘Cocaine Bear’ and share some alternative plot ideas for this great premise. Spoilers (~21:20) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram and Twitter @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com . 

Jen and Sarah review ‘Air’ and discuss the plot, writing, characters, and how they wanted to see a lot more of Viola Davis. Spoilers (~13:18) Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram and Twitter @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com . 

Jen and Sarah review ‘Promising Young Woman’ with special guests Nate and Pat. They discuss the creative choices, themes, the shocking ending, and more.  Remember to leave a rating and review of this episode. Connect with Movies & Us on Instagram and Twitter @moviesanduspod or by email at moviesanduspod@gmail.com . 

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.  Join us in conversations about movies and the stories that connect us!

Jen and Sarah share some very exciting news, reflect on the origins of this podcast, and share what’s next for Movies & Us. Drop us a review letting us know you enjoyed this episode.  Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @moviesanduspod, or email us at moviesanduspod@gmail.com . 

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Creed III. They discuss this film’s major themes, how it compares to other films in the franchise, and how it sets itself apart from other blockbusters. They also share how the screenplay, cinematography, and performances work together to create a meaningful and entertaining action film.  What did you think of Creed III? What...

Jen and Sarah are joined by special guest, Dillon, to review John Wick: Chapter 4 in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the fight choreography, explosive set pieces, storytelling, and character development. They also share how this compares with the other films and wonder what could be next for the franchise.  What did you think of John Wick: Chapter 4? What did you thin...

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review The Terminator. They discuss some of the ways the world has changed since its release and how that has changed the stories we tell. They also examine the elements of this film that still hold up and the parts that haven’t aged as well. What did you think of The Terminator? Why do you think this film still works decades later?...

Jen and Sarah react to the 2023 Oscars in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They talk about the wins, losses, and sweeps this year and share their thoughts on the event as a whole. They also reveal the winner of this year’s Oscar wager and what movie they will be reviewing next week. What did you think of this year’s Oscars ceremony? Were there any big snubs or surprises? Follow us...

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah discuss the upcoming Academy Awards. They reflect on this year’s nominees, snubs, and surprises. They share their Oscars predictions and who they would give the Academy Award to. What do you think of this year’s nominees? Who do you want to win big this year? Follow us on Instagram @strategicwhimsyexperiment and on Twitter @strategi...

Jen and Sarah review We Have a Ghost in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss some of the problematic elements and underdeveloped themes in this Netflix film. They also wonder who this movie is for and what it’s trying to say. What did you think of We Have a Ghost? Who do you think this movie is for? Follow us on Instagram @strategicwhimsyexperiment and on Twitter @strategi...

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Women Talking. They discuss the creative choices that help transport viewers into another world and the universality of the story. They also discuss the dynamic screenplay, three-dimensional characters, and the many themes woven throughout the film. What did you think of Women Talking? What themes stood out to you? Follow us...

Jen and Sarah review Empire of Light in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the beautiful cinematography, stirring score, and engaging performances. They dive into some of the problematic parts of the story and consider how difficult it is to write a “love letter to the movies.” What did you think of Empire of Light? What parts of this film worked for you? What didn’t? Fo...

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review To Leslie. They dive deep into this film’s pacing, plot structure, and performances. They also reflect on the portrayal of addiction and its effect on individuals, families, and communities. What did you think of To Leslie? What did you think of the ending? Follow us on Instagram @strategicwhimsyexperiment and on Twitter @str...

Jen and Sarah review Aftersun in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the poetic nature of this intimate film and share their surprise that it wasn’t nominated for more Oscars. They also reflect on what they brought to this movie and how that affected their viewing experience. What did you think of Aftersun? Were you able to go with the flow, or did you have trouble settli...

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Causeway. They discuss the performances, including Brian Tyree Henry’s Oscar nomination. They also dive into the plot structure, character development, and how this film could’ve been even more impactful. What did you think of Causeway? What stood out to you? Follow us on Instagram @strategicwhimsyexperiment and on Twitter @s...

Jen and Sarah review Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss its creative visuals, beautiful cinematography, and theme-filled screenplay. They also reflect on the personal nature of film and the allure of imperfect characters. What did you think of Bardo? What did you think about the structure of the film? Follow us on Instagra...

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Triangle of Sadness. They discuss the film’s plot structure, characters, and bold creative choices. They also dive into some of the themes that are explored in this dark satire. What did you think of Triangle of Sadness? How does this compare to other "eat the rich" films? Follow us on Instagram @strategicwhimsyexperiment and...

Jen and Sarah review The Whale in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the writing, the characters, and the difficulty of adapting a play into a film. They also discuss the various themes and wonder what they were supposed to take away from this story. What did you think of The Whale? What stood out to you? Follow us on Instagram @strategicwhimsyexperiment and on Twitter @...

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review White Noise. They share their reactions to the film and dive deep into its structure and pacing. They also discuss the difficulty of adapting a book to the screen. What did you think of White Noise? What themes stood out to you? Follow us on Instagram @strategicwhimsyexperiment and on Twitter @strategicwhimsy . Contact us wit...

Jen and Sarah review Babylon in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They dive into the larger-than-life characters and various themes found in the film. They also discuss the ending, its meaning, and how that influences the film as a whole. What did you think of Babylon? What did you think of the ending? Follow us on Instagram @strategicwhimsyexperiment and on Twitter @strategicwhimsy...

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah share their top ten films they watched in 2022. They also share some honorable mentions and discuss the worst film they watched in 2022. Jen’s List: Tár Nightmare Alley The Last Duel Prey CODA Se7en The Hurt Locker The Florida Project Top Gun: Maverick The Northman Sarah’s List: Flee Drive My Car Tár The Worst Person in the World Ev...

Jen and Sarah review Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery in this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment. They discuss the film’s structure, colorful characters, and themes. They also share how Glass Onion builds upon Knives Out and wonder what could be next for the franchise. What did you think of Glass Onion? How does this compare to Knives Out? Follow us on Instagram @strategicwhimsyexperiment...

In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, Jen and Sarah review Avatar: The Way of Water. They discuss the story, themes, characters, and what they would have liked to see in this film. They also dive into how it builds upon Avatar and wonder how it lays the foundation for the sequels. What did you think of Avatar: The Way of Water? How does this compare to the first film? Follow us on In...

Jen and Sarah are joined again by Patrick and Nate to discuss House of Darkness. In this episode of The Strategic Whimsy Experiment, they share their thoughts about how this film compares thematically to other recently-reviewed films. They also share ways this horror film could’ve been more engaging and select another film to review together. What did you think of House of Darkness? How do you thi...