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The Strategic Whimsy Experiment

Conversations about the films that shape our lives.

It’s All Too Convenient in ‘Dark Passage’

It’s All Too Convenient in ‘Dark Passage’

But is still an engaging noir.
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Sarah Callen
Aug 9
‘The Gray Man’ Serves Up Cheap Thrills

‘The Gray Man’ Serves Up Cheap Thrills

But don’t we deserve better?
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Jennifer Han
Aug 6
‘Girl in the Picture’ is Wild

‘Girl in the Picture’ is Wild

Twists and turns abound in this Netflix documentary.
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Sarah Callen
Aug 2
3 Reasons Why ‘Nope’ Totally Rules

3 Reasons Why ‘Nope’ Totally Rules

This is not your typical summer flick.
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Jennifer Han
Jul 30
The Original ‘Father of the Bride’ is a Delight

The Original ‘Father of the Bride’ is a Delight

And a reminder that I just don’t understand weddings.
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Sarah Callen
Jul 26
3 Things the ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Movie Doesn’t Get Right

3 Things the ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Movie Doesn’t Get Right

The movie strips away the heart of the original story.
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Jennifer Han
Jul 22
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