Movie Shelf

By: Heather & Cory
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  • Summary

  • The art of film has entertained and intrigued audiences across generations and the globe. At Movie Shelf, you'll find a weekly discussion of movies, trivia, pop culture, and even a side of Bacon. Married couple, and longtime fans of all things cinema, Heather and Cory discuss their movie outings and make the final verdict of will or won't these flicks make the Movie Shelf cut. Tune in each episode to hear their take on movies, both new and old, learn about what's coming out soon, and dive into a bit of Bacon trivia. If you're a fan of movies, then this podcast is for you.
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Episodes
  • The Wild Robot - Can AI Have Heart?

    The Wild Robot - Can AI Have Heart?
    Jan 4 2025

    Summary

    In this episode of Movie Shelf, hosts Heather and Cory discuss the animated film 'The Wild Robot' from DreamWorks. They delve into the film's themes, character insights, and the voice cast, while also exploring deeper messages about parenting, community, and the ethical implications of AI. The conversation transitions into a broader discussion about the state of animation, comparing DreamWorks and Disney, and concludes with a look at upcoming movies and a fun connection game.

    Takeaways

    • The Wild Robot is a beautifully animated film.
    • The film explores themes of parenting and community building.
    • AI's emotional intelligence is a central theme.
    • The movie conveys a message of love and trust.
    • Ethical considerations of AI are discussed.
    • The conversation includes a fun connection game, aka a Side of Bacon.


    Chapters

    • 00:00 Welcome to the Episode
    • 00:39 It's been a while
    • 01:29 About the Movie
    • 04:25 Likes and Dislikes
    • 15:07 Should AI Feel?
    • 22:18 Does it make the Movie Shelf or not?
    • 23:49 Dreamworks Discussion
    • 34:18 Episode Picks
    • 36:10 Movies Coming Out
    • 41:15 A Side of Bacon
    • 44:52 We'll Catch You Next Time

    Movies Discussed in this Episode

    • The Wild Robot
    • Shrek 2
    • How to Train Your Dragon (Series)
    • Puss in Boots, The Last Wish
    • The 13th Warrior
    • Twilight Zone "I Sing the Body Electric"
    • Superman (Trailer, Coming 2025)
    • How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action Coming 2025)

    Side of Bacon Reminder
    Connect Gerard Butler to Mark Hamill.
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    45 mins
  • Barbie - Are You Kenough?

    Barbie - Are You Kenough?
    Aug 14 2023

    In today's episode, we're talking about Barbie, the latest film from Greta Gerwig. We'll also chat about some of our favorite toy-based movies, movies coming out, and, of course, we'll enjoy a side of bacon.

    Toy-Based Movies

    • Lego Movie
    • Trolls
    • Bumblebee (and the Transformers franchise)
    • GI Joe
    • Masters of the Universe
    • Battleship
    • Clue
    • Dungeons and Dragons - Honor Among Thieves
    • Toy Story franchise

    Bacon Reminder
    Connect Michael Cera TO Tim Curry.
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    50 mins
  • Oppenheimer: What is Your Favorite Nolan Film?

    Oppenheimer: What is Your Favorite Nolan Film?
    Jul 31 2023

    In today's episode we're talking about Oppenheimer, the latest Christopher Nolan film. We'll also dive into all Nolan films, discuss "twin films," movies coming out, and, of course, we'll enjoy a side of bacon.
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    40 mins

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