As the year comes to an end, Clare and Alaina reflect on the best movies that have been released in 2021. We also take time to assess how Covid-19 has impacted the box office this year. Despite steady covid numbers, we saw movies like Spider-Man: No Way Home and Shang-Chi top the box office. This is also a year that indicates streaming and the theater-going experience can coexist. As for the quality of movies, Clare and Alaina agree that it's been an incredible movie year. With so many good movies out, Clare and Alaina have no movies that overlap in their top 5 list. Come listen to Clare and Alaina discuss their favorite movies. Find out how many movies from our list you’ve seen. If you haven't seen any, you may find yourself discovering a new favorite! Stay safe, and Happy New Year from your pals, Clare and Alaina. 

Movies Mentioned 
#5 
Clare’s Pick: CODA: 3.24-5.48
Alaina’s Pick: Psych 3: This is Gus: 5.48-9.53
#4
Clare’s Pick: The Novice: 9.53-12.41
Alaina’s Pick: Judas and the Black Messiah: 12.41-17.06
#3
Clare’s Pick: Spencer: 17.06-21.35
Alaina’s Pick: Pig: 21.35-27.50
#2
Clare’s Pick: The Rescue: 27.50-34.43
Alaina’s Pick: Shiva Baby: 34.43-41.41
#1
Clare’s Pick: Tick, Tick. . . Boom!: 41.41-44.48
The Power of the Dog: 44.48-51.00

Intro and outro music:
Kevin MacLeod. "Dark Hallway". 2008

Top 5 Movies Of 2021, Ranked

After a short hiatus, Clare and Alaina are back to explore the world of trickery, scamming, and disguises. You guessed it- we’re diving into the best movies about con artists. A con- artist is a person who cheats or tricks others by persuading them to believe something that isn't true. Some films are about real-life con artists, like Lee Israel (Can You Ever Forgive Me?), who forged more than 400 letters from deceased writers and actors. We also talk about Frank Abagnale Jr (Catch Me If You Can), known for 2.5 million dollars worth of check forgeries and impersonating a Pan Am pilot. We also talk about con artists we wish were real, like Bunty and Babli (Bunty Aur Babli). Not only are Bunty and Babli stellar tricksters, but they also dress better, sing better, and dance better than any other con artist out there. Listen to us talk about these movies and so much more! 

Movies Mentioned
Corpus Christi- 1:47-19:21
The Lady Eve 19:21-32:05
Bunty Aur Babli 32:05-48:42
Catch Me if You Can 48:42-1:05.05
Can You Ever Forgive Me 1:05.05-1:19.40

Intro and outro music: 
Kevin MacLeod. "Dark Hallway". 2008 

*Note: In the Podcast when talking aboutThe Lady Eve Alaina gets the main character’s name wrong, She keeps saying Gina when her name is Jean. Alaina also misnames the last movie, she says it is called Can’t you ever forgive me when it is actually called Can you ever forgive me

Con Artist Movies

Avid movie lovers Clare and Alaina discuss five movies from different topics every episode. The topics range from classic film genres, like horror, romance, drama, and science fiction, to more specific subjects that center around certain directors and production companies.

Con Artist Movies

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