Clare and Alaina make sense of romance movies between humans and non-humans. Love is hard to find. Sometimes, love finds you when you least expect it...like when you buy an AI virtual assistant or a sex doll that you buy online. Listen to us as we break down each romance, and which couples get our approval. In addition to breaking down the relationships, we also discuss worldbuilding within the movie Her. Instead of being invested in the relationship, we were too busy thinking about the malevolent ways the technology could be used. Especially how creepy it is that Samantha, the AI girlfriend, can search through all of Theodore's data with no repercussions. Boundaries are important people!! Additionally, if you like Beauty and the Beast, you’re in luck! In a fun mix-up, Clare watched the French 1946 version, while Alaina watched the new live-action 2017 movie (even though each one would have preferred to watch the other). Come listen to us discuss these topics and so many more. This is Making Sense of Movies with Clare and Alaina!

Movies Mentioned 
Beauty and the Beast (2017) and La Belle et la Bete (1946): 1.10-14.55
Her: 14.55-31.40
Jennifer’s Body: 31.40-47.02
Lars and the Real Girl: 47.02-59.00
The Fly: 59.00-1:15.53

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

Non - Human Romance Movies

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

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.

Non - Human Romance Movies

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