In this episode of Movie Shelf, we discuss Wolf Man, the latest film produced by Blumhouse. We discuss the film's unique take on werewolf lore, focusing on family dynamics, transformation, and the special effects used in the movie. We also explore how the film touches on the themes of protection and the complexities of familial relationships, culminating in our verdict on whether the film makes the Movie Shelf or not.

Werewolf Movie Links

• The Wolfman 1941
• Silver Bullet
• Teen Wolf
• The Howling
• An American Werewolf in London
• Haunted Honeymoon
• Van Helsing

Bacon Reminder:
Connect Michael J. Fox to James Spader

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.

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.