The Wild Robot - Can AI Have Heart?

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 ReminderConnect Gerard Butler
to Mark Hamill.