Elio - What Happens When Aliens Answer Your Call?

About this episode

Heather and Cory discuss Pixar's Elio, exploring its themes and connections to classic sci-fi films.

In this episode of Movie Shelf, hosts Heather and Cory discuss Pixar's latest film, Elio, exploring its themes of alien abduction, family dynamics, and the visual artistry of animation. They delve into the connections to classic sci-fi films, share their impressions of the movie, and discuss upcoming releases in the genre. The conversation highlights the emotional depth of the story while also acknowledging its lighter moments, ultimately deciding on its place on their movie shelf. Bacon Remi...

People in this episode

Hosts: Heather, Cory

Topics covered

• Pixar
• Elio
• alien abduction
• family dynamics
• animation
• sci-fi films

Keywords

• visual artistry
• emotional depth
• upcoming releases

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Elio

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