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Are you a fan of close-up shots showing complex math equations being hastily written on old-fashioned blackboards? Do you like your protagonist to wear tweed coats while they explain intricate equations to side characters (only done so the audience can keep up with what's going on)? If you answered yes to either of those questions- we’ve got the right group of movies for you. The good news is, you don’t need to know anything about Additive Number Theory, quantum mechanics, or Integer Partitions to enjoy these movies about math geniuses. What these movies do well is spotlight characters in history that are typically brushed over, despite their great achievements. While math is the basis for these movies, Clare and Alaina take the time to discuss how well these movies handle their other prominent themes, for example, the power of perseverance in a discriminatory environment, and the value that comes with letting oneself be vulnerable. Come listen to us discuss these topics and so many more! This is Making Sense of Movies with Clare and Alaina.
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Clare and Alaina discuss the Oscar nominations for the 2023 Academy Awards. Come listen to us break down the major categories. The categories this year are jam-packed with talent, and artists at peak performance. Major stand-outs for us this year include Paul Mescal's nomination in AfterSun,...
Published 03/04/23
Published 03/04/23
Clare and Alaina reflect on the best 2022 releases. 2022 was the year of horror, multiverses, and hit blockbuster sequels. For the first time, Clare and Alaina have one movie in common on their top 5 list. Listen as we break down our movie statistics for the year and find out what films we deem...
Published 01/17/23