The Silence of the Lambs (1991): A Romance?

Hello and Welcome to today's discussion on is The Silence of the Lambs a romance? We will be talking about the background of the film and the ways in which Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter may have a bit of a toxic romance...maybe.... I'll let you be the judge of that. --All in the spirit of the month of Valentines Day.--

And I didn't mention this but check out the TV show, Clarice!  I definitely want to do a follow-up episode with this sometime soon :D

Small correction
*34:50 --> She came to see Lecter on her own

Next Up --> Unannounced Indie Game

Time Stamps
Episode outline - 7:14
Disclaimer on the Film - 8:26
Background on the Film - 13:25
Clarice and Lecter's relation ship 20:59
Final Thoughts - 44:40
Writing/Creative Prompt - 49:14
Outro - 50:40

Some thought pieces to start with when thinking about the film's impact on the trans community that put it in better words than I could ever
https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/the-silence-of-the-lambs-trans-legacy-movies-anniversary
https://www.thepinknews.com/2021/05/14/clarice-trans-buffalo-bill-silence-of-the-lambs/
https://courseofhorror.wordpress.com/2022/12/01/sleepaway-camp-silence-of-the-lambs-and-the-myth-of-the-trans-serial-killer/
Trailer for the Silence of the Lambs
https://youtu.be/W6Mm8Sbe__o?si=KJj-tVSl0ldNGXtf
Scene of the Fava Beans
https://youtu.be/99Ptctl5_qQ?si=D7UnhnySogCl1PdS
Scene of they'll think were in love
https://youtu.be/2LrFsXAvzqc?si=ok-Z-61IlUTfjV7H