THE ODYSSEY, Christopher Nolan, and our First Guest, Josh Fagen!
Summary
Hosts Max and Dave welcome producer Josh Fagan to discuss Christopher Nolan’s cultural impact and his new film, The Odyssey. They analyze Nolan’s box office dominance, share personal favorite films, and debate the director’s recurring themes of control and regret. The episode concludes with initial reactions to The Odyssey’s marketing and its ambitious IMAX production.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest Josh Fagan bio
Christopher Nolan's cultural impact and box office stats
Hosts' top 4 favorite Nolan films
The Odyssey: Marketing, IMAX, and production scale
The Odyssey: Themes of guilt, Zeus's law, and Odysseus
The Odyssey: Casting, performances, and key scenes
Nolan's legacy, future projects, and other movie recs
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