Ep. 884 - The Odyssey
Summary
The Filmcast reviews Christopher Nolan's new adaptation of The Odyssey, debating its pacing, modern dialogue, and spectacular IMAX presentation. While one host calls it a masterpiece that rewards multiple viewings, another argues it is too long and suffers from a slow first act. The episode also features listener stories about childhood movie traumas and updates on the Summer Movie Wager.
Topics discussed
Intro, box office stats, and movie trivia
Listener stories: scary childhood movie experiences
Sponsor segment: Square
The Odyssey: Initial reactions and pacing critique
IMAX vs 70mm projection experiences
Modernizing the language and narrative structure
The ensemble cast and star power
Scene breakdown: Cyclops, Lestrygonians, and Calypso
Character analysis: Odysseus, Telemachus, and Helen
The Trojan Horse sequence and sacking of Troy
Final battle, themes, and episode wrap-up
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