How The Odyssey Won The Culture War
Summary
Marina Hyde and Richard Osman discuss the massive box office success of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, dismissing pre-release culture war controversies. They analyze Netflix’s recent earnings, explaining why Wall Street penalized the company despite growth due to saturation and competition from free platforms like YouTube. The episode also touches on Jean Smart’s career resurgence and the upcoming Mickey Mouse Club reboot.
Topics discussed
Intro and sponsor ads: Octopus Energy, LinkedIn, San Pellegrino
Guest intro and episode overview: The Odyssey, Netflix, Disney
The Odyssey: Box office success, IMAX, and culture war backlash
Sponsor ads: Deposit Lloyds and Peacock
Netflix earnings: Wall Street reaction, growth challenges, and YouTube competition
Disney's Mickey Mouse Club reboot and Full World's talent strategy
Film recommendations: The Odyssey and The Invite
Outro: Restless Fest announcement and Blinds.com ad
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