Episode 34 (S02E04): “The Martian”

We’re back with more Matt Damon! Join us this week as we talk about stranded astronaut Mark Watney, who just wants to go home in The Martian. But first, he’s gonna have to science the shit out of this.

Jake and Marshall explore how this movie fits into Damon’s “home” filmography and how it works when viewed through Christopher Nolan’s work. Grab those headphones, and help us bring Matt Damon home.

• In her translation of ‘The Odyssey,’ Emily Wilson aimed for ‘a crystalline clarity’ (NPR)

• Marshall’s hyperspecific Letterboxd list (Letterboxd)

• Buy Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odysseyon Bookshop.org

• Listen to Claire Danes narrate Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey on Audible (Only available on Audible)

• Buy Robert Fagles’ translation of The Odyssey on Bookshop.org

• Listen to Ian McKellen narrate Robert Fagles’ translation of The Odyssey on Audible

• Buy The Nolan Variations on Bookshop.org

• Episode-by-episode media list (Google Doc)

• Instagram: @friendsatduskpod

• Marshall’s Letterboxd: @MDoig

• Jake’s Letterboxd: @808jake_

• Jake’s Substack: Jacob’s Letter