Episode 43 (S02E13): “The Odyssey” Film Adaptations

The Odyssey is thousands of years old and has inspired many adaptations in every medium. We can’t get through them all before we see Christopher Nolan’s take on The Odyssey on July 17, but we’re gonna try our hardest. In this episode, Jake and Marshall discuss The Odyssey in silent film, TV miniseries, and contemporary adaptations, including O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Return, and Ulysses.

• LA Times interview [Archive Today]
• Telegraph interview [Archive Today]
• Odyssey set visit [Empire Magazine; issue available on Libby]
• Christopher Nolan and the Anxiety of Making ‘The Odyssey’ [New York Times]
• No One Has Dealt With More Angry Odyssey Bros Than Emily Wilson [Vulture; Archive Today link]
• Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ to Skip “Word of Mouth” Screenings [The Hollywood Reporter]
• Matt Damon | Good Hang with Amy Poehler [YouTube link]
• 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