"The Odyssey" - So We Watched The Odyssey… (3 times)

Three watches deep, and we’re ready to talk about The Odyssey… We break down the themes and character decisions that most people are completely missing on their first watch. We discuss the casting choices that the internet got wrong and exactly why Nolan made them. We get into the details hidden throughout the film that you will only catch if you know what to look for. And we talk about why this is exactly the kind of Nolan movie that gets better every single time you watch it.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro & B.S.

11:36 The themes and meaning

29:07 Our favorite moments

33:03 Nolan's intention with casting

51:08 Nolan's deeper meaning

56:03 Defending Nolan dialogue

58:27 Theories and wishes

1:07:39 The secrets of Odysseus' bow

1:09:37 When Odysseus returns

1:11:47 The limitations of complete IMAX

1:22:28 A taste of Nolan horror

1:24:15 The scenes that showcase Odysseus' cleverness

1:27:17 Our ranking & final thoughts