At last.Join Jake and Marshall as they return to The Odyssey to talk about Books 5–8, where they finally meet Odysseus and begin discussing the many complications of the titular hero. They compare the two translations they’re reading/listening to, lash more Christopher Nolan connections to the proverbial mast, and chat about some filming updates for The Odyssey.Grab your preferred translation, and follow along.Nolan criticized for filming in occupied Western Sahara (Variety)Buy Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey on Bookshop.orgListen 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.orgListen to Ian McKellen narrate Robert Fagles’ translation of The Odyssey on AudibleBuy The Nolan Variations on Bookshop.orgEpisode-by-episode media list (Google Doc)Instagram: @friendsatduskpodMarshall’s Letterboxd: @MDoigJake’s Letterboxd: @808jake_Jake’s Substack: Jacob’s Letter
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Episode 32 (S02E02): “Dogma”, and “The Odyssey” Teaser Trailer Reaction
“I just wanted to go home!”Join Jake and Marshall as they introduce the “Matt Damon Just Wants To Go Home” scorecard, a series where they look at every time Matt Damon has played a character who is just trying to go home. (Surprisingly, it’s a lot.)First up: Kevin Smith’s irreverent and hilarious Dogma. Grab your blessed golf clubs and your Buddy Christ and join us as we discuss how this movie relates to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Speaking of, don’t miss our reactions to The Odyssey’s first teaser trailer, which is screening only in theaters now.See the new poster for The Odyssey here (Empire)Watch the new trailer for The Odyssey in a theater before Jurassic World RebirthRead "The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century" here (The New York Times)Buy Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey on Bookshop.orgListen 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.orgListen to Ian McKellen narrate Robert Fagles’ translation of The Odyssey on AudibleBuy The Nolan Variations on Bookshop.orgEpisode-by-episode media list (Google Doc)Instagram: @friendsatduskpodMarshall’s Letterboxd: @MDoigJake’s Letterboxd: @808jake_Jake’s Substack: Jacob’s Letter
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Episode 31 (S02E01): “The Odyssey”, books 1–4
The journey begins. Jake and Marshall discuss Books 1–4 of Robert Fagles’ and Emily Wilson’s translations of The Odyssey, which translation they prefer so far, and initial thoughts on how Christopher Nolan may approach his adaptation. Plus, the return of the regular Nolan News and What Else Have You Been Watching? segments. Follow along with your preferred translation (or both).Buy Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey on Bookshop.orgListen 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.orgListen to Ian McKellen narrate Robert Fagles’ translation of The Odyssey on AudibleRyan Coogler in the Criterion Closet (YouTube)Ryan Coogler discussing aspect ratios (YouTube)The boats for The Odyssey are in Scotland (Reddit)Sinners is highest-grossing live-action original movie since Inception (Reddit)The Odyssey to be filmed entirely in IMAX (The Hollywood Reporter)Stunt performer talks about Odyssey filming (ScreenRant)Buy The Nolan Variations on Bookshop.orgEpisode-by-episode media list (Google Doc)Instagram: @friendsatduskpodMarshall’s Letterboxd: @MDoigJake’s Letterboxd: @808jake_Jake’s Substack: Jacob’s Letter
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Season 2 Announcement: “The Odyssey”
Much like Odysseus… we have returned! [insert BWOOOMM noise here] Christopher Nolan has also returned and is currently filming his adaptation of The Odyssey.Season 2 of Friends at Dusk finds Jake and Marshall exploring all things Odyssey-related: Different translations! Film and TV adaptations! Matt Damon just trying to go home! Join us for all-new episodes of Nolan talk, coming soon.Buy Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey on Bookshop.orgListen 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.orgListen to Ian McKellen narrate Robert Fagles’ translation of The Odyssey on AudibleBuy The Nolan Variations on Bookshop.orgEpisode-by-episode media list (Google Doc)Instagram: @friendsatduskpodMarshall’s Letterboxd: @MDoigJake’s Letterboxd: @808jake_Jake’s Substack: Jacob’s Letter
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Episode 30: “Oppenheimer” at the Oscars
Oppenheimer is an Academy Award-winning film! Christopher Nolan and co. took home seven Oscars on Sunday night, including Best Picture and Best Director, and Jake and Marshall are here to recap it all. Plus, we talk about what else we liked in the ceremony, and where we think Nolan will go next now that he has an Oscar.
Buy a copy of Oppenheimer 4K, Blu-ray, DVD, or digital
Buy American Prometheus on Bookshop.org
Buy The Nolan Variations on Bookshop.org
Episode-by-episode media list (Google Doc)
List of actors nominated for multiple Academy Awards in the same year (Wikipedia)
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"We live in a twilight world." "And there are no friends at dusk." No friends at dusk… unless those friends are making a podcast.
Jake and Marshall revisit the filmography of Christopher Nolan, using Tom Shone’s "The Nolan Variations" as a framework for discussing every Nolan feature from "Following" to "Tenet," leading up to the 2023 release of "Oppenheimer." Along the way, they also examine some of the books, stories, and films the director himself cited as influences on his work, ideas, and methods.
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