About this episode

The episode explores Christopher Nolan's adaptation of 'The Odyssey' and its connections to 'The Iliad'.

Ready for Christopher Nolan's epic take on an epic? So are we. Bankole calls Ebube and Pricilla out of their farm in Ithaca for a forensic look at the ruins of Troy before mapping out the perilous journey they're about to take with Matt Damon. Some are even calling it… an odyssey! They discuss all you need to know about the events before 'The Odyssey' , why Christopher Nolan might have been drawn to the project, the excellent material in store for some excellent actors and much more. (05:30) - What to know about THE ILIAD (13:30) - Adapting THE ODYSSEY (29:30) - Spoiler-free adaptations of THE ILIAD and THE ODYSSEY (36:20) - Did this really happen? (41:00) - The Americanisms in 'The Odyssey' (49:22) - First time Nolan collaborators You can support us here Also available on YouTube Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede and Ebube Ubochi Guest: Priscilla Production by Bankole Imoukhuede

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