The Cinematic Odyssey

Jul 13 2024 63 ep. 75 mins
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On The Cinematic Odyssey podcast, we talk about films that aren’t in the mainstream consciousness, with most of the movies we talk about within the art house sphere.

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Half-Year Recap: What We've Seen and What's Up Next

Jul 13 2024 58 mins  
Around the midpoint of 2024, as Tristen and Max reform the podcast you know and love, they take a look back at the first half of the year for some of the big swings and occasional misses of their cinema experience. Then, they turn towards the future and what they're most excited for in the latter half of 2024. Maybe this serves as recommendations, but Tristen and Max have some fun

Opening Night: Mania and Melodrama Improvised for our True Selves

Jun 21 2024 55 mins  
On the sixtieth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max dive into John Cassavetes's experimental indie film Opening Night. Through discussion of Cassavetes's unconventional storytelling, massive narrative undertaking, and relationship with the film's star, the guys try to decide whether the film is a masterpiece or lacking in some areas. Make the call yourselves, but plea

Asteroid City: Wes Anderson's Hypothetical Metaphor on Stage on Film

May 03 2024 57 mins  
On the fifty-ninth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max return from an extended alien abduction to discuss Wes Anderson's latest feature, Asteroid City. One of Max's favorites, he delves into why the content and substance of the film works so well, and Tristen uncovers why it might not be one of his better pieces. The ensemble cast receives praise and there are lots of

Bonus Episode: Oscars 2024 Edition

Mar 09 2024 120 mins  
On this bonus episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max walk you through their picks, predictions, and thoughts on every award category. For insight on major awards like screenplay, acting, directing, and Best Picture, skip to the one hour mark of the episode. Max monologues about the shorts and documentary nominees while Tristen stews with the anxiety of his worst nightmar

The Zone of Interest: Glazer's Depiction of Atrocity Through the Mundane

Mar 07 2024 62 mins  
On the fifty-eighth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max take a look at Jonathan Glazer's Oscar-nominated film The Zone of Interest. Tristens walks you through why he believes this is the best film of the decade so far and Max provides insight on the acting value that the film has to offer. Both are chilled and in awe over the haunting nature of a film that features no

Past Lives: The Philosophical Romance Debut from Celine Song

Mar 02 2024 61 mins  
On the fifty-seventh episode of The Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max dive into 2024 Best Picture nominee Past Lives, the feature directorial and screenwriting debut of Celine Song. Hear why they loved the film, what great secrets are hidden in the camerawork, and Max's next musical theatre history rant that actually has some merit. This is a film you'll want to see at some point

Love Actually: Connecting Stories Bring Holiday Love

Feb 16 2024 81 mins  
On the fifty-sixth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, and special Valentine's edition, Tristen and Max uncover the beautiful mystery of Richard Curtis's Love Actually. One of Max's favorite rewatches come holiday season, Tristen enters with no expectations and the result does not shock you at all. Discussing the writing, performances of the ensemble cast, and even Richard Curtis's o

Letter Never Sent: Kalatozov's Soviet Diamond Adventure

Feb 10 2024 51 mins  
On the fifty-fifth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max return from hiatus to their shortest episode ever! In it, both discuss thoughts and opinions on Soviet director Mikhail Kalatozov's 1960 adventure film Letter Never Sent, the same director that directed Tristen's top overall film of 2023. Tristen gushes on visual effects and technical capabilities, Max slams a man

Harakiri: Kobayashi's Samurai Code of Respect in Feudal Japan

Jan 25 2024 79 mins  
On the fifty-fourth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max take their first look at the extensive filmography of Masaki Kobayashi and his samurai tale Harakiri. A masterful philosophical discussion applicable to this day, several interlacing stories are told in a disgraced samurai's path to commit ritualistic seppuku or harakiri. Tristen and Max get into the ethical issu

Our Cinematic Odyssies: Our Highs and Lows from 2023

Jan 03 2024 111 mins  
On the fifty-third episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max walk through both ends of the spectrum of their 2023 in film. A number of past episodes are referenced and some shock and awe is included while both lists are blind-revealed live on the podcast. Your hosts share their bottom 5 and top 15 films that they saw for the first time in the calendar year 2023 and reveal a