# 170. The Odyssey (w/ Bilge Ebiri)

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Podcast: [Cows in the field](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cows-in-the-field-922257)
Published: 2026-07-31T06:00:23+00:00
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## Resource

We discuss Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey with Bilge Ebiri (New York Magazine / Vulture)! We discuss Nolan's sympathetic Odysseus, a man out of time, burdened by guilt and shame, but also a herald of a new age of science and reason. We consider how Nolan made one of the oldest and grandest stories into a deeply personal one, which provides a lens through which we can revisit his entire filmography. We respond to criticisms of the film and explore ways in which it left us wanting more. Join us and rejoice in cinema!! Follow us at cowspod.com and buy t-shirts and more at shop.cowspod.com! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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