Friends at Dusk: A Christopher Nolan Filmography Podcast

As we get closer to the release of Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey , we’re looking at some of the TV shows that have been inspired by the original epic poem over the years. In this discussion: episodes of Arthur , DuckTales , The Simpsons , and Wishbone . Take a trip down Memory Lane to your childhood and reminisce with us. Alamo Drafthouse Dedicates San Francisco Theater to Christopher Nolan [ Variet...

We finally made it home! Our odyssey with The Odyssey concludes this week as Jake and Marshall wrap up their discussion of Homer’s epic poem. Also in this episode: a Rant™️ from Jake about current film culture, a whole lot of Nolan News, and some Anne Hathaway and Arsenal appreciation. Full Late Show with Stephen Colbert interview [YouTube] Inside 'The Odyssey,' Christopher Nolan's Mos...

Time for a bonus episode! A new trailer is out for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey (courtesy of Stephen Colbert's Late Show ), and with Jake on vacation, he and Marshall separately share their quick reactions and initial thoughts on the latest glimpses we have for this summer's epic. The Odyssey Official New Trailer [YouTube] Buy Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey on Bookshop.or...

We conclude our “Matt Damon Just Wants To Go Home” series with the one that started it all: Saving Private Ryan , Steven Spielberg’s WWII odyssey about a group of soldiers on a mission to rescue one ordinary man. There’s plenty of Odyssey connections, and even some Band of Brothers talk. Join us as we bring Matt Damon home, one last time (until Christopher Nolan does this summer, that is). The Ody...

We’re back on book this week with a close look at Books 17–20 of The Odyssey , where Odysseus returns to his palace — but he still lies in wait, biding his time until he makes his move. These chapters set up the action to come, but there’s still a lot here about honor, hospitality, trickery, and, of course, defying the gods. Join us as we explore the penultimate section of The Odyssey , and specul...

We’re back with another episode in our “Matt Damon Just Wants to Go Home” series! This time, Damon is Spirit, a wild horse who’s trying to get back to his herd in Spirit: Stallion of the Cimmaron . We found more Odyssey connections than you would think, and the animated film is a rarity these days: a restrained, 2-D/3-D hybrid that doesn’t talk down to kids. Cue up your favorite Bryan Adams song a...

Surprise! It’s back-to-back releases as Jake and Marshall get in a holiday rush to record their reactions to the recently released official trailer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey . Watch the latest trailer for The Odyssey [YouTube] Buy Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey on Bookshop.org Listen to Claire Danes narrate Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey on Audible (Only available o...

We’re back on book this week with a close look at Books 13–16 of The Odyssey , where Odysseus returns to Ithaca. But first: Jake and Marshall talk about the recently released IMAX prologue for Christopher Nolan’s film and take a deep dive through all the Empire magazine coverage and photos from The Odyssey set. Don’t miss it! Take a look at Empire magazine’s exclusive Odyssey covers here Buy Emily...

Jesus Christ… it’s Jason Bourne. Our “Matt Damon Just Wants to Go Home” series continues with a movie that’s a lot more Nolan-esque than one would think at first glance. Join Jake and Marshall (and Jake’s dog, Pudge!) as they tie The Bourne Identity to Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey , and more. Just make sure the CIA isn’t listening. Take a look at Empire Magazine’s exclusive Odyssey covers here E...

Jake and Marshall return to The Odyssey , and this section is a doozy. It’s full of the moments you probably remember from high school English class: Cyclops, the sirens, Land of the Dead, all that jazz.  Join us as we discuss books 9–12, and tie it all back to Christpher Nolan. “Why ‘Interstellar’ has the most accurate black hole in Hollywood history” ( NPR ’s Short Wave ) “‘The Odyssey’ Star Ell...

We’re back with more Matt Damon! Join us this week as we talk about stranded astronaut Mark Watney, who just wants to go home in The Martian . But first, he’s gonna have to science the shit out of this. Jake and Marshall explore how this movie fits into Damon’s “home” filmography and how it works when viewed through Christopher Nolan’s work. Grab those headphones, and help us bring Matt Damon home...

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,...

“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 r...

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’...

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...

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...

Happy Oscars Sunday! Jake and Marshall are back with more in-depth predictions on how Oppenheimer will fare tonight, as well as some predictions on what should win, what they hope will win, and some memories from Oscars ceremonies past. Will Christopher Nolan finally win his own golden statue? Fill out those ballots and get ready for the red carpet, and we’ll see you after the Academy Awards to se...

Today we’re joined by a very special guest. Tom Shone, the author of The Nolan Variations himself, talked to us for a bit to promote the upcoming paperback version of his book about the films of Christopher Nolan, now with a new chapter on Oppenheimer . We talked to Shone about writing that new chapter, Oppenheimer ’s Oscars chances, what it was like working with Nolan, and more! Buy The Nolan Var...

We’re back for another bonus episode! On Tuesday morning, Oppenheimer got 13 nominations for the 96th Academy Awards. Jake and Marshall are here to talk about their predictions for the film as well as some other general Oscars talk. We’ll be back soon once the ceremony is closer! See the full list of nominations here Buy a copy of Oppenheimer 4K, Blu-ray, DVD, or digital Buy American Prometheus on...

We’re back! It’s a holiday miracle. On this episode, Jake and Marshall are talking all about the most anticipated physical media release of the year: Oppenheimer on 4K Blu-ray. The title quickly sold out at multiple outlets, but we each managed to get a copy so we could take a gander at all those sweet, sweet bonus features. Topics covered this episode include the importance of physical media (alw...

The finale, the ending, the cut to black — whatever you call it, this is it! (For now.) In this wrapup episode, Jake and Marshall look back on their yearlong journey through Christopher Nolan’s films and influences. Topics include the newly published Oppenheimer script, alternate names for the podcast, what's next, and of course, the guys’ (latest) official Nolan rankings. Thank you so much fo...

One episode wasn’t enough. Now that Barbenheimer Fever has gripped the nation, Jake and Marshall discuss their theatrical experience seeing Barbie and Oppenheimer on the same day in Austin, and delve deeper into the themes of Oppenheimer . Find tickets to see Oppenheimer in theaters now Find tickets to see Barbie in theaters now Buy American Prometheus on Bookshop.org Buy The Nolan Variations on B...

We did it! We made it to Oppenheimer . Here’s a quick episode on Jake and Marshall’s immediate thoughts about Christopher Nolan’s latest film, from the score to the editing to the performances and how well Nolan adapts Bird & Sherwin’s American Prometheus . More thoughts to come later! Find tickets to see Oppenheimer in theaters now Find tickets to see Barbie in theaters now Buy American Prome...

It’s almost time! This is our last episode until Oppenheimer premieres in wide release. As such, we prepared as much as we can by reading American Prometheus , Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin’s exhaustive biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer. We also watched The Day After Trinity , the 1981 documentary that chronicles the events of the Los Alamos test and acts as a kind of CliffsNotes on American Pro...

All we have for you is a word: Podcast. That’s right, it’s Tenet time. This week, Jake and Marshall take a look at Christopher Nolan’s most recent film to date, a Dudes Rock tale of time travel wrapped up in a James Bond plot. Also discussed: How Tenet ’s release schedule changed the film industry as we know it, how Tenet acts as a bridge from Dunkirk to Oppenheimer , and how Tenet is the Most Nol...