“The Return” sticks the landing. Join Emily and Cam as they talk about how the movie adapts and builds on its source material, the Odyssey, to deliver a gripping modern interpretation of Homer’s timeless story. The Return Released December 6, 2024 Starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche Directed by Uberto Pasolini Visit our homepage to subscribe and to find us on social media: https://havetogawilltravel.com ---------- 00:34 - Introduction: Pasolini’s movie, “The Return” 00:47 - What makes a good movie adaptation of an ancient Greek epic like Homer’s Odyssey? 02:22 - A Summary of Homer’s Odyssey 02:52 - The Telemachy 04:02 - From Calypso’s island to the island of the Phaeacians 04:39 - Odysseus’ narration of his adventures 05:51 - Odysseus’ return to Ithaka 06:56 - Our review of The Return 07:06 - The film’s focus and nods to earlier parts of the Odyssey 08:50 - Familiar beats: Odysseus in disguise; Eumaeus, Argos, and Eurycleia; Penelope’s loom; the confrontation in the great hall 13:19 - Odysseus: a man traumatized by loss and violence 17:19 - Penelope: strong, clever, and determined 21:38 - Antinoos: a fresh take on a one-note villain 24:26 - Odysseus’ bow and the harsh reality of violence and revenge 30:44 - Resolution: Odysseus and Penlope together again, Telemachus seeks to find himself 33:08 - Final thoughts 33:17 - Referencing Cacoyannis: the location, the cinematography, and the soundscape 34:22 - Overall impressions
