Troy: E77 Troy Story
Added 2025-05-07 23:42:39 +0000 UTCIn an episode that will echo through the millenia, the Shuffle Bois return to the world of sword and sandals flicks to review a film that got Ben Troygered, “Troy” (2004). Troy is a perfect example of the "grounded and realistic" period pieces that proliferated in the 2000s that somehow were neither grounded or realistic or fun. After doing a deep dive into the source material behind the film (the Greek epic poetry of Homer), they look at the film's flat characters, first-draft quality script, and phoned-in performances before turning to themes and a short pedant's corner.
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Classics bookclub sounds awesome. You guys should talk about other things you like here on the patreon on top of exclusive episodes.
atatrs251
2025-05-22 19:42:11 +0000 UTCI second this Iliad bookclub idea. I’d much rather do that than actually watch this movie lol
Jason Comeaux
2025-05-20 16:17:17 +0000 UTCHell yeah I want an Iliad bookclub. I know 2000s nostalgia is the main hook of the show, but you guys shouldn't limit yourselves. The show is good enough that you could do whatever subject you like.
Max
2025-05-08 23:05:20 +0000 UTCI think that another meme from Troy is Achilles saying: "That's why no one will remember your name." But yeah, that's about it for its lasting cultural impact. Thanks for the great ep as always and can't wait for the classics book club
Medard
2025-05-08 21:26:32 +0000 UTC
