A Tale Oft Told
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Podcast Overview
<p>This is the home of the <strong>Tale Oft Told Podcast</strong>, where we explore the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and see how their story echoes and repeats through film, literature, and modern media. Each episode looks at why this ancient tale continues to endure and how it reappears in unexpected places—from classic films like Orphée to modern retellings such as Moulin Rouge!.</p><p></p><p>Go to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://TaleOftTold.com">TaleOftTold.com</a> for more to find out the current, and upcoming, episode.</p><p></p><p>Topics: Greek mythology, Orpheus and Eurydice, myth in film, storytelling, symbolism in movies</p>
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2/28/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 6, 2026
The Girl Next Door | The Unexpected Heart Behind the Comedy
<p>What if the wildest thing about The Girl Next Door isn't the comedy, but the story hidden underneath it? </p><p>In this episode of Tale Oft Told, we revisit the 2004 cult favorite starring Emile Hirsch and Elisha Cuthbert and explore why its themes of risk, regret, first love, and self-discovery still resonate today. </p><p>Far more than a teen comedy, The Girl Next Door asks a simple question: What happens when you finally stop living the life other people planned for you? Join us as we examine the film's characters, its surprising emotional depth, and why this overlooked movie deserves another look. </p><p>Subscribe for more discussions about movies, love, loss, and the stories that stay with us long after the credits roll. Visit us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://TaleOftTold.com">TaleOftTold.com</a> #TheGirlNextDoor #MovieReview #FilmAnalysis #CultClassic #LoveAndLoss #TaleOftTold</p>
June 19, 2026
Her | The Price of Perfect Companionship
<p>What happens when every one of your emotional needs is met?</p><p>Not most of them.</p><p>All of them.</p><p>In this episode of Tale Oft Told, we explore Spike Jonze's Her through the lens of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. As Theodore falls in love with an artificial intelligence named Samantha, the film asks a question that feels even more relevant today than it did in 2013:</p><p>What happens when something becomes so good at validating us that we stop practicing the difficult art of being with other people?</p><p>From Greek mythology and Tibetan Tulpas to modern AI and online companionship, we examine loneliness, love, fantasy, and the strange ways technology is reshaping human connection.</p><p>Because perhaps the tragedy of Her isn't that Samantha leaves.</p><p>Perhaps the tragedy is that she could meet Theodore's needs better than any human could.</p><p>Be sure to visit us at TaleOftTold.com</p>
June 5, 2026
Midaq Alley (1995) | Love, Poverty, and the Underworld
<p>In this episode of Tale Oft Told, we explore Jorge Fons’ 1995 Mexican masterpiece Callejón de los Milagros through the lens of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth — examining poverty, longing, exploitation, migration, youth, and the impossible pursuit of miracles in Mexico City. </p><p>Starring a young Salma Hayek as Alma, Midaq Alley transforms Naguib Mahfouz’s Egyptian novel into a deeply human portrait of people struggling to escape the underworld of economic hardship and emotional desperation. </p><p>Topics discussed include: </p><p>Orpheus and Eurydice in modern film </p><p>Mexican cinema of the 1990s </p><p>Salma Hayek’s early career, </p><p>Poverty and migration </p><p>Femininity and exploitation </p><p>Love, illusion, and fatalism </p><p>Why Abel never really had a chance </p><p>Welcome to Tale Oft Told — a podcast exploring love and loss through recurring myths hidden inside everyday movies and media. </p><p>Visit us on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://TaleOftTold.com">TaleOftTold.com</a> </p><p>#MidaqAlley #SalmaHayek #OrpheusAndEurydice #MexicanCinema #MoviePodcast #FilmAnalysis #CallejonDeLosMilagros #TaleOftTold #JorgeFons #VideoEssay</p>
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- What is A Tale Oft Told?
<p>This is the home of the <strong>Tale Oft Told Podcast</strong>, where we explore the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and see how their story echoes and repeats through film, literature, and modern media. Each episode looks at why this ancient tale continues to endure and how it reappears in unexpected places—from classic films like Orphée to modern retellings such as Moulin Rouge!.</p><p></p><p>Go to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://TaleOftTold.com">TaleOftTold.com</a> for more to find out the current, and upcoming, episode.</p><p></p><p>Topics: Greek mythology, Orpheus and Eurydice, myth in film, storytelling, symbolism in movies</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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