About Friends at Dusk: A Christopher Nolan Filmography Podcast
"We live in a twilight world." "And there are no friends at dusk." No friends at dusk… unless those friends are making a podcast.
Jake and Marshall revisit the filmography of Christopher Nolan, using Tom Shone’s "The Nolan Variations" as a framework for discussing every Nolan feature from "Following" to "Tenet," leading up to the 2023 release of "Oppenheimer." Along the way, they also examine some of the books, stories, and films the director himself cited as influences on his work, ideas, and methods.
It’s the summer of The Odyssey, and Jake and Marshall aren’t done talking about it yet. Here, they discuss their thoughts after seeing the movie again, talk about Emily Wilson’s beef with Christopher Nolan’s adaptation, and take a look at Letterboxd’s Nolan rankings.
Emily Wilson’s review of Nolan’s Odyssey (https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v48/n14/emily-wilson/an-uncomplicated-man) [London Review of Books]
Letterboxd Community’s official Nolan rankings (https://letterboxd.com/crew/list/every-christopher-nolan-film-ranked-by-the/) [Letterboxd; full story here (https://letterboxd.com/journal/christopher-nolan-films-ranked-letterboxd-rating-the-odyssey/)]
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic (https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/movies/the-odyssey-the-making-of-an-epic/93fb3efe-02d4-3080-9ee9-3784793250ad) [Peacock]
Buy Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-odyssey-francis-caulfeild/18217775) on Bookshop.org
Listen to Claire Danes narrate Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey (https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Odyssey-Audiobook/B07GLN33S8) on Audible (Only available on Audible)
Buy Robert Fagles’ translation of The Odyssey (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-odyssey-penguin-classics-deluxe-edition-homer/15509341?ean=9780140268867&next=t) on Bookshop.org
Listen to Ian McKellen narrate Robert Fagles’ translation of The Odyssey (https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Odyssey-Audiobook/B002UZMUZG) on Audible
Buy The Nolan Variations (https://bookshop.org/books/the-nolan-variations-the-movies-mysteries-and-marvels-of-christopher-nolan/9780525655329) on Bookshop.org
Episode-by-episode media list (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b6GPRoTT-X3a7V6Ibh5C0DZuyBNXaAsTA9svvv_UbHc/edit?usp=sharing) (Google Doc)
Instagram: @friendsatduskpod (https://www.instagram.com/friendsatduskpod/)
Marshall’s Letterboxd: @MDoig (https://letterboxd.com/MDoig/)
Jake’s Letterboxd: @808jake_ (https://letterboxd.com/808jake_/)
Jake’s Substack: Jacob’s Letter (https://jacobsletter.substack.com/)
18 Jul 2026
Bonus Episode: “The Odyssey” Reaction
The moment is finally here! Jake and Marshall saw The Odyssey, and this in-person episode has their initial thoughts. Topics include Zeus’s Law, Emily Wilson’s translation, the epic scale of it all, and that score. They’ll be back with some more in-depth thoughts later, but for now, here are some unedited first impressions.
Note on audio: We had to use our backup recording (an iPhone voice memo) for this release. (Good thinking, Jake!)
16 Jul 2026
Episode 43 (S02E13): “The Odyssey” Film Adaptations
The Odyssey is thousands of years old and has inspired many adaptations in every medium. We can’t get through them all before we see Christopher Nolan’s take on The Odyssey on July 17, but we’re gonna try our hardest. In this episode, Jake and Marshall discuss The Odyssey in silent film, TV miniseries, and contemporary adaptations, including O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Return, and Ulysses.
LA Times interview [Archive Today (https://archive.ph/NHgGc)]
Telegraph interview [Archive Today (https://archive.ph/ckvAX)]
Odyssey set visit [Empire Magazine (https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/issue-preview-odyssey-end-of-oak-street-dog-stars/); issue available on Libby]
Christopher Nolan and the Anxiety of Making ‘The Odyssey’ (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/movies/odyssey-christopher-nolan.html?unlocked_article_code=1.v1A.pYEX.4RyX_pZZAfPo&smid=url-share) [New York Times]
No One Has Dealt With More Angry Odyssey Bros Than Emily Wilson (https://archive.ph/rLEu1) [Vulture; Archive Today link]
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ to Skip “Word of Mouth” Screenings (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-influencer-screenings-1236631135/) [The Hollywood Reporter]
Matt Damon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfOkaa2a_iA) | Good Hang with Amy Poehler [YouTube link]
Buy Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-odyssey-francis-caulfeild/18217775) on Bookshop.org
Listen to Claire Danes narrate Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey (https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Odyssey-Audiobook/B07GLN33S8) on Audible (Only available on Audible)
Buy Robert Fagles’ translation of The Odyssey (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-odyssey-penguin-classics-deluxe-edition-homer/15509341?ean=9780140268867&next=t) on Bookshop.org
Listen to Ian McKellen narrate Robert Fagles’ translation of The Odyssey (https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Odyssey-Audiobook/B002UZMUZG) on Audible
Buy The Nolan Variations (https://bookshop.org/books/the-nolan-variations-the-movies-mysteries-and-marvels-of-christopher-nolan/9780525655329) on Bookshop.org
Episode-by-episode media list (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b6GPRoTT-X3a7V6Ibh5C0DZuyBNXaAsTA9svvv_UbHc/edit?usp=sharing) (Google Doc)
Instagram: @friendsatduskpod (https://www.instagram.com/friendsatduskpod/)
Marshall’s Letterboxd: @MDoig (https://letterboxd.com/MDoig/)
Jake’s Letterboxd: @808jake_ (https://letterboxd.com/808jake_/)
Jake’s Substack: Jacob’s Letter (https://jacobsletter.substack.com/)
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100
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Quality
73
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
32
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