The Cinematic Odyssey

About The Cinematic Odyssey

On The Cinematic Odyssey podcast, your hosts and amateur film lovers Max Clark and Tristen Rodriguez take their film exploration beyond the blockbusters and through the art house sphere. We typically discuss the impact the film has had on us and the film world, memorable shots and the meaning behind certain narrative choices, and the design of the work from camera angles to costuming. With our own signature brand of humor and curiosity, follow our journeys and maybe take some recommendations home as we try to expand the mainstream recognition of great film.

Publisher

U92 the Moose | WWVU

Category

tv & film · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Oct 2022

Latest episode

25 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

74 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jun 2025

   Perfect Days: Content to Clean Toilets

   Hosts Tristen and Max explore Wim Wenders' "Perfect Days," discussing contentment and societal expectations, while pondering the value of embracing simplicity in life; this is a discussion episode.

2. 

   28 May 2025

   Anora: Sex Workers and Cinderella Stories

   Tristen and Max analyze Sean Baker's film *Anora*, exploring themes of human decency and cinematic simplicity while discussing its Palme d'Or win and adult content.

3. 

   21 May 2025

   Fantastic Mr. Fox: Wes Anderson's Claymation Achievement

   On the sixty-eighth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max dive into Wes Anderson's first venture into animation with an adaptation of the Roald Dahl story Fantastic Mr. Fox. Max breaks down what he thinks the main theme of the movie is and also what his younger self believed, with Tristen praising the simplicity of the film. Also featured: Tristen singing, Max trying out Gen-Z slang, and hearty discussions on corduroy and trademarks. Enjoy!

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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