On the sixty-third episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max dive into Max's favorite movie from 2024, Rye Lane. A feature debut from all leads and the director, it's a testament to the simplicity of good chemistry and a strong romantic story. Hear Tristen and Max banter in British accents, discuss the worst breakups of all time, and the wonders of the public restroom system.

On the sixty-second episode of The Cinematic Odyssey, though recorded on September 29, 2024, Tristen and Max dive into their first look at the Coen Brothers and their 2000 epic "O Brother Where Art Thou?". They go through ghost stories and fables of the actual American South while comparing this film to Homer's Odyssey, with Max also gushing over the banjo and the Soggy Bottom Boys. Tristen and Max also dive into the idea of deus ex machina (dir. Alex Garland) and how the movie is far more Greek than it appears.

On the sixty-first official episode, Tristen and Max spent a lot of time at the theater and now review their bottom 5 movies and top 15 from the year 2024. Tristen's list is exclusively movies that came out in 2024 and Max's follows everything he saw for the first time, but in their grand return in a majestic episode (approximately one half of The Brutalist), the jokes are rolling, criticism is flying, and praise is abundant for some fantastic films with much more to come.

Around the midpoint of 2024, as Tristen and Max reform the podcast you know and love, they take a look back at the first half of the year for some of the big swings and occasional misses of their cinema experience. Then, they turn towards the future and what they're most excited for in the latter half of 2024. Maybe this serves as recommendations, but Tristen and Max have some fun talking about what they love about movies.

On the sixtieth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max dive into John Cassavetes's experimental indie film Opening Night. Through discussion of Cassavetes's unconventional storytelling, massive narrative undertaking, and relationship with the film's star, the guys try to decide whether the film is a masterpiece or lacking in some areas. Make the call yourselves, but please stay out of the street afterwards.

On the fifty-ninth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max return from an extended alien abduction to discuss Wes Anderson's latest feature, Asteroid City. One of Max's favorites, he delves into why the content and substance of the film works so well, and Tristen uncovers why it might not be one of his better pieces. The ensemble cast receives praise and there are lots of laughs to go around, with the episode also including a sneak peek into what Tristen and Max have been able to see in the weeks absent on the alien ship. You won't want to miss it!

On this bonus episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max walk you through their picks, predictions, and thoughts on every award category. For insight on major awards like screenplay, acting, directing, and Best Picture, skip to the one hour mark of the episode. Max monologues about the shorts and documentary nominees while Tristen stews with the anxiety of his worst nightmare coming true this awards season. What might that be? Give it a listen and laugh along with us as we prep for the 96th Academy Awards.

On the fifty-eighth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max take a look at Jonathan Glazer's Oscar-nominated film The Zone of Interest. Tristens walks you through why he believes this is the best film of the decade so far and Max provides insight on the acting value that the film has to offer. Both are chilled and in awe over the haunting nature of a film that features no on-screen atrocities, yet still provides the same repulsion. Even the sound and score are incredible, creating a terrifyingly quaint depiction of life next to a death camp.