O Brother, Where Art Thou? - Adapting Mythology (Again!)

Adapt or Die

English - November 13, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MB - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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Pippa and KJ are ready to talk about the 2000 Coen Brothers film O Brother, Where Art Thou? and how it is an adaptation of The Odyssey into a classic-feeling American fable. Pair this episode with our Hadestown episode if you want maximum mythology!

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Sound editing for this episode by Isabel Forden. Cover art by Jess Rubio.