Classical History at the Movies - O Brother Where Art Thou?

<p>A special episode about a special film!  </p><p>The Real-life Indiana Jones, Dr. Gary Stickel, and Hollywood legend, Michael R. Miller, join Sean Marlon Newcombe to discuss the Coen Brothers 2001 film, <strong><em>O Brother, Where Art Thou?</em></strong></p><p>Based on Homer's <strong><em>Odyssey</em></strong>, <strong><em>O Brother, Where Art Thou?</em></strong> tells the story of three convicts who escape from a chain gang (one of whom is named "Ulysses," the Latin/Roman form of "Odysseus") and their (mis)adventures as they seek their freedom.   The film was an instant classic and has been discussed and dissected in the decades since.  We'll look a little differently-- from both a cinematic <em>and</em> scholarly standpoint.<br> <br>But always with an eye on fun! ;-) </p><p>Dr. Gary Stickel is a Homeric expert well versed in <strong><em>The Odyssey</em></strong>, while Michael Miller is a legendary film editor who worked with the Coen Brothers on such films as <strong><em>Miller's Crossing</em></strong> (which bears his name) and <strong><em>Raising Arizona</em></strong>.  What a great combination!</p><p>So join us, please, as we take a look at the film <strong><em>O</em></strong> <strong><em>Brother,  Where Art Thou?</em></strong>-- See you in Hollywoodland!</p>