In this episode, Hosts Frank and Justin continue to examine the Ancient World with their discussion of the 2024 movie Troy. The conversation delves into the debate of Achilles and Hector as heroes, exploring their contrasting motivations and actions. It also highlights the absence of gods in the movie, a departure from the epic poem (The Iliad), and its impact on the portrayal of characters and events. The conversation delves into the themes of honor and greed, as well as the grading of characters and the movie itself.

Takeaways

• Achilles and Hector as Heroes
• The Absence of Gods in the Movie Honor and Greed
• Character Grading

Chapters

• 00:00 Achilles vs. Hector: The Heroic Debate
• 30:47 The Ron Weasley Award
• 35:54 Themes of the Movie
• 42:44 World Building and Cinematography
• 55:09 Final Grading and Sign Off