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27. Tenet

27. Tenet

FromCows in the field


27. Tenet

FromCows in the field

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Length:
80 minutes
Released:
Jan 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The cows reverse entropy to discuss Christopher Nolan's bewilderingly dense sci-fi masterpiece in this surprise bonus episode. Part one is a spoiler-free pitch for the movie, while part two explores themes and philosophical issues. Justin argues that the movie is a thematic trilogy with Inception and Interstellar about the evolving nature of parenthood, while Laura makes the case that Kat (Elizabeth Debicki) is the emotional core of the movie. Also covered are: what it is like to interact with time-inverted objects/people, the metaphysics of time and free will, and which confidently delivered obscure line is best. Listen to the end for a recreation of a pivotal scene!

Justin's diagrams: 1, 2, 3. 
Inspirational quote from Ives: "Don't get on the chopper if you can't stop thinking in linear terms."
Released:
Jan 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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A movie podcast inspired by a Werner Herzog quote, “We have to articulate ourselves, otherwise we would be cows in the field.” Hosted by Justin Khoo (professor of philosophy at MIT) and Laura Khoo (art historian turned fundraiser).