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Episode 211: Family of Geniuses | The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Greek & Roman Mythology
Episode 211: Family of Geniuses | The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Greek & Roman Mythology
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Length:
68 minutes
Released:
Apr 30, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Join us, if you like, in the perfectly imperfect house on Archer Avenue, where lived the once—great Tenenbaums, a family of geniuses. A decade of failure has brought us here, the Tenenbaum children scattered across New York and the seas, and their father, Royal, at last estranged. What will happen when we get everyone back under one roof?
This is the start of our mini-series on the works of Wes Anderson, everyone’s favorite symmetry-obsessed, pastel-painted auteur. In our exploration of The Royal Tenenbaums, we’ll uncover mythological and historical connections hidden in the pastiche. Greek mythology, Roman family law, masculinity, and patriarchy are at play.
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This is the start of our mini-series on the works of Wes Anderson, everyone’s favorite symmetry-obsessed, pastel-painted auteur. In our exploration of The Royal Tenenbaums, we’ll uncover mythological and historical connections hidden in the pastiche. Greek mythology, Roman family law, masculinity, and patriarchy are at play.
—
Check out our merch store for Midnight Myth, Boomerangerang, Sleep & Sorcery and Wheel of Ka tees and totes!
Learn more, view sources and inspiration, and sign up for e-mail updates at www.midnightmyth.com
Check out Sleep & Sorcery, Laurel’s podcast for fantasy and folklore-inspired bedtime stories. Support on Patreon: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery
If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midnightmyth/support
Released:
Apr 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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