Episode 109: Troy featuring Alice Ebenhoe

Alice Ebenhoe is returning once again for another look at a “historical document” with Troy (2004).  It’s in quotes because this epic poem adapted by Wolfgang Peterson is not exactly what you’d call accurate: it’s largely full of heterosexual atheists who will absolutely STOP fighting at the drop of a hat.  And boy do they talk.  If you want to hear Brad Pitt, Brian Cox, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean, Brendan Gleeson or Peter O’Toole deliver a monologue then you’ve got a banger on your hands.  Also Diane Kruger is Helen of Troy and she’s important for reasons, along with some horse.  Oh, there’s also a lot of fighting. We get into all the plot holes and have a pretty good time while doing so.  Who knew that swords and (lack of) sorceries films could be this much fun?  Tune in!