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Ramayana, Batwara 1947 and The Odyssey Backlash

30 Jul 2026 · 51 min

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This week Asim, Amrita and Sujoy had originally planned to review English Babu Desi Mem... but life (and perhaps self-preservation) got in the way.

Instead, they dive into one of the busiest weeks in film fandom.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continues to dominate conversation, but should adaptations stay faithful to the source? The team discusses translator Emily Wilson's criticism and why myths are meant to evolve.

Then it's time for the biggest Bollywood trailer of the year: Namit Malhotra's Ramayana. Is Ranbir Kapoor convincing as Ram? Does Yash's Ravana have enough complexity? And can a film rooted in Indian mythology truly connect with a global audience?

They also react to Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947, discussing Partition cinema, changing political narratives and whether Rajkumar Santoshi can still deliver.

Finally, Asim and Sujoy give their spoiler-free thoughts on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with the full review available exclusively on Patreon.

Chapters

00:00 Why English Babu Desi Mem was postponed

02:30 The Odyssey obsession continues

03:30 Emily Wilson vs Nolan

08:20 Troy vs The Odyssey

13:00 Asim survives internet comments

15:00 Ramayana trailer reaction

37:00 Batwara 1947 trailer reaction

59:55 Spider-Man review moves to Patreon

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