{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67d1eebcba1ef91ed0701189/6914e89ac1ed8717c5632ea0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Agora (2009), with Marina Escolano-Poveda","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67d1eebcba1ef91ed0701189/1762975663867-c0a5d70e-231e-43dc-b90a-f2678950e2cc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this season's attempt to highlight films that might have fallen under the radar, the Movies We Dig Crew revisits <em>Agora </em>along with special guest, <a href=\"https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/marina-escolano-poveda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Marina Escolano-Poveda</a>. Despite (or more likely, because of) the film's the unorthodox setting in Late Roman Alexandria, the central story focusing on the life of Hypatia (played by Rachel Weisz), and amazing use of costuming and set design, there's a good chance you've yet to see this one. And while we might have our hang-ups on the lack of a real plot, you would be hard-pressed to find a better film that depicts the ethnic, religious, and social complexities of Roman Egypt. </p><p><br></p><p>Be sure to follow Marina on Instagram under the handle @hypatiaheuresis. As always, if you like what you hear, please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! Stay up-to-date on all the Movies We Dig news by visiting movieswedig.com or checking out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https://linktr.ee/movieswedig\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">socials</a>.</p>","author_name":"Movies We Dig"}