The Middle of Culture

This week, Eden and Peter discuss our experience with the 1972 sci-fi film, "Solaris", directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.

Show Notes

Tarkovsky's "Solaris" Divides Our Hosts!

Journey with us through the cosmos of pop culture in this week's episode of The Middle of Culture! Our hosts dive deep into the enigmatic world of Andrei Tarkovsky's 1972 sci-fi classic, "Solaris." But before we blast off, strap in for our signature pop culture roundup:

- Diablo 4: Is it heaven or hell?

- Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn: Worth a re-read?

- New sonic landscapes from A Swarm of the Sun and Oceans of Slumber

- Eden's musical discoveries and galactic adventures in Star Wars Outlaws

Then, brace yourself for an interstellar debate! Our hosts go head-to-head over Tarkovsky's "Solaris":

🌟 Eden: "A transcendent masterpiece!"

😴 Peter: "A snoozefest in space!"

Is "Solaris" a mind-bending journey through human consciousness or a glacially-paced bore? Tune in as we navigate the vast expanse between "cinematic revelation" and "watching paint dry in zero gravity." Don't miss this cosmic clash of opinions on The Middle of Culture!

What is The Middle of Culture?

The Middle of Culture is what happens when two siblings with too many opinions and not enough chill dive headfirst into movies, music, video games, and whatever else is rotting our brains this week. It’s part pop culture podcast, part sibling rivalry, and fully unfiltered. Expect passionate arguments, niche references, unsolicited rankings, and the occasional moment of unexpected insight. If you’ve ever wanted to eavesdrop on the kind of argument you’d hear at the family dinner table—only with better audio—this is your show.