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Quintus Curtius is an attorney, writer, translator, and former Marine officer. His books deal with a variety of ethical, moral, and character topics, using examples in history, biography, literature, and philosophy. The result is both unique and inspiring. His podcasts are his personal dialogues with listeners.
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- 2 days ago20 min
Great B-Movies You've Probably Overlooked
There are some fantastic low-budget movies out there. Some of them are so good that they approach the level of "comfort movies": that is, films you enjoy returning to again and again, and that can improve your mood. This podcast is about some of my favorite B-movies. Some you may already have seen, but many you may have overlooked.
- 3 weeks ago15 min
A Patch Of Fog
In this podcast we explore two movies. The first is "A Patch of Fog," a British psychological thriller from 2015, and the newly-released film "The Dog Stars" (2026), a post-apocalypse drama starring Josh Brolin. Both are satisfying movies, and invite useful contemplation. We discuss.
- Aug 23, 202614 min
The World Will Never Be All That We Wish
I just finished watching the 2021 documentary film "Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain." It chronicles the life and tragic end of the celebrity chef and traveler Anthony Bourdain. I see his tragedy as a cautionary tale. What was the source of his despair? And what lessons, if any, can be learned from his story?
- Aug 9, 202611 min
Time, Effort, And Hope
A recent trip to Manaus, Brazil prompted some thoughts about the limited time we have on this earth, and what we can do to make the most of our efforts. What things are within our control? What things are not? And how can we know when we are deceiving ourselves?
- Jul 4, 20267 min
Wealth Cannot Turn Back Time
In this podcast we discuss a short moral essay of Samuel Johnson. In the essay, a narrator, who was once poor but now is rich, desires to return to his hometown and treat with condescension those who once viewed him with disdain. His scheme of petty revenge, however, does not play out as he wishes. We discuss why, and what the implications are.
- Jun 21, 20269 min
"I Need Some Advice In My Job Search"
A reader is experiencing some difficulties in his job search. He just graduated from a respected degree program, but job opportunities are hard to come by. His morale is sagging, and he's not sure if he should stay in his desired location, or look elsewhere. We discuss.
- Jun 13, 20269 min
It Meant More To You Than It Did To Them
There are times when we try to share fond memories of the past with friends, family, or former lovers. Yet, we often find that these nostalgic recollections are not acknowledged or reciprocated as much as we would like. We may feel emotionally spurned, or shut out. Why is this? We discuss
- May 25, 202611 min
"I'm Distraught That She Ended It"
A reader is upset that his girlfriend has broken things off. He believes that his behavior was the cause of it, and has been trying to repair the perceived damage. He wonders if there is something he could have done, or should have done. Nothing is working out, however. We offer some opinions about the situation.
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About Quintus Curtius
Quintus Curtius is an attorney, writer, translator, and former Marine officer. His books deal with a variety of ethical, moral, and character topics, using examples in history, biography, literature, and philosophy. The result is both unique and inspiring. His podcasts are his personal dialogues with listeners.
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