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Musk: AI will make accurate "Odyssey"

The world's richest man wants his high-powered chatbot to make movies in Homeric Greek

Salon

Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey reveals a darker, less triumphant heroism

Warning: this review contains spoilers for The Odyssey.

The Conversation

What the lotus flower reveals about veteran PTSD in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.

The Conversation

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Elon Musk's anti-Odyssey campaign backfires over threat to make AI version of Nolan's epic

Elon Musk's anti-Odyssey campaign has gone to the next level, as the X owner has vowed that his AI social media bot, Grok, will make “a full-length movie of The Odyssey that is historically accurate and true to the art of Homer”. ETA: "Before this year ends."

Euronews

Elon Musk says Grok Imagine will make ‘historically accurate’ AI adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey

The billionaire says the AI-generated film will stay true to Homer’s original, after repeatedly criticising Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster over its casting choices

The Guardian - UK

The Odyssey ‘boycott’ fails to dent Christopher Nolan film’s enormous box office

Elon Musk and an army of keyboard warriors tried to write the film off before it had even been released – but Nolan’s had the last laugh

The Independent UK

Matt Damon: ‘Middle-aged’ cast of The Odyssey had back pain during filming

The actor, 55, stars as Odysseus in Sir Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic

Evening Standard

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Why Odysseus couldn’t just say: ‘I’m home’

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.

The Conversation

Quote of the day by Christopher Nolan: "I am a fan of cinema that creates worlds, that creates an entire alternate universe that you could escape into for a couple of hours."

Christopher Nolan transports viewers into captivating cinematic worlds filled with imaginative storytelling and cutting-edge filmmaking. Renowned for his intricate narratives, he seamlessly merges a variety of themes and styles, utilizing practical effects and IMAX technology to deepen audience engagement. His latest project offers a fresh adaptation of Homer's timeless epic,…

The Times of India

The real "Odyssey" debate

Christopher Nolan's film reveals the fight over cultural ownership of ancient Greece

Salon

Go woke, get rich: why rightwing hate campaigns don’t affect the box office

After a bigoted online backlash, led by Elon Musk, The Odyssey achieved a monster weekend – the latest example of a targeted takedown that didn’t work

The Guardian - US

Why conservatives hate "The Odyssey"

Christopher Nolan’s adaptation centers on emotions they aren’t allowed to feel

Salon

The Odyssey audiobooks see listener surge on Spotify after success of film

The epic Greek poem, composed around the 8th century BC, is particularly popular with Gen Z and Millennial listeners.

Evening Standard

Share your thoughts on Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey

We would like to hear your thoughts on Christopher Nolan’s adaption of Homer’s epic

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The Odyssey: jaw-dropping action, dark magic and dolphin cameos – discuss with spoilers

Inside all the blink-and-you-miss-it moments, subtle easter eggs and poignant takeaways from Christopher Nolan’s ancient epic

The Conversation

Homer’s Odysseus was never a perfect hero. Christopher Nolan’s film understands this

Homer’s The Odyssey has long been held up as a powerful example of “the hero’s journey” – a narrative structure that has dominated storytelling for millennia.

Evening Standard

How to make your own odyssey to Messenia

Writer Graeme Green follows in the footsteps of Christopher Nolan and his A-list cast across the Peloponnese

The Economic Times

Who is Himesh Patel? Know about the British-Indian actor’s early life, career, Hollywood journey and role in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey

British-Indian actor Himesh Patel joins Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey. He will portray Eurylochus, a significant character from Homer's epic poem. Patel previously collaborated with Nolan on the science fiction thriller Tenet. His earlier success came from his role in the musical comedy Yesterday. This marks another major project…

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Cinemablend

The Odyssey Gives Christopher Nolan His Box Office Crown Back, But Don't Put Toy Story 5 On The Shelf Just Yet

This weekend saw some epic wins.

Cinemablend

One New Amazon Show Has A Higher Rotten Tomatoes Score Than The Odyssey This Weekend

Both productions need to be seen.

The Independent UK

What do scholars really think of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey?

It’s all Greek to them

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr. Branded 'Foolish Provocateurs' After Christopher Nolan Epic Secures £155m

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is projected to open at £155m worldwide, as Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. are mocked as 'foolish provocateurs' over their failed 'go woke, go broke' warnings.

Bangkok Post

‘The Odyssey’ (2026) review

It is the same old story. A man tries to find his way home on a decade-long journey after a decade-long war. But then, there is not just what happened but how it is told. Christopher Nolan’s ‘ The Odyssey ’ (2026) depiction of Homer ’s nearly three thousand years…

Salon

Nolan's "The Odyssey" is pointless

The blockbuster director's latest exercise in cinematic spectacle makes Homer feel hollow

Space

Remembering 'Ulysses 31', the '80s cartoon that transported 'The Odyssey' to outer space

So much more than the earwormiest theme song in the galaxy.

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