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Nolan's "The Odyssey" is pointless

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

Salon · Jul 18

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

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

Space · Jul 17

How Does Odysseus Die? What Happens After The Odyssey, Explained

Christopher Nolan's movie has a happy ending, but that's not the whole story.

Cinemablend · Jul 17

‘It was unlike anything I expected’: Fans react to seeing The Odyssey

The blockbuster adapts Homer’s ancient Greek epic about the king of Ithaca’s return home after the Trojan War.

Evening Standard · Jul 17

With The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan Earns His Place as Hollywood's Great Liberal Humanist

It's not woke. It's a rousing analog epic about cracks in the liberal order.

Reason · Jul 17

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey: The Epic Everyone Will Be Debating

Christopher Nolan, playing with time, memory, and morality has always been a hallmark of his work and in The Odyssey, he challenges himself to take on the oldest adventure story in Western literature. The tale of Odysseus' tortured journey back from the wars of Troy written by Homer is a…

MyLifeXP · Jul 17

Welcome to ‘The Odyssey summer’: Visit these locations for a blockbuster set-jetting trip

Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer's epic poem is one of the year’s most anticipated new movies. Here we look at The Odyssey’s film locations and the destinations inspiring a blockbuster set-jetting holiday.

Euronews · Jul 17

Quote of the Day from Homer's The Odyssey: 'A man who has suffered much and wandered much has pleasure out of his sorrows' — A timeless lesson on suffering and resilience

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" film release sparks discussions about the ancient poem. Homer's "The Odyssey" explores themes of resilience and loss across millennia. The poem suggests suffering transforms into wisdom and strength over time. Sharing hardships eases emotional burdens and fosters connection among people. This ancient epic continues to captivate…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

‘At times I felt I’d bitten off more than I could chew’: Christopher Nolan on sweeping the Oscars, making The Odyssey – and getting a puppy

How do you follow Oppenheimer? By spending $250m bringing Homer’s epic poem to the big screen in Imax. Today’s most powerful director talks big swings, trauma-bonding and the healing powers of chocolate labrador Charlie

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

The Odyssey changes: 16 differences between Christopher Nolan's movie and Homer's epic poem

The biggest difference between Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and Homer's poem

Total Film · Jul 17