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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…

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The Odyssey gets five-star sweep as critics hail ‘thrilling’ Christopher Nolan film as a ‘masterpiece’

Acclaimed British filmmaker might be set to repeat the success of ‘Oppenheimer’ – or surpass it

The Independent UK

'The Odyssey' NYC Premiere Brought Unforgettable Celebrity Style and Red Carpet Fashion Moments

From Zendaya to Lupita Nyong'o, explore every unforgettable celebrity style moment and red carpet fashion look from The Odyssey NYC premiere.

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Samantha Morton hails Heath Ledger-style comparison with her work in The Odyssey as ‘very moving’

The Oscar-nominated actress has spoken of her emotional reaction after Christopher Nolan and producer Emma Thomas likened the crew’s response to her performance in The Odyssey to the applause Heath Ledger received while filming The Dark Knight.

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The Odyssey lauded as Sir Christopher Nolan’s ‘best film to date’

The blockbuster is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic.

Evening Standard

The Odyssey review – Christopher Nolan’s massive, fearless adaptation is his best film to date

5/5 There are touches of ‘Oppenheimer’, ‘Memento’ and even his Batman movies in this enormous condensing of the British filmmaker’s fixations, brought to life by a cast of seemingly thousands – but it’s the women (among them Anne Hathaway and Samantha Morton) who steal the show

The Independent UK

Christopher Nolan on his 20-year journey to The Odyssey: ‘Boy, it was tough. It was tough on everybody’

INTERVIEW: Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ experience started after he almost directed ‘Troy’ in 2004. Nine movies later, he finally decided it was time for his version of Homer’s poem. He talks to Jacob Stolworthy about testing his limits on the open seas – and his foray into horror for the film’s scariest scene

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Of course Samantha Morton will be the best part of The Odyssey — this 'devastating' drama you can stream now proved why long before Christopher Nolan's standing ovation

Samantha Morton's performance as Circe in The Odyssey has the Christopher Nolan seal of approval — but there's an obvious reason why we should have seen her brilliance coming.

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Christopher Nolan compares The Odyssey actor to Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight

The Oscar-winning director revealed the actor earned a spontaneous round of applause from the film crew

The Independent UK

For The First Time Since Heath Ledger, A Christopher Nolan Actor Got A Standing Ovation On Set

This is quite impressive.

Cinemablend

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey filming featured a moment only before seen 20 years ago on The Dark Knight

High praise for one actor

Total Film

Christopher Nolan borrowed one key lesson from Guillermo del Toro for The Odyssey

The Odyssey will be released in theatres on 17 July

The Independent UK

The Early Reviews For The Odyssey Are In & It Might Be Chris Nolan’s ‘Best Film To Date’

“An absolute redefinition of the word epic and a new gold standard for blockbuster cinema.”

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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey hailed as a ‘filmmaking feast’ in first reactions

Film is set to be released in theatres on 17 July 2026

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First Reactions To The Odyssey Are Here, And Christopher Nolan Fans Are Gonna Want To Read These Comments

The Oppenheimer follow-up is almost here!

Evening Standard

Zendaya embraces Grecian theme for The Odyssey photocall

The Odyssey also stars Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Matt Damon, and Robert Pattinson.

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Rowsellas get off to flying start in Spain World Cup

Eyeing a first-ever Olympic medal in the women's eight, Australia's rowers have kicked off the World Cup season in style by winning gold in Spain.

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Samantha Morton: It's a miracle I'm alive

Samantha Morton thinks it is an "absolute miracle" she's still alive after going through difficult times in care as a child.

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How to watch 'The Serpent Queen' season 2 online, free stream, TV channel, release date

Choose your side — Catherine or Elizabeth. Read our guide for how to watch 'The Serpent Queen' season 2 online no matter where you are in the world.

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TV tonight: Samantha Morton’s rompy period drama about a slippery royal

Fans of The Great and Mary & George will love The Serpent Queen. Plus: it’s the Blackpool bonanza on Strictly! Here’s what to watch this evening

International Business Times UK

Aussie Parents Urged Others To 'Remove This Country From Their Bucket List' After Daughters' Tragedy

Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones' parents campaigned against visiting one Asian country that they called 'corrupt' after the two died there during a trip.

The Independent UK

Anemone review – Daniel Day-Lewis’s comeback movie is a confusing mess

2/5 Eight years after his quasi-retirement from filmmaking, one of the world’s greatest actors returns… in a film directed by his son, Ronan. It’s debatable whether it was worth it

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If you want a raunchier 'Bridgerton,' Hulu has the perfect show to binge-watch

The saucy Hulu original "Harlots" stars Oscar nominees Samantha Morton and Lesley Manville as rival brothel madams

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11 Actors Who Were Denied Roles for Being ‘Too Ugly’

You might assume that in show business, talent trumps looks—but countless stories prove otherwise. Some actors reveal that roles slipped through their fingers not because of skill, but because producers, directors, or casting executives deemed them “not pretty enough.” Those rejection tales often linger in the shadows, rarely making headlines.…

The Independent UK

Sir Michael Caine and Alan Shearer among stars urging PM to ban ‘harmful’ smacking

Stars have called for an end to the ‘damaging practice’ in Downing Street letter

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