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Ithaca, the island of Odysseus, gets its Hollywood moment

The Greek island of Ithaca anticipates increased tourism following the release of the "Odyssey" film. Businesses and officials expect many visitors to follow the epic poem's inspiration. While the movie generated publicity, no scenes were filmed on the island itself. Visitors will find Homeric monuments and literary heritage points of…

The Economic Times

Why A Woman Was Cast As One Of Matt Damon’s Stunt Doubles In The Odyssey

Now, that's girl power right there!

Cinemablend

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey crosses $1 billion: Matt Damon film's massive box office milestone, star-studded cast and story

Christopher Nolan's epic film 'The Odyssey' has achieved a significant box office milestone. The movie has now earned over one billion dollars worldwide since its release. This success places it among the year's top-grossing films and boosts interest in Nolan's adaptation. The film features a large cast, including Matt Damon…

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Find Out Which Ancient Mythological Quest Truly Matches Your Personality

Somewhere between paying taxes and remembering to defrost the chicken, most of us stopped thinking about what kind of hero we'd be. Life has a way of quietly retiring your inner Odysseus. But (spoiler alert!) the old stories were never really about swords and sea monsters, they were about people…

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Why Christopher Nolan turned Circe into a vindictive witch

I’ve taught “The Odyssey” to college students for over a decade, including in a course on witches in Western culture. I suspect my students would immediately notice that the Circe in Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of “The Odyssey” is a departure from the one who appears in Homer’s ancient poem.

The Conversation

The Odyssey's Adam Croasdell reveals what Sir Christopher Nolan banned on set and why he kept actors battling the elements

Adam Croasdell plays Antinous' (Robert Pattinson's) father in The Odyssey.

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Emily Wilson renews critique of Nolan’s The Odyssey with review of ‘emotionally empty’ film

Translator Emily Wilson writes that Nolan’s adaptation ‘grandly insists on the importance of human kindness, while the camera shows us an entirely different set of values’

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Sir Christopher Nolan reflects on 'interesting gap' with Homer's Odyssey

Filmmaker Sir Christopher Nolan has compared his movie to Homer's Odyssey.

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Those biceps on The Odyssey poster aren't Matt Damon's – and they aren't even a man's

When it comes to practical effects, Christopher Nolan's new film is a call to arms.

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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ disappoints in its portrayal of Homer’s women

Casting Lupita Nyong’o as Helen and Elliot Page as Sinon the soldier were bold and exciting choices in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.

The Conversation

Christopher Nolan says amateur film criticism has a ‘fundamental flaw’

Oscar winner’s adaptation of Homer’s Greek epic has caused heated debate

The Independent UK

The right hates The Odyssey because of its ‘wokeness’ – but it missed an even bigger threat to its worldview

The new film extols the value of a rules-based world order. That’s far more radical than any casting decision says Labour MP and classicist Peter Swallow

The Guardian - UK

Richard E Grant’s Very Modern Odyssey review – far more thrilling than the Christopher Nolan borefest

The actor gobbles up food, roars with glee and finds himself deeply moved in this four-part travelogue inspired by the journey of Homer’s hero. It’s a real success of a show

The Guardian - UK

Quote of the day by Homer: 'Of all creatures that breathe and move upon the earth, nothing is bred that is weaker than man' and why empires still keep falling for the exact same trap

Homer's Odyssey explores the delicate balance of human existence, revealing how unpredictability shapes our lives. The ancient Greeks regarded people as ephemeroi—fleeting beings, a stark contrast to the enduring gods. This perspective remains significant today, as seen in the volatility of financial markets and professional sports, where fortunes fluctuate rapidly.…

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The Odyssey star Samantha Morton reveals foster mother preferred co-star’s performance

British actor, 49, plays Circe in Christopher Nolan box office hit

Cinemablend

I’d Been Wondering What The Odyssey Was Trying To Do With Athena. Someone Asked Christopher Nolan

This is classic Nolan!

Woman & Home

The Odyssey's women deserve their own epic - with loyalty, seduction, and modern dilemmas that never go out of style

The Odyssey is misunderstood as just a bloodbath, it tackles distant marriage, what it means to be a wife, and so much more

The Guardian - UK

‘An intermission is a must’: why Greek cinemas are adding a loo break to The Odyssey

In Athens’ picturehouses, an interval is always a ‘non-negotiable’ – a chance to buy a beer, nip to the toilet – or pop the question

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Random Musing: Is Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' a love letter to 'woke' America?

Nolan’s epic trades Homeric cunning for modern trauma, race politics and America’s culture wars much to Elon Musk's chagrin. But is it 'woke'?

The Independent UK

Joyce Carol Oates defends The Odyssey from Emily Wilson’s ‘inappropriate’ attack on movie

’It seems odd that this director has drawn such angry criticism,’ she argued

The Guardian - UK

‘The crude language of Maga folks’: Joyce Carol Oates criticises Emily Wilson for criticising Nolan’s Odyssey

The novelist suggested Wilson should have been ‘a wee bit more thoughtful and respectful’ towards a film-maker who may have helped boost her book sales

Bangkok Post

Nolan's 'Odyssey' boosts sales of mythology tales in UK

LONDON - Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey has not only lured legions of fans to cinemas, but sparked huge interest in the United Kingdom in Homer's epic poem and other Greek and Roman mythology works.

The Guardian - AU

One big chart: deaths in the Odyssey

Would you rather be eaten by a Cyclops or fall off a roof and break your neck? Here’s how the plucky adventurers perish during the course of the story

The Economic Times

Odyssey of stock market: What investors can learn from the Greek epic hero’s journey back home?

Investors can learn from Odysseus's long voyage home. Resisting temptations and instant profits are crucial for long-term success. True value in stocks is revealed over extended periods of time. Stagnation in risk-free assets hinders portfolio growth and ultimate goals. Patience and adaptability are key for survival and achieving investment objectives.

Total Film

It's been weeks since The Odyssey was released but this debate is still raging on: Is Athena real?

Athena is a bit more concrete in Homer's epic poem

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