‘Meaningless as a laptop screensaver’: reviewers slate Musk’s AI-made Odyssey film Tesla tycoon launched Grok project after criticising Christoper Nolan’s diverse casting for his Homeric blockbuster The Guardian - UK · 7h ago
Elon Musk’s AI Odyssey review – the dullest, most pointless riposte possible to Christopher Nolan’s brilliant epic It is hardly a shock that Grok AI’s interpretation of Homer is as meaningless as a laptop screensaver. The only surprise would be if Musk accepted defeat graciously. Which he won’t The Guardian - UK · 8h ago
The Odyssey sets acting contenders for Oscar campaign – and there’s one big surprise Six cast members of Nolan’s box office hit are in the running for nominations The Independent UK · 11h ago
Elon Musk's AI-Generated Odyssey Faces Backlash After First Episode Is Released The first seven-minute episode of Elon Musk's AI-generated adaptation of The Odyssey has drawn criticism over its visuals and storytelling, putting his promise of historical accuracy under scrutiny. International Business Times UK · Oct 26
Elon Musk’s AI-generated The Odyssey draws ridicule after first seven-minute episode released Billionaire promised to release version that would be ‘historically accurate and true to art of Homer’ The Independent UK · Oct 26
After a lifetime search for the perfect Greek island, I’ve finally found it DISPATCH: A dreamscape of shimmering blue seas and secret bays hidden by towering cypress trees, the island of Ithaca – a place of legends and magic – was everything Victoria Harper hoped it would be... The Independent UK · Oct 17
There be monsters: what Odysseus can teach us about innovation when maps fail Think of Odysseus as the archetype of the modern leader, driven off course by outrageous fortune and forced to adjust his plan as he went along. Fortune · Oct 17
The Penelopiad review – move over, Odysseus! Margaret Atwood lets Penelope’s maids run riot Atwood’s adaptation of her own novella is revived with Amelia Bullmore as a wry Penelope but it’s the eight-strong chorus who pull the story’s threads The Guardian - UK · Oct 17
'Grand odysseys': Why historic travel and legendary journeys are trending for 2027 Skyscanner’s 2027 travel trends report points to growing demand for historic trails, ancient ruins and iconic destinations brought to life on screen, as travellers look to the past for a sense of connection in a fast-paced world. Euronews · Oct 9
Digger tries to mock powerful older men – but can’t escape 64-year-old millionaire Tom Cruise Civilisations are often remembered not for their politics or their leaders, but for the figures they worshipped. Ancient Greece is as known for Achilles and Odysseus as for its achievements in democracy and philosophy. Medieval England is remembered less for the Plantagenets than for the legends of King Arthur and… The Conversation · Sep 30
Universal Pictures to campaign The Odyssey's Anne Hathaway for supporting actress categories Universal Pictures is to campaign Anne Hathaway for the Supporting Actress category ahead of next year's Academy Awards, following her portrayal of Penelope, wife of Odysseus, mother of Telemachus, and the queen of Ithaca, in Sir Christopher Nolan's movie The Odyssey. BANG Premier · Sep 22
A tiny 1,700-year-old piece of ‘The Odyssey’ was hiding in a library book at Utrecht University— researchers reveal its surprising story A Greek literature professor researching ancient manuscripts at Utrecht University discovered a tiny parchment fragment containing part of Homer's “The Odyssey.” Believed to date to around 300 A.D., the 2.6-by-3-inch fragment describes the dramatic episode involving Odysseus, Helios and the sun god's sacred cattle. Researchers believe it may have belonged… The Economic Times · Sep 17
Small 1,700-year-old fragment of Odyssey found tucked in Dutch library book Parchment describes the exact moment Helios finds out Odysseus’s men ate his ‘immortal’ cow The Independent UK · Sep 17
The Odyssey sets a new box office record months after its release Christopher Nolan’s Greek epic has toppled Jurassic World to become Universal’s highest-grossing film ever The Independent UK · Sep 12
Fortune · Sep 10 The AI writing debate is eerily similar to the one that rocked ancient Greece 2,700 years ago Theater scholar Drew Lichtenberg explained the backlash to Euripides, a playwright that people found "creepy and scary, the way people do with AI."
Salon · Sep 3 Women's rage is in season again Hulu's "Furious" speaks to an ancient anger that the summer's biggest movie missed
What Hi-Fi? · Aug 29 Now Showing: discover the top home cinema testers for picture and sound this month From Hammer Horror to Nolan's latest
Euronews · Aug 28 Kyiv theatre turns Homer’s Odyssey into a story of war and return A Kyiv theatre is reimagining Homer’s Odyssey through the lens of Ukraine’s war. Odysseus, Maeotis draws on the experiences of Mariupol defenders and former prisoners of war, exploring captivity, separation and the enduring struggle to return home.
The Independent UK · Aug 28 A theater is reimagining Homer’s Odyssey through the agony of Ukraine’s war A new production of the “The Odyssey” in wartime Kyiv reimagines Homer’s epic through the experience of modern Ukraine
Fortune · Aug 27 The AI Odyssey: How a primal fear from the Ancient Greek world has been awakened by new technology Long before chatbots, the Greeks built an entire philosophy around the anxiety that rules 2026. We are all Odysseus, sailing through the the sirens' call.
The Conversation · Aug 27 Worries that social media is making children lose touch with reality echo ancient Greeks’ fears about theatre Banning under-16s from social media was one of Keir Starmer’s last acts as prime minister before he stepped down in July 2026. Following Australia’s ban on under-16s in 2025, which turbocharged the debate globally, the UK ban is timetabled for early 2027.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Penelope review – Odysseus’s other half sings of her own twists and turns Grace McLean brings vocal and emotional range in the central role of Alex Bechtel’s Homeric song cycle
Cinemablend · Aug 23 Someone Reimagined The Odyssey As A Rom-Com, And I Can't Believe This Works Once you see it, you can't unsee it.
Cinemablend · Aug 20 The Odyssey Can’t Stop Breaking Records, But At Least Ryan Reynolds Is Magnanimous About It Reynolds handled the box office shakeup with maximum Deadpool energy.
The Conversation · Aug 18 Before Greek myths reached the multiplex, they were weapons of political satire Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has brought Homer’s epic tale back to the big screen. The film is the latest retelling of a story that is almost 3,000 years old. But why do these ancient Greek stories continue to captivate new generations?