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UNCOVERED: 6 | History Defined

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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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

Homer’s Odyssey transformed in film and in translation

Letters: Alex Dickie on Uberto Pasolini’s 2024 film, Darryl Accone on differing translations of the Greek original, and Roberto Breña on the excitement around Christopher Nolan’s new version

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The Odyssey has a stacked cast, but there's one person in particular being praised by fans

One Odyssey cast member in particular is drawing praise

Total Film

Mapping the Odyssey – what you should watch, read and listen to this week

I first read the Odyssey at university. I was surprised by how much I loved it considering how old and how blokey it was (blood, war, boys being boys) – not to mention the fact it is 12,109 lines of epic poetry.

The Conversation

I'm obsessed with Greek mythology, so here are 4 games I recommend playing after watching The Odyssey

Yearning for your own Odyssey after watching Nolan's latest? These games will scratch that itch

GamesRadar

‘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.

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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

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

The Odyssey: From classroom and stage to Christopher Nolan's epic

Students are asked to analyse Odysseus’s intelligence in relation to his physical strength and to decide whether killing the suitors is a just act.

Euronews

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

The Odyssey monsters explained: 7 creatures from Greek mythology in the Christopher Nolan film

All the mythological creatures in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

Total Film

The Odyssey ending explained: Who dies, who becomes king, and who is Athena?

Breaking down the epic that is The Odyssey

Total Film

I wanted to love Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey,’ but something is missing

Christopher Nolan's talent and ambition make 'The Odyssey' a worthy theatrical experience, regardless of its narrative shortcomings.

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The Odyssey Is Going To Get Review Bombed, But I Can Tell You The Controversies Are Overblown

A lot of people hate this movie before they’ve even seen it

Cinemablend

Tom Cruise Couldn't Help But Praise Christopher Nolan And More After Seeing The Odyssey

You can always count on Tom Cruise to hype up movies!

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The Only Actor Wrong For ‘The Odyssey’ Confirmed By Reviews As Casting Backlash Finally Culminates

The Odyssey reviews settle its biggest casting debate as one performance draws the most criticism.

The Conversation

Friday essay: I’ve been reading The Odyssey my whole life. Nolan’s film version is exhilarating – but not perfect

I first read The Odyssey during the summer holidays when I was 15 years old. Parked under the shade of the mulberry tree in our Brisbane backyard, I would read, grab a few mulberries, then read some more, my fingers sometimes staining the pages dark purple. It was a secondhand…

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How controlling (and tolling) a narrow waterway near ancient Troy changed history

Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated adaptation of The Odyssey officially opened in theatres this week. It retells Homer’s ancient epic of Odysseus’ journey home from the Trojan war.

The Economic Times

Matt Damon reveals the diet change behind Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' to reach his lightest weight since high school : 'I literally stopped eating...'

Matt Damon Odyssey diet: Matt Damon adopted a gluten-free diet for his role in The Odyssey. This significant lifestyle change helped him achieve his lightest weight since high school. He found that eliminating gluten greatly improved his overall health and well-being. The actor continues this dietary regimen long after filming…

The Independent UK

Matt Damon received Ben Affleck phone call he’s ‘waited 45 years to get’ after friend watched The Odyssey

Damon called Affleck, who he has known since school, ‘one of the great loves of my life’

The Guardian - UK

A voyage of discovery: an idiot’s guide to reading The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of the ancient Greek epic has sparked a new appetite for an old classic. Here are the translations, podcasts and audiobooks that make the Homeric world more approachable

Euronews

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Odyssey’ - An epic but flawed trip to Hades and back

Christopher Nolan follows his Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer' with his most ambitious undertaking to date: adapting Homer's epic poem to the screen. As impressive as it is, something feels missing...

The Independent UK

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

Need another Odyssey? The best Greek mythology films ever made

THE COUNTDOWN: If Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of ‘The Odyssey’ has whet your appetite for more Greek myths and legends on screen, Kevin E G Perry rounds up six of the best examples

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