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Lupita Nyong'o 'had no idea what The Odyssey was' despite signing up for Christopher Nolan's epic

Lupita Nyong'o had to familiarise herself with Homer's literary epic The Odyssey after being cast as Helen of Troy / Clytemnstera in Christopher Nolan's new movie based on the ancient Greek tale.

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Homer Isn’t Real. He’s Not Going to Be Offended by Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Until the release of its cast and trailer, everyone had high hopes for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming movie, The Odyssey, by Homer. In the span of a few days, social media started harping on historical accuracy, “race swapping,” among other odd complaints. But why is there even so much concern over…

The Mary Sue

I Know Homer's The Odyssey Quite Well, And I Love The Tweaks That Christopher Nolan Is Making

Let Nolan cook.

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Quote of the Day by Homer: 'Let me not then die ingloriously and without a..'-The Odyssey authors' timeless words about struggle, courage and leaving behind a meaningful legacy

Ancient Greek poet Homer's words on courage and legacy still resonate. His epics, the Iliad and Odyssey, explored timeless themes of pride, revenge, and love. A powerful quote emphasizes facing death with a great deed. This ancient wisdom highlights the human desire to matter and leave a memorable story. Homer's…

The Economic Times

I'm Already Upset About 'The Odyssey.' But We Need To All Chill Out

As Christopher Nolan's next — and most polarizing — epic sets sail, it may be time for us to sit back and trust the process.

Inverse

Christopher Nolan Invokes Interstellar While Addressing Critiques Of The Odyssey, And I Think He Makes A Great Point

Far be it from me to question his creative choices.

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Did The Simpsons Predict Hantavirus Outbreak? 'Pandora Virus' Episode Foresaw MV Hondius Cruise Crisis

A 2012 episode of The Simpsons featuring a 'Pandora virus' on a cruise ship is being touted by fans as a prediction of the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak.

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“Nolan Couldn’t”: Fans Highlight Major Flaw In ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer As Diversity Debate Heats Up

The Odyssey trailer faces fresh backlash after fans notice glaring error in Christopher Nolan’s casting choices.

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“Disgusting” New Detail In Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Sparks Heated Debate Among Fans

Fans are slamming The Odyssey over a bizarre detail, leading to a broader debate about the epic film.

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Flogging a wooden horse: how faithful will Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey be?

In a rare interview, the director has said he wants to do justice to Homer’s ‘original non-linear narrative’. How will that translate on screen?

The Guardian - UK

'The Odyssey' trailer sparks criticism over accents and ‘daddy’ issues

Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming epic is dividing opinions. The latest trailer has sparked criticism over the use of modern terms and American accents, which seem at odds with the ancient Greek setting...

Euronews

This Is Your Reminder: ‘The Odyssey’ Isn’t Real. It’s Not “History.”

The latest trailer for The Odyssey arrived this week, providing the most comprehensive look yet at Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation. From the second it was confirmed that Nolan would be adapting the classic story (and not telling a “father/son story with helicopters”, as had been initially rumored), there have been…

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The Independent UK

“So Insulting”: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer Sparks Outrage, Fans Share Brutal Reactions

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey trailer faces backlash as fans slam casting, dialogue, and historical inaccuracies.

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The Independent UK

Christopher Nolan says The Odyssey ‘directly’ influenced modern film genre

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Cyclops, beards and a cute puppy: New trailer for ‘The Odyssey’ released online

A new full-length trailer has been released for 'The Odyssey', Sir Christopher Nolan’s 13th feature film and his first since the Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer'. It looks mighty promising and shrouded in darkness. Literally.

The Independent UK

Chris Nolan compares The Odyssey to Marvel: ‘The original superheroes’

‘Even comic-book culture, whether you’re talking about Marvel or DC or the rest, a lot of it comes pretty directly from the Homeric epics,’ says the director

Evening Standard

Marvel and DC heroes come ‘directly’ from Homeric epics, Christopher Nolan says

The director is behind a movie version of The Odyssey which is being released this summer.

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Total Film

Christopher Nolan compares The Odyssey to Marvel as new trailer reveals Cyclops

The new epic arrives in July

The Conversation

Physicists have measured ‘negative time’ in the lab

As Homer tells us, Odysseus made an epic journey, against the odds, from Troy to his home in Ithaca. He visited many lands, but mostly dwelt with the nymph Calypso on her island.

The Guardian - AU

David Malouf will always be one of the world’s great writers. I will always be grateful to him

Malouf’s astounding talent was to remain lucid and attentive in his language, while imbuing his worlds with a sensuality that was subtle but deeply felt

LiveScience

Egyptian mummy has part of the 'Iliad' in its abdomen, archaeologists discover

A papyrus that contains part of Homer's "Iliad" has been discovered inside the abdomen of a mummy in Egypt. Other mummies at the cemetery had gold tongues.

Euronews

Homer and the mummy: Rare copy of the Iliad poem found inside ancient Egyptian tomb

A Spanish-Egyptian team have uncovered a fragment of Homer’s Iliad inside a mummy at Oxyrhynchus, revealing how ancient texts were reused in burial practices and shedding light on the spread of Greek literature in Roman Egypt.

The Guardian - UK

Son of Nobody by Yann Martel review – Life of Pi author discovers a long-lost poem from Troy

An epic poem about the Trojan war is merged with the domestic heartbreak of the scholar who discovers it in this ambitious, structurally problematic novel

PC Gamer

Help! The Millennium Bug made all the robots in my mansion go berserk, and only Homer Simpson can save the day

Is Y2K: The Game a deft exploration of late '90s digital anxiety? No! But is it a fun game anyway? Also no!

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