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culture2 days ago•14 min saved

Women Who Steer Odysseus: Strategy, Seduction and the Odyssey

An Arts/Culture piece argues that Homer’s Odyssey is driven not by a lone hero but by powerful female figures—Calypso, Penelope, Athena, Circe and the Sirens—whose cunning and seduction shape Odysseus’s journey, making him a more human, fallible hero who negotiates peril through strategy and restraint. Athena’s interventions, Penelope’s weaving and unweaving, and Circe’s enchantments show how gender steers the epic, a reading echoed in modern adaptations such as Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming film.

via BBC|

#athena #circe #culture

entertainment3 days ago•6 min saved

Odyssey Cast Stuns at Eiffel Tower Paris Photo Call

The Odyssey stars Lupita Nyong’o, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron gathered at sunset for a Paris Eiffel Tower photo call, the film’s second stop on its global press tour. Zendaya wore a Givenchy Haute Couture look from the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, Lupita Nyong’o wore Armani Privé, Matt Damon wore Brunello Cucinelli, and Charlize Theron wore a Tom Ford look as the cast promotes the July release.

via Just Jared|

#anne-hathaway #entertainment #lupita-nyongo

entertainment3 days ago•8 min saved

Backlash Grows Over Nolan’s Odyssey Casting and Historical Choices

Christopher Nolan’s upcoming Odyssey is drawing sharp backlash over casting decisions (Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, Elliot Page as Sinus, Travis Scott in an unspecified role), perceived historical inaccuracies (armor, armor styles, use of modern dialogue) and alleged screening restrictions; supporters defend the diverse casting as true to a contemporary epic interpretation, while critics argue it distorts Homer’s tale. The film stars Zendaya, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, and is slated for a July 17 release.

via Fox News|

#backlash #casting #entertainment

entertainment3 days ago•4 min saved

Matt Damon’s Gluten-Free Odyssey Uncovers Hidden Health Issues

Matt Damon revealed on Amy Poehler’s Good Hang that his odyssey-era transformation for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey included permanently cutting gluten, dropping to 167 pounds with the help of a trainer; he says the diet change has dramatically improved how he feels, though he’s nostalgic for bread and beer. He also noted a prior risky weight loss for Courage Under Fire and emphasized that the regimen was guided by medical advice.

via New York Post|

#celebrity-diets #entertainment #gluten-free

culture4 days ago•3 min saved

Nyong’o Sees Flaws in Odyssey’s Women; Others Highlight Their Complex Roles

Actress Lupita Nyong’o argues that the Odyssey largely marginalizes women, but the piece counters that the epic centers complex female characters—Helen, Penelope, Calypso, Nausicaa and Arete—whose influence and intellect drive the story and Odysseus’s choices.

via UnHerd|

#calypso #culture #lupita-nyongo

entertainment4 days ago•12 min saved

Nolan's Odyssey: A Modern Imax Epic

Christopher Nolan explains his long-awaited, modern adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey, shot entirely in Imax with practical effects and a star-studded cast (Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Charlize Theron, Samantha Morton). The film blends contemporary dialogue with ancient themes, framing Odysseus’ return as a middle‑aged love story and war epic, produced around $250 million and shot over 91 days across six countries using innovative Keighley Imax cameras to balance intimate scenes with colossal scale.

via Los Angeles Times|

#christopher-nolan #entertainment #homer

entertainment4 days ago•5 min saved

Backlash Grows Over Nolan's Odyssey Casting

OutKick reports that Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has sparked overwhelming backlash over its casting choices (Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy, Elliot Page as Sinon, Himesh Patel as Eurylochus, Travis Scott as a Homeric bard) and Nyong'o's criticism of the source material during promotion, with trailer reactions estimated to be heavily negative; despite the controversy, the film is still expected to be a financial success due to Nolan's track record.

via Fox News|

#casting #controversy #elliot-page

film5 days ago•17 min saved

Nolan’s Immersive Odyssey Opens in London With Star-Studded Praise

Christopher Nolan’s epic Odyssey premiered in London to a star-studded crowd, with praise from Zendaya, Matt Damon and others. Damon called the scale and technical ambition extraordinary, and Nolan’s IMAX 70mm production is positioned as a major summer blockbuster following Oppenheimer, with a July 17 release and strong pre-sales.

via Variety|

#film #matt-damon #nolan

entertainment5 days ago•4 min saved

Odyssey Faces Global Backlash as Universal Locks Replies Ahead of London Debut

The Odyssey’s world premiere publicity has been overshadowed by a surge of negative reaction to the trailer, with dislikes nearing half a million as Universal disables replies on X for premiere posts; Elon Musk also weighed in. The London premiere is Monday with review embargoes lifting later in July, and industry chatter notes pre-sales remain strongest among IMAX-goers even as general audience interest seems to wane. The moves to control commentary highlight a broader strategy to manage early reception, though the box office remains the ultimate measure.

via Cosmic Book News|

#christopher-nolan #entertainment #odyssey

entertainment10 days ago•15 min saved

Pregnant Anne Hathaway Steals the Spotlight in Bold Red Jumpsuit as Odyssey Tour Kicks Off

Pregnant Anne Hathaway stepped out in New York in a striking red peplum-and-harem jumpsuit to kick off the Odyssey press tour, pairing the look with Bulgari jewelry and an Alaïa bag as she promotes the film in which she plays Penelope; the outing coincides with the 20th anniversary of The Devil Wears Prada, and she recently announced baby No. 3.

via Page Six|

#anne-hathaway #devil-wears-prada #entertainment

entertainment10 days ago•2 min saved

Elliot Page shows off boxing-strong abs as Sinon rumors swirl for Odyssey

Elliot Page posts clips from a boxing session, flaunting a ripped physique and praising his coach, while reports crown him as Sinon in Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey, a film ensemble that includes Damon, Holland, Nyong’o and Zendaya, with a July release targeted.

via PinkNews|

#boxing #casting-rumors #elliot-page

entertainment13 days ago•188 min saved

Nolan's Odyssey Sparks a Global Classics Revival

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is prompting universities, museums, and book clubs worldwide to stage Odyssey-themed events and reading series, as scholars anticipate a renewed interest in ancient Greece and Rome—echoing the Gladiator-era boost—though some experts caution it may not translate into large enrollment surges, it could still boost public engagement and discussion around the classics.

via CNN|

#classics #education #entertainment

movies16 days ago•10 min saved

Nolan Promises Brutal Laestrygonian Showdown in The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey features a brutal Laestrygonian assault on Odysseus and his crew, filmed with forced-perspective tricks, wirework and seven IMAX cameras to maximize disorientation; Nolan says the giants’ weapons and armor are unlike anything Odysseus has seen and the sequence tests his leadership, leaving the crew shaken as the film heads toward its July 17, 2026 release.

via empireonline.com|

#imax #laestrygonians #matt-damon

news16 days ago•10 min saved

Empire Unveils Triple Odyssey Covers Ahead of Nolan Epic

Empire reveals three collectible The Odyssey covers for Christopher Nolan’s summer epic, featuring Matt Damon as Odysseus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, and Tom Holland as Telemachus, with a subscriber-only image by Paul Shipper. The issue includes behind-the-scenes access to the on-set production and post-production insights, plus other features, as The Odyssey sails into cinemas on July 17 and Empire hits newsstands July 3.

via empireonline.com|

#christopher-nolan #collectible-covers #empire

entertainment17 days ago•16 min saved

AI-Cloned Michael Caine Voices The Odyssey Audiobook Ahead of Nolan Film

A 13-hour Odyssey audiobook uses a synthetic clone of Michael Caine’s voice—created with ElevenLabs and licensed by the actor—to narrate the epic with a full AI cast and sound design. Released for free on the ElevenReader app, the project aims to ride interest around Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation, and follows ElevenLabs’ ongoing likeness-right deals with estates of deceased actors.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#ai #audiobook #entertainment