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The Odyssey becomes Christopher Nolan’s highest-grossing film to date
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The Odyssey becomes Christopher Nolan’s highest-grossing film to date

"The Odyssey" - the lavish film adaptation of Homer's classic epic is now officially director Christopher Nolan's highest-grossing film to date, writes Variety.
Interest in Homer’s Odyssey surges after Nolan film, with English editions in highest demand
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Interest in Homer’s Odyssey surges after Nolan film, with English editions in highest demand

More and more people want to read Homer’s epic "The Odyssey. " English editions are in greatest demand
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey boosts Assassin's Creed: Odyssey player numbers by 90%
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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey boosts Assassin's Creed: Odyssey player numbers by 90%

The ripples in the wake of "The Odyssey" continue to have widespread effects. Now the gaming world is returning to "Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
Joyce Carol Oates defends Christopher Nolan after Emily Wilson criticizes The Odyssey script
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Joyce Carol Oates defends Christopher Nolan after Emily Wilson criticizes The Odyssey script

Author Joyce Carol Oates defends "The Odyssey" director Christopher Nolan after Emily Wilson, the translator of "The Odyssey," criticized the film.
Odyssey translator Emily Wilson criticizes Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation
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Odyssey translator Emily Wilson criticizes Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation

"The Odyssey" lacks depth and the script is lousy. Emily Wilson, a prominent translator of The Odyssey, harshly criticizes Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of the classic epic
How Spider-Man reshaped Hollywood over 25 years
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How Spider-Man reshaped Hollywood over 25 years

Spider-Man is forgotten in the new movie "Brand New Day" - but moviegoers have followed the web-slinger for 25 years. Here's the story of one of Hollywood's most profitable superheroes
The Odyssey in demand as Imax 70mm screenings sell out for months
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The Odyssey in demand as Imax 70mm screenings sell out for months

“The Odyssey” has already been a hit in theaters, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to slow down anytime soon. In some cities, there are monthslong waits to see the film in the highest resolution
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey tops 2.5 billion kronor in opening weekend
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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey tops 2.5 billion kronor in opening weekend

Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey" exceeded expectations during its opening weekend. The film grossed the equivalent of more than 2
Nolan’s The Odyssey becomes his best-reviewed film yet with 96% on Rotten Tomatoes
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Nolan’s The Odyssey becomes his best-reviewed film yet with 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

According to the critics database Rotten Tomatoes, Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's epic has 96 percent positive reviews, which is better than both "Oppenheimer" (93) and "The Dark Knight" (94), reports NME.
Matt Damon learned to row for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey on Norwegian ship set
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Matt Damon learned to row for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey on Norwegian ship set

Matt Damon sails off in a huge Norwegian Viking ship in Christopher Nolan's new film adaptation of "The Odyssey," NTB writes. Damon also had to learn to row
Nolan says he feels pressure before The Odyssey premiere
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Nolan says he feels pressure before The Odyssey premiere

Despite all the success and awards, Christopher Nolan is still nervous every time the director is about to show a new film to the world. "I feel the pressure
Nolan says pre-release criticism of The Odyssey is irrelevant amid backlash over casting and armour design
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Nolan says pre-release criticism of The Odyssey is irrelevant amid backlash over casting and armour design

Christopher Nolan is not bothered by the criticism directed at “The Odyssey” before its premiere. It’s part of the job, he tells The Telegraph in an interview seen by Variety
Musk slams Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey as early critic praise builds
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Musk slams Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey as early critic praise builds

Initial reactions from critics are effusive, while Elon Musk and his fans hate it. The culture war surrounding “The Odyssey” is escalating
Six counterintuitive summer reading and viewing tips to beat boredom
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Six counterintuitive summer reading and viewing tips to beat boredom

Tired of what "everyone" is talking about, even before you've read the book or seen the movie? TT offers six counterintuitive summer tips to fight boredom.
Tone Schunnesson's new novel seen as the summer's it-girl listen
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Tone Schunnesson's new novel seen as the summer's it-girl listen

With Spotify predicting this summer's audiobook trends, Tone Schunnesson is in a good position. Her critically acclaimed new novel "Ultravåld" is seen as "the it-girl listen of the summer
Guide: The Movies You Can't Miss This Summer
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Guide: The Movies You Can't Miss This Summer

The couple, Zendaya and Tom Holland, star in the two hottest movies - "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day". In addition, the toys take on a tablet in "Toy Story 5" and Steven Spielberg features aliens in "Disclosure Day"
Ludwig Göransson wins Oscar, pays tribute to his father
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Ludwig Göransson wins Oscar, pays tribute to his father

It was his father who introduced Ludwig Göransson to the blues. Now they get to celebrate an Oscar
New Grammy success for Swedish songwriter Ludwig Göransson
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New Grammy success for Swedish songwriter Ludwig Göransson

Ludwig Göransson went home from the Grammy Awards with two statuettes. The Swede now has six Grammy Awards
Guide: Here are the hottest movies of 2026
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Guide: Here are the hottest movies of 2026

Timothée Chalamet as a table-tennis star, a controversial drama about Michael Jackson and Alex Schulman's directorial debut are among the films expected in 2026. There are also new releases from both Christopher Nolan and Ruben Östlund
Trailer for Nolan's The Odyssey released
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Trailer for Nolan's The Odyssey released

Christopher Nolan's upcoming blockbuster, based on Homer's epic "The Odyssey," has released a trailer ahead of its theatrical release in the summer of 2026.
Christopher Nolan Elected Chairman of Directors Guild of America
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Christopher Nolan Elected Chairman of Directors Guild of America

Nolan Faces Criticism for Filming in Disputed Western Sahara City
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Nolan Faces Criticism for Filming in Disputed Western Sahara City

The director Christopher Nolan's new major film is partly shot in the disputed city of Dakhla in Western Sahara – a decision that according to critics legitimizes the oppression in the area, writes the British The Guardian.
Oscar Winner Ludwig Göransson Teams Up Again
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Oscar Winner Ludwig Göransson Teams Up Again

Not many Swedes have won an Oscar, even fewer have won more than one. With his two statuettes, Ludwig Göransson belongs to the small group
Culture Minister Unfamiliar with Noted Directors Nolan and Widerberg
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Culture Minister Unfamiliar with Noted Directors Nolan and Widerberg

The Minister of Culture is not familiar with the directors Christopher Nolan, Bo Widerberg or Tomas Alfredson. This becomes clear when she is questioned in "The Prejudice Podcast"
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