Christopher Nolan broke his big rule when casting The Odyssey's Lupita Nyong'o

Nolan calls The Odyssey his toughest film yet

New York, July 11: Christopher Nolan has never been afraid to dream a little bigger. It’s almost a calling. With every f...

‘The Odyssey’ First Reactions Are Raves for Christopher Nolan’s ‘Astonishing’ Epic and ‘Flawless Filmmaking’: ‘Breathtaking, Bold and Perfection’

Christoper Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, who are calling the Oscar winner’s adaptation of Homer’s epic a “staggering achievement” with “flawless filmmaking.” It appears Nolan has another huge hit on his hands. “A filmmaking feast,” wrote Collider’s Peri Nemiroff. “A grand and gripping rendition of Homer’s epic, []

Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid Says Adam Sandler’s Advice to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

“In a simple, hysterical way, he was phenomenal,” Reid said of Sandler.

Christopher Nolan on the future of large scale filmmaking

Christopher Nolan says he wants his fantasy action film "The Odyssey" to feel "almost like a documentary." #ChristopherNolan #TheOdyssey

‘All the Lovers in the Night’ film adaptation brings ‘unstable beauty’ to the screen

During the Cannes Film Festival, director Yukiko Sode and actors Yukino Kishii and Tadanobu Asano reflected on the process of bringing Mieko Kawakami's novel to life.

Why did Tom Holland find filming The Odyssey 'nostalgic and futuristic'?

Tom Holland felt the making of Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey was nostalgic and futuristic at the same time.

Small Island, Big Crime

The novelist Michael Connelly has given us some memorable characters over the years—the no-nonsense Harry Bosch, the quick-thinking and fast-talking Mickey Haller, and the intrepid cold-case-cracking Renée Ballard. Now we have a new cop in Connelly's crime-fiction world—Detective Sergeant Stilwell—introduced last year (without a first name) in his new Catalina series. The post Small Island, Big Crime appeared first on .

5 Great Movies You Can Already Stream Now If You’re Excited for The Odyssey

With Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated The Odyssey finally getting closer to its release, there’s no better way to pass the time than by checking out a few movies that capture the spirit of Homer’s legendary story. Not all of them adapt Odysseus’ journey, but each one offers something that helps you get a better feel []

How leading man Sam Neill comforted a non-speaking extra on a WA film set, revealing his true character

Acting legend Sam Neill was renowned as a leading man of global stature, but it was the way he treated an extra on a WA film set that really portrayed his true character.

Zendaya wears shimmering white outfit at The Odyssey premiere in Leicester Square

The epic fantasy action film, written by Sir Christopher Nolan, is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan says "in Star Wars terms" Matt Damon's Odysseus is more Han Solo than Luke Skywalker

Christopher Nolan says "in Star Wars terms" Matt Damon's Odysseus is more Han Solo than Luke Skywalker

Matt Damon admits he ‘felt like a jerk’ during The Odyssey blunder

The upcoming blockbuster from Sir Christopher Nolan is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic.

The Odyssey reactions say it features some of the best work of Christopher Nolan's career

The Odyssey reactions say it features some of the best work of Christopher Nolan's career

Berlakon salah, tidak berlakon pun salah – Aaron Aziz

KUALA LUMPUR: Pelakon, Datuk Aaron Aziz, tidak melihat kemunculannya yang kerap di kaca televisyen mampu menjejaskan kerjayanya memandangkan dia menganggap setiap tawaran yang diterima sebagai rezeki yang tidak wajar ditolak. Menurut Aaron, dia sendiri tidak pernah merancang jumlah karya yang ditayangkan setiap tahun kerana jadual siaran sesebuah drama atau filem berada di luar kawalannya. “Sebelum ... Read more The post Berlakon salah, tidak berlakon pun salah – Aaron Aziz appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The First Reactions To Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Call It ‘Clunky,’ ‘Astonishing,’ And Like Peter Jackson’s Lord Of The Rings

IMAX screening are already sold out for days

This book is essential reading before watching the new Odyssey film

Homer still matters, argues Adam Nicolson in The Mighty Dead, a great primer to Christopher Nolan's new adaptation of the Odyssey, says Kelsey Hayes

Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has taken on the epic challenge of adapting “The Odyssey” into a large-scale Hollywood film.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey filming featured a moment only before seen 20 years ago on The Dark Knight

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey filming featured a moment only before seen 20 years ago on The Dark Knight

The Conservative Movement and ‘The Odyssey’

Just a few weeks after our nation’s 250th anniversary, Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of Homer’s 3,000-year-old epic “The Odyssey” will hit theaters. The conservative movement can learn something from Odysseus, the “man of twists and turns,” nearly three millennia after the poem was composed. As colossal as the poem’s story is—being stretched over 10 years...

Of course, teenage Clark Kent traveled back in time to work at the Pennsylvania Gazette for Benjamin Franklin. Who else but the inventor of bifocals would Superboy ask to invent the ultimate disguise? [Murica]

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Christopher Nolan Shares Insight Into His Kids Working on The Odyssey

The Odyssey was an epic family affair for Christopher Nolan. After all, the director's kids—Flora, Oliver, Rory and Magnus—with his wife and longtime producing partner Emma Thomas were all...

The Odyssey stars wow red carpet at world premiere in London

Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Tom Holland and Matt Damon were among the stars who walked the carpet in London for the premiere of Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's Ancient Greek epic.

'Young Washington' Director Envisions Patriotic Cinematic Universe: 'We've Just Begun'

After the unexpected box office triumph of Young Washington, director Jon Erwin is now revealing his expansive vision for a patriotic cinematic universe, spearheaded by a sequel titled 1776.

Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ actor, dies aged 78

The celebrated New Zealand actor’s decades-spanning work saw him play romantic leads and charismatic villains The post Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ actor, dies aged 78 appeared first on NME.

The New ‘Odyssey’ Movie Is Sparking a Right-Wing Backlash. This Female Scholar Knows It Well

Emily Wilson’s 2017 translation of Homer’s epic—the first by a woman—was called a woke “abomination” by online reactionaries. Christopher Nolan’s film is facing similar critiques.

Dune: Part 3 drops trailer full of fun in the sun

Denis Villenueve's first two Dune (or DUNC depending on how badly you misread the poster) movies, with love to David Lynch, have been by far the best adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novel. Evidently, Villeneuve has taken a little time before the next Bond film to hammer out a third Dune, this time adapting the original novel's sequel Dune Messiah and serving as a neat endpoint to his trilogy. — Read the rest The post Dune: Part 3 drops trailer full of fun in the sun appeared first on Boing Boing.

DFW’s Morning News-What the Hal did he just Say

https://omny.fm/shows/klif-news-information-in-the-morning/dfws-morning-news-what-the-hal-did-he-just-say The legendary Hal Jay featured on Thursday's...

Emmerdale’s Kev reveals he’s Lewis’ dad in the most toe-curling way possible

Kev Townsend and rational do not go together.

Trailer for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

The Odyssey is an epic fantasy action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan

Marvel Star Reveals What Made Him Think Christopher Nolan Hated His Acting on ‘The Odyssey’

Fandango/YouTubeSpider-Man star Tom Holland did not feel like a hero on his “daunting” first day on the set of The Odyssey, he revealed. Holland, 30, one of several actors in Christopher Nolan’s star-studded IMAX film, plays Telemachus in the epic. During a cast interview, Holland told Fandango why he thought the legendary director was disappointed with his performance on his first day. “I thought I was totally s--tting the bed,” Holland, 30, said, prompting laughter from Nolan and co-stars Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Lupita Nyong’o questions Homer over women in The Odyssey, sparking backlash: ‘Show some respect’

The Oscar-winning actress, who plays Helen and Clytemnestra in Christopher Nolan’s new film, said Homer gave women too little space in his epics — prompting sharp reactions online The post Lupita Nyong’o questions Homer over women in The Odyssey, sparking backlash: ‘Show some respect’ appeared first on ProtoThema English.

‘Pioneer, Neighbor, Friend’: The Real-Life Story Behind This LITTLE HOUSE Character

Netflix’s LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE blended fact and fiction to create their version of Dr. George Tann. “He’s the first person...

Boys, men, and dads

It’s easy to overlook the 1951 novel Dan England and the Noonday Devil. Published in the long shadow cast by his first and most famous 1928 novel, Mr. Blue, Myles Connelly’s third and personal favorite [...]