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"We were shooting it like a documentary": The Odyssey cast learned to sail for real as Christopher Nolan admits it was "tough" on his actors

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July 13, 2026

 "We were shooting it like a documentary": The Odyssey cast learned to sail for real as Christopher Nolan admits it was "tough" on his actors
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Associated Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

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

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

Tom Cruise is Unrecognizable in His Wildest Movie in Years – Watch New Digger Trailer

Image via WB New footage provides our best look yet at Tom Cruise‘s most intriguing movie in years, Digger. The past decade or so has seen Cruise almost entirely in action movie star mode, performing daring stunts in the likes of Top Gun: Maverick and the Mission: Impossible franchise, but Digger is something very different. Directed by Alejandro []

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 9, 2026

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.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 1, 2026

Robert Pattinson reveals behind-the-scenes secrets of The Odyssey

Robert Pattinson felt like he was being filmed by an SUV when he was shooting scenes for The Odyssey, which is the first ever film shot entirely with IMAX film cameras.

Variety

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘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, []

Polygon

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· Jun 26, 2026

Prime Video's Reacher owes everything to Tom Cruise's underrated Jack Reacher

Now streaming free on Pluto TV, Cruise's attempt to play the detective and action hero has flaws, but it's a sold crime thriller

That Park Place

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· Jul 2, 2026

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer Gets Buried Under Mass Dislikes as Controversies Continue to Mount

Christopher Nolan has earned a reputation as one of Hollywood’s most respected filmmakers, but that hasn’t shielded his latest project from mounting backlash. The newest trailer for The Odyssey has been hit with an overwhelming wave of dislikes on YouTube, adding another chapter to the growing list of controversies surrounding Universal Pictures’ adaptation of Homer’s [] The post Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer Gets Buried Under Mass Dislikes as Controversies Continue to Mount appeared first on That Park Place.

Helene in Between Blog

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· Mar 16, 2026

Midnight in Paris Shooting Locations + The Best Quotes from the Movie

It's hard to tell what I've done more: traveled to Paris, or watched the film, “Midnight in Paris.” Woody Allen's flick is one of my favorite movies of all time to capture the essence of Paris and is a good understanding of why I myself moved abroad. From the opening scene playing “Si Tu Vois The post Midnight in Paris Shooting Locations + The Best Quotes from the Movie appeared first on Helene in Between.

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· Jul 8, 2026

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

Latestly.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Christopher Nolan Breaks Silence on ‘The Odyssey’ Modern English Dialogue Controversy, Says ‘I Was Maybe Naive’

Christopher Nolan addresses the controversy surrounding modern English dialogue in his new film 'The Odyssey' (July 17, 2026 release), starring Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway. The director explains his creative choice for accessibility in the Universal Pictures epic, filmed entirely on IMAX 70mm.

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

Trailer for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

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

Metro

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Odyssey hailed as ‘cinematic triumph’ in first reactions for Christopher Nolan’s epic

The star-studded spectacle hits cinemas on July 17.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 6, 2026

'The Lives of Others' transforms film into raw, heart-wrenching theater

'The Lives of Others' transforms film into raw, heart-wrenching theater

Salon

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· Jul 12, 2026

“It’s a gamble”: Damon says we’re unlikely to see another film on scale of “The Odyssey”

The actor said movies like Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic were a casualty of studios' risk aversion

Hello Magazine

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· Jul 3, 2026

Line of Duty fans will love this 'adrenaline-charged' police drama with sizzling romance

Looking for a gripping police thriller to fill the Line of Duty-shaped hole in your viewing schedule? New images of the original drama, Hit Point, have been unveiled – and it looks seriously good. Nick Blood and Saffron Hocking lead the cast

CNN

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· Jul 10, 2026

Why did Christopher Nolan bring The Odyssey to the wilds of Scotland?

CNN producer Sandy Thin heads north to track down the film’s remote locations — from vast beaches and towering dunes to a castle clinging to the cliffs — and discovers what it takes to shoot a Hollywood epic in one of Britain’s wildest landscapes.

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· Jul 8, 2026

Mortal Kombat 2 director says one of the sequel's most shocking deaths was "actually quite moving" to film: "We were all kind of like, 'Oh, s***. What have we done?'"

Mortal Kombat 2 director says one of the sequel's most shocking deaths was "actually quite moving" to film: "We were all kind of like, 'Oh, s***. What have we done?'"

The Standard

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· Jul 7, 2026

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

The Epoch Times

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· Jun 25, 2026

Trump Asked Him to Sell America to the World. Meet Nick Adams.

'I want it to be a seamless five-star experience' for tourists coming to America, Adams said.

Christian Headlines

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· Jul 7, 2026

Is ‘Young Washington’ Historically Accurate?

The new movie Young Washington stunned Hollywood over the weekend, finishing in third place at the box office and proving that millions of Americans still have an appetite for patriotic dramas.Of course, many moviegoers left the theater not only inspired but also wondering: How much of the story was true? For sticklers of historical accuracy, Young Washington (PG-13) delivers, as its major plot points are firmly rooted in history.Here's a look at seven of the film's biggest historical moments – and how they compare to the historical record:Photo Credit: ©Angel/Wonder Project

India TV News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Satluj Movie Review: Diljit Dosanjh strengthens Honey Trehan's haunting tale of truth and courage

Not all films depicting real life heroes need grandiose speeches and chest-beating for leaving a mark. Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj knows that well. It goes by the quiet approach, preferring to be silent rather than spectacular. Director Honey Trehan does not have the intention of making Jaswant Singh Khalra's life story a traditional biopic. Instead, he tells it with patience, allowing the truth itself to carry the emotional weight.

IGN

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· Jul 2, 2026

Crossfire Is Being Built by One of Gaming’s Best Design Duos

Crossfire may be another new military shooter, but it's worth paying attention to - it's directed by the design duo behind the Modern Warfare reboot and some of Uncharted's best set pieces.

Drudge Report

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· Jul 6, 2026

AI Actor to Make Movie Debut...

AI Actor to Make Movie Debut... (First column, 3rd story, link) Related stories:Controversial Tilly Norwood...

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· Jul 7, 2026

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

Gizmodo

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· Jul 10, 2026

‘Faces of Death’ Is Surprisingly Insightful—Not So Surprisingly, Also Gruesome as Hell

If you missed 'Faces of Death' in theaters, the reimagining of the infamous faux documentary is coming to Shudder this week.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Remembering Sam: Our most famous actor on home, Hollywood friends, wine, and ageing

Remembering Sam: Our most famous actor on home, Hollywood friends, wine, and ageing

teleSUR English

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· Jul 7, 2026

AI-Generated Actress Tilly Norwood Set for Debut

The most talked-about new actor in Hollywood does not need a trailer, residuals or a lunch break. Tilly Norwood, the AI-generated performer created by the London-based studio Particle6, is set to make her feature-film debut in “Misaligned,” a comedy-drama that turns the controversy around artificial intelligence (AI) in entertainment into its own premise. RELATED: The []

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Sopranos creator David Chase is working on an LSD film and HBO series Project: MKUltra

Sopranos creator David Chase is working on an LSD film and HBO series Project: MKUltra

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘The Odyssey’ First Reactions: “Staggering … Nolan’s Biggest Film to Date”

Here's what those who just saw Christopher Nolan's epic are saying about the Universal film.

RedState

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· Jun 30, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: New Bodycam Video From Paul Kessler Murder Scene Contradicts Defense's Claims

EXCLUSIVE: New Bodycam Video From Paul Kessler Murder Scene Contradicts Defense's Claims

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