Christopher Nolan

Elon Musk and Matt Damon

Musk’s Attempt to Beat Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ Backfires

The trillionaire’s version of Homer’s epic left much to be desired.

Meera Navlakha

A photo illustration of Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Lupita Nyong'o in The Odyssey.

The Real Reason MAGA’s ‘Odyssey’ Meltdown Flopped

The right-wing whiners completely missed the mark, according to the Daily Beast’s chief creative and content officer.

Dana Herrnstadt

A photo illustration of a summer beach scene with televisions set showing Odyssey, Summer House, and Obsession.

THE LIVIN' IS EASY

The 15 Best Things We Watched This Summer

Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about this week in pop culture.

Kevin Fallon

A photo illustration illo of Elliot Page, Matt Damon, and Lupita Nyong'o in The Odyssey.

Movie MAGA Tried to Cancel Rockets Past Box Office Records

The right-wing uproar has done nothing to stop Christopher Nolan’s film from making history.

Meera Navlakha

Translator Emily Wilson (left) thought Christopher Nolan's (right) "The Odyssey" fell flat.

BACK FOR ANOTHER ROUND

‘Odyssey’ Expert Doubles Down on Savaging Nolan’s Movie

Acclaimed Homer scholar Emily Wilson has more to say about the summer blockbuster.

Dana Herrnstadt

Christopher Nolan at the Paris premiere of "Oppenheimer" on July 11, 2023.

‘THE REAL PROBLEM’

‘Odyssey’ Director Finally Lashes Back at Critics

Christopher Nolan’s epic has been skewered by MAGA and his own favorite “Odyssey” translator.

Meera Navlakha