Post #4378004
2026-08-04 14:54 UTC
I finally went to see #TheOdyssey & was surprised how much I enjoyed it. I majored in Classics & my expectations were low given I still haven't forgiven Hollywood for Troy.
Did it follow the poem perfectly? No. Did it capture every nuance & theme? Of course not.
But what Nolan's film did magnificently manage to do is include so many events & ideas in Homer's epic in a single film, which is no small feat.
The themes feel v timely in 2026 w/o being preachy. I highly recommend this one. #books
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@aadeacon@mastodon.social 2026-08-04 14:57
@Sheril@mastodon.social You might appreciate Brett Devereaux's comments here https://acoup.blog/2026/07/31/fireside-friday-july-31-2026-on-the-odyssey/
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@grb090423@mastodon.social 2026-08-04 16:41
@Sheril@mastodon.social Ohh, this is good to read. I'd only read bad reviews but I love Greek mythology so have wanted to see this but (like you) was wary after Troy. I feel happier now and will probably go 👍🙂 🏛️