Matt Damon

Exclusive | They’re the ‘schlub hubs’ of NYC — they dress untidy in public like Adam Sandler and Justin Bieber, and their wives can’t get enough

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Exclusive | They’re the ‘schlub hubs’ of NYC — they dress untidy in public like Adam Sandler and Justin Bieber, and their wives can’t get enough

It’s Saturday morning on Staten Island and Caroline Vazzana is swanning through town for coffee in a tomato-red kimono. It’s covered in sequins and lined with feathers; the fashion consultant wears it with gold high heels.  Vazzana’s husband, Dave Lopes, stands nearby.  He is, to put it mildly, not dressed anything like his wife.  New … Read more

All the epic mythical creatures featured in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

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All the epic mythical creatures featured in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Viewers of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” may be surprised by how many mythological creatures are packed into Homer’s ancient epic. Filled with A-list stars, the major box-office hit takes audiences from one mythical encounter to the next as Odysseus fights to make it home. “The movie is visually stunning. It needs to be seen in the theater,” … Read more

Exclusive | Meet the 4-foot-5 stuntwoman who is Matt Damon’s secret weapon in ‘The Odyssey’

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Exclusive | Meet the 4-foot-5 stuntwoman who is Matt Damon’s secret weapon in ‘The Odyssey’

If you’ve seen Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of “The Odyssey” and found yourself wondering what Matt Damon did in the gym to gain those massive biceps, you’re asking the wrong question. When Odysseus was battling Laestrygonians on his 10-year deathly journey, it was actually Devyn Dalton leading the charge: a 4-foot-5 stuntwoman who, according to … Read more

It’s all Greek to me —’The Odyssey’ fanatics sport togas and armor as they go wild for hyped movie

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It’s all Greek to me —’The Odyssey’ fanatics sport togas and armor as they go wild for hyped movie

Clotheshorses are going Trojan.  Greek chic is the wardrobe à la mode among fashionable fans of Christopher Nolan’s epic feature, “The Odyssey,” out Friday, inspiring gung-ho movie goers to hit theaters garbed in togas, armor and siren swag for first looks at the mythical masterwork.  And it’s a splashy sight to sea.  California movie buff, David Joshua Taylor, … Read more

What to know about ‘The Odyssey’ if you don’t remember the plot from high school English class

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What to know about ‘The Odyssey’ if you don’t remember the plot from high school English class

Pop quiz! “The Odyssey” hits theaters on July 17, and director Christopher Nolan is bringing the 3,000-year-old Greek epic to the big screen in a project that cost over $250 million to make — marking the first feature film shot entirely on IMAX cameras. With a star-studded cast, award-winning director and an already striking 96% … Read more

The Post asked New Yorkers if they know ‘The Odyssey’ plot — and their memories are hazy

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The Post asked New Yorkers if they know ‘The Odyssey’ plot — and their memories are hazy

Sing, O Muse, of… like… whatever. As Christopher Nolan’s take on “The Odyssey,” one of the oldest surviving works of literature most were forced to read in elementary school, threatens to smash the box office this weekend, internet moaners are griping about everything from the casting to the script and the soundtrack, which blends ancient … Read more

‘The Odyssey’ review: Christopher Nolan’s magical epic is mammoth and fantastic

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‘The Odyssey’ review: Christopher Nolan’s magical epic is mammoth and fantastic

movie review THE ODYSSEY Running time: 173 minutes. Rated R (violence and some language). In theaters. It’s hard to fathom going bigger than Batman and the father of the atomic bomb. But we are mere mortals and not that Zeus of directors, Christopher Nolan, the man whose ambitions grow more gargantuan with every movie. His … Read more

Matt Damon recalls the frantic flight that nearly cost him Red Sox history

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Matt Damon recalls the frantic flight that nearly cost him Red Sox history

Matt Damon rearranged his travel plans so he wouldn’t miss one of the biggest moments in Boston sports history. The Oscar-winning actor recently recalled racing home from Europe during the filming of “Syriana” so he could watch the Boston Red Sox begin their historic 2004 World Series run after the team defeated the New York Yankees in the American … Read more

Matt Damon’s strict diet choice for dramatic ‘The Odyssey’ transformation that revealed hidden health issues

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Matt Damon’s strict diet choice for dramatic ‘The Odyssey’ transformation that revealed hidden health issues

Matt Damon’s dramatic transformation for “The Odyssey” came with an unexpected payoff. The Oscar winner revealed during the latest episode of Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast that he has permanently cut gluten from his diet after discovering how much it had been affecting him, calling the change life-altering as he underwent an intense physical transformation for Christopher … Read more

Eleventy’s modern made-in-Italy essentials are Hamptons must-haves

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Eleventy’s modern made-in-Italy essentials are Hamptons must-haves

Eleventy fashion looks effortless, but a lot of thought goes into every piece.  That’s one reason co-founder and creative director Marco Baldassari calls it “smart luxury.” Take the brand’s clever-as-can-be linen joggers. With adjustable drawstrings tied at the waist, they look casual and cool. But when the drawstrings are pulled through eyelets and hidden inside, … Read more

Matt Damon rips into Oscars campaigning: ‘Completely backwards’

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Matt Damon rips into Oscars campaigning: ‘Completely backwards’

Matt Damon feels no goodwill toward Oscars time. The actor, who will star this summer in Christopher Nolan’s hotly anticipated “The Odyssey,” was asked on Netflix’s “Skip Intro” podcast what he doesn’t dig about show business. “Awards season,” he said. “100%.” Damon, 55, has been nominated for three acting Oscars during his career — for … Read more

Matt Damon makes claim about Netflix movies that appease to ‘people are on their phones’

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Matt Damon makes claim about Netflix movies that appease to ‘people are on their phones’

Actor Matt Damon claimed that Netflix requests that its films reiterate the plot “three or four times” in scenes to accommodate viewers on their phones. Damon and his longtime friend and fellow actor Ben Affleck joined the “Joe Rogan Experience” on Friday to promote their new film “The Rip,” which premiered on Netflix that same day. While … Read more

Amanda Knox fires back at Matt Damon over cancel culture jail time comments

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Amanda Knox fires back at Matt Damon over cancel culture jail time comments

Amanda Knox revived her feud with Matt Damon after the actor and his “The Rip” co-star Ben Affleck weighed in on cancel culture. During a recent interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Damon, 55, and Affleck, 53, shared their thoughts on how cancel culture can be taken to extremes. At one point in their discussion, Damon suggested … Read more

Lina Esco reveals she and Ben Affleck were ‘giggling’ during sex scenes in ‘The Rip’

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Lina Esco reveals she and Ben Affleck were ‘giggling’ during sex scenes in ‘The Rip’

Lina Esco and Ben Affleck laughed while going all the way. The actress, 40, confessed that the co-stars had a silly reaction to filming intimate scenes for their new crime thriller “The Rip.” “We were giggling,” Esco told People earlier this week. “We were just two dorks, dorking around.” Lina Esco attends Netflix’s “The Rip” … Read more

Matt Damon’s teenage daughter Gia roasts his awkward red carpet pose at ‘The Rip’ premiere

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Matt Damon’s teenage daughter Gia roasts his awkward red carpet pose at ‘The Rip’ premiere

It’s not easy being a girl dad. Matt Damon got roasted by one of his daughter for his red carpet pose at the premiere of his new Netflix film, “The Rip,” in New York City on Tuesday. In a clip shared by Entertainment Tonight, Damon, 55, stood side-by-side with his best friend, co-star and fellow … Read more

Matt Damon says Clint Eastwood shut him down on ‘Invictus,’ asking ‘why waste everybody’s time?’

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Matt Damon says Clint Eastwood shut him down on ‘Invictus,’ asking ‘why waste everybody’s time?’

Matt Damon remembered being put in his place by one of Hollywood’s finest as he reminisced on his decades-long career. During an appearance on the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast, the Oscar-winner revealed that Clint Eastwood had a few choice words for the actor while they worked together on the 2009 docudrama “Invictus.” While running down … Read more

Matt Damon reveals his strict diet for ripped ‘Odyssey’ look that got him back to ‘high school weight’

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Matt Damon reveals his strict diet for ripped ‘Odyssey’ look that got him back to ‘high school weight’

Matt Damon tackled his end goal flawlessly. The actor, 55, opened up about cutting down his weight for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming Greek epic “The Odyssey,” while on Jason and Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast Wednesday. The retired athlete, 38, told the Hollywood vet that he looked “pretty yoked up” in set photos circulating online. Jason and Travis Kelce and Matt … Read more

Ben Affleck recalls best director Oscars snub for ‘Argo’: ‘Embarrassing’

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Ben Affleck recalls best director Oscars snub for ‘Argo’: ‘Embarrassing’

No, Ben Affleck hasn’t gotten over his brutal Oscars snub for “Argo.” Affleck, 53, said he “benefited from sympathy” after Jimmy Kimmel acknowledged the actor’s two-time Critics’ Choice Awards win in a recent interview. “Well, yeah. That was like a year when everybody — it’s the horrible thing of everyone telling you all the time, ‘You’re … Read more

‘Avatar’ director James Cameron slams the Oscars for snubbing sci-fi flicks — including ‘Dune’

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‘Avatar’ director James Cameron slams the Oscars for snubbing sci-fi flicks — including ‘Dune’

James Cameron is calling out the Academy Awards. “I don’t think about the Academy Awards that much,” the filmmaker, 71, told The Globe and Mail on Friday. “Intentionally, I don’t think about that at this point. I don’t try to make a movie to appeal to their sensibility… they don’t tend to honor films like ‘Avatar’ or films that … Read more

James Cameron reveals if Arnold Schwarzenegger will return for another ‘Terminator’ film

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James Cameron reveals if Arnold Schwarzenegger will return for another ‘Terminator’ film

Arnold Schwarzenegger is saying hasta la vista, baby, to the “Terminator” movies. After starring in almost all of the films in the franchise since the titular project in 1984, the actor, 78, won’t be returning for the next installment. “I can safely say he won’t be [in it],” co-creator James Cameron told The Hollywood Reporter. … Read more