Call it “the Odyssey effect.” As film fans battle it out to watch an ancient Greek battle on IMAX, Mount Olympus — the legendary home of the gods, according to Greek mythology — is getting international protection from UNESCO. This week, the United Nations hub for historic preservation named Mount Olympus as one of its … Read more
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
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
Los Angeles ticket scalpers are seeing more than a mythical journey in their future with Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” They’re seeing dollar signs. Multiple IMAX 70MM tickets were seen by The California Post on resale marketplaces well above the normal price for theater tickets. Most of the listings were for the only AMC theater in … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. How do you follow up a massive success such as “Oppenheimer”? In director Christopher Nolan’s case, it’s to go bigger and bolder than ever before by adapting one of the … Read more
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
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
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
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’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
Movie theatres are horsing around with fans. Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is coming to theaters on July 17, and to excite moviegoers, they’ve released a Trojan Horse Popcorn Bucket that requires customers to open a secret hatch on the horse to access their popcorn. The Trojan Horse popcorn bucket is the second collectible popcorn bucket … Read more
Callin’ out around the world — are you ready for a brand new beat? Summer’s here and the time is right for sitting quietly in a dark theater. I mean it! Hollywood is having its biggest sweaty season since at least 2019, with a much-anticipated release opening almost every single week for the next two … Read more
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
Three former “Doctor Odyssey” crew members are suing Disney and 20th Television for alleged sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination and negligent hiring. Caroline Mack, Alicia Haverland and Ava Steinbrenner filed a lawsuit Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court detailing their alleged experience working on the props crew of the ABC medical drama. In the court docs … Read more
How you like them abs? Matt Damon is getting roasted with a little help from his friends. Ben Affleck couldn’t hold back from teasing his longtime pal, 54, for his shirtless pictures while on set of Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film “The Odyssey.” Affleck, 52, joked that Damon’s body transformation was “the first time he got in shape in his life” … Read more
It’s an epic battle worthy of Homer. Hollywood titans Ralph Fiennes, 62, and Matt Damon, 54, have both undergone intense physical transformations to play the famous Greek warrior Odysseus. Fiennes’ gritty portrayal in Uberto Pasolini’s “The Return” debuted in December, while Damon is currently filming Christopher Nolan’s more action-packed version “The Odyssey.” Pictures of the … Read more
Matt Damon is ripped and ready. The shirtless actor, 54, was pictured with a chiseled physique while shooting on set of Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film “The Odyssey” in Favignana, Italy, on Tuesday. Damon was on location with Zendaya, 28, as the pair were photographed on a rocky hillside. The “Air” star showed off his rugged look … Read more
Christopher Nolan is following his Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer” with a true epic: Homer’s “The Odyssey.” It will open in theaters on July 17, 2026, Universal Pictures said Monday. Details remain scarce, but the studio teased that it will be a “mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX technology.” Nolan was made a … Read more
Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour and Roger Waters are, in the immortal words of Taylor Swift, never ever getting back together. Gilmour recently made it clear that he would “absolutely not” perform with his rival former bandmate ever again, citing Waters’ controversial political views that have included inflammatory comments about Israel, Ukraine and the US. “I … Read more
It was a labor of amore. The new Italian American Museum — which swings its doors open to the public Monday at its sleek digs on 151 Mulberry St. in Little Italy — was an idea more than 20 years in the making, according to its founder Joseph V. Scelsa. “Every group should have their … Read more