Freddie deBoer / TruthdigJul 24, 2026
Just as the acclaimed director projects modern morality onto the pagan Odysseus, his fans project progressive politics onto his conservative films. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
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Jim Knipfel / TruthdigJul 15, 2026
Christopher Nolan is only the latest — and best-funded — in a very long line of directors who’ve adapted Homer’s epic poem for the screen. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
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