Booksology - What does adaptation do right?
- Key differences between books and movies
- How does reading or watching this classic story make you feel?
- How does Matt Damon’s portrayal of Odysseus differ from the traditional interpretation?
- How well does the film capture key scenery such as the Trojan Horse, the Cyclops, Circe turning men into pigs, and the infamous sirens?
🎧 listen to our conversationand beware: there are spoilers here. Go see the movie for yourself, send us your thoughts ((email protected)), and enjoy some links about the process of bringing this epic story to the screen.
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- My buddy Ludwig Göransson (and fellow USC Trojans, fight) is doing great. A frequent collaborator with Christopher Nolan and Ryan Coogler, he is also the composer for projects such as: Sinners, black panther, and oppenheimer. for odyssey, He composed the score using only ancient Greek instruments, scrap metal, and gongs. No orchestra, just old sounds and pure atmosphere.
- If you haven’t seen it odyssey Still, you’re not sure why your eyes popped out at the sight of Circe. Read our great interview with Samantha Norton about the magic of filming that scene (without CGI) and how that summer she spent decades ago working as a magician’s assistant helped.
- If you’re a nerd like me, you might be wondering why director Nolan chose not to include the 3,000-year-old joke in the Cyclops scene. Here’s why:
- Memes are becoming memes! Here are some gems.
- I don’t think you need to be familiar with Homer or Greek mythology to enjoy it. odysseyThat adds a really delicious layer to the experience. Here’s a crash course in some of the lore that’s out there.
