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Retro Gamer

The Odyssey review: "Mythological filmmaking of the highest order"

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is a dazzling epic adaptation of Homer's poem, praised for its astonishing scale, breathtaking visuals, and thrilling mythological creatures. While it features standout performances from Matt Damon and Tom Holland, the film occasionally suffers from a clunky start and dragging interludes. Despite minor flaws, it's considered a major film-of-the-year contender and one of Nolan's finest works, releasing in theaters on July 17.

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Tom Holland teases that the "last frame" of Spider-Man: Brand New Day will explain the title

Tom Holland has teased that the title 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' refers to the final frame of the upcoming movie, suggesting a twist ending or a setup for Peter Parker's future. Producer Amy Pascal expressed a desire for the film to be the start of a new trilogy, though the focus remains on a single, self-contained story. The film is set to release on July 29 in the UK and July 31 in the US, following Doctor Strange's spell that made the world forget Spider-Man's identity.

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The Odyssey could beat The Dark Knight's box office opening, marking the second highest of Christopher Nolan's…

Christopher Nolan's upcoming film, The Odyssey, is projected to have a massive box office opening, potentially earning $200 million globally. This would make it one of the highest-grossing openings of Nolan's career, surpassing Oppenheimer and potentially even The Dark Knight, though not adjusted for inflation. The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and is an epic reimagining of Homer's poem.

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Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal remind us why we love comic book movies in the sweetest new Spider-Man: Brand New Day…

A new teaser for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, featuring Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal with their respective action figures, highlights the nostalgic appeal of superhero movies. The marketing campaign for the film has included interactive elements and social media snippets. The movie, set to release on July 31 in the US, will see Peter Parker facing his darkest era after a memory-altering event by Doctor Strange.

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5 films you didn't know were inspired by The Odyssey

This article explores five films that draw inspiration from Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, often in unexpected ways. It highlights how movies like "O Brother, Where Art Thou?", "Dude, Where's My Car?", "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie", "The Warriors", and "Big Fish" recontextualize elements of Odysseus's legendary journey into various genres.

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Spider-Man's Tom Holland thinks superhero movies can learn from The Odyssey and "improve" by "being…

Tom Holland believes that superhero films, including his own Spider-Man movies, could benefit from adopting more practical filmmaking techniques inspired by 'The Odyssey'. He highlights Christopher Nolan's approach to on-set creativity and realism as a valuable lesson for improving audience belief in the on-screen action.

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Christopher Nolan has a perfectly good reason for everyone speaking with American accents in The Odyssey

Director Christopher Nolan explains his decision to use American accents in his upcoming film adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey." He states that the goal was to make the story and characters relatable to a modern audience, rather than adhering to strict historical or Hollywood interpretations of classical epics. The film, starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, and Zendaya, is set for a July 17 release.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day producer says her "dream" is a new trilogy, but they're taking it "one…

Producer Amy Pascal expressed her "dream" of a new Spider-Man trilogy, though the team is currently focused on "one movie at a time" for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film will feature Tom Holland's Peter Parker facing a new mystery villain, with appearances from Jon Bernthal's Punisher and Mark Ruffalo's Hulk. The movie is set to release on July 31 in the US.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day producer says they "have to be really careful" with new Marvel spin-offs to not make…

Producer Amy Pascal stated that caution is necessary when developing new Marvel spin-offs within the Spider-Man universe to avoid over-exploitation. She emphasized the importance of smart storytelling and creative exploration, drawing from the rich variety of the comics. While the animated Spider-Verse trilogy continues with Beyond the Spider-Verse, future live-action appearances for Tom Holland's Peter Parker remain uncertain.

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Spider-Man might not be in Avengers: Doomsday and I'm trying to work out what that means for Brand New Day

Despite Spider-Man: Brand New Day releasing shortly before Avengers: Doomsday, current cast lists and marketing suggest Tom Holland's Spider-Man will not appear in Doomsday. This is a significant departure from previous Avengers films and raises questions about the character's role in future MCU events like Avengers: Secret Wars, especially given potential plot points involving memory manipulation by Doctor Doom.

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Despite being in 2 MCU Spider-Man films, JK Simmons has never met Tom Holland

Despite appearing in two Marvel Cinematic Universe Spider-Man films as J. Jonah Jameson, actor JK Simmons revealed he has never actually met Tom Holland, who portrays Spider-Man. Simmons discussed his surprise cameo in Spider-Man: No Way Home and the character's altered appearance due to the multiverse.

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The Odyssey reactions say it features some of the best work of Christopher Nolan's career

Early reactions to Christopher Nolan's new film, The Odyssey, praise it as monumental filmmaking and a crowning cinematic achievement. Critics highlight its staggering scale, thrilling action sequences, and emotional depth, with some calling the cyclops and Circe scenes among Nolan's best work. The film is set to release in cinemas on July 17.

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Tom Holland reveals how Peter 2 and Peter 3 influenced the new MCU Spider-Man suit in Brand New Day

Tom Holland revealed that the new suit for Spider-Man in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is an homage to the designs worn by Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield. The costume features raised webbing and a chest logo reminiscent of Garfield's suit, aiming to blend practicality with a nod to past iterations. Director Destin Daniel Cretton also noted the emphasis on visible folds and wrinkles to highlight the human element beneath the mask.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day star Sadie Sink wasn't handed a script for the secretive Marvel movie until she landed in…

Actress Sadie Sink, starring in the upcoming Marvel movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day, reportedly did not receive a script until she arrived in London for filming, highlighting Marvel's strict secrecy protocols. Despite leaks of the trailer, the film's finer details, including Sink's character and the main villain, remain largely unknown ahead of its late July release.

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Persona live-action show in the works at Netflix, and the Joker fan-casting has already begun

Netflix is developing a live-action series based on the Persona RPG franchise, with Christopher Monfette attached to write and Shawn Levy producing. While details are scarce, the adaptation is expected to draw heavily from the popular Persona 5. Fans have already begun speculating about casting, with Tom Holland being a popular fan choice for the role of Joker.

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Tom Holland says some of the "wildest" Spider-Man: Brand New Day theories are actually true

Tom Holland has stated that some fan theories about the upcoming movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day are surprisingly accurate, though he declined to reveal specifics. Zendaya echoed his sentiment, noting that while some fan ideas are spot-on, others are quite far off. The film's plot details, including the identity of Sadie Sink's character and the main villain, remain largely under wraps.

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Tom Holland says Spider-Man: Brand New Day's suit redesign is an homage to Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's…

Tom Holland revealed that the new suit for Spider-Man: Brand New Day is an homage to the designs worn by Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield. The suit allows Peter Parker to shoot his own webs, a feature reminiscent of Maguire's Spider-Man. The article also briefly mentions a new villain, potentially played by Sadie Sink, and a release date of July 31.

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Tom Holland confirms the Spider-Man: Brand New Day villain is still a secret and is "unlike anything we've…

Tom Holland has teased that the villain in the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a secret and unlike anything seen before in the MCU. While trailers have shown Spider-Man facing the Hand and teaming up with the Punisher, the main antagonist remains unknown. The film is set to release on July 31.

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IGN

Tom Holland and Zendaya Are Huge Fans of PlayStation's Spider-Man Games, Insomniac Invites Them for Studio Tour

Actors Tom Holland and Zendaya are reportedly big fans of Insomniac Games' PlayStation Spider-Man titles. Following this revelation, the studio has extended an invitation to the pair for a tour of their facilities.

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Tom Holland can't help himself as he spoils a significant Spider-Man: Brand New Day detail

Tom Holland has revealed a significant detail about the upcoming movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day, hinting that only one person remembers Peter Parker's secret identity. He made the comment during an interview with IGN, with Zendaya quickly intervening to prevent further spoilers. This incident adds to Holland's history of accidentally revealing plot points for Marvel projects.

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