Nolan's Odyssey: Fragments of an Epic
By now the online hubbub surrounding Christopher Nolan's film, the Odyssey, has mostly subsided and folks have moved on to discussing and debating other cultural and political issues. In the weeks leading up to the release of the movie, there was quite a bit of online discussion and debate (from both Christians and non-Christians) over the nature and wisdom of Nolan's casting choices - specifically the roles of Helen of Troy and a Greek warrior named Sinon. Additionally, there was quite a lot of discussion and debate over the nature of Nolan's handling of the themes and subject matter in Homer's Odyssey . The reactions ran the gamut - from outright loathing, to over-the-top, glowing praise. I've read many of these reviews and found myself agreeing with some of the elements and critiques from both camps. Everyone who has voiced an opinion has some standard by which they judge films, and few have clearly articulated their criterion. This is why I appreciated Annie...
