GMF Special Editon: Nolan’s Odyssey, a Review

The Greek Myth Files by R. Scott Smith

Jul 23, 202629:52Society & Culture

In this special episode, I give my thoughts about the movie: big and epic in scope, the movie is worthy of the original in its power and basic story. Obviously, as a myth scholar, I have thoughts. So, here they are!

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