Grok Imagine’s AI-generated Odyssey has arrived. Be afraid. Be very afraid
Elon Musk and Wonder Studios have delivered the first episode of their project. It’s easy to understand why writers, actors and directors are nervous
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Elon Musk’s Wokebusters and the failing campaign against The Odyssey
Let’s not pretend right-wing blowhards criticising Christopher Nolan’s film really care about infelicities in shipbuilding
Four new films to see this week: The Odyssey, Animal Farm, Cactus Pears, Effi o Blaenau
Matt Damon, Zendaya, Seth Rogen and Kieran Culkin feature in a quartet of movies released in the week of July 17th, 2026
The Odyssey review: Set aside any doubts. This star-studded film is Christopher Nolan at his best
This take on Homer’s classic – with a celebrity cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland and Zendaya – should win over even the most passionate sceptics
Lupita Nyong’o, Odessa A’zion and the Norman Nobrains of racially controversial casting
Nobody wants casting directors to be administering DNA tests to establish the genetic suitability of auditioning actors
Oscars 2025 red carpet: Ariana Grande sets the standard while Timothée Chalamet stood out in ‘Kerrygold’ yellow
Gowns holding space were popular this year, with Ariana Grande setting the standard in Schiaparelli. Among men, Timothée Chalamet stood out in ‘Kerrygold’ yellow
The Wild Robot review: This superb family film could become a classic
Lupita Nyong’o and Pedro Pascal star in what is the best feature cartoon from a major studio in years
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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