Kevin Slane Curates 5 Films Inspired by Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'

2 articles · Updated · Boston.com · Jul 18

Boston.com writer Kevin Slane published a recommendation list after seeing Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” saying the film was strong enough to make him consider buying a second ticket.
Five movies anchor the Odyssey-themed picks: “Interstellar,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” “O Brother, Where Art Thou?,” “The Searchers,” and “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie,” each tied to Homer through adaptation, homecoming, or mythic parallels.
The newsletter also adds three broader streaming recommendations: horror hit “Obsession” — which grossed more than $400 million on a $750,000 budget — plus “Lucky” Season 1 and “The Hawk” Season 1.
A final note widens the piece beyond Nolan, highlighting “The Hunt for the Wilderpeople” while marking actor Sam Neill’s death this week at age 78.