One of the most anticipated releases of the summer, Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" brings the epic to IMAX screens and beyond. Pop Culture Happy Hour's Glen Weldon has thoughts.
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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' delivers on an epic IMAX scale
One of the most anticipated releases of the summer, Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" brings the epic to IMAX screens and beyond. Pop Culture Happy Hour's Glen Weldon has thoughts.
Published July 17, 2026, 8:43 AM
Updated July 17, 2026, 8:48 AM2.0K
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