“The Odyssey” is off to an epic start at the box office. The Universal action adventure generated $264.1 million globally over the weekend, including $139.6 million internationally and $124.5 million domestically. It’s an impressive debut for an R-rated film, nearly three hours long and not part of a major franchise. Of course, “The Odyssey” is
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Ben Shapiro posted an 18-minute review of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” on his YouTube channel Saturday, calling the Greek epic a “masterpiece” despite conservative outrage over the film’s casting and historical accuracy. “Nolan is unparalleled. He’s the best director working today, hands down. He just creates iconic movie after iconic movie,” Shapiro said. He also
