Matt Damon has established himself as one of the defining actors of his generation, building a career that balances blockbuster stardom with acclaimed dramatic work. To celebrate the actor, Variety ranks his 12 best film performances. After starting out with small roles in films such as “Mystic Pizza” (1988) and the school drama “School Ties”
“The Odyssey” is an incredible journey. Once again, director Christopher Nolan recruits a cast of top-notch actors and mixes timelines to tell his ambitious version of Odysseus’s journey in Homer’s “The Odyssey.” Set after the conclusion of the 10-year Trojan War, the story follows hero Odysseus (Matt Damon) as he returns to Ithaca, a journey
Composer Ludwig Göransson reunited with Christopher Nolan to compose “The Odyssey,” marking their third collaboration after “Tenet” and “Oppenheimer.” Earlier this year, Göransson’s work on “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” showcased his use of heavy synths and guitar-based orchestrations. However, for “The Odyssey,” Göransson ventures into new territory. Nolan instructed Göransson not to use
Cara West and her family moved to Europe in search of a better quality of life. Photo courtesy of Cara West In 2024, Cara West moved from the United States to Greece with her husband and young daughter. The family wanted a better quality of life, more affordability and a greater sense of community. West
This week at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, the 10 participants of Future Frames, the program for young European directors, were joined by Greek director Christos Nikou as a mentor. Variety sat down for their discussion. Nikou, who directed “Apples” and “Fingernails,” began by underscoring the importance for filmmakers to “find their voice.” He said:
It is the summer of Greek mythology. While Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of Homer’s epic “The Odyssey” will take the box office by storm, French producer Mediawan is launching a high-concept unscripted format called “Trojan Horse.” Created by Kinetic Content, Mediawan has secured option rights to the original show, which is now rolling out across
