‘OD’ SQUAD: Whining, wacko stars can’t keep ‘Odyssey’ from box office glory

‘OD’ SQUAD: Whining, wacko stars can’t keep ‘Odyssey’ from box office glory


“The Odyssey” is destined for box office glory despite its anti-PR blitz.

Christopher Nolan’s take on Homer’s epic poem could generate $100 million this weekend. That’s impressive, especially for a film that feels like a homework assignment on paper.

Stallone’s early days are rocket fuel for the soul. He had nothing, suffered from a speech impediment, and seemed the most unlikely movie star possible.

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Nolan is simply the most in-demand filmmaker of our era. Sorry, Mr. Spielberg, but it’s true.

Just don’t thank the film’s stars, who have spent weeks trying to scare half the country from seeing the film. Lupita Nyong’o, cast as Helen of Troy, mocked Homer for not giving enough time to his female characters. Samantha Morton, who plays a witchy woman in the saga, also

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