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Pre-Odyssey: Odysseus, Penelope and Her Ducks

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Pre-Odyssey: Odysseus, Penelope and Her Ducks An otome romance visual novel adaptation of the relationship between Odysseus and Penelope before the events ...
Greek Reporter

Circe, the First Witch of Greek Mythology

Thanks to Homer and his Odyssey we met Circe who has often been identified as the first witch of Greek Mythology.
Nerd Reactor

First Look at Ralph Fiennes as Odysseus and Juliette Binoche as Penelope in Uberto Pasolini’s The Return

The Return, directed by Uberto Pasolini, with Ralph Fiennes (Odysseus), Juliette Binoche (Penelope), Charlie Plummer (Telemachus), Marwan Kenzari (Antinous), Claudio Santamaria (Eumaeus). The film ...
NewsBytes

Life lessons from 'The Odyssey' that still make sense

Homer's The Odyssey is a timeless classic that has inspired generations with its rich narrative and profound life lessons ...
Yahoo

‘The Return’ Review: Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche Bring Grace and Gravity to This Ancient Greek Odyssey

When he introduced the world premiere of “The Return” at the Toronto Film Festival on Saturday night, director Uberto Pasolini pointed out that nobody has made a film adaptation of Homer’s epic poem ...
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“There’s a World Holding Them Apart”: Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche on Their Complex Odysseus and Penelope Dynamic In ‘The Return’

Taylor Gates is an Indiana native who earned her BFA in Creative Writing from the University of Evansville. She fell in love with entertainment by watching shows about chaotic families like Full House ...
Washington City Paper

Penelope: Never Just Waiting for Odysseus

Signature Theatre’s latest production retells Homer’s epic through the eyes of the queen of Ithaca, proving once again that Penelope is a hero in her own right. Bechtel and his collaborators have set ...
FilmBook

Film Review: THE RETURN (2024): A Well-Crafted Homer Adaptation with Fine Acting, Fierce Action and Intense Drama

This film is compelling from the outset as Odysseus appears after a long absence, washing up onto the island of Ithaca naked and hoping to return to his family. The Trojan War separated Odysseus and ...
Los Angeles Daily News

28 years after ‘English Patient,’ Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes embark on ‘The Return’

For Juliette Binoche, reuniting with Ralph Fiennes, her costar in both “The English Patient” and “Wuthering Heights” three decades ago, was a joyful homecoming. “Because there’s trust, there’s the ...
Yahoo

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Return’ on Paramount+, an Authentic Interpretation of Homer’s ‘Odyssey’ Starring an Absurdly Ripped Ralph Fiennes

The Gist: First things first: Fiennes didn’t skip a workout in preparation for this role, which is shirtless as hell. We noticed it with a mere glimpse at the trailer for The Return. You know that ...
BroadwayWorld

Review Roundup: PENELOPE, OR HOW THE ODYSSEY WAS REALLY WRITTEN at York Theatre Company

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. Performances for Penelope began, Saturday, April 2, 2022 for a limited ...