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In Memory of James Gandolfini, 1961-2013.

Jeffrey Overstreet

19 Jun 2013

Filed under: On Movies & Media • Obituaries • James Gandolfini

First impressions of The Odyssey — Part Two: What does this movie love?

In Part Two of my reflections on Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, I consider what Nolan’s movie does well... and what it “loves.”

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First impressions of The Samurai and the Prisoner

At the end of 2026, you’ll find Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 16th century murder mystery ranking highly on my favorites list — and probably high on many other critics’ lists as well.

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First impressions of The Odyssey — Part One: an odyssey of my own

Here's Part One of my reflection on Christopher Nolan's sensational new film and the conversations and conflicts surrounding its release.

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