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A Catholic classicist on Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Jason M. Baxter

July 17, 2026

A Catholic classicist on Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Matt Damon as Odysseus, left, and Zendaya as Athena, in a scene from “The Odyssey.” " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.americamagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AP26176575219674-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> In ‘The Odyssey,’ Christopher Nolan gives us a sobering vision of civilizations that rise, collapse, but rise again. The post A Catholic classicist on Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ appeared first on America Magazine .

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‘Ordinary People’ turns 50: a story of family and loss beloved by many—including Pope Leo

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‘Ordinary People’ turns 50: a story of family and loss beloved by many—including Pope Leo

A book that feels as if it were published last week has now unlocked a host of exclusive offers from A.A.R.P. The post ‘Ordinary People’ turns 50: a story of family and loss beloved by many—including Pope Leo appeared first on America Magazine .

‘Coyote vs. Acme’: Family film or existential fable?

Will Forte in ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.americamagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/acme-coyote.jpeg?fit=780%2C468&ssl=1" /> It’s a testament to the movie that it can provoke this much intellectual meandering in a parent while also being wildly entertaining to children. The post ‘Coyote vs. Acme’: Family film or existential fable? appeared first on America Magazine .

John Dougherty

Sep 1, 2026

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