With the release of Christopher Nolan’s film version of Homer’s Odyssey, I reflect on what Penelope’s character arc means for women in general and me in particular, also the many relevant metaphors a for our times.
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FIVE FILMS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE
While most big-screen movies offer only a few hours of momentarily rhapsodic but ultimately time-wasting escapism, there are some rare films that make you see the world differently, changing you in both subtle and profound ways that linger long past the end credits. So what is it that makes a film truly great?