Why Conservatives Are Losing Their War Against The Odyssey
This analysis from Washington Monthly examines the conservative backlash against Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey, particularly focusing on casting choices including Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy and Elliot Page as Sinon. Despite pre-release criticism from figures like Elon Musk and Matt Walsh labeling the film 'woke,' the movie achieved a $264 million opening weekend against a $250 million budget. Even conservative commentator Ben Shapiro admitted the film was 'really, really, really good.' The article argues that the film's portrayal of Odysseus as a guilt-ridden anti-hero reflects modern enlightenment values shaped by centuries of total war, not 'wokeism,' and that conservative critics are out of touch with public opinion, as demonstrated by previous failed attacks on Barbie, Taylor Swift, and Bad Bunny.
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