The Odyssey

AWARDS LONGLIST: MONSTAS: Best Theatre, Music, TV, Film & Podcasts of 2026 so far (Part 2 of 2)

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You, dear reader, are given the chance to vote in 17 categories from October this year to tell us your favourite theatre, music, TV, film and podcast of 2026.

  • Read on for reasons including 8 of 17 categories of our Best Theatre, Music, TV, Film and Podcasts of 2026 so far
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FILM OF THE MONTH: The Odyssey starring Matt Damon (August 2026)

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WORTH A LOOK?: *****

Runtime: 173 minutes

By Neil Durham

2 years after Oppenheimer and Christopher Nolan’s follow-up is a spectacular rethinking of Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem with its protagonist reflecting more than ever before on the worth of his heroism.

  • Read on for reasons including how this offers spectacular visuals of 1 of history’s most colourful tales and the possibility that even the most bombastic of warmongers can change
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