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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

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A mammoth film event is taking place in cinemas across the world, showcasing a film that ventures into uncharted cinematic waters, making great strides for cinema, and interpreting a magnificent story on the screen.

Join this edition of On Film with host Carlos de la Torre to discuss Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. The film has hit cinemas across the globe and is already approaching one billion dollars at the box office after two weeks in theaters. It is based on Homer’s Literary Epic, The Odyssey. The film adaptation stars an incredible cast of revered actors like Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Jon Bernthal, and many more. This epic proves to be Nolan’s most ambitious work, from the sets and cast to the format it was shot (IMAX 77mm cameras) and its exhibition.

This program originally aired on August 1, 2026.

Carlos M. De La Torre is a Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Co-Founder, and Chairman of Tower Productions, formed in 2016. He graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2018 with a Double Bachelor's Degree in Digital Media Production and History. Some of the films he's Written and Directed include the award-winning short films, “So, Who Was It This Time?”, "You Know What's Funny" , “The Tram”, and feature film, "Depth of Field".
Sam Cassiano is a native Californian who spent his formative years in the Bay Area. An army brat, his family toured Germany and Japan before settling in El Paso in 1973. Initially a Communications Major at UTEP, a radio internship at KPAS-FM 94, the PASS launched his broadcasting career. He can be heard as the morning news anchor on KTEP during NPR's Morning Edition, and Friday evenings at 10 pm as the host of Friday Night Blues.
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