Media outlets across the U.S. and U.K. report a rise in Homer’s Odyssey.
The Guardian listed the epic among the 20 best mythic films.
The BBC highlighted women's role in the story.
SMH.com.au examined Odysseus as a down-to-earth character.
Guides posted by couriernews.com and other sites list principal roles featuring Odysseus, Telemachus and Circe.
Commentators note the story’s timeless appeal for modern audiences.
Director Christopher Nolan is planning a global effort of the Odyssey.
Couriernews.com reveals the film is slated to shoot in six nations.
The ambitious scope marks a rising trend of myth-based cinema.