The Odyssey's Box Office Success
The recent release of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has been a massive success, opening to a $264m box office haul worldwide. Despite criticism from the right, who labeled the film a 'commie woke-fest' due to its diverse cast, the movie has proven to be a hit with audiences. The film's success is a significant blow to the right's claim that 'woke' films are not commercially viable.
The Odyssey's cast, which includes Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy, has been praised for its diversity and representation. The character of Helen of Troy, who is described in the original poem as being born from an egg laid by a goddess, has been a particular point of contention for some critics. However, Meyers joked that the idea of a 'white lady' being born from an egg is 'white lady stuff' and that the critics are essentially 'poem cops' trying to police the casting choices.
Elon Musk's AI Odyssey Plans
Elon Musk, who has been a vocal critic of the film, has announced plans to create a historically accurate version of The Odyssey using his AI tool Grok. Meyers ridiculed Musk's plans, saying 'I can't wait for that to suck' and questioning the idea of creating a historically accurate version of a mythological story. Musk's plans have been met with skepticism, with many questioning the feasibility of using AI to create a film that is both historically accurate and entertaining.
The use of AI in film production is still a relatively new and untested concept. While AI has been used in various aspects of film production, such as special effects and editing, the idea of using AI to create an entire film is still in its infancy. Musk's plans to use AI to create a historically accurate version of The Odyssey are ambitious, but it remains to be seen whether they will be successful.
The Right's Inability to Predict a Hit
The success of The Odyssey is not the only example of the right's inability to predict a hit. Meyers pointed out that the right has a history of declaring films to be failures before they are even released, only to be proven wrong when the films go on to become successful. This is not limited to film, with the right also having a history of making incorrect predictions about politics and current events.
The right's inability to predict a hit is not just limited to film, but also extends to their analysis of current events. For example, many on the right were quick to declare victory in the Iran war, despite the fact that the conflict is still ongoing and shows no signs of ending anytime soon. This lack of understanding of the complexities of the situation has led to a series of inaccurate predictions and statements, which have been widely criticized.