What Sean Fennessey has said about The Odyssey (2026 film)

2 quotes · 1 episode · Jul 16, 2026

Sean Fennessey, The Ringer film writer, host of The Big Picture and New York Knicks fan, has been quoted on The Odyssey (2026 film) 2 times in 1 episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, most recently on July 16, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

Fennessey agreed that Nolan is the definitive filmmaker of the century and said this is no longer controversial.
“Yes, and I don't even think it's controversial anymore”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Messi Takes England Out of the World Cup, Plus Preparing for Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' With Ian Wright, Anthony Dabbundo, and Sean Fennessey (Jul 16, 2026) · Listen from 1:03:49
Fennessey said Tom Holland's performance as Telemachus was the weakest part of the film for him.
“least effective part of the movie for me”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Messi Takes England Out of the World Cup, Plus Preparing for Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' With Ian Wright, Anthony Dabbundo, and Sean Fennessey (Jul 16, 2026) · Listen from 1:34:40

Episodes

Messi Takes England Out of the World Cup, Plus Preparing for Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' With Ian Wright, Anthony Dabbundo, and Sean Fennessey
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jul 16, 2026 · 1 h 51 min
Guest host Chris Ryan discusses England's World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina with Ian Wright, previews the Spain–Argentina final with Anthony Dabbundo, and talks Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' with Sean Fennessey.

Others on The Odyssey (2026 film)

Emily Wilson · 3 quotes
Dominic Sandbrook · 2 quotes
Christopher Nolan · 2 quotes
Tom Holland · 2 quotes
Chris Ryan · 1 quote
Matt Damon · 1 quote
Madeline Miller · 1 quote

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