Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=zRJNemkEDFS Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Is Christopher Nolans screenwriting abysmal? [T2ZBiRR09wE] Health Updated on August 11, 2026 EDT — Published on August 11, 2026 EDT It’s not often you hear someone call director Christopher Nolan’s screenwriting “abysmal.” And that’s just one of many critiques translator Emily Wilson had for Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey. Her review has caused quite a stir online, partly because Nolan credits her work with helping him write the adaptation. Adam Nayman and Soraya Nadia McDonald join Elamin Abdelmahmoud on Commotion to discuss what Emily Wilson’s gets right and wrong about Christopher Nolan’s work. Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant chat conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts and entertainment stories of the day. Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify: Apple Podcasts: Read more: Instagram: #podcast #popculture IOdituPMglN I9v0QZ3ChiY VJkd1LgWKgp JKPaUvh19Ej XaP5wVbkuH9 mq24oz5wXF9
It’s not often you hear someone call director Christopher Nolan’s screenwriting “abysmal.” And that’s just one of many critiques translator Emily Wilson had for Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey. Her review has caused quite a stir online, partly because Nolan credits her work with helping him write the adaptation. Adam Nayman and Soraya Nadia McDonald join Elamin Abdelmahmoud on Commotion to discuss what Emily Wilson’s gets right and wrong about Christopher Nolan’s work. Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant chat conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts and entertainment stories of the day. Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify: Apple Podcasts: Read more: Instagram: #podcast #popculture IOdituPMglN I9v0QZ3ChiY VJkd1LgWKgp JKPaUvh19Ej XaP5wVbkuH9 mq24oz5wXF9