LOS ANGELES—Drawing widespread condemnation from classics scholars around the world, the new Odyssey adaptation The Return was criticized this week for dropping the original work’s group dance scene ending. “Homer’s decision to close his epic poem with a blowout ensemble dance number is essential to the story of Odysseus’ journey, and any adaptation that omits […]
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