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Did Christopher Nolan undercut the sirens in The Odyssey?
Polygon July 18, 2026

Did Christopher Nolan undercut the sirens in The Odyssey?

I’ll admit, whatever grade it was where I learned about Greek mythology, I must not have paid that close of attention. So prior to seeing Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, my understanding of the story was vague at best and heavily influenced by the Coen brothers movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? That said, I know about the sirens — everyone knows about the sirens. Along with the cyclops, the sirens are one of the most famous parts of The Odyssey. Yet…

MTG reveals 35 new Hobbit cards featuring Thorin, Gandalf, Gollum, and more
Polygon July 18, 2026

MTG reveals 35 new Hobbit cards featuring Thorin, Gandalf, Gollum, and more

Wizards of the Coast revealed even more cards due out with its next Universes Beyond crossover in Magic: The Gathering, reveling in the mystical wonder of The Hobbit during a MagicCon: Amsterdam panel on July 18. Anticipation for the set was already staggering, but the mix of legendary characters, iconic locations, and premium treatments inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved novel has fans frothing for more.

The weirdest Final Fantasy 7 game is still one of Square Enix's boldest experiments
Polygon July 18, 2026

The weirdest Final Fantasy 7 game is still one of Square Enix's boldest experiments

2005’s Advent Children continued the story of Cloud and his companions as a feature-length CGI film. Before Crisis turned the Turks into protagonists in a Japan-exclusive mobile game years before smartphones were commonplace. Last Order retold the Nibelheim Incident in the form of an anime. Crisis Core reimagined Final Fantasy as an action RPG centered on Zack Fair.

10 best anime to watch if you love Christopher Nolan movies (#5 is even trippier than Interstellar)
Polygon July 18, 2026

10 best anime to watch if you love Christopher Nolan movies (#5 is even trippier than Interstellar)

It’s hard to find anime that capture the nuanced complexity associated with Nolan’s cinematic style, but plenty of stories feature complicated time paradoxes, non-linear storytelling, and profound explorations of the human condition. Abstract or thematically dense anime like Serial Experiments Lain or Neon Genesis Evangelion might come to mind, but they don’t quite capture the same sentiment of a Nolan movie. That said, here are 10 best anime worth checking out if you are a fan of Christopher Nolan’s varied filmography.

Netflix's 9-part Gothic thriller is a chilling masterpiece you'll finish in one weekend
Polygon July 18, 2026

Netflix's 9-part Gothic thriller is a chilling masterpiece you'll finish in one weekend

Gothic stories have a long shelf life. Published hundreds of years ago and tackling numerous topics, these books and novellas are often packed with ambiance: old and creaky manors, moody weather, hauntings, romantic twists, and longing amid the stress of a hysterical era. These are stories about women caring for scary kids, buried family secrets, and numerous takes on Frankenstein that range from faithful interpretations to action-adventures.

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