Greece awaits Nolan's 'The Odyssey' with anticipation despite casting controversy

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” opens Friday, to global anticipation and some controversy over his casting choices — but ...
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Here are the next steps for redeveloping Detroit's Renaissance Center

The Renaissance Center redevelopment plan is moving forward after Michigan raised the cap on a key financial incentive ...

27 Dresses , 300 and More Movies to Watch on Fandango in July

Fandango’s streaming service is the go-to spot for renting, buying and watching your favorite movies. Here are all the titles ...
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How 300 Spartans marched into death against Xerxes in 480 BC

In 480 BC, King Leonidas and the famous 300 Spartans stood with Greek allies at Thermopylae against the invading Persian Empire of Xerxes. The narrow pass turned Persian numbers into a weakness, ...
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Must-watch movies for fans of ancient Greece

Filmmakers have kept coming back to Ancient Greece for generations, spinning classic myths, historical rivalries, and massive ...
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Decades later, Sparta native’s Purple Heart finds permanent home

SPARTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — What started as a surprising discovery inside an American flag disposal bin has led to the preservation of one West Michigan soldier’s story more than 80 years after ...

Friday essay: I’ve been reading The Odyssey my whole life. Nolan’s film version is exhilarating – but not perfect

Is Christopher Nolan’s adaptation a definitive film version of Homer’s Odyssey? No, it isn’t. In fact, it can’t be.
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Stark County man dies after riding lawn mower overturns

PIKE TWP. ‒ A 55-year-old man died after being trapped under an overturned riding mower near East Sparta. Rusty Hines was pronounced dead at 6:04 p.m. June 20, said Tamara "Tammy" Wilkes, death ...