Name: Nolan's Odyssey, a community discussion
Start: 2026-10-15
End: 2026-10-15

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film The Odyssey has prompted wide debate, including questions about how faithfully it reflects Homer’s original poem. Salt Lake Film Society (SLFS) and faculty from the University of Utah’s Classics Program invite the community to a panel discussion exploring the film’s relationship to its ancient source material, including choices made in the adaptation, what may have been lost or left out in the process, and how successfully it translates to the big screen.Panelists will share opening remarks before opening the floor for audience questions and discussion.Alexis Christensen Associate Professor (Lecturer), ClassicsJordan Johansen Associate Professor, ClassicsDani Lester Salt Lake Film Society and MA student, EnglishSarah Sinwell Associate Professor, Film and Media ArtsEcho Smith Instructor, ClassicsMargaret Toscano Professor, ClassicsJohn Wynne Associate Professor, ClassicsModerator:Scott Black · Director, Tanner Humanities CenterThis event is co-sponsored by the Salt Lake City Public Library.Views expressed in Tanner Humanities Center events do not reflect the official views of the Center or the University of Utah. This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

Nolan's Odyssey, a community discussion

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