Greek epics, gory obsessions and awkward invites: where does this year’s Oscars race stand?

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey might be the one to bear but a crop of competitors is starting to materialise

Greek epics, gory obsessions and awkward invites: where does this year’s Oscars race stand?

TL;DR

  • Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is being considered as a potential major contender.
  • A group of competing films are starting to emerge.
  • The Oscars race is seeing new challengers materialize.