# Ben Shapiro Defends ‘The Odyssey’ as Masterpiece, Calls Nolan Best Working Director

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro sparked online backlash by calling Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ a masterpiece and praising Christopher Nolan as the best working director. The remarks came after some conservatives criticized Nolan’s upcoming adaptation for being too liberal. The exchange highlights ongoing cultural debates over classic literature and Hollywood filmmaking.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/ben-shapiro-the-odyssey-masterpiece-christopher-nolan-1236816164/) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:24:08 +0000