Seth Meyers Mocks Right’s Criticism of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'

Meyers on Late Night: Criticizing Right's Efforts Against the FilmDuring his segment on Late Night, Seth Meyers addressed the right-wing backlash against Christopher Nolan’s film, The Odyssey. He highlighted how critics on the right had dismissed it as an attempt to promote political correctness and diversity. According to Meyers, the conservatives were quick to denounce the casting of popular actors in roles based on a 2,700-year-old poem, with some even joking about 'white lady stuff' in the film.

Musk’s Stance and His AI PlanElon Musk, described by Meyers as one of the world's richest and weirdest individuals, joined the chorus of critics. However, he took a step further by announcing his intention to make a historically accurate version of the film with the help of his AI tool, Grok. In response, Meyers quipped, 'I can’t wait for that to suck,' hinting at the potential shortcomings of Musk’s project.

The Right's Misjudgment and the Iran WarMeyers pointed out the irony in the right's prediction that the film would be a flop. The host highlighted how their mispredictions extended beyond The Odyssey, citing the example of the ongoing Iran war, which they claimed would end successfully. Meyers emphasized that such predictions were often wrong and that most members of the right had not seen a movie in theaters since the Fast and Furious franchise.

Closing Thoughts: Right's Alternate RealityMeyers concluded by emphasizing that those on the right live in an alternate reality where their predictions frequently fail. He suggested that they were not to be trusted when it came to film or even geopolitical matters, pointing out how their declarations of success in the Iran conflict had proven false over time.

Source: The Guardian