Moulin Rouge! The Musical recently celebrated its fifth anniversary on Broadway, marking a significant milestone for this vibrant and audacious production. Since its premiere on July 25, 2019, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, the show has dazzled audiences with its electrifying blend of classic and contemporary pop hits, stunning visual Read more
The Boys season 4 is finally out on Amazon Prime, after an almost 2 year break! To celebrate, lets take a look a bit at the show and how Greek mythology influenced many of the characters in the show. Greek mythology & The Boys The Boys, Amazon Prime’s critically acclaimed Read more
Blood of Zeus season 2 is out now on Netflix! Blood of Zeus is a captivating animated series that merges the rich tapestry of Greek mythology with the dynamic storytelling of modern animation. Created by Charley and Vlas Parlapanides, the series is a Netflix Original that debuted with its first Read more
The Warriors (1979): A Modern Epic Inspired by Ancient Roots The Warriors, the 1979 movie directed by Walter Hill, is a gripping action thriller that takes place in the gritty streets of New York City. The film revolves around a fictional street gang from Coney Island, who find themselves framed Read more
The tale of Jason and the Argonauts is a classic story from Greek mythology, rich with adventure, heroism, and intrigue. It centers around Jason, a prince whose throne was usurped by his uncle Pelias. To reclaim his rightful place as king, Jason accepts a perilous quest to retrieve the Golden Read more
Today, to celebrate World Theater Day, we are releasing the 2024 edition of our book, Greece at the Oscars. This book, which we update annually, features all the Oscar-winning or nominated movies that have a Greek connection to them, which we explain movie by movie. This year’s update adds more Read more
Earlier this week a new book based on Greek myths came out: Medea by Rosie Hewlett. Medea’s tale is one of the most powerful and enduring in Greek mythology. Her story is a complex web of love, betrayal, revenge, and the struggle for power. She was the daughter of King Read more
Cyrano de Bergerac: The Man Behind the Nose Cyrano Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac (1619–1655) was a French dramatist, soldier, and poet. Born in Paris, he led a life as colorful as his plumed hat. Cyrano’s early years were marked by military service, where he fought valiantly in the Thirty Read more
The Dune series, authored by Frank Herbert, is a rich and intricate science fiction saga that draws inspiration from various sources, including Greek mythology. With its pantheon of gods, epic quests, and timeless themes, Greek mythology has significantly influenced the narrative and characters within the Dune universe. Let’s delve into some of these connections: Frank Read more
Appleseed is a cyberpunk manga/anime series created by Masamune Shirow in 1985. It follows the adventures of Deunan Knute and Briareos Hecatonchires, two former SWAT members who join the elite ESWAT organization in the utopian city of Olympus. Olympus is populated by humans, bioroids (artificially created humans), and cyborgs, and Read more