Any movie fan who has yet to catch The Odyssey on the big screen will soon be getting another chance. Christopher Nolan’s epic, which has a home release date set for November 17 , is returning to theaters in December.

This is not just an excuse for all those theaters that made upgrades specifically for The Odyssey to wring a little bit more out of their investment. And it’s not just so that Universal can add to the movie’s massive box-office haul (over a billion dollars worldwide) or further pad its lead as the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time , which is just one of its record-setting feats.

Nope, this is to help ensure The Odyssey ‘s award chances, with the hope that Hollywood voters will have adequate opportunities to be properly dazzled.…