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Christopher Nolan praises Iron Man played by Robert Downey Jr. in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In a candid conversation on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert, Nolan expressed admiration for Downey’s talent. Notably, the significant impact of his role as Tony Stark. Nolan emphasized the importance of emotional connection and generosity in actors. All […]

Christopher Nolan has “no guilt” for his Fast and Furious love. Unabashedly a fan Speaking to Stephen Colbert for The Late Show, Nolan discussed his fandom of the franchise. “I have not guilt about being a fan of the Fast and Furious franchise,” Nolan confessed. “[It’s] a tremendous action franchise.” He was “amazed” to learn […]

After Oppenheimer grossed over $950 million at the box office, Christopher Nolan feels good about the landscape of film. Over the past decade, the box office was dominated by IPs. It wasn’t just the MCU, but other non-original films were consistently atop the box office. After seeing his film succeed, Nolan sees a light at […]

Christopher Nolan has praised two of A24’s recent films, Past Lives and Aftersun. The former is currently up for Best Picture at the Oscars. In 2022, Aftersun won several awards for the indie studio. Paul Mescal himself earned a Best Actor nomination for his performance in the film at the Oscars last year. High praise […]

After the massive success of Oppenheimer – a bigger-than-life movie — will director Christopher Nolan continue with another giant epic? He indicates that he’d like to keep it that way. In a recent interview with TIME, he elaborates a bit. Christopher Nolan discusses why he likes big epic films When asked about doing a subtle […]

Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan is a huge fan of the satirical comedy The Curse. He recently moderated a Q&A with Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie, who are stars in the Showtime and Paramount+  show, Variety reported. In the comedy, Fielder and Stone are a married couple with a show called Fliplanthrophy on HGTV. According to […]

The possibility of Christopher Nolan crafting a sequel to his 2020 sci-fi thriller, Tenet, is gaining traction amidst recent developments surrounding the original film. Tenet, known for its intricate time-centric narrative, initially received a mixed reception upon its debut. Starring John David Washington and Robert Pattinson, there was speculation of kickstarting a potential franchise for […]

Warner Bros and Christopher Nolan are reuniting. They will re-release Tenet in theaters in February in support of Dune: Part Two, the studio’s upcoming blockbuster. A Tenet re-release Jeff Sneider of The InSneider is reporting that Nolan’s Tenet will be re-released in theaters on February 23. This will include large-format screenings including IMAX. The move […]

Christopher Nolan was reminded of Heath Ledger’s Joker in The Dark Knight when making Oppenheimer. The director recently revealed his reaction to seeing Cillian Murphy as the physicist in his epic. No jokes here Speaking to Variety, Nolan shared his reaction to seeing Murphy in the role for the first time. This came after Murphy […]

The 2024 Sundance Film Festival is in full swing, and Robert Downey Jr. wasted no time making some headlines, with his epic introductory speech for Christopher Nolan at the opening night gala — as captured by Hollywood Reporter writer Chris Gardner. Before welcoming the film auteur to the stage, Downey let the audience in on […]

Since he’s already conquered almost every other film genre, it seems inconceivable that film auteur Christopher Nolan could have a hole in his impressive resume, but alas, there is one. While he’s reinvented the superhero genre with The Dark Knight trilogy, the war saga with Dunkirk, the psychological thriller with Memento and Inception, and most […]

If you want to see how one of the most complicated, villainous yet complex and empathetic world leaders came to power, Peacock is the place to stream it — no, I’m not talking about Minions: The Rise of Gru, but rather Christopher Nolan’s latest magnum opus, Oppenheimer. The film has just been announced to be […]

After Christopher Nolan’s Tenet was criticized by his Peloton instructor, he has made a big decision. At the Golden Globes last night, Nolan opened up about his next move. “I might just skip it for a little while” Talking to The Hollywood Reporter at the Golden Globes, Nolan revealed a break might be in store. […]

Like most directors, Christopher Nolan is not safe from criticisms, even his Peloton teacher made sure of that. While accepting the Best Director award from the New York Film Critics Circle, the Oppenheimer director humorously illustrated the omnipresence of opinions about his films. Onstage, Nolan acknowledged the intricate relationship directors share with critics. Yet, still […]

Christopher Nolan’s latest historical epic, Oppenheimer, spans decades. It not only deals with the Manhattan Project, but it also tackles the aftermath of it. That includes Benny Safdie’s Edward Teller, who is seen with the titular physicist (played by Cillian Murphy) late in the film. In this scene, Nolan had a strange request for Safdie […]

Director Christopher Nolan received a critical review of one of his movies while working out on Peloton. He shared the news during the New York Film Festival Critics Circle, where he was awarded the best director prize, Variety reports. During his acceptance speech, he spoke of criticism and how it affects him. Christopher Nolan gets […]

Christopher Nolan couldn’t help but praise Zack Snyder’s influence in superhero-themed films. During Snyder’s space opera film, Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire’s domination of Netflix charts, the acclaimed director has found a vocal supporter in Christopher Nolan. In a profile featured in The Atlantic, Nolan highlighted Snyder’s profound influence on contemporary […]

Christopher Nolan’s film, “Oppenheimer,” defied expectations this summer, taking the box office by storm alongside “Barbie” during blockbuster season, EmpireOnline reports. Despite its challenging three-hour runtime and weighty subject matter centered on J. Robert Oppenheimer and the creation of the atomic bomb, Nolan’s movie became a cinematic event, grossing over $951 million globally, a remarkable […]

Christopher Nolan looks fondly back at Oppenheimer, his latest film. “The most successful film I’ve ever made” Talking to Empire, Nolan reflected on what he deems his most “successful” film. “I’ve just made a three-hour film about Robert Oppenheimer which is R-rated and half in black-and-white — and it made a billion dollars. Of course […]

Zack Snyder has high praise for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. Favorite movie of the year?  During a red carpet interview with Albert Laro (@AlbertLaro_ on X), Snyder revealed Nolan’s latest is his favorite film of the year. He didn’t elaborate, as he was answering rapid-fire questions. Preguntas rápidas de películas con @ZackSnyder // Quick Movies Q&A […]

In a recent discussion with Variety’s “Actors on Actors,” Emily Blunt shared a fascinating insight into the distinctive way director Christopher Nolan operates on set, particularly in his method of offering praise, as she prepared her “Oppenheimer” costar, Robert Downey Jr., for the experience, Yahoo reports. anne hathaway and emily blunt 🤍 pic.twitter.com/B1UpLia7qG — 2000s […]

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer will be releasing in Japan in 2024, Deadline reports from the announcement of the country’s local distributor Bitters End. “After screening the film, we feel Christopher Nolan has created a singular cinematic experience that transcends traditional storytelling. And must be seen on the big screen. We invite the audience to watch the […]

The cinematic adaptation of Alan Moore’s groundbreaking graphic novel, “Watchmen,” remains a polarizing subject, sparking debates over its significance within the superhero genre. While some view Zack Snyder’s rendition as essential, others see it as a botched adaptation of Moore’s work, questioning its place in the superhero movie landscape. Moore’s original “Watchmen” broke conventions, presenting […]

Cillian Murphy, who just starred in Oppenheimer, made a bold claim about Christopher Nolan and endings. Sticking the landing Speaking to Awards Watch, Murphy discussed Nolan and claims that he always sticks the landings of his films. He was asked about the ending of Oppenheimer, and how the final scene resonated with him. “Well, I […]

Christopher Nolan praised indie film distributor, A24. A24’s “Incredible and challenging movies”  During a recent interview, Nolan went to bat for physical media and praised the studio. He first talked about his sophomore feature film, Memento, and how hard it’d be to make it these days. “Getting Memento made was not easy,” Nolan said. “We […]

Sorry, Christopher Nolan and James Bond fans. The director revealed that he will not be directing a new 007 movie. During a recent Associated Press interview, the director addressed rumors about being involved with a James Bond movie. Director Christopher Nolan addresses James Bond rumors “No, sadly no — no truth to those rumors,” Nolan […]

Director Christopher Nolan discusses in a recent video posted on social media about a home version of Oppenheimer and the care of its release. The clip was posted on X by Variety. Director Christopher Nolan on the release of Oppenheimer on home formats In it, Nolan talks about releasing a physical version of Oppenheimer on […]

Christopher Nolan just gave an in-depth interview to Variety with many fascinating insights into his filmmaking process and what the massive box office success of Oppenheimer means for the movie industry. The article is also noteworthy for what Nolan chose not to say, specifically regarding his feelings for the latest installment in the Batman franchise […]

Christopher Nolan thinks a biopic is “not a useful genre” and “fails you completely,” he discloses in a recent interview. Additionally, he doesn’t consider his smash success Oppenheimer, a biopic, according to Variety. The director joined his producer and wife, Emma Thomas, and author Kai Bird, whose book American Prometheus was a basis for Oppenheimer, […]

Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan shared that the innovation of the film industry “has always been and should always be what goes on the screen, not what the screen is.” Speaking at The Graduate Center for the City University of New York, Nolan and producing partner and wife Emma Thomas spoke with biographer Kai Bird, the […]

Oppenheimer had high expectations from audiences when it released in July 2023, but it appears even director Christopher Nolan wasn’t ready for the film’s massive success. The director sat down with his wife and producing partner Emma Thomas at the Graduate Center for the City University of New York to discuss his latest film, the […]

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer made over $942 million worldwide and he’s still impressed with Taylor Swift and her “Eras” tour concert film. An unconventional route Speaking to Kai Bird at a recent stage talk for Biography, Nolan discussed a wide range of topics. One of these topics included Swift’s new “Eras” tour concert film. He discussed […]

After four months in theaters, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer will hit home media formats. What is Oppenheimer?  Oppenheimer is the latest historical epic from director Christopher Nolan. It chronicles the life and career of J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), his role in the Manhattan Project, and the aftermath. Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., and […]

Director Spike Lee recently shared his thoughts on Christopher Nolan’s epic film, “Oppenheimer,” and expressed a notable wish for the movie, according to CinemaBlend. While Lee praised Nolan’s filmmaking prowess, he pointed out a significant omission in the film’s narrative. In an interview with The Washington Post, Spike Lee commended Christopher Nolan for his work […]

Renowned director Martin Scorsese shows support for Christopher Nolan’s ‘art’ and discusses his ongoing critique of comic book and franchise culture. In the interview, Scorsese emphasizes the ‘potentially negative’ impact it has on audiences less exposed to diverse forms of cinema. “The danger there is what it’s doing to our culture. Because there are going […]

Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve shared his review of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. Speaking to the Associated Press, Villeneuve revealed that he saw an early screening of Oppenheimer. He dubbed the film “a masterpiece” and knew it was destined for success. The film has grossed over $912 million worldwide to date despite opening the same […]

Oppenheimer has been a huge hit for Universal. Christopher Nolan and his wife Emma Thomas likely expected success, but the latter was proven wrong with her Dunkirk-Oppenheimer prediction. Speaking to the Associated Press, Thomas revealed the couple’s “pipe dream.” That was that Oppenheimer would beat the opening weekend box office gross of Dunkirk. However, as […]

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is closing in on a biopic box office record. The current holder of the record is the Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody. Oppenheimer has now grossed $891 million worldwide during its theatrical run. That’s closing in on Bohemian Rhapsody’s box office haul, which was $910 million. Granted, Oppenheimer has already outgrossed the Queen […]

Christopher Nolan, director of the three-hour-long film Oppenheimer, defended long runtimes. Nolan recently spoke about long runtimes and doesn’t think it’s the length that is the issue (via @NolanAnalyst on X). “I’ve been working in films now for, I don’t know, 25 years. And I’ve been hearing for all that time how young people’s attention […]