StarTalk Radio The Science of Interstellar with Christopher Nolan
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May 3, 2015 
Filmmaker and auteur Christopher Nolan joins Neil deGrasse Tyson to unravel the mysteries of Interstellar. They discuss the intersection of science and art, the beauty of mathematics in science, and the role of scientists in sci-fi movies. They also explore neutron stars, pulsars, and storytelling, as well as time dilation near a black hole and the concept of black holes and event horizons.
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Cosmos and Childhood Fascination
- Christopher Nolan's interest in physics stemmed from watching Carl Sagan's Cosmos as a child.
- He was fascinated by space exploration during the late 70s, a time of excitement around the space shuttle.
Art and Science
- Janna Levin challenges the idea that people must choose between arts or sciences.
- She believes most individuals are a combination of both, highlighting her own novel writing as an example.
Dimensions in Filmmaking
- Christopher Nolan is fascinated by the interplay of dimensions in filmmaking.
- He uses narrative structure to explore the representation of three dimensions through two-dimensional images and the added element of time.