The Big Picture ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Does Not Find a Way. Plus: Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Is Coming!
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Jul 2, 2025 
Chris Ryan, a keen commentator on action and genre films, joins first-time writer and director Eva Victor, whose Sundance-winning film 'Sorry Baby' has garnered acclaim. They delve into the latest 'Jurassic World Rebirth,' examining its nostalgic pitfalls and critique of screenwriting. Ryan shares hilarious childhood dinosaur memories while Eva discusses the challenges of pitching personal stories to financiers. The conversation also touches on the creative journey in filmmaking, navigating personal and public perceptions with humor and insight.
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Nolan's Accessible Epic Strategy
- Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' teaser uses modern American accents to make ancient Greek epic accessible.
- The teaser builds huge anticipation with impressive visuals and cinematic techniques.
Dinosaur Territories in Franchise
- The dinosaur domain in Jurassic World films is geographically limited largely to an equatorial band.
- Herbivores mostly survive outside parks but their presence poses real estate and safety issues.
Maintain Franchise Logical Consistency
- When making dinosaur adventure films, keep internal logic consistent to maintain viewer immersion.
- Avoid absurd elements that insult intelligence as Jurassic World Rebirth struggled with plausibility.
