Christopher Nolan

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Christopher Nolan, Director of 'Oppenheimer', discusses his film's success at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards. The hosts critique the TV production and discuss other successful movies like 'The Holdovers'. They also talk about the shortcomings, decline in ratings, and popular memes from the ceremony. The hosts analyze the etiquette of giving speeches in public, improvements in award show process and enhancements in production. They also touch upon an actor's hobbies, physical endurance, funny moments, film genres, and Bruce Springsteen's attendance at the Golden Globes.

Christopher Nolan and Kai Bird discuss adapting 'American Prometheus' into a blockbuster hit. Disney's battle with shareholders and the predicted end of 'peak TV' are explored. The decline in Hollywood content and the journey of 'American Prometheus' are discussed. J. Robert Oppenheimer's passion for New Mexico and quantum physics is explored. The process of adapting the book into a film and the discussion on nuclear weapons and non-proliferation efforts are highlighted.

Acclaimed director Christopher Nolan opens up about the challenges of adapting a biography into a film and his intense work relationship with actors. He shares a significant moment with Robert Downey Jr. and discusses the challenges faced during film production. The chapter wraps up with a book promotion and an ad for the podcast 'Couples Therapy'.

Christopher Nolan, writer and director of 'Oppenheimer', sits down with Stephen Colbert for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss filmmaking techniques, including shooting on celluloid film, using color in black and white scenes, and the process of fact-checking and script security. They also explore mesmerizing footage and the use of the shepherd tone in film music. Additionally, they talk about the use of solo violin in Nolan's films, his frustration with learning to play the cello, and discuss their guilt about being Fast and Furious fans.