What I learned from reading The Nolan Variations: The Movies, Mysteries, and Marvels of Christopher Nolan by Tom Shone.---Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book---(7:00) The only way I know how to work is to sort of burrow in on one project very obsessively.(7:25) People will say to me, "There are people online who are obsessed with Inception or obsessed with Memento.”They're asking me to comment on that, as if I thought it were weird or something, and I'm like, Well, I was obsessed with it for years. Genuinely obsessed with it. So it doesn't strike me as weird. . . I feel like I have managed to wrap them the up in it way I try to wrap myself up.(8:30) The Futurist: The Life and Films of James Cameron by Rebecca Keegan and The Return of James Cameron, Box Office King by Zach Baron. (Founders #311)(11:00) I don’t think of myself as an artist. I’m a craftsman. I don’t make a work of art; I make a movie. — George Lucas: A Life by Brian Jay Jones. (15:30) Steven Spielberg: A Biography by Joseph McBride. (Founders #209)(22:45) Nolan is relentlessly resourceful. He wants to spend as as little money as possible so he can maintain as much control over the project as possible.(23:30) He makes his first movie on the weekends while he working a full-time job!(29:30) The efficiency of filmmaking is for me a way of keeping control. The pressure of time, the pressure of money. Even though they feel like restrictions at the time, and you chafe against them, they're helping you make decisions. They really are. If I know that deadline is there, then my creative process ramps up exponentially.(34:00) The result of making a billion dollar blockbuster: Suddenly his position at Warner Brothers went from solid to unassailable.(37:00) Stories can add to your own thinking but you need your own foundation to add them to first.(38:00) I know it's more fun when we're all together and we can do the thing together. That's why we keep it as a family business.(39:00) Rolls-Royce: The Magic of a Name: The First Forty Years of Britain s Most Prestigious Company by Peter Pugh. (Founders #287)(43:30) Every time a new feature or product was proposed, he decreed that the narrative should take the shape of a mock press release. The goal was to get employees to distill a pitch into its purest essence, to start from something the customer might see—the public announcement—and work backward. Bezos didn’t believe anyone could make a good decision about a feature or a product without knowing precisely how it would be communicated to the world. — The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon by Brad Stone. (Founders #179)(45:30) Once your children are born, you can never look at yourself through your own eyes anymore; you always look at yourself through their eyes.(49:30) I often have terrible luck with the weather, but my philosophy is to shoot no matter what the weather is, always shooting no matter what weather, just keeping going, keeping going. Letting everybody on the crew and cast know we're really serious about doing that, no matter what the conditions are, so they're not looking out the window first thing and going, Oh, we will or won't shoot today.----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested, so my poor wallet suffers.” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

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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.

Christopher Nolan discusses his film 'Oppenheimer' and its portrayal of the making of the atomic bomb. Mark Ronson talks about his work on the soundtrack and score for Barbie, including the Grammy-nominated song 'I'm Just Ken'. They also discuss choosing songs for the film and their collaboration on the album Barbie.

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.

Christopher Nolan, Yorgos Lanthimos, Martin Scorsese, and Greta Gerwig discuss the 2024 Oscar nominations. They delve into the themes of corruption, political unrest, and feminism in the nominated films. They also discuss the snubs, surprises, and notable nominations.

The Total Film panel discusses highlights of 2023, the rising popularity of animation and return of adult dramas, critiques on disappointing films, Ridley Scott's military masterpiece, and exclusive interviews with filmmaker twin brothers, Greta Gerwig, and Christopher Nolan on their recent films.

Does Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer tell a different story about the human condition and nihilism than the story he's told in films like The Dark Knight and Interstellar? Yes. In this episode, we'll explore how Nolan's films grapple with ideas from Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Camus, Augustine, and even New Age humanists and discuss why Oppenheimer is his most Augustinian film. https://linktr.ee/paulanleitner ______   If you find this podcast helpful and want to see it continue ad-free, would you consider becoming a supporter on Patreon? You're not only supporting this podcast, but you are also supporting my free Substack page and YouTube channel. We need 200 patrons to ensure that my work can continue in 2023. https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast   Connect with Paul Anleitner on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/PaulAnleitner