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.

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

Filmmaker Christopher Nolan discusses the influence of Michael Mann and James Bond films on his work, the ambition of 'Tenet', and the bold performances of Heath Ledger and Tom Hardy in the Batman films. They also explore the complexity of 'Tenet', the decline of action films, the experience of having their films analyzed, the importance of endings in films, and the impact of COVID-19 on the film industry.

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.