God, fucking love this bloke. Still seems surreal that he walked out of the Bladerunner screening before me at the Prince Charles Cinema yesterday all on his own, like a casual cinema goer. I greeted him with 'Chris'....
The two styles are incomparable. Tarantino is fast, quick-witted, violent and snappy. Nolan is slower, more psychological and more like a ticking clock but one that has a manner so smooth and cool that you can't help but to just listen to it. In the end, both are great because their styles and methods are so unique.
I will admit that "Avatar" is one of the most overrated movies of all time but he is still an awesome filmmaker and I would love to see him join forces with Christopher Nolan one day to write and direct a film with him. With Cameron's imagination and eye for visual effects and Nolan's talent for bringing intelligence and realism to a story, your looking at a masterful and epic achievement!
I am from chile and i studied to become an english teacher and during that period i remember visitig radio 4 website for their then podcast section and the one i loved from the start was mayo and kermode reviews and if i am not mistaken the one i listened to first was batman begins where kermode said it was a 'weird art movie trapped within the body of a blockbuster' or something like that...haha what an insightfull analyst kermode is.
That's Mark Kermode for ya! Try out everything else he's ever done, start with his reviews here on UA-cam. He's been going for at least two decades and he's always spot-on.
WOW I just found out about interstellar and you have no idea how happy I am. I was starting to worry that warner bros or other major companies would tie him down to comic book movies or just pure explosion fests. I'm sure he'd do magic with both, but this is where he belongs. I'm excited to see the new nolan and want him to keep evolving. Nolan has the potential to become the best writer/director period.
Also, if you could pick any one of these directors for Nolan to collaborate with and write/direct a movie with them, which one would you want for Nolan to team up with. What kind of film do you think it would be? What do you think the plot would be about? What kind of tone or mood do you think it would have? What actors/actresses would you want to be in the film? and Do you think it would be a success? Please give honest but respectful responds.
How is he so fucking good, not a bad movie made . man if i had his job and it was my passion like his id love it but the amount of pressure id feel wow lol
***** Don't forget Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway (not a fan of her at all, but Nolan's first collaboration with her used her to great effect), Matt Damon, Casey Affleck and Hans Zimmer hopefully providing another soundtrack as awesome as Inception. Yup, it's gonna be mindblowing.
I would love for Christopher Nolan to team up with either James Cameron, Peter Jackson, Quentin Tarantino, or John Logan (Hugo, The Last Samurai, SKYFALL, and Gladiator) and write a screenplay together. If Nolan were to join forces with any one of these directors/screenwriters and make a film together, I believe that not only will it be a worldwide box office smash but a critically-acclaimed Oscar worthy masterpiece!
"Hm... hm.. hm... the flawless editing in this sequence is quiet compensating to the point were I feel like I'll have to like this film. Hmm.... hm... oooh ha ha haa, that was a very well executed smart joke right there yeeees yes..."
+CisforCock Yeup Batman Begins, memento, the prestige and Dark knight are his best films. Inception and Interstellar are both ambitious, intelligent blockbusters but heavily flawed in certain areas. Dark Knight Rises is very messy and weak.
I find Rises to be the best of the trilogy personally. It wraps up the Bruce Wayne story and it comes full circle with the League of Shadows. Also, many of the “flaws” aren’t really flaws. Most are really nitpicks and many others require to see the previous two films and pay attention to the small details to find the answer in a question they have that is chalked up to being a plot hole or flaw when it isn’t. Whenever I’ve seen people talk about how the movie isn’t good they seem to always revert back to either of the previous films and compare it to them when they don’t look at how it fits itself into the story. Many of the so called flaws could be found in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight if one were to look at those films as critically as this film, but people don’t look that critically at those films like they do to The Dark Knight Rises. The film is the end of a trilogy and for many, the end of trilogies aren’t always the best. Quite honestly, with the hype the film had, I noticed that a lot of people expected nothing but perfection when The Dark Knight Rises came out due to how positive the response to The Dark Knight was. This is something people rarely ever acknowledge when the film is talked about. There are people who wouldn’t accept the film as is, due to the knowledge of this being the final film in Nolan’s trilogy as well as being a film that follows one of the most beloved films of our time. I went in the theater wanting to be entertained. I’ve only come to the conclusion of it being the best and my favorite film in The Dark Knight Trilogy after viewing it and the other two films back to back many times and just appreciating the story that is there and enjoying how it progressed. People can get very critical of films these days for various reasons. Sometimes it’s to just join popular opinion. Some also think their word is final and if you don’t agree with them, you’re just silly and stupid and should shut up with an opinion that differs from their own. I’ve no problem with people not being fond of this film, but I would encourage people to be just as critical of the other films in the trilogy and not just the final film.
What about "Inception"? In a way, that film was his own personal magnum opus. Possibly it has already started and Interstellar shall become one of his "post-Inception" films?
I see your point but it would still be awesome. I could see the two sitting in a office working out ideas together. Maybe they would make something like Avatar meets Inception or Titanic meets The Prestige or Terminator 2 meets The Dark Knight. What kinda film would you like to see from them? What do you think the plot would be about? What actors/actresses would you like to see star in it? Do you think it would be a success?
I want to say it was in a letterman interview. could of been another late night host though. but it was just before TDKR was coming out, obviously, and she said he would quote it and that he found a certain scene original. she didn't say which scene though
Mendes is an excellent director and I thought that "Skyfall" was both emotional and technically flawless, however Nolan is an artist. It's like how how there are amazing artists that can draw photo-realistically, however they struggle with capturing visions from their mind and heart. Nolan is one of the best filmmakers around right now because he' an intelligent filmmaker and is an artist.
Almost all Christopher Nolan movies are impressive: Following:interesting, but it had no budget and that's noticable Memento:Really impressive thriller about memory Insomnia:interesting thriller BB:making batman impressive again the Prestige:Brillian thriller about magicians TDK:even topped BB,kind off defines what a superhero is Inception:My favourite movie,brilliant thriller about dreams TDKR:satisfying conclusion to a great trilogy
It's spectacle but It's not 'empty' spectacle man. Cameron ,aside from Avatar delivers on quality entertainment that may not 'challenge' the audience but dosen't insult them either. Going to the movies dosen't always need to be provocative and button-pushing. People need to have fun too and that's important. Ridley Scott also does spectacle really well. Only a handful of directors can do intelligent spectacle well and that's something to cherish.
Dark Knight Rises was the first dip in quality in Nolan's filmography. I'm worried he's got The Batman Curse or as it's known these days, "Frank Milleritis".
I did see Skyfall. I thought it wasn't quite as tight as Casino Royale but far tighter than Quantum of Solace. Other than that, the films are virtually indistinguishable. Nolan, like him or loathe him, is definitely an auteur in that every Nolan film is recognizable as such. Sam Mendes, not so much. If Skyfall's director had been uncredited and kept totally secret, would you have walked away from it thinking, "Man, I could TOTALLY tell that was directed by the guy who did Revolutionary Road"?
Man I really wish this interview was 10 times longer, I could literally listen to these two guys discuss films all day long
Whoever had the idea of drawing Mark strangling Nolan deserves some credit.
God, fucking love this bloke. Still seems surreal that he walked out of the Bladerunner screening before me at the Prince Charles Cinema yesterday all on his own, like a casual cinema goer. I greeted him with 'Chris'....
No fucking way!!!?! I would have flipped out if i saw him like that
Callum Shepherd please please elaborate on this story!
Callum Shepherd lmao
The man is my hero and role model
God, i fucking love Chris Nolan, without a doubt the best modern director.
The Dude Ever heard of Paul Thomas Anderson?
I think he means in terms of Blockbuster Hollywood directors, which I would agree with.
Two legends right there. Respect them both
THIS INTERVIEW NEEDED TO BE LONGER!!!!!!!
Best modern director, I still can't tell who I like more, Tarantino or Nolan.
The two styles are incomparable. Tarantino is fast, quick-witted, violent and snappy. Nolan is slower, more psychological and more like a ticking clock but one that has a manner so smooth and cool that you can't help but to just listen to it. In the end, both are great because their styles and methods are so unique.
***** Couldn't have contrasted them any better!
It's hard to choose. It's like do you love sex, or do love sex?
My top 2 favorite directors man. Nolan is my #1.
Paul Thomas Anderson and the Coen Brothers are better than both of them.
Nolan is one smart cookie
I will admit that "Avatar" is one of the most overrated movies of all time but he is still an awesome filmmaker and I would love to see him join forces with Christopher Nolan one day to write and direct a film with him. With Cameron's imagination and eye for visual effects and Nolan's talent for bringing intelligence and realism to a story, your looking at a masterful and epic achievement!
Brilliant interview. Thank you for posting
I firmly believe Nolan's best work is yet to come.
Love Nolan and Kermode
I'd been looking for this. Thanks for uploading it.
I'm a film student at LSU, and this guy is the reason I wanna be a director. God bless Christopher Nolan.
Dry humour and tea, the key to being English ;)
One of my favorite directors and film critics together. Beautiful
He puts the 'Great' in 'Great Britain'
haha chris's foot at 4:54
two legends in one same video
it is certain Chirs Nolan is the best influential geniuse..
I watched the whole show just for this!
I think he's shy, but he also looks to be a nice and funny guy.
Great interview.
Shows clip from Batman Begins, says it's The Dark Knight Rises :/
I LOVE U NOLAN!!!!
He is BRILLIANT. I absolutely love him!
Mark would probably say the director we need. Judging by what people have been to see, the directors we "deserve" are Verbinski and Bay et al
Thank You Nolan
1:45 does anyone know the name of the "song" playing here? It has some elements from "Gotham's reckoning".. Never heard it before, pretty epic!
I am from chile and i studied to become an english teacher and during that period i remember visitig radio 4 website for their then podcast section and the one i loved from the start was mayo and kermode reviews and if i am not mistaken the one i listened to first was batman begins where kermode said it was a 'weird art movie trapped within the body of a blockbuster' or something like that...haha what an insightfull analyst kermode is.
He's not the director we need. He's the director we deserve.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CHRISTOPHER NOLAN !!
I personally believe that Kermode was a little too enthusiastic about The Dark Knight Rises and Inception.
But they're certainly great movies.
That's Mark Kermode for ya! Try out everything else he's ever done, start with his reviews here on UA-cam. He's been going for at least two decades and he's always spot-on.
Favorite director of all time
This man is a GENIUS.
wow thanks for answering! i keep wondering what a christopher nolan comedy might be like haha
He definitely seems like a very serious and cerebral dude. I think that's very much reflected in his movies too
He is a genius and he knows it
Genius? David Lynch is a genius. Not Nolan, that made orrible movies like inceptione and interstellar...
The Nolan Awards, best of the best awards :D
He's a great director.
THAT introduction !
thank you Nolan for Dark Knight Rises its my fav all time with Dark knight
now that would be cool
WOW I just found out about interstellar and you have no idea how happy I am. I was starting to worry that warner bros or other major companies would tie him down to comic book movies or just pure explosion fests. I'm sure he'd do magic with both, but this is where he belongs. I'm excited to see the new nolan and want him to keep evolving. Nolan has the potential to become the best writer/director period.
Absolutely true
Watching movies, you know, is not only about predicting the plot while sitting next to screen
is there a longer version of this ? i cant believe they sat down for 4minutes :/
he's a legend:))))
CHRISTOPHER CHRISTOPHER CHRISTOPHER!!!!!!!
The perfect projet should be a Silent hill movie. Not an adaptation but a story in the town.
What a classy and poetic youtube rant...
Finally an intelligent interviewer, posing intelligent questions!
They always mention is tea, he must REALLY love his tea.... I like tea...
BEST DIRECTOR OF THE 21ST CENTURY!!!!!!!
5 MINUTES!!? THATS ALL WE GET!!?
I agree. I think Following and Prestige are his two best films.
Here we see a genius of the 21st century
Look again.. Seems Mark was very excited about the interview.. :p
I want to see Nolan direct a supernatural comedy.
Also, if you could pick any one of these directors for Nolan to collaborate with and write/direct a movie with them, which one would you want for Nolan to team up with. What kind of film do you think it would be? What do you think the plot would be about? What kind of tone or mood do you think it would have? What actors/actresses would you want to be in the film? and Do you think it would be a success? Please give honest but respectful responds.
Ever heard of editing? I agree though, should have been an hour special.
damn this guy is yet to make a bad movie hes a genius.
How is he so fucking good, not a bad movie made .
man if i had his job and it was my passion like his id love it but the amount of pressure id feel wow lol
This is the same guy who jokes around on the set, making MacGruber references.
Chris Nolan the genius
Interstellar, Nolan. Don't let us down...
Has he ever let us down? The most amazing director today, no doubt.
He's got the oscar best actor winner and Michael Caine, it cannot fail
***** Don't forget Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway (not a fan of her at all, but Nolan's first collaboration with her used her to great effect), Matt Damon, Casey Affleck and Hans Zimmer hopefully providing another soundtrack as awesome as Inception. Yup, it's gonna be mindblowing.
Tom Waits Interstellar sounds a bit... corny! (Badum-ts)
Tom Waits I can't believe nobody is mentioning Matthew McConaughey, he is an extraordinary actor and obviously the lead role in the movie.
I would love for Christopher Nolan to team up with either James Cameron, Peter Jackson, Quentin Tarantino, or John Logan (Hugo, The Last Samurai, SKYFALL, and Gladiator) and write a screenplay together. If Nolan were to join forces with any one of these directors/screenwriters and make a film together, I believe that not only will it be a worldwide box office smash but a critically-acclaimed Oscar worthy masterpiece!
"Hm... hm.. hm... the flawless editing in this sequence is quiet compensating to the point were I feel like I'll have to like this film. Hmm.... hm... oooh ha ha haa, that was a very well executed smart joke right there yeeees yes..."
probably the same feeling he gets when he watches any other movie
What qualities do you mean specifically? Im just wondering.
Mark said on his radio show that he and Nolan discussed film stocks, didnt see any of that discussion?
Anne Hatahaway said he quoted MacGruber on set in some of he interviews.
Can't wait for Interstellar!
I lke The Dark Knight Rises a lot, but it is a pretty flawed movie.
In my opinion, Batman Begins, Memento and The Prestige are Nolans Best films.
Yeah, my personal favorite of his is "The Dark Knight", absolute masterpiece.
+CisforCock Inception?
+CisforCock Yeup Batman Begins, memento, the prestige and Dark knight are his best films. Inception and Interstellar are both ambitious, intelligent blockbusters but heavily flawed in certain areas. Dark Knight Rises is very messy and weak.
I find Rises to be the best of the trilogy personally. It wraps up the Bruce Wayne story and it comes full circle with the League of Shadows. Also, many of the “flaws” aren’t really flaws. Most are really nitpicks and many others require to see the previous two films and pay attention to the small details to find the answer in a question they have that is chalked up to being a plot hole or flaw when it isn’t. Whenever I’ve seen people talk about how the movie isn’t good they seem to always revert back to either of the previous films and compare it to them when they don’t look at how it fits itself into the story. Many of the so called flaws could be found in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight if one were to look at those films as critically as this film, but people don’t look that critically at those films like they do to The Dark Knight Rises. The film is the end of a trilogy and for many, the end of trilogies aren’t always the best. Quite honestly, with the hype the film had, I noticed that a lot of people expected nothing but perfection when The Dark Knight Rises came out due to how positive the response to The Dark Knight was. This is something people rarely ever acknowledge when the film is talked about. There are people who wouldn’t accept the film as is, due to the knowledge of this being the final film in Nolan’s trilogy as well as being a film that follows one of the most beloved films of our time. I went in the theater wanting to be entertained. I’ve only come to the conclusion of it being the best and my favorite film in The Dark Knight Trilogy after viewing it and the other two films back to back many times and just appreciating the story that is there and enjoying how it progressed. People can get very critical of films these days for various reasons. Sometimes it’s to just join popular opinion. Some also think their word is final and if you don’t agree with them, you’re just silly and stupid and should shut up with an opinion that differs from their own. I’ve no problem with people not being fond of this film, but I would encourage people to be just as critical of the other films in the trilogy and not just the final film.
What about "Inception"? In a way, that film was his own personal magnum opus. Possibly it has already started and Interstellar shall become one of his "post-Inception" films?
I see your point but it would still be awesome. I could see the two sitting in a office working out ideas together. Maybe they would make something like Avatar meets Inception or Titanic meets The Prestige or Terminator 2 meets The Dark Knight. What kinda film would you like to see from them? What do you think the plot would be about? What actors/actresses would you like to see star in it? Do you think it would be a success?
I want to say it was in a letterman interview. could of been another late night host though. but it was just before TDKR was coming out, obviously, and she said he would quote it and that he found a certain scene original. she didn't say which scene though
Mendes is an excellent director and I thought that "Skyfall" was both emotional and technically flawless, however Nolan is an artist. It's like how how there are amazing artists that can draw photo-realistically, however they struggle with capturing visions from their mind and heart. Nolan is one of the best filmmakers around right now because he' an intelligent filmmaker and is an artist.
When this interview is over... you have my permission to die!
Almost all Christopher Nolan movies are impressive:
Following:interesting, but it had no budget and that's noticable
Memento:Really impressive thriller about memory
Insomnia:interesting thriller
BB:making batman impressive again
the Prestige:Brillian thriller about magicians
TDK:even topped BB,kind off defines what a superhero is
Inception:My favourite movie,brilliant thriller about dreams
TDKR:satisfying conclusion to a great trilogy
Imagine the movies he gonna make in the next 20, 30 years... :D
Have you seen the films from the aforementioned directors?
where did you see that? x)
He'd be crazy to do a Bond movie. It would be a horrible step back.
It's spectacle but It's not 'empty' spectacle man. Cameron ,aside from Avatar delivers on quality entertainment that may not 'challenge' the audience but dosen't insult them either. Going to the movies dosen't always need to be provocative and button-pushing. People need to have fun too and that's important. Ridley Scott also does spectacle really well.
Only a handful of directors can do intelligent spectacle well and that's something to cherish.
Dark Knight Rises was the first dip in quality in Nolan's filmography. I'm worried he's got The Batman Curse or as it's known these days, "Frank Milleritis".
5:15 LOVE
What happened last Friday
Smart dude.
I'd wear a shirt with that on lol
Christopher Nolan is the best comic book movie director ever and anyone who denies that should be sanctioned under The Mental Health Act.
According to Anne Hathaway he is a big fan of McGruber
what is "highpsychological"?
I did see Skyfall. I thought it wasn't quite as tight as Casino Royale but far tighter than Quantum of Solace. Other than that, the films are virtually indistinguishable.
Nolan, like him or loathe him, is definitely an auteur in that every Nolan film is recognizable as such. Sam Mendes, not so much. If Skyfall's director had been uncredited and kept totally secret, would you have walked away from it thinking, "Man, I could TOTALLY tell that was directed by the guy who did Revolutionary Road"?
@malows1234 Kubrick is Nolans influence, so I think he is nearly on the same level
Too bad he didn't ask anything about "Following", altough it isn't as known as his other works, it is one of his best by far.
kermode and nolan look so similar, especially if kermode were to take off his glasses!
Batman + Pump It Up :D