Star Wars: The Acolyte Leaked Footage Features An Intense Force Battle And A Badass Carrie-Anne Moss
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace returns to theaters this weekend to celebrate its 25th anniversary. With a month or so before The Acolyte premieres on Disney+, Lucasfilm is looking to build hype for that by attaching an extended preview to the 1999 movie.
Now, that sneak peek has leaked online (via SFFGazette.com) and it features an edge-of-your-seat clash.
The clip kicks off with Amandala Stenberg's Mae entering a cantina and approaching a hooded figure who we soon learn is Carrie-Anne Moss's Jedi Master Indara.
A fight ensues which highlights martial arts and the Force, with Indara eventually wielding her green lightsaber as the footage comes to an end (it's then followed by a previously released trailer). The action here is top-notch and may sway those who have written The Acolyte off before it's even begun.
"She is very much inspired by Trinity," showrunner Leslye Headland previously said of Indara,...
Now, that sneak peek has leaked online (via SFFGazette.com) and it features an edge-of-your-seat clash.
The clip kicks off with Amandala Stenberg's Mae entering a cantina and approaching a hooded figure who we soon learn is Carrie-Anne Moss's Jedi Master Indara.
A fight ensues which highlights martial arts and the Force, with Indara eventually wielding her green lightsaber as the footage comes to an end (it's then followed by a previously released trailer). The action here is top-notch and may sway those who have written The Acolyte off before it's even begun.
"She is very much inspired by Trinity," showrunner Leslye Headland previously said of Indara,...
- 5/2/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Hollywood genres tend to wax and wane, but not mysteries. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The Thin Man and The Maltese Falcon introduced early moviegoing audiences to the thrills of a riddle, popularizing a model that could be tweaked for horror, comedy, noirish drama and beyond. Today, mysteries are as popular as ever.
We all love to play armchair detective, and trying to deduce the outcome before it arrives is what keeps the genre fresh. So whether you want an all-star laugh riot or a brooding psychodrama, here are 12 worthwhile mystery movies that’ll put your puzzle-solving skills to good use.
We all love to play armchair detective, and trying to deduce the outcome before it arrives is what keeps the genre fresh. So whether you want an all-star laugh riot or a brooding psychodrama, here are 12 worthwhile mystery movies that’ll put your puzzle-solving skills to good use.
- 5/1/2024
- by Matthew Jacobs
- Tudum - Netflix
Sylvester Stallone isn’t just an actor, but a director and writer himself. Because of this, Stallone once had an unfavorable reputation behind-the-scenes of wanting to take control of the projects he starred in.
So when Stallone was cast in this obscure thriller, this filmmaker flat-out refused to collaborate with him. Until he was forced to.
‘D Tox’ Director was hesitant about working with Sylvester Stallone because of a bad reputation Sylvester Stallone | Ryan Emberley/Getty Images
The 2002 feature film D Tox, also titled Eye See You, might be one of the more obscure films in Stallone’s filmography. The movie was based on the novel Jitter Joint, and starred Stallone as a psychologically tortured federal agent hunting down serial killers.
Filmmaker Jim Gillespie would helm the project. He had a long list of big-named actors he wanted to work with on the thriller, but the Rocky star wasn’t one of them.
So when Stallone was cast in this obscure thriller, this filmmaker flat-out refused to collaborate with him. Until he was forced to.
‘D Tox’ Director was hesitant about working with Sylvester Stallone because of a bad reputation Sylvester Stallone | Ryan Emberley/Getty Images
The 2002 feature film D Tox, also titled Eye See You, might be one of the more obscure films in Stallone’s filmography. The movie was based on the novel Jitter Joint, and starred Stallone as a psychologically tortured federal agent hunting down serial killers.
Filmmaker Jim Gillespie would helm the project. He had a long list of big-named actors he wanted to work with on the thriller, but the Rocky star wasn’t one of them.
- 4/20/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The American soaps weren’t the only game in town at the 2024 Daytime Emmy nominations, which were announced by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on Friday, April 19. CBS dramas “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restlesss” led with 12 bids apiece, but tying them at that number was the Netflix anthology series “African Queens: Njinga.” Check out the complete list of nominations here.
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The soap operas are all virtually tied with “B&b” and “Y&R” at 12 while “Days of Our Lives” and “General Hospital” are right behind them, tied at 11. All four shows received nominations for Best Daytime Drama Series, as did Popstar! TV’s “The Bay” and the classic Australian serial “Neighbours” presented by Amazon Freevee. “The Bay” also grabbed a couple of Best Supporting Actor nominations for A Martinez and Mike Manning,...
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The soap operas are all virtually tied with “B&b” and “Y&R” at 12 while “Days of Our Lives” and “General Hospital” are right behind them, tied at 11. All four shows received nominations for Best Daytime Drama Series, as did Popstar! TV’s “The Bay” and the classic Australian serial “Neighbours” presented by Amazon Freevee. “The Bay” also grabbed a couple of Best Supporting Actor nominations for A Martinez and Mike Manning,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Sleeping Dogs is a thriller directed by Adam Cooper starring Russell Crowe. With Karen Gillian, Marton Csokas, and Tommy Flanagan. It is based on the novel by E.O. Chirovici.
“Sleeping Dogs” does not present as an original thriller or a film we haven’t seen before. Rather, it’s a movie that plays it safe, focusing on adhering to the classic guidelines of a psychological murder thriller: offering a touch of titillation for the viewer and most importantly, intriguing them through the progressive unraveling of the mystery via plot twists. It attempts on both fronts and succeeds, albeit without much creativity, thus undermining the effectiveness of those twists.
The premise seems promising, albeit reminiscent of a mashup between Memento and Final Analysis, but ultimately fails to replicate either of them.
Sleeping Dogs The Plot
A detective who has undergone experimental Alzheimer’s treatment is tasked with reviewing a murder case he was previously involved with.
“Sleeping Dogs” does not present as an original thriller or a film we haven’t seen before. Rather, it’s a movie that plays it safe, focusing on adhering to the classic guidelines of a psychological murder thriller: offering a touch of titillation for the viewer and most importantly, intriguing them through the progressive unraveling of the mystery via plot twists. It attempts on both fronts and succeeds, albeit without much creativity, thus undermining the effectiveness of those twists.
The premise seems promising, albeit reminiscent of a mashup between Memento and Final Analysis, but ultimately fails to replicate either of them.
Sleeping Dogs The Plot
A detective who has undergone experimental Alzheimer’s treatment is tasked with reviewing a murder case he was previously involved with.
- 4/12/2024
- by Martha Lucas
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Christopher Nolan’s movie Memento. (Photo Credit – Instagram/IMDb)
In 2000, Christopher Nolan’s Mememto blew everyone away. The psychological thriller stars Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jorja Fox, and Joe Pantoliano. It’s the story of a man named Leonardo, who has short-term memory loss and must seek revenge for his wife’s death. Due to his forgettable memory, Leonardo had to rely only on photographs. The film is based on Christopher’s brother Jonathan Nolan’s short story, Memento Mori.
It has been 24 years since Memento was released, and Nolan fans consider it one of his best directorials. The movie has twists and turns and moments that will startle you often. But did you know that when the movie was screened initially, the response was not that great? Jonathan Nolan made this shocking revelation.
Memento Trailer
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In 2000, Christopher Nolan’s Mememto blew everyone away. The psychological thriller stars Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jorja Fox, and Joe Pantoliano. It’s the story of a man named Leonardo, who has short-term memory loss and must seek revenge for his wife’s death. Due to his forgettable memory, Leonardo had to rely only on photographs. The film is based on Christopher’s brother Jonathan Nolan’s short story, Memento Mori.
It has been 24 years since Memento was released, and Nolan fans consider it one of his best directorials. The movie has twists and turns and moments that will startle you often. But did you know that when the movie was screened initially, the response was not that great? Jonathan Nolan made this shocking revelation.
Memento Trailer
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- 4/12/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Christopher Nolan and his brother Jonathan Nolan grew up loving films and aspired to be filmmakers. While they have now become esteemed directors and creators today, the road was not smooth sailing and they had to find their footing in the industry during their early days. Nolan’s breakthrough film Memento was based on Jonathan’s short story Memento Mori.
Jonathan Nolan provided the idea for Christopher Nolan’s Memento
The duo went on to collaborate as writers in other Nolan films including The Prestige, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, and Interstellar. The two brothers clearly shared similar tastes in what they wanted to make and what films meant to them. However, Jonathan recently revealed an incident where he and Nolan i
Christopher Nolan Turned Down Jonathan Nolan’s Plea to Watch The Goonies in Theatres
Christopher Nolan chose Ridley Scott’s Legend over The Goonies to watch...
Jonathan Nolan provided the idea for Christopher Nolan’s Memento
The duo went on to collaborate as writers in other Nolan films including The Prestige, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, and Interstellar. The two brothers clearly shared similar tastes in what they wanted to make and what films meant to them. However, Jonathan recently revealed an incident where he and Nolan i
Christopher Nolan Turned Down Jonathan Nolan’s Plea to Watch The Goonies in Theatres
Christopher Nolan chose Ridley Scott’s Legend over The Goonies to watch...
- 4/11/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan is one of the most esteemed directors in the film industry. The filmmaker has carved out a niche for himself, and with back-to-back hits, Nolan has amassed a loyal fanbase too.
The Batman Begins director has a level of genius that shines through his work and captivates his audience. Unsurprisingly, it is almost every actor’s dream to work with him. However, it is quite hard to get a hold of him, as his brother, Jonathan Nolan, revealed recently.
The younger Nolan brother made an interesting revelation about his brother (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Jonathan Nolan reveals his brother Christopher Nolan’s weird habit
Talent runs in the Nolan household. Christopher Nolan has become one of the most influential directors of the present times. With films such as Interstellar and Dunkirk under his belt and, most recently, his Oscar-winning feature, Oppenheimer, Nolan has become the most sought-after filmmaker.
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The Batman Begins director has a level of genius that shines through his work and captivates his audience. Unsurprisingly, it is almost every actor’s dream to work with him. However, it is quite hard to get a hold of him, as his brother, Jonathan Nolan, revealed recently.
The younger Nolan brother made an interesting revelation about his brother (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Jonathan Nolan reveals his brother Christopher Nolan’s weird habit
Talent runs in the Nolan household. Christopher Nolan has become one of the most influential directors of the present times. With films such as Interstellar and Dunkirk under his belt and, most recently, his Oscar-winning feature, Oppenheimer, Nolan has become the most sought-after filmmaker.
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- 4/9/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Created by Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan, Fallout is an upcoming post-apocalyptic drama television series based on the role-playing video game franchise created by Interplay Entertainment and now owned by Bethesda Softworks. The series goes on to depict the aftermath of an apocalyptic nuclear exchange in an alternate history of Earth.
Fallout comes out on April 11, 2024
It follows three very different survivors in a post-apocalyptic landscape 200 years after the nuclear war. Creator Jonathan Nolan recently compared adapting Fallout to his contribution to The Dark Knight trilogy, alongside Christopher Nolan.
Jonathan Nolan talks about his experience adapting the Fallout game for TV
Westworld fame creator Jonathan Nolan is currently busy promoting his upcoming post-apocalyptic drama, which is an adaptation of a role-playing video game. In his interview with Josh Horowitz, the screenwriter goes into detail about his experience working on the show. He explains,
“It’s a big swing… When you’re looking for adaptations,...
Fallout comes out on April 11, 2024
It follows three very different survivors in a post-apocalyptic landscape 200 years after the nuclear war. Creator Jonathan Nolan recently compared adapting Fallout to his contribution to The Dark Knight trilogy, alongside Christopher Nolan.
Jonathan Nolan talks about his experience adapting the Fallout game for TV
Westworld fame creator Jonathan Nolan is currently busy promoting his upcoming post-apocalyptic drama, which is an adaptation of a role-playing video game. In his interview with Josh Horowitz, the screenwriter goes into detail about his experience working on the show. He explains,
“It’s a big swing… When you’re looking for adaptations,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Carrie-Anne Moss will make the leap from The Matrix to Star Wars with The Acolyte, the upcoming live-action series set to be released on Disney+ this summer. The actress plays Jedi Master Indara, and as we’ve seen in the trailer, she’s adept at wielding a lightsaber as well as using “Force-fu,” which naturally makes one think of Trinity.
According to The Acolyte creator Leslye Headland, that connection with Trinity is very much intentional as she told Empire that Master Indara was “very much inspired” by Carrie-Anne Moss’ iconic Matrix character. “I personally wanted to see someone who had the highest status you could imagine in a Force-fu fight – somebody that would come in and you immediately would be like, ‘Oh, that’s the most powerful Jedi in the room.’ And that’s Trinity,” Headland explained.
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According to The Acolyte creator Leslye Headland, that connection with Trinity is very much intentional as she told Empire that Master Indara was “very much inspired” by Carrie-Anne Moss’ iconic Matrix character. “I personally wanted to see someone who had the highest status you could imagine in a Force-fu fight – somebody that would come in and you immediately would be like, ‘Oh, that’s the most powerful Jedi in the room.’ And that’s Trinity,” Headland explained.
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- 4/8/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Christopher Nolan’s Memento captivates audiences as a mind-bending psychological thriller project, based on the short story Memento Mori by his brother, Jonathan Nolan. Given that the movie garnered widespread acclaim, it would have been anything but that if the latter hadn’t presented his unique idea.
Guy Pearce in a still from Memento
The acclaimed screenwriter recently sat in an interview to discuss his projects, where he threw light on his ideation process, revealing that he felt annoyed at one point.
Why Jonathan Nolan Felt Annoyed by Writing Concept for Memento?
Memento garnered international acclaim, solidifying Christopher Nolan‘s status in the filmmaking world. From its non-linear storytelling trajectory to complex themes, the movie has loads of elements for audiences to explore.
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Guy Pearce in a still from Memento
The acclaimed screenwriter recently sat in an interview to discuss his projects, where he threw light on his ideation process, revealing that he felt annoyed at one point.
Why Jonathan Nolan Felt Annoyed by Writing Concept for Memento?
Memento garnered international acclaim, solidifying Christopher Nolan‘s status in the filmmaking world. From its non-linear storytelling trajectory to complex themes, the movie has loads of elements for audiences to explore.
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- 4/8/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Memento started life as a gritty, independent underdog of a film – but it would take one of Hollywood’s biggest directors, Steven Soderbergh, to get anyone to see it. More below…
Christopher Nolan’s Memento was a bit of an indie phenomenon on its release, earning rave reviews at the Venice Film Festival and quickly developing a cult following.
Telling the timey-wimey story of an anterograde amnesiac (Guy Pearce) attempting to track down his wife’s killer, the film’s reputation has only grown as its director has grown in stature.
In a new interview with the Happy Sad Confused podcast, however, the film’s screenwriter Jonathan Nolan has reiterated how instrumental Steven Soderbergh was in getting interest from distributors behind the scenes. As the Nolan brothers found, the hardest part of the film’s journey wasn’t getting it made – it was getting anyone to see it.
“We showed up,...
Christopher Nolan’s Memento was a bit of an indie phenomenon on its release, earning rave reviews at the Venice Film Festival and quickly developing a cult following.
Telling the timey-wimey story of an anterograde amnesiac (Guy Pearce) attempting to track down his wife’s killer, the film’s reputation has only grown as its director has grown in stature.
In a new interview with the Happy Sad Confused podcast, however, the film’s screenwriter Jonathan Nolan has reiterated how instrumental Steven Soderbergh was in getting interest from distributors behind the scenes. As the Nolan brothers found, the hardest part of the film’s journey wasn’t getting it made – it was getting anyone to see it.
“We showed up,...
- 4/8/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
Where does The Dark Knight stand on the 43rd president of the US? According to Jonathan Nolan’s latest interview, he’s been accused of taking both sides…
Jonathan Nolan has been taking a rare trip on the interview circuit in the run-up to the release of his new Prime show, Fallout, and he’s even found time to drop a few comments about some of the blockbuster films on his resume too.
Speaking to Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the younger Nolan had plenty to say on everything from the struggle to get a US distributor for Memento to the ambiguous ending of The Dark Knight Rises.
But, remembering the appropriately blockbuster response to the release of his and his brother’s second Batman film, it sounds like Jonathan had a couple of concerns about how the film would end up being received by audiences.
“I...
Jonathan Nolan has been taking a rare trip on the interview circuit in the run-up to the release of his new Prime show, Fallout, and he’s even found time to drop a few comments about some of the blockbuster films on his resume too.
Speaking to Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the younger Nolan had plenty to say on everything from the struggle to get a US distributor for Memento to the ambiguous ending of The Dark Knight Rises.
But, remembering the appropriately blockbuster response to the release of his and his brother’s second Batman film, it sounds like Jonathan had a couple of concerns about how the film would end up being received by audiences.
“I...
- 4/8/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
Carrie-Anne Moss’s astonishing portrayal of the Trinity in The Matrix franchise has become nothing short of legendary. Known for strength, intelligence, and agility, the character has become an iconic figure as far as pop culture is concerned. With a fifth Matrix movie reportedly in the works, fans are geared to possibly witness Moss’s iconic character back on the big screen.
Carrie-Anne Moss (in a still from The Matrix franchise)
However, they don’t need to wait years for the fifth movie to do so (if Moss comes back in the role) for The Acolyte is where one can witness Moss as a mighty Jedi, a role which is inspired by Trinity from The Matrix.
Carrie-Anne Moss Stars as a Jedi in The Acolyte
Moss as Jedi Master Indara in The Acolyte trailer
Carrie-Anne Moss‘s Trinity will forever be remembered for the incredible action scenes and gravity-defying stunts...
Carrie-Anne Moss (in a still from The Matrix franchise)
However, they don’t need to wait years for the fifth movie to do so (if Moss comes back in the role) for The Acolyte is where one can witness Moss as a mighty Jedi, a role which is inspired by Trinity from The Matrix.
Carrie-Anne Moss Stars as a Jedi in The Acolyte
Moss as Jedi Master Indara in The Acolyte trailer
Carrie-Anne Moss‘s Trinity will forever be remembered for the incredible action scenes and gravity-defying stunts...
- 4/6/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
It makes so much sense, you almost wonder why it hasn’t happened already. Given Carrie-Anne Moss’ astonishing action work in The Matrix movies – with their gravity-defying wire-work and rapid-fire hand-to-hand choreography – she possesses Jedi-level talents already. And in new Star Wars series The Acolyte, creator Leslye Headland is finally connecting all of those dots. Meet Jedi Master Indara, bringing martial-arts excellence to the galaxy far, far away. As seen in the show’s first trailer, not only will the part see Moss get caught up in hand-to-hand combat with Amandla Stenberg’s mysterious Mae – she also brings Force moves into her fighting. Yes: she knows Force-fu.
“She is very much inspired by Trinity,” Headland tells Empire of Master Indara. Casting Moss was, she says, a “no-brainer” – if it means Star Wars fans see Indara as ‘Trinity with a lightsaber’, that’s the intended effect. “I personally wanted to see...
“She is very much inspired by Trinity,” Headland tells Empire of Master Indara. Casting Moss was, she says, a “no-brainer” – if it means Star Wars fans see Indara as ‘Trinity with a lightsaber’, that’s the intended effect. “I personally wanted to see...
- 4/5/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
The cast of the newest Star Wars live-action series, The Acolyte, has certainly turned heads. Set 100 years before the events of The Phantom Menace, at the end of the High Republic era, The Acolyte follows a group of Jedi played by a who’s who of notable stars, including Squid Game‘s Lee Jung-jae as Master Sol and Logan‘s Dafne Keen as his padawan Jecki Lon. Amandla Stenberg (Bodies Bodies Bodies) adds quite a bit of ferocity as a former padawan named Mae who’s gone rogue.
Add to that impressive list another Jedi Master who also happens to be a master of wire-fu in her spare time: it’s Carrie-Anne Moss as Master Indara. It’s a casting that makes so much sense, especially once you see Moss’ Jedi Master perform some “Force-fu” in a fight against Mae in the first trailer for the Disney+ series. Sans lightsaber,...
Add to that impressive list another Jedi Master who also happens to be a master of wire-fu in her spare time: it’s Carrie-Anne Moss as Master Indara. It’s a casting that makes so much sense, especially once you see Moss’ Jedi Master perform some “Force-fu” in a fight against Mae in the first trailer for the Disney+ series. Sans lightsaber,...
- 4/5/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Prime Video India recently welcomed to Mumbai the enigmatic filmmaker Jonathan Nolan, who has award-winning films like Memento, The Prestige, Interstellar, and series like Westworld a part of his decorated filmography. Produced alongside his wife Lisa Joy, Nolan’s upcoming futuristic series Fallout will soon be added to the coveted fantasy slate of Prime Video. Based on one of the greatest video game series of all time, Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world where there’s almost nothing left to have. Set two hundred years after the apocalypse, the dystopian world of Fallout keeps its fans eagerly waiting.
Nolan, who helms the role of Director and Executive Producer for Fallout, recently opened up about casting for his post-apocalyptic drama. “Casting is the part of the process that I’m most excited about and it’s also the scariest, but most rewarding part of this,” Nolan revealed.
Nolan, who helms the role of Director and Executive Producer for Fallout, recently opened up about casting for his post-apocalyptic drama. “Casting is the part of the process that I’m most excited about and it’s also the scariest, but most rewarding part of this,” Nolan revealed.
- 4/2/2024
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
As most connoisseurs of cinema already know, the end credit roll is a relatively recent addition to the medium. The reasons for this are too lengthy to go into here, but suffice to say that films used to end very definitively and, at least for those of us raised in a world where end credits were already a thing, quite abruptly, sending audiences out of the theater with a brusqueness not unlike a train disembarking.
Ever since end credit rolls became commonplace, filmmakers have experimented with finding ways of extending the cinematic experience throughout their duration rather than treating them the way so many moviegoers tend to: as mere legally-mandated appendages to a movie. While even the most basic film includes music during the end credits so as to help keep the roll a part of the movie, some go above and beyond that, including deleted material, bloopers, or entire...
Ever since end credit rolls became commonplace, filmmakers have experimented with finding ways of extending the cinematic experience throughout their duration rather than treating them the way so many moviegoers tend to: as mere legally-mandated appendages to a movie. While even the most basic film includes music during the end credits so as to help keep the roll a part of the movie, some go above and beyond that, including deleted material, bloopers, or entire...
- 4/1/2024
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Christopher Nolan and his wife/producing partner, Emma Thomas, have receied their fair share of acclaim for 2023’s Oppenheimer; now, even the British monarchy is getting in on the action. On Thursday, it was announced that Nolan will receive knighthood, and Thomas will receive damehood, for their contributions to film.
The honor arrives the same month Nolan took home his first-ever Oscar, having won for Best Director with Oppenheimer. Beyond his win, the film took home six additional awards, including Best Actor for Cillian Murphy, Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr., Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, and more.
Both Nolan and Thomas were born in London, and met while attending University College London. After marrying in 1997, the duo have collaborated on many films, including Tenet, Dunkirk, Interstellar, The Dark Knight, Insomnia, Memento, and more.
Others who’ve joined the ranks of King Charles III in singing praises for Nolan include Martin Scorsese,...
The honor arrives the same month Nolan took home his first-ever Oscar, having won for Best Director with Oppenheimer. Beyond his win, the film took home six additional awards, including Best Actor for Cillian Murphy, Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr., Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, and more.
Both Nolan and Thomas were born in London, and met while attending University College London. After marrying in 1997, the duo have collaborated on many films, including Tenet, Dunkirk, Interstellar, The Dark Knight, Insomnia, Memento, and more.
Others who’ve joined the ranks of King Charles III in singing praises for Nolan include Martin Scorsese,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas are the newest British celebrities up for knighthood and damehood in the United Kingdom for their services to the film industry, according to The Associated Press.
The newly Oscar-winning director and producer of Oppenheimer took home best picture at this year’s Academy Awards for their J. Robert Oppenheimer biopic, starring Cillian Murphy. The film won six other awards that night, including best actor for Murphy, supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr. and directing for Nolan, among others. The acclaimed filmmaker had previously been nominated for Memento, Inception and Dunkirk.
Typically, the news of who will be receiving the honor of knighthood and damehood is announced at the beginning of the year and on King Charles III’s birthday, since he is the one who does the knighting. However, the honor is sometimes awarded after special achievements, which would explain why Nolan and Thomas are...
The newly Oscar-winning director and producer of Oppenheimer took home best picture at this year’s Academy Awards for their J. Robert Oppenheimer biopic, starring Cillian Murphy. The film won six other awards that night, including best actor for Murphy, supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr. and directing for Nolan, among others. The acclaimed filmmaker had previously been nominated for Memento, Inception and Dunkirk.
Typically, the news of who will be receiving the honor of knighthood and damehood is announced at the beginning of the year and on King Charles III’s birthday, since he is the one who does the knighting. However, the honor is sometimes awarded after special achievements, which would explain why Nolan and Thomas are...
- 3/28/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fresh from their triumph at the Oscars earlier this month with “Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan and his wife, producer Emma Thomas, will receive a knighthood and damehood respectively for their services to film. The honor was personally approved by Britain’s King Charles III.
Co-chief executive officer of Netflix Ted Sarandos will also be honored as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Cbe) for his services to the creative industries. The honor is one of the highest that can be awarded in the U.K.
Traditionally, the honors are awarded in person by a senior member of the Royal Family during an investiture ceremony.
Nolan was previously awarded the Cbe in 2019 for his services to film. He won his first best director Oscar for “Oppenheimer,” which follows the story of the father of the first atomic bomb. Thomas produced the film, which received 13 Academy Award nominations and took...
Co-chief executive officer of Netflix Ted Sarandos will also be honored as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Cbe) for his services to the creative industries. The honor is one of the highest that can be awarded in the U.K.
Traditionally, the honors are awarded in person by a senior member of the Royal Family during an investiture ceremony.
Nolan was previously awarded the Cbe in 2019 for his services to film. He won his first best director Oscar for “Oppenheimer,” which follows the story of the father of the first atomic bomb. Thomas produced the film, which received 13 Academy Award nominations and took...
- 3/28/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The Paris Theater is partnering with the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles to present a selection from the museum’s weekly series, Branch Selects, where movie lovers can journey through film history. Each of the 18 branches of the Academy, selects a film that represents a major achievement in the evolution of moviemaking and its unique disciplines.
The screening series will kick off on Wednesday, April 3, with screenings taking place select Wednesday evenings at 7pm and select Sunday matinees at 12pm – a full schedule is below, with special guest introductions to be announced.
Tickets will be available to the public at www.paristheaternyc.com and Academy members can request tickets at membership.oscars.org beginning at 11am Pt / 2pm Et on Thursday, March 28
The Netflix owed Paris Theater is New York City’s longest-running arthouse cinema and the last remaining single-screen cinema in Manhattan. The theater reopened on September 1, after technical upgrades,...
The screening series will kick off on Wednesday, April 3, with screenings taking place select Wednesday evenings at 7pm and select Sunday matinees at 12pm – a full schedule is below, with special guest introductions to be announced.
Tickets will be available to the public at www.paristheaternyc.com and Academy members can request tickets at membership.oscars.org beginning at 11am Pt / 2pm Et on Thursday, March 28
The Netflix owed Paris Theater is New York City’s longest-running arthouse cinema and the last remaining single-screen cinema in Manhattan. The theater reopened on September 1, after technical upgrades,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
“Sleeping Dogs,” starring Russell Crowe as a retired cop with Alzheimer’s disease, is a half-rusted scrap heap of a detective mystery. It’s patchy, it’s badly lit, it’s glum, it’s overloaded with suspects, and it’s almost proud of its contrivances. Yet in its logy, booby-trapped way, it keeps you watching.
Crowe, with a white beard and shaved head that make him look like Santa Claus as a melancholy biker, plays Roy Freeman, who was forced to turn in his badge after he caused a drunk-driving accident. Now, he’s in the thick of serious midstage dementia; he has written labels on masking tape and plastered them around his apartment, so that he’ll be reminded of everything from his own name to where the hot water is. The gloss on “Memento” is obvious enough, but it’s also a coincidence that the film is being...
Crowe, with a white beard and shaved head that make him look like Santa Claus as a melancholy biker, plays Roy Freeman, who was forced to turn in his badge after he caused a drunk-driving accident. Now, he’s in the thick of serious midstage dementia; he has written labels on masking tape and plastered them around his apartment, so that he’ll be reminded of everything from his own name to where the hot water is. The gloss on “Memento” is obvious enough, but it’s also a coincidence that the film is being...
- 3/23/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Spoilers follow.
Ah, the double feature. Old Hollywood studios devised it as a way to run (B) movies too short or cheap to merit full price, but there's something undeniably fun about watching two movies back to back. The success of the unofficial double feature that defined 2023, "Barbenheimer," suggests I'm not alone in feeling this; comparing two films is a fun exercise, especially if you can find unexpected similarities.
Two masterpieces are back in the news this week in a great coincidence: "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" celebrates its 20th anniversary, while anime classic "The End of Evangelion" received its first-ever official U.S. theatrical release.
"Eternal Sunshine" is a sci-fi love story; Joel (Jim Carrey) discovers his ex-girlfriend Clementine (Kate Winslet) had all her memories of him erased; he decides to do the same to his memories of her. "The End of Evangelion" is the conclusion of the TV show "Neon Genesis Evangelion,...
Ah, the double feature. Old Hollywood studios devised it as a way to run (B) movies too short or cheap to merit full price, but there's something undeniably fun about watching two movies back to back. The success of the unofficial double feature that defined 2023, "Barbenheimer," suggests I'm not alone in feeling this; comparing two films is a fun exercise, especially if you can find unexpected similarities.
Two masterpieces are back in the news this week in a great coincidence: "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" celebrates its 20th anniversary, while anime classic "The End of Evangelion" received its first-ever official U.S. theatrical release.
"Eternal Sunshine" is a sci-fi love story; Joel (Jim Carrey) discovers his ex-girlfriend Clementine (Kate Winslet) had all her memories of him erased; he decides to do the same to his memories of her. "The End of Evangelion" is the conclusion of the TV show "Neon Genesis Evangelion,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Russell Crowe in Sleeping DogsImage: The Avenue
It’s been 24 years since Christopher Nolan made a name for himself with his second feature Memento, so enough time has probably passed that heavily borrowing from it won’t be seen as a major crime. Sleeping Dogs doesn’t unfold in backward chronology,...
It’s been 24 years since Christopher Nolan made a name for himself with his second feature Memento, so enough time has probably passed that heavily borrowing from it won’t be seen as a major crime. Sleeping Dogs doesn’t unfold in backward chronology,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Luke Y. Thompson
- avclub.com
Intentionally or not, Sleeping Dogs invites comparison to Memento. In Adam Cooper’s steadfastly self-serious directorial debut, a bedraggled ex-homicide detective, Roy Freeman (Russell Crowe), is tasked with solving a brutal murder that he can’t recall due to his memory loss. But the comparison to Christopher Nolan’s breakout doesn’t do Sleeping Dogs any favors. For one, we know we’re in trouble from the moment we see Freeman stumbling through a decrepit apartment, its otherwise sparse walls adorned with handwritten messages that exist as much for his benefit as ours, like the unfortunately hilarious “You Have Alzheimers.”
From the start, the film lays it on thick. Freeman’s apartment has all the markers of someone whose mind is slowing deteriorating: staplers that have been left in water glasses, melted pieces of technology in the microwave, and half-eaten meals on top of furniture. The man wears the thickest...
From the start, the film lays it on thick. Freeman’s apartment has all the markers of someone whose mind is slowing deteriorating: staplers that have been left in water glasses, melted pieces of technology in the microwave, and half-eaten meals on top of furniture. The man wears the thickest...
- 3/20/2024
- by Greg Nussen
- Slant Magazine
The recent Oscar Award winner and the most wild and gutsy filmmaker, Christopher Nolan has set an unattainable standard for all other movie makers in the world. Known for movies like Interstellar, Inception, The Prestige and Oppenheimer, the British-American director has changed the perspective of cinema lovers towards filmography.
Christopher Nolan on the sets of Oppenheimer
However, as absurd as it may sound, some actors turned down the offer of featuring in one of Christopher Nolan’s masterpieces. These actors were none other than the former popular celebrity couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
Christopher Nolan Could Not Get Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to Act in Memento
Guy Pearce in Christopher Nolan’s Memento
One of the most acclaimed directors of all time, Christopher Nolan started his film career in 1998 with Following. Although it didn’t turn out to be that exceptional, the world was surprised with what came...
Christopher Nolan on the sets of Oppenheimer
However, as absurd as it may sound, some actors turned down the offer of featuring in one of Christopher Nolan’s masterpieces. These actors were none other than the former popular celebrity couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
Christopher Nolan Could Not Get Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to Act in Memento
Guy Pearce in Christopher Nolan’s Memento
One of the most acclaimed directors of all time, Christopher Nolan started his film career in 1998 with Following. Although it didn’t turn out to be that exceptional, the world was surprised with what came...
- 3/19/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
As Christopher Nolan basks in the afterglow of Oppenheimer’s dominant performance at the 96th annual Academy Awards – including a best picture win for the film and a long-overdue best director nod for Nolan himself – speculation is growing about what the British filmmaker will tackle next for his 13th feature. Nolan is typically reticent to speak about future projects; with the director working on a more or less three-year cycle for his last several films, he might not even officially say anything about his new movie until later in 2024 or early in 2025.
But according to rumors that have surfaced online in the past week, Nolan may tackle as his next film a big-screen version of the cult classic TV series The Prisoner, which was broadcast in the UK in 1967 and the US in 1968. The show, which ran for a single season consisting of 17 episodes, was created by Irish actor/writer Patrick McGoohan,...
But according to rumors that have surfaced online in the past week, Nolan may tackle as his next film a big-screen version of the cult classic TV series The Prisoner, which was broadcast in the UK in 1967 and the US in 1968. The show, which ran for a single season consisting of 17 episodes, was created by Irish actor/writer Patrick McGoohan,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
Da’Vine Joy Randolph is an inspiration to every black woman across America. The actor who won big on Oscar night in the Best Supporting Actress Category for The Holdovers, is someone who has worked her way up through various challenges and obstacles of race to reach the pinnacle of success.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph in The Holdovers
Apart from honoring Black storytelling, Randolph also welcomed the opportunity to showcase her individuality with directors like David O. Russell in films in the ‘non-black’ realm. But a few fans were quick to point out the problematic element in her comment with regard to the Silver Linings Playbook director.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph Wants Black Actors To Create A Universal Legacy
Da’Vine Joy Randolph joins an elite list of Black celebrities in Hollywood like Halle Berry, Viola Davis, and Lupita Nyong’o who have shattered the proverbial glass ceiling. The star who took...
Da’Vine Joy Randolph in The Holdovers
Apart from honoring Black storytelling, Randolph also welcomed the opportunity to showcase her individuality with directors like David O. Russell in films in the ‘non-black’ realm. But a few fans were quick to point out the problematic element in her comment with regard to the Silver Linings Playbook director.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph Wants Black Actors To Create A Universal Legacy
Da’Vine Joy Randolph joins an elite list of Black celebrities in Hollywood like Halle Berry, Viola Davis, and Lupita Nyong’o who have shattered the proverbial glass ceiling. The star who took...
- 3/15/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan has been the recent recipient of the Oscar for Best Director and Best Picture for last year’s war biopic Oppenheimer. The film had a dream run during awards season this year, winning the top awards at the ceremony. However, this was Nolan’s second nomination as a director, with his first coming a few years ago for the war drama Dunkirk.
The World War II drama about the evacuation of British soldiers from Dunkirk Beach lost the Best Director Award to Guillermo Del Toro, who won for Shape of Water. Back then, Nolan had reportedly been hopeless about the ceremony and blamed Harvey Weinstein’s aggressive Oscar campaign for Shakespeare in Love for ruining the Oscars.
Christopher Nolan About Harvey Weinstein’s Impact On The Oscars Christopher Nolan | Credits: BBC Radio One
After years of making some of the best blockbuster films in the recent past, Christopher...
The World War II drama about the evacuation of British soldiers from Dunkirk Beach lost the Best Director Award to Guillermo Del Toro, who won for Shape of Water. Back then, Nolan had reportedly been hopeless about the ceremony and blamed Harvey Weinstein’s aggressive Oscar campaign for Shakespeare in Love for ruining the Oscars.
Christopher Nolan About Harvey Weinstein’s Impact On The Oscars Christopher Nolan | Credits: BBC Radio One
After years of making some of the best blockbuster films in the recent past, Christopher...
- 3/14/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan has already unlocked a big achievement in his career by winning his first Academy Award on Sunday night. By winning his award in the Best Director category for his work in Oppenheimer (2023), he has solidified his position in the filmmaking world yet again. Given this significant achievement, many would think that he might just be busy celebrating the feat but he seems already back in action.
Christopher Nolan on Wednesday’s ‘Late Show
According to a recent report, Nolan seems to have indulged himself in a new project, which is creating quite a buzz on the Internet, given that it’s only been a day after his first Oscar win.
Christopher Nolan is Reportedly Working on a New Project Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
The 53-year-old filmmaker is already a renowned personality in the cinematic world due to his impeccable projects such as Memento, The Dark Knight trilogy, and Inception.
Christopher Nolan on Wednesday’s ‘Late Show
According to a recent report, Nolan seems to have indulged himself in a new project, which is creating quite a buzz on the Internet, given that it’s only been a day after his first Oscar win.
Christopher Nolan is Reportedly Working on a New Project Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer
The 53-year-old filmmaker is already a renowned personality in the cinematic world due to his impeccable projects such as Memento, The Dark Knight trilogy, and Inception.
- 3/13/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Oppenheimer Maker Christopher Nolan’s Net Worth In 2024. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Christopher Nolan was under the limelight at the 96th Academy Awards or the Oscars. His movie Oppenheimer has done fabulously well at the box office and has made an impressive contribution to his great fortune. Nolan and his team have taken away every major award this season, and the Oscars were no different. He won his first Oscars for best picture and directing. Keep scrolling for more.
The British-American filmmaker was born in Westminster, London, to Brendan James Nolan and Christina Jensen. His father, Brendan, worked as a creative director. For the unversed, Nolan holds both UK and US citizenship. Science fiction films like Star Wars and 2001: A Space Odyssey, along with the works of Ridley Scott, inspired Nolan.
Christopher Nolan’s first feature was Following, which came out in 1998. He wrote, directed, photographed, and edited the film.
Christopher Nolan was under the limelight at the 96th Academy Awards or the Oscars. His movie Oppenheimer has done fabulously well at the box office and has made an impressive contribution to his great fortune. Nolan and his team have taken away every major award this season, and the Oscars were no different. He won his first Oscars for best picture and directing. Keep scrolling for more.
The British-American filmmaker was born in Westminster, London, to Brendan James Nolan and Christina Jensen. His father, Brendan, worked as a creative director. For the unversed, Nolan holds both UK and US citizenship. Science fiction films like Star Wars and 2001: A Space Odyssey, along with the works of Ridley Scott, inspired Nolan.
Christopher Nolan’s first feature was Following, which came out in 1998. He wrote, directed, photographed, and edited the film.
- 3/13/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Christopher Nolan is one of the most ambitious filmmakers in the world. Hot off his Oscar win for “Oppenheimer,” it’s worth looking back over his career to revisit his incredible resume. From the Christian Bale Batman films to the breakthrough brain-buster “Memento” to the jaw-dropping visuals of “Inception,” Nolan has delivered crowd-pleasing adventures and critically acclaimed narratives. Start streaming his masterpieces today!
Oppenheimer July 19, 2023
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
This Christopher Nolan epic won seven Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score.
The all-star cast also includes Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, Gary Oldman, Jack Quaid, Alden Ehrenreich, and Kenneth Branagh.
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Oppenheimer July 19, 2023
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
This Christopher Nolan epic won seven Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score.
The all-star cast also includes Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, Gary Oldman, Jack Quaid, Alden Ehrenreich, and Kenneth Branagh.
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- 3/12/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
While the 2024 Academy Awards made history in many ways, they also missed some opportunities to go down in the annals of memory. Anyway, Christopher Nolan, the British-American director who finally won an Academy Award after waiting several years, topped the list for Universal Pictures’ Oppenheimer.
On two separate occasions, in 2002 and 2011 for Memento and Inception, respectively, Nolan was nominated for Best Original Screenplay; however, he failed to win. He was again left empty-handed, despite receiving a nomination for Best Director in 2018 for Dunkirk.
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer
At last, he was named Oppenheimer’s Best Director this year. Unexpectedly, it appears that Nolan might not be the real genius behind the glorious achievements of the Cillian Murphy-starrer film, which is based on the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Rather than blaming anyone else for the project’s spectacular successes, fans are now cheering for Robert Pattinson.
The Hidden Link:...
On two separate occasions, in 2002 and 2011 for Memento and Inception, respectively, Nolan was nominated for Best Original Screenplay; however, he failed to win. He was again left empty-handed, despite receiving a nomination for Best Director in 2018 for Dunkirk.
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer
At last, he was named Oppenheimer’s Best Director this year. Unexpectedly, it appears that Nolan might not be the real genius behind the glorious achievements of the Cillian Murphy-starrer film, which is based on the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Rather than blaming anyone else for the project’s spectacular successes, fans are now cheering for Robert Pattinson.
The Hidden Link:...
- 3/12/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” an unsettling look at the dawn of the atomic era, dominated the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, winning seven prizes, including best picture and best director. The film, which took on an added resonance at a time of international conflicts, also scored Oscars for Cillian Murphy’s haunted lead performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer and Robert Downey Jr.’s supporting turn as a vengeful bureaucrat.
The award-winning blockbuster is now available to stream Peacock, which last month also began streaming the following Nolan-directed films: “Batman Begins,” “The Dark Knight,” “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Dunkirk,” “Inception” and “Memento.”
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“Oppenheimer” chronicles the story of the father of the atomic bomb, from his days as a physics student to his experience serving as director of the Manhattan Project to his 1954 security hearing. Matt Damon plays Manhattan Project director Leslie Groves Jr., Emily Blunt plays...
The award-winning blockbuster is now available to stream Peacock, which last month also began streaming the following Nolan-directed films: “Batman Begins,” “The Dark Knight,” “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Dunkirk,” “Inception” and “Memento.”
Stream Oppenheimer On Peacock $5.99/Month
“Oppenheimer” chronicles the story of the father of the atomic bomb, from his days as a physics student to his experience serving as director of the Manhattan Project to his 1954 security hearing. Matt Damon plays Manhattan Project director Leslie Groves Jr., Emily Blunt plays...
- 3/11/2024
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Al Pacino is one of the greatest acting talents to ever work in front of the cameras, as he rose to prominence during the early 1970s. The actor is deemed an acting legend and one of cinema’s most acclaimed stars. Throughout his career, the Scarface actor has worked in a wide genre of films from action to drama to romance, his versatility is immense and he has portrayed both lead and supporting characters in a variety of classic movies.
Al Pacino in Insomnia
Pacino’s stardom had such a profound effect that the film would automatically be a massive hit if he appeared in it. Despite so much popularity and fame, he claims that Christopher Nolan will never cast him in his films. Somehow, they ended up sharing an awkward hug after Nolan won his first-ever Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards.
Al Pacino Has a Good Reason Why...
Al Pacino in Insomnia
Pacino’s stardom had such a profound effect that the film would automatically be a massive hit if he appeared in it. Despite so much popularity and fame, he claims that Christopher Nolan will never cast him in his films. Somehow, they ended up sharing an awkward hug after Nolan won his first-ever Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards.
Al Pacino Has a Good Reason Why...
- 3/11/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Plenty of $1 billion box office hits have been nominated for best picture, but Academy voters have tended to opt for smaller, specialty fare when handing out the top prize. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer upended the traditional order Sunday night when it won best picture at Oscars 2024, one of seven wins for the historical biopic.
The film has reaped north of $957 million at the worldwide box office, the top gross of any best picture victor since The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King in 2004 (that grossed $1.15 billion). Oppenheimer is also the first best picture winner in more than a decade to earn north of $100 million at the domestic box office since Ben Affeck’s Argo (that earned $136 million domestically and $232.3 million globally.) And it’s the first best picture winner released in July — the heart of summer movie season — since Forrest Gump in 1994.
As Oscar ratings continued to...
The film has reaped north of $957 million at the worldwide box office, the top gross of any best picture victor since The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King in 2004 (that grossed $1.15 billion). Oppenheimer is also the first best picture winner in more than a decade to earn north of $100 million at the domestic box office since Ben Affeck’s Argo (that earned $136 million domestically and $232.3 million globally.) And it’s the first best picture winner released in July — the heart of summer movie season — since Forrest Gump in 1994.
As Oscar ratings continued to...
- 3/11/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan finally took home his first Academy Award of his career, for directing ‘Oppenheimer’. Even though he had been nominated eight times in two decades for the 2000’s ‘Memento’ (screenwriting), 2010’s ‘Inception’ and 2017’s ‘Dunkirk’, he finally was feted with the honour at the 96th Academy Award, reports variety.com.
On accepting the honour, Nolan said: “Movies are just a little bit over 100 years old.”
The filmmaker added: “We don’t know where this incredible journey is going from here. But to know that you think I’m a meaningful part of it, means the world to me.”
Nolan was nominated against Justine Triet (Anatomy of a Fall), Martin Scorsese (Killers of the Flower Moon), Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things) and Jonathan Glazer (The Zone of Interest).
On accepting the honour, Nolan said: “Movies are just a little bit over 100 years old.”
The filmmaker added: “We don’t know where this incredible journey is going from here. But to know that you think I’m a meaningful part of it, means the world to me.”
Nolan was nominated against Justine Triet (Anatomy of a Fall), Martin Scorsese (Killers of the Flower Moon), Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things) and Jonathan Glazer (The Zone of Interest).
- 3/11/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
After more than two decades making cerebral, critically acclaimed films that also have mass commercial appeal, Christopher Nolan has finally taken home a best picture Oscar with Oppenheimer.
The triumph at the 2024 Oscars comes 15 years after Nolan’s The Dark Knight failed to earn a best picture nomination, a snub that was largely credited with the Academy expanding the number of best picture nominees the following year and which paved the way for a wide swath of contenders. Minutes before his win, Nolan land the first Oscar of his career, when he took the directing prize.
The wins ended a long drought for Nolan, considered the premier director of his generation. Nolan’s Inception and Dunkirk previously were nominated for best picture, but until now, none of his films had taken home the top honor. His first Oscar nom dates back to Memento, the mind-bending film that earned the filmmaker...
The triumph at the 2024 Oscars comes 15 years after Nolan’s The Dark Knight failed to earn a best picture nomination, a snub that was largely credited with the Academy expanding the number of best picture nominees the following year and which paved the way for a wide swath of contenders. Minutes before his win, Nolan land the first Oscar of his career, when he took the directing prize.
The wins ended a long drought for Nolan, considered the premier director of his generation. Nolan’s Inception and Dunkirk previously were nominated for best picture, but until now, none of his films had taken home the top honor. His first Oscar nom dates back to Memento, the mind-bending film that earned the filmmaker...
- 3/11/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan won the Academy Award for best director, his first Oscar ever, on Sunday night.
“I have so many people to thank,” Nolan said during his acceptance speech. “The most incredible cast, Matt Damon, Robert, Emily, Florence, just so many others, all at the top of their game, led by the incredible Cillian Murphy… a crew, some of whom have been awarded tonight. I can’t say enough about the incredible crew that we got together on this film. Thank you to Chuck Roven for putting the book in my hands… The incredible Emma Thomas, producer of all our films and all of our children. I love you. To the academy, just to say movies are just a little bit over 100 years old. I mean, imagine being there 100 years into painting or theater. We don’t know where this incredible journey is going from here. But to...
“I have so many people to thank,” Nolan said during his acceptance speech. “The most incredible cast, Matt Damon, Robert, Emily, Florence, just so many others, all at the top of their game, led by the incredible Cillian Murphy… a crew, some of whom have been awarded tonight. I can’t say enough about the incredible crew that we got together on this film. Thank you to Chuck Roven for putting the book in my hands… The incredible Emma Thomas, producer of all our films and all of our children. I love you. To the academy, just to say movies are just a little bit over 100 years old. I mean, imagine being there 100 years into painting or theater. We don’t know where this incredible journey is going from here. But to...
- 3/11/2024
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Christopher Nolan is officially an Oscar winner.
After eight nominations across two decades, the filmmaker took home the first Academy Award of his career, for directing “Oppenheimer.” Shortly after, he won a second Oscar as “Oppenheimer” was named best picture. He’s been nominated in the past for 2000’s “Memento” (screenwriting), 2010’s “Inception” and 2017’s “Dunkirk”. But the Academy snubbed his biggest blockbuster, 2008’s “The Dark Knight,” an omission that prompted the organization’s voting body to increase the number of best picture contenders from five to 10.
“To the Academy — movies are just a little bit over 100 years old,” he said during his first acceptance speech of the night. “We don’t know where this incredible journey is going from here. But to know that you think I’m a meaningful part of it means the world to me.”
In this year’s director race, Nolan was nominated against Justine Triet...
After eight nominations across two decades, the filmmaker took home the first Academy Award of his career, for directing “Oppenheimer.” Shortly after, he won a second Oscar as “Oppenheimer” was named best picture. He’s been nominated in the past for 2000’s “Memento” (screenwriting), 2010’s “Inception” and 2017’s “Dunkirk”. But the Academy snubbed his biggest blockbuster, 2008’s “The Dark Knight,” an omission that prompted the organization’s voting body to increase the number of best picture contenders from five to 10.
“To the Academy — movies are just a little bit over 100 years old,” he said during his first acceptance speech of the night. “We don’t know where this incredible journey is going from here. But to know that you think I’m a meaningful part of it means the world to me.”
In this year’s director race, Nolan was nominated against Justine Triet...
- 3/11/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
He’s the director most associated with 21st century cinematic spectacle and, finally, he has an Oscar. Christopher Nolan has won the Best Director Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards for “Oppenheimer.”
This is only the second time Nolan’s ever been nominated for Best Director. His first came for 2017’s “Dunkirk.” He has received a total of eight Oscar nominations in his entire career, however, including those two Best Director nods: also, for Best Original Screenplay for 2000’s “Memento,” Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay for 2010’s “Inception,” Best Picture for “Dunkirk,” and Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture for “Oppenheimer.” With the film also winning Best Picture that means he actually now has two Oscars.
“Oppenheimer” itself won seven Oscars: in addition to Best Director and Best Picture, it won Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr., Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy.
This is only the second time Nolan’s ever been nominated for Best Director. His first came for 2017’s “Dunkirk.” He has received a total of eight Oscar nominations in his entire career, however, including those two Best Director nods: also, for Best Original Screenplay for 2000’s “Memento,” Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay for 2010’s “Inception,” Best Picture for “Dunkirk,” and Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture for “Oppenheimer.” With the film also winning Best Picture that means he actually now has two Oscars.
“Oppenheimer” itself won seven Oscars: in addition to Best Director and Best Picture, it won Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr., Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy.
- 3/11/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” an unsettling look at the dawn of the atomic era, dominated the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, winning seven prizes, including best picture and best director. The film, which took on an added resonance at a time of international conflicts, also scored Oscars for Cillian Murphy’s haunted lead performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer and Robert Downey Jr.’s supporting turn as a vengeful bureaucrat.
“We made a film about the man who created the atomic bomb, and for better or for worse, we’re all living in Oppenheimer’s world,” Murphy noted in his acceptance speech.
And there were tangible reminders of that legacy, as well as of the global tumult that gave Nolan’s historical drama about the creation of the nuclear bomb its jolt of immediacy. Blocks away from the Oscars red carpet, several hundred protesters called for a ceasefire to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza,...
“We made a film about the man who created the atomic bomb, and for better or for worse, we’re all living in Oppenheimer’s world,” Murphy noted in his acceptance speech.
And there were tangible reminders of that legacy, as well as of the global tumult that gave Nolan’s historical drama about the creation of the nuclear bomb its jolt of immediacy. Blocks away from the Oscars red carpet, several hundred protesters called for a ceasefire to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza,...
- 3/10/2024
- by Brent Lang and Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
The prestigious Oscar award has evolved its meaning throughout the years. From recognizing the artistry of actors, directors, and crew members, it has continued to change the face of cinema by becoming the basis of what’s worthy to watch and what’s not.
In fact, there are many binge-watch-worthy films out there that have never won a single award, and yet fans love them so much that they watch these movies every chance they get. Indeed, you’ll be shocked to know that these popular crowd-favorite movies have never taken home a single Oscar!
Taxi Driver (1976)
Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver
Martin Scorsese’s gritty neo-noir psychological thriller movie, starring Robert De Niro as the unstable New York cabbie, was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress for Jodie Foster, and Best Original Score. Unfortunately, it took home nothing.
Blade Runner (1982)
Harrison Ford...
In fact, there are many binge-watch-worthy films out there that have never won a single award, and yet fans love them so much that they watch these movies every chance they get. Indeed, you’ll be shocked to know that these popular crowd-favorite movies have never taken home a single Oscar!
Taxi Driver (1976)
Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver
Martin Scorsese’s gritty neo-noir psychological thriller movie, starring Robert De Niro as the unstable New York cabbie, was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress for Jodie Foster, and Best Original Score. Unfortunately, it took home nothing.
Blade Runner (1982)
Harrison Ford...
- 3/8/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The films in contention for the 2024 Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar are “American Fiction,” “Barbie,” “Oppenheimer,” “Poor Things,” and “The Zone of Interest.” Our odds currently indicate that “American Fiction” (7/2) will win the award, followed in order of likelihood by “Oppenheimer” (18/5), “Barbie” (4/1), “Poor Things” (9/2), and “The Zone of Interest” (9/2).
This marks only the 14th instance in 96 years of all five Best Adapted Screenplay-nominated films also being in the running for Best Picture. Prior to the last time in 2017 – the year “Moonlight” achieved dual victories – this had happened only twice during the 21st century (2011; 2013) and once during the latter half of the 20th (1965). The bulk of cases occurred almost annually from 1934 to 1943, with the only inapplicable year being 1937.
Respective “The Zone of Interest” and “Oppenheimer” writers Jonathan Glazer and Christopher Nolan are simultaneously nominated for Best Director, while Nolan is also set to face off against “American Fiction” scripter Cord Jefferson in the Best Picture race.
This marks only the 14th instance in 96 years of all five Best Adapted Screenplay-nominated films also being in the running for Best Picture. Prior to the last time in 2017 – the year “Moonlight” achieved dual victories – this had happened only twice during the 21st century (2011; 2013) and once during the latter half of the 20th (1965). The bulk of cases occurred almost annually from 1934 to 1943, with the only inapplicable year being 1937.
Respective “The Zone of Interest” and “Oppenheimer” writers Jonathan Glazer and Christopher Nolan are simultaneously nominated for Best Director, while Nolan is also set to face off against “American Fiction” scripter Cord Jefferson in the Best Picture race.
- 3/7/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Christopher Nolan has made some of the best movies in the history of Hollywood cinema in all the years that he has been working as a filmmaker. He has made some rather big-budget movies and luckily, all of them have been more or less successful at drawing profits.
Although he has only been making movies with big budgets, he has proved his proficiency as a director with his independent film Memento, which proves that he is capable of good movies on a smaller scale. He does not make franchises unless he finds it relevant.
Case in point: The Dark Knight Trilogy, which is considered one of the best superhero movie series to date. However, he once admitted that he could not have directed another great trilogy, namely The Lord of the Rings (Tlotr).
Christopher Nolan on the sets of Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan Claimed He Would Not Have Been Able to...
Although he has only been making movies with big budgets, he has proved his proficiency as a director with his independent film Memento, which proves that he is capable of good movies on a smaller scale. He does not make franchises unless he finds it relevant.
Case in point: The Dark Knight Trilogy, which is considered one of the best superhero movie series to date. However, he once admitted that he could not have directed another great trilogy, namely The Lord of the Rings (Tlotr).
Christopher Nolan on the sets of Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan Claimed He Would Not Have Been Able to...
- 3/7/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Clockwise from top left: Lady Bird (A24), True Grit (Paramount Pictures), The Royal Tenenbaums (Touchstone Pictures), The Irishman (Netflix)Graphic: The A.V. Club
If winning an Oscar wasn’t a big deal, why are the year’s biggest snubs and surprises the first topic of discussion following every nomination announcement?...
If winning an Oscar wasn’t a big deal, why are the year’s biggest snubs and surprises the first topic of discussion following every nomination announcement?...
- 3/6/2024
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
As Cillian Murphy’s Oppenheimer won the fans’ hearts, it’s interesting to know how Christopher Nolan crossed paths with Cillian Murphy. The famous filmmaker is known not just for his awesome stories but also for picking great actors. One name that stuck with him is Cillian Murphy. The 53-year-old recently spilled the beans on how he found the actor.
Christopher Nolan on the sets of Tenet
It all started when Nolan saw a picture of Murphy in a movie called 28 Days Later by Danny Boyle. What caught Nolan’s eye wasn’t just Murphy’s acting skills; it was his bright blue eyes.
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- 3/6/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
With the final voting complete, the 96th Oscars telecast will be broadcast on Sunday, March 10 and air live on ABC at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt. We update predictions through awards season, so keep checking IndieWire for all our 2024 Oscar picks.
The State of the Race
Summer blockbusters “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” are back to vying against each other in this category now that the Academy has switched two-time screenwriter Oscar nominees Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach’s outrageous based-on-an-unwritten-character scenario from Original back to Adapted.
Also nominated twice for screenwriting, Christopher Nolan painstakingly created a twisty ticking-bomb timeline for “Oppenheimer,” which is adapted from Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin’s lauded tome “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer.” Every word counts as a gamut of real-life characters move in and out of the frame, always centered on the point-of-view of scientist Oppenheimer and...
The State of the Race
Summer blockbusters “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” are back to vying against each other in this category now that the Academy has switched two-time screenwriter Oscar nominees Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach’s outrageous based-on-an-unwritten-character scenario from Original back to Adapted.
Also nominated twice for screenwriting, Christopher Nolan painstakingly created a twisty ticking-bomb timeline for “Oppenheimer,” which is adapted from Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin’s lauded tome “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer.” Every word counts as a gamut of real-life characters move in and out of the frame, always centered on the point-of-view of scientist Oppenheimer and...
- 3/4/2024
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
It's been 23 years since Christopher Nolan dazzled moviegoers with his breakout neo-noir "Memento," and he has more than made good on that film's overwhelming promise. In terms of building a Hollywood filmmaking career, there's not a single misstep in his filmography. He proved himself capable of handling a major studio picture with "Insomnia," did a graceful one-for-them/one-for-me two-step between Batman movies and personal projects, and now can call his tune at an unprecedented level. Every studio wants Nolan, and they're willing to give him anything he wants to lock him down.
And now that he's about to win the Best Picture and Best Director Oscars for "Oppenheimer" (a three-hour biopic that is currently $60 million short of a $1 billion worldwide gross), his rate is about to get a significant bump.
Given that Nolan has never gone more than three years between movies, it's not too early to speculate as to what he'll do next.
And now that he's about to win the Best Picture and Best Director Oscars for "Oppenheimer" (a three-hour biopic that is currently $60 million short of a $1 billion worldwide gross), his rate is about to get a significant bump.
Given that Nolan has never gone more than three years between movies, it's not too early to speculate as to what he'll do next.
- 3/4/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
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