Ranker is a popular place on the Internet where people can rank whatever they want, however, they want, and whenever they want. This is always a fan-focused ranking system, and it is never officially tied to the people behind the projects in question. Recently, a large survey was organized on Ranker, whose goal was to determine the best movies of all time. The list includes more than 3,000 titles, but in our report, we have decided to list the top ten titles from the site to provide you with better insight, combined with our original comments and opinions, which will add flavor to the whole report.
Of course, since this is indeed an important list, we have decided to report on it, so we are going to bring you the results by listing the top 10 movies on this list, from 10th to first place. We hope you’ll enjoy it!
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Of course, since this is indeed an important list, we have decided to report on it, so we are going to bring you the results by listing the top 10 movies on this list, from 10th to first place. We hope you’ll enjoy it!
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- 6/9/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films are visual spectacles, but there’s one thing that elevates the look of the films completely. Hans Zimmer’s Oscar-winning musical score in Dune and his subsequent work in Dune: Part Two were both integral parts of Villeneuve’s storytelling. However, unlike Christopher Nolan, the Sicario director did one thing to avoid limiting the musician’s perspective.
Hans Zimmer (credits: Raph_PH | Wikimedia Commons)
During a recent interview, Zimmer shared that Villeneuve never showed him the script for the films. The director wanted the score to come out of the conversations he had with Zimmer about Frank Herbert’s classic novel. Interestingly, their collaboration began on Blade Runner 2049 after Villeneuve parted ways with his frequent collaborator Jóhann Jóhannsson.
Denis Villeneuve Never Showed The Script Of Dune Films To Hans Zimmer Denis Villeneuve with Timothée Chalamet on the set of Dune | Warner Bros.
During an...
Hans Zimmer (credits: Raph_PH | Wikimedia Commons)
During a recent interview, Zimmer shared that Villeneuve never showed him the script for the films. The director wanted the score to come out of the conversations he had with Zimmer about Frank Herbert’s classic novel. Interestingly, their collaboration began on Blade Runner 2049 after Villeneuve parted ways with his frequent collaborator Jóhann Jóhannsson.
Denis Villeneuve Never Showed The Script Of Dune Films To Hans Zimmer Denis Villeneuve with Timothée Chalamet on the set of Dune | Warner Bros.
During an...
- 6/9/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Renowned film score composer, Hans Zimmer once confessed to breaking the law on foreign soil while working on Christopher Nolan’s 2017 war thriller film Dunkirk. The film marked the sixth and so far last collaboration between Zimmer and the acclaimed filmmaker, bringing the Dunkirk evacuation of World War II to the silver screen.
Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk | Credit: Warner Bros.
The film received high acclaim, earning praise for the direction, visuals, and sound, and Zimmer also earned his 11th Oscar nomination. However, his unconventional approach to creating the intricate score included a controversial act, taking sand from Normandy Beach to incorporate into the film’s music.
Hans Zimmer’s Unconventional Inspiration For Dunkirk’s Score
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan and composer Hans Zimmer have collaborated on numerous projects over the years, including acclaimed films like The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, and Interstellar. However, their last collaboration led the renowned composer to take an unconventional inspiration.
Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk | Credit: Warner Bros.
The film received high acclaim, earning praise for the direction, visuals, and sound, and Zimmer also earned his 11th Oscar nomination. However, his unconventional approach to creating the intricate score included a controversial act, taking sand from Normandy Beach to incorporate into the film’s music.
Hans Zimmer’s Unconventional Inspiration For Dunkirk’s Score
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan and composer Hans Zimmer have collaborated on numerous projects over the years, including acclaimed films like The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, and Interstellar. However, their last collaboration led the renowned composer to take an unconventional inspiration.
- 6/8/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Hans Zimmer is one of the most renowned music composers in Hollywood with several of his scores used in blockbuster films. He usually works with popular filmmakers, but most notably with Christopher Nolan.
Hans Zimmer in The Jonathan Ross Show / YouTube
They have been collaborating since The Dark Knight trilogy, with the famed musician also lending his talent to Nolan’s other films such as Inception, Interstellar, and Dunkirk.
Hans Zimmer Shares Honest Thoughts About His Music Being Used In Crap Movies
During an interview on The Jonathan Ross Show, veteran composer Hans Zimmer talked about making music for crap films.
When you get a crap movie, it frees you. It lets you write the most wonderful things because you’re the only good thing happening.
He has worked with several movies from live-actions to animated ones, and he has a great portfolio under his belt. It’s not his fault,...
Hans Zimmer in The Jonathan Ross Show / YouTube
They have been collaborating since The Dark Knight trilogy, with the famed musician also lending his talent to Nolan’s other films such as Inception, Interstellar, and Dunkirk.
Hans Zimmer Shares Honest Thoughts About His Music Being Used In Crap Movies
During an interview on The Jonathan Ross Show, veteran composer Hans Zimmer talked about making music for crap films.
When you get a crap movie, it frees you. It lets you write the most wonderful things because you’re the only good thing happening.
He has worked with several movies from live-actions to animated ones, and he has a great portfolio under his belt. It’s not his fault,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
After an amazing effort from the Helldivers 2 community, another Major Order has been accomplished. However, some fans are questioning whether the destruction of the Meridian Terminids supercolony was a successful mission.
Given the appearance of the black hole, some players are questioning whether this mission was a success or merely another attempt at propaganda from the Ministry of Truth. The studio is celebrating this particular success and anticipating new ways to eradicate the bug menace on the game’s official social media.
The Community of Helldivers 2 Has Proven Once Again to Be Very Good at Fighting for Democracy Helldivers 2 community is doubting about the current black hole.
Another epic battle has concluded within the vast lore of Helldivers 2, and the community has achieved another significant victory for democracy. With the destruction of the terminal supercolony on Meridia, players of the game can now see the enormous black hole that this...
Given the appearance of the black hole, some players are questioning whether this mission was a success or merely another attempt at propaganda from the Ministry of Truth. The studio is celebrating this particular success and anticipating new ways to eradicate the bug menace on the game’s official social media.
The Community of Helldivers 2 Has Proven Once Again to Be Very Good at Fighting for Democracy Helldivers 2 community is doubting about the current black hole.
Another epic battle has concluded within the vast lore of Helldivers 2, and the community has achieved another significant victory for democracy. With the destruction of the terminal supercolony on Meridia, players of the game can now see the enormous black hole that this...
- 6/3/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Back in 2014, Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar rekindled people’s great interest in science fiction movies. The story of an astronaut on his way to a wormhole to find a new home for humanity attracted the attention of millions of viewers around the world.
Few of them know there was a 90s movie that literally paved the way for all modern sci-fi films. Since then it has gained a cultish status, but, nevertheless, it still seems underrated, especially given the fact that fans compare it to Nolan’s masterpiece.
The plot revolves around Dr. Ellie Arroway, a Seti employee who dedicated her life to the search for extraterrestrial life. After eventually finding the evidence of it, she faces skepticism from other scientists, politicians and media, but it’s high time to go further.
On her way to making contact with aliens, she is forced to fight against a number of opposing forces,...
Few of them know there was a 90s movie that literally paved the way for all modern sci-fi films. Since then it has gained a cultish status, but, nevertheless, it still seems underrated, especially given the fact that fans compare it to Nolan’s masterpiece.
The plot revolves around Dr. Ellie Arroway, a Seti employee who dedicated her life to the search for extraterrestrial life. After eventually finding the evidence of it, she faces skepticism from other scientists, politicians and media, but it’s high time to go further.
On her way to making contact with aliens, she is forced to fight against a number of opposing forces,...
- 6/2/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar took audiences on a journey through time, space, and the human spirit. Here are 10 fascinating facts about this epic sci-fi adventure that will make you want to rewatch it right now! The Inspiration Behind Interstellar Nolan’s vision for Interstellar was shaped by his love for space films like Star Wars and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. He mentioned in an interview, I got to do a lot of things in this film that I’ve been wanting to do since I was a kid. This childhood dream evolved into one of the most visually stunning films...
- 5/30/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Prime Video is a great video streaming service with Thursday Night Football, blockbuster movies, and compelling TV shows. Peacock provides lots of important live sports, great movies, and original series. But can you watch both services on the same platform? We’ll explain the differences in the services and how you can start watching both today.
Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
What Is Peacock?
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Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
No, there is not one subscription for both services. Prime Video and Peacock are entirely separate services. You can subscribe to one or the other or both, but there isn’t a single interface. While Prime Video does allow you to add a mind-boggling number of premium services, Peacock is not one of them.
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Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
What Is Peacock?
What is Prime Video?
Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
No, there is not one subscription for both services. Prime Video and Peacock are entirely separate services. You can subscribe to one or the other or both, but there isn’t a single interface. While Prime Video does allow you to add a mind-boggling number of premium services, Peacock is not one of them.
Sign Up $5.99+ / month peacocktv.com
Get a Year of Peacock Premium for Just $19.99 with Code: Streamthedeal.
- 5/28/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Few Hollywood stars can truly claim to be in an echelon above the renowned A-list, but George Clooney has effortlessly risen to such heights. Renowned not only for his chiseled jawline & riveting performances—cue the gripping visual masterpiece Gravity, which amassed an astronomical $723 million at the box office—Clooney embodies the epitome of a real hero.
But did you know that even his highest-grossing movie, the breathtaking outer space odyssey Gravity, would be overshadowed by the sheer opulence of Clooney’s Lake Como villa? Indeed, the star’s phenomenal movie success pales in comparison to the whopping $107 million of his Italian retreat.
Sandra Bullock and George Clooney in Gravity | Warner Bros. Pictures
However, there were rumors circulating last year that the actor was selling the renowned villa Oleandra, which he later denied.
George Clooney’s Mansion: A Price Comparison to His Blockbuster Film Gravity
Science fiction films set in space...
But did you know that even his highest-grossing movie, the breathtaking outer space odyssey Gravity, would be overshadowed by the sheer opulence of Clooney’s Lake Como villa? Indeed, the star’s phenomenal movie success pales in comparison to the whopping $107 million of his Italian retreat.
Sandra Bullock and George Clooney in Gravity | Warner Bros. Pictures
However, there were rumors circulating last year that the actor was selling the renowned villa Oleandra, which he later denied.
George Clooney’s Mansion: A Price Comparison to His Blockbuster Film Gravity
Science fiction films set in space...
- 5/28/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
If you've never sought out the truth behind sci-fi movies and TV shows, you've probably never believed what was happening on your screen. From traveling through time and space to discovering aliens, the genre can have a lot of twists and turns that are hard to imagine in real life.
But you'd be surprised how far science has come and how close humanity is to making these fictional stories real. Here are 10 sci-fi TV shows and movies that aren't true, but could have happened in real life.
Alien (1979)
Ridley Scott's Alien is one of those movies you don't want to believe could ever come true. However, there is one detail that does seem realistic. If space travel becomes as common as we think it will, the spaceships won't all look like a brand new yacht in the sky. The luxury ships will be for the rich, while the rest...
But you'd be surprised how far science has come and how close humanity is to making these fictional stories real. Here are 10 sci-fi TV shows and movies that aren't true, but could have happened in real life.
Alien (1979)
Ridley Scott's Alien is one of those movies you don't want to believe could ever come true. However, there is one detail that does seem realistic. If space travel becomes as common as we think it will, the spaceships won't all look like a brand new yacht in the sky. The luxury ships will be for the rich, while the rest...
- 5/27/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Renowned for his innovative and often conceptually rich storytelling, Christopher Nolan has carved out a distinctive niche for himself by delivering visually stunning narratives on the big screen, specifically in IMAX format. Whether it is Interstellar, The Dark Knight trilogy, or the Oscar-winning blockbuster Oppenheimer, the filmmaker constructs cinematic worlds with minimal reliance on CGI, opting instead for practical methods to breathe life into his creations.
Christopher Nolan | Credit: HellaCinema via Wikimedia Commons
One cannot overlook the pivotal role played by high-resolution IMAX cameras, which have been integral to Nolan’s filmmaking journey since the 2010 superhero film, The Dark Knight. Reflecting on the resources at his disposal, Nolan addressed how they are not universally accessible to every filmmaker and how he takes it as a responsibility to utilize them most productively and creatively possible.
Christopher Nolan Reflected on Filmmaking Vision and Resource Utilization
In a conversation with Time Magazine, the...
Christopher Nolan | Credit: HellaCinema via Wikimedia Commons
One cannot overlook the pivotal role played by high-resolution IMAX cameras, which have been integral to Nolan’s filmmaking journey since the 2010 superhero film, The Dark Knight. Reflecting on the resources at his disposal, Nolan addressed how they are not universally accessible to every filmmaker and how he takes it as a responsibility to utilize them most productively and creatively possible.
Christopher Nolan Reflected on Filmmaking Vision and Resource Utilization
In a conversation with Time Magazine, the...
- 5/27/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
It comes as no surprise that Christopher Nolan, who directed films like Inception and Interstellar, was ahead of his time. From changing times to superhero movies, Nolan is regarded as one of the most esteemed directors in Hollywood, and rightfully so. His statements ring true even after 7 years!
Christopher Nolan on the sets of Dunkirk | HellaCinema via Wikimedia Commons
Right after creating and directing the 2017 film Dunkirk, Nolan sat for an interview to talk about his then-released film. During his talks, the director mentioned that times were changing. Well, his statements are indeed true since modern films are very different compared to the early 2000s or even 2010s!
Christopher Nolan Was Ahead of His Time!
Being a director known for creating some iconic movies like The Dark Knight, Interstellar, and, The Prestige, Christopher Nolan has been praised beyond measure. From scientific approaches to breakthroughs in physics, the director has taught...
Christopher Nolan on the sets of Dunkirk | HellaCinema via Wikimedia Commons
Right after creating and directing the 2017 film Dunkirk, Nolan sat for an interview to talk about his then-released film. During his talks, the director mentioned that times were changing. Well, his statements are indeed true since modern films are very different compared to the early 2000s or even 2010s!
Christopher Nolan Was Ahead of His Time!
Being a director known for creating some iconic movies like The Dark Knight, Interstellar, and, The Prestige, Christopher Nolan has been praised beyond measure. From scientific approaches to breakthroughs in physics, the director has taught...
- 5/27/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
It’s been ten years, and Christopher Nolan’s science fiction film Interstellar continues to amaze and baffle fans. As it has been a decade since its release, Paramount is bringing the movie back in theaters this fall.
Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey in Interstellar / Paramount Pictures
Co-written by Nolan and his brother, Jonathan, Interstellar follows an ex-NASA pilot tasked to navigate a spacecraft after Earth becomes uninhabitable in the future. The ensemble cast starred Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Matt Damon, Ellen Burstyn, Michael Caine, and Bill Irwin.
Christopher Nolan Talks About The Making Of Interstellar
Christopher Nolan spoke with NPR and shared how Interstellar was inspired by many of his favorite childhood space films. Among his picks were George Lucas’ Star Wars and Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
I got to do a lot of things in this film that I’ve...
Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey in Interstellar / Paramount Pictures
Co-written by Nolan and his brother, Jonathan, Interstellar follows an ex-NASA pilot tasked to navigate a spacecraft after Earth becomes uninhabitable in the future. The ensemble cast starred Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Matt Damon, Ellen Burstyn, Michael Caine, and Bill Irwin.
Christopher Nolan Talks About The Making Of Interstellar
Christopher Nolan spoke with NPR and shared how Interstellar was inspired by many of his favorite childhood space films. Among his picks were George Lucas’ Star Wars and Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
I got to do a lot of things in this film that I’ve...
- 5/27/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar will forever be hailed as one of cinema’s greatest achievements. Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, the film remains as fresh and impactful as ever, continuing to captivate minds. Not only does the movie resonate deeply on a human level, but it also delves into the intricacies of the human mind and the quest for survival.
Jonathan Nolan speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International, for Westworld” (via Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
The beautifully crafted original story, to be honest, is unparalleled and cannot be surpassed. However, despite the tremendous success of the film and the position it holds, co-writer Jonathan Nolan is sad because of one reason.
Christopher Nolan’s Impressive Record with Interstellar Leaves Jonathan Nolan Sad for Hollywood
The Christopher Nolan movie Interstellar starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Matt Damon was a massive success, both critically and commercially. It grossed a...
Jonathan Nolan speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International, for Westworld” (via Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
The beautifully crafted original story, to be honest, is unparalleled and cannot be surpassed. However, despite the tremendous success of the film and the position it holds, co-writer Jonathan Nolan is sad because of one reason.
Christopher Nolan’s Impressive Record with Interstellar Leaves Jonathan Nolan Sad for Hollywood
The Christopher Nolan movie Interstellar starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Matt Damon was a massive success, both critically and commercially. It grossed a...
- 5/26/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan and The Dark Knight Trilogy are two peas in a pod, and people know it quite well. Finding fame and love for giving the world Christian Bale’s Batman alongside Heath Ledger’s Joker, Nolan created a unique version of Batman that the world didn’t expect.
Christian Bale in The Dark Knight. Credits: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
With iconic and intriguing storylines across the trilogy and some heavenly music by Hans Zimmer, The Dark Knight Trilogy solidified Chris Nolan as a visionary director. Despite the praise that the film received, people seem to think that the fight sequences in the film… aren’t that great.
The Fight Scenes In Batman Begins Were Not That Great!
It was the year 2005 when veteran director Christopher Nolan released the first film of his iconic franchise titled Batman Begins. Starring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne aka Batman and Liam Neeson as Ras-al Ghul,...
Christian Bale in The Dark Knight. Credits: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
With iconic and intriguing storylines across the trilogy and some heavenly music by Hans Zimmer, The Dark Knight Trilogy solidified Chris Nolan as a visionary director. Despite the praise that the film received, people seem to think that the fight sequences in the film… aren’t that great.
The Fight Scenes In Batman Begins Were Not That Great!
It was the year 2005 when veteran director Christopher Nolan released the first film of his iconic franchise titled Batman Begins. Starring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne aka Batman and Liam Neeson as Ras-al Ghul,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
An Outer Range Season 2 star confirmed fan theories regarding the sci-fi series' mind-bending ending.
The Amazon Prime Video streaming series returned after a two-year hiatus with its second batch of episodes, continuing its unique brand of storytelling that mixes the Americana of Yellowstone with labyrinthian science-fiction action to Interstellar.
The series stars Josh Brolin as Royal Abbott, a Wyoming rancher who - amid fighting to keep hold of his farm - finds a physics-defying hole on his land that seems to send things to other points in time or (as fans have long speculated) entirely new realities.
Read full article on The Direct.
The Amazon Prime Video streaming series returned after a two-year hiatus with its second batch of episodes, continuing its unique brand of storytelling that mixes the Americana of Yellowstone with labyrinthian science-fiction action to Interstellar.
The series stars Josh Brolin as Royal Abbott, a Wyoming rancher who - amid fighting to keep hold of his farm - finds a physics-defying hole on his land that seems to send things to other points in time or (as fans have long speculated) entirely new realities.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 5/25/2024
- by Klein Felt
- The Direct
Each generation has its sweethears and each generation has its proper stars. This is a normal thing when Hollywood is concerned and whether you’re 20 or 80, you will certainly know most of the popular names from each acting generation you’ve witnessed during your lifetime. This generation is, of course, not an exception and the current A-list of the biggest young stars in Hollywood at this moment has been published by The Hollywood Reporter, finally revealing the most sought after names whose appearances are more or less a guarantee of a movie’s success at the box office.
Since this is undoubtedly a major event in the movie industry, we have decided to provide you with the names on the list and give our own impressions on whether these names deserve to be here or not when compared to some other colleagues. A lot has to be taken in here – popularity,...
Since this is undoubtedly a major event in the movie industry, we have decided to provide you with the names on the list and give our own impressions on whether these names deserve to be here or not when compared to some other colleagues. A lot has to be taken in here – popularity,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The cape was once the kingmaker. But the movie stars at the top of studios’ most-wanted lists today have largely avoided cinematic universes. Instead of being pulled up to the A-list with a call from Marvel or DC (like earlier breakouts Chris Evans, Gal Gadot and Jason Momoa), today’s top talents — according to THR’s survey of executives, managers and agents — were anointed by auteur directors. Austin Butler was tapped by Baz Luhrmann for Elvis, while Denis Villeneuve gave nearly a third of this list their first franchise movie with his Dune features.
Today’s young stars are also less formulaic than their predecessors of just a decade ago, whose indie debuts or tiny Oscar turns were quickly followed by IP-backed film series. They are more agnostic, too, moving easily among studio filmmaking, indie efforts and television. Unlike past eras, there’s also not a single “type” dominating the group.
Today’s young stars are also less formulaic than their predecessors of just a decade ago, whose indie debuts or tiny Oscar turns were quickly followed by IP-backed film series. They are more agnostic, too, moving easily among studio filmmaking, indie efforts and television. Unlike past eras, there’s also not a single “type” dominating the group.
- 5/24/2024
- by Aaron Couch, Mia Galuppo and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amazon Prime Video’s “Fallout” created both unusual challenges and endless opportunities for its creative team. The vast world established by the hugely successful video game provided a vivid post-apocalyptic setting and brilliantly conceived creatures and characters but no clear road map for translating the experience of playing the game into the third-person narrative style of television. “Gaming is a more personal experience,” director and executive producer Jonathan Nolan told IndieWire. “Even if you’re playing connected games, for the most part, kids just put their headsets on and play with their friends online.”
The filmmakers’ goal was to take that first-person intimacy and translate it into a series that would be as involving and immersive as the game in its own way, an intention that was ultimately realized by a relatively classical approach to visual storytelling in which Nolan — as is his usual practice — shot on film and built...
The filmmakers’ goal was to take that first-person intimacy and translate it into a series that would be as involving and immersive as the game in its own way, an intention that was ultimately realized by a relatively classical approach to visual storytelling in which Nolan — as is his usual practice — shot on film and built...
- 5/23/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
Few filmmakers can boast a filmography like Christopher Nolan. The legendary director has risen to all-time-great since his arrival in the ‘90s, moving from cerebral indie fare like Memento and Following, to none-more-ambitious brain-twisting blockbusters like Inception and the Oscar-dominating Oppenheimer. Factor in one of the greatest superhero trilogies of all time with the Dark Knight movies, bold originals like Interstellar and Tenet, and instant-classic thrillers like The Prestige and Dunkirk, and you have a body of work for the ages. And as the director tells Empire, none of it worked out quite how he expected.
For Empire's Christopher Nolan Special Collector’s Edition, we sat down with Nolan – and his producing partner and wife Emma Thomas – for a major new career-spanning interview, looking back on everything they’ve achieved. For such a meticulous filmmaker, it’ll be no surprise that Nolan always had a plan. “As a young man,...
For Empire's Christopher Nolan Special Collector’s Edition, we sat down with Nolan – and his producing partner and wife Emma Thomas – for a major new career-spanning interview, looking back on everything they’ve achieved. For such a meticulous filmmaker, it’ll be no surprise that Nolan always had a plan. “As a young man,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
While these are more space fantasy than true sci-fi, the genre's core purpose is to offer commentary on our present and possible future. Films like Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, and Ridley Scott's The Martian are exemplary in their scientific fidelity. However, one film stands out for its unparalleled accuracy: Ron Howard's Apollo 13.
The Story of the Failed, Yet Heroic Flight to the Moon
"Apollo 13" is not your typical sci-fi movie but rather a science space drama with fictional elements, dramatizing the perilous events of the April 1970 space mission. Directed by Ron Howard, known for films like Willow, A Beautiful Mind, and The Da Vinci Code, and written by William Broyles Jr. and Al Reinert, the movie meticulously recreates the dangerous mission.
The film's all-star cast, including Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, and Ed Harris, delivers stellar...
The Story of the Failed, Yet Heroic Flight to the Moon
"Apollo 13" is not your typical sci-fi movie but rather a science space drama with fictional elements, dramatizing the perilous events of the April 1970 space mission. Directed by Ron Howard, known for films like Willow, A Beautiful Mind, and The Da Vinci Code, and written by William Broyles Jr. and Al Reinert, the movie meticulously recreates the dangerous mission.
The film's all-star cast, including Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, and Ed Harris, delivers stellar...
- 5/22/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Renowned for his visionary filmmaking, Christopher Nolan has established a strong working relationship with a select group of actors, including Christian Bale, Cillian Murphy, and Michael Caine, who has starred in every Nolan film since Batman Begins, including The Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception, The Prestige, Interstellar, and Tanet, along with an uncredited cameo in Dunkirk.
Christian Bale, Michael Caine, and Christopher Nolan on the set of The Dark Knight | Credit: IMDb
His seamless presence in these movies has been so remarkable that when Caine declined to star in Oppenheimer, the filmmaker turned to an ensemble of Hollywood heavyweights to fill the void left by his most frequent collaborator.
Michael Caine Declined Christopher Nolan’s Offer to Star in Oppenheimer
Michael Caine has been the most frequent collaborator of Christopher Nolan, having worked together on seven films since their first movie together Batman Begins. However, their long-standing partnership was interrupted by the 2023 Oscar-winning film,...
Christian Bale, Michael Caine, and Christopher Nolan on the set of The Dark Knight | Credit: IMDb
His seamless presence in these movies has been so remarkable that when Caine declined to star in Oppenheimer, the filmmaker turned to an ensemble of Hollywood heavyweights to fill the void left by his most frequent collaborator.
Michael Caine Declined Christopher Nolan’s Offer to Star in Oppenheimer
Michael Caine has been the most frequent collaborator of Christopher Nolan, having worked together on seven films since their first movie together Batman Begins. However, their long-standing partnership was interrupted by the 2023 Oscar-winning film,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Director Christopher Nolan has made films on some of the most unique concepts, resulting in an interesting filmography for the acclaimed director. However, Nolan’s filmography could have included one sci-fi blockbuster that was eventually directed by Steven Spielberg. Nonetheless, Nolan did not seem interested in directing the project for one reason.
Christopher Nolan was reportedly approached to direct Ready Player One. (Image via Esquire UK)
According to reports, Nolan was once in contention to direct the 2018 science fiction action film Ready Player One. However, Nolan declined the offer because of his desire to pursue original concepts, paving the way for Spielberg to take the director’s chair. Here is everything you need to know about why Nolan turned down a chance to direct Ready Player One.
Christopher Nolan Was Offered Steven Spielberg’s Sci-Fi Blockbuster Ready Player One
Ready Player One is a science-fiction action film based on author...
Christopher Nolan was reportedly approached to direct Ready Player One. (Image via Esquire UK)
According to reports, Nolan was once in contention to direct the 2018 science fiction action film Ready Player One. However, Nolan declined the offer because of his desire to pursue original concepts, paving the way for Spielberg to take the director’s chair. Here is everything you need to know about why Nolan turned down a chance to direct Ready Player One.
Christopher Nolan Was Offered Steven Spielberg’s Sci-Fi Blockbuster Ready Player One
Ready Player One is a science-fiction action film based on author...
- 5/19/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Veteran director Christopher Nolan is known for his iconic films like Interstellar, Inception, and, Oppenheimer. With some iconic ideas and mind-bending scripts that make the twisted world of time, space, and, people, Nolan is one of a kind director for the world.
Anne Hathaway as Amelia Brand in Interstellar | Paramount Pictures
Although Interstellar is somewhat Nolan’s brainchild, his brother Jonathan Nolan was attached to the film as its writer. With director Steven Spielberg attached originally as the director, J. Nolan revealed that the spirit of the original script remained even after changing directors.
The Original Soul of Interstellar Stayed The Same
Before Christopher Nolan and physicist Kip Thorne turned Jonathan Nolan’s script into a film, the Jurassic Park director was originally attached to the film. Sitting on the director’s chair, Spielberg had his own version of the film and his take on it.
Matthew McConaughey and Mackenzie Foy...
Anne Hathaway as Amelia Brand in Interstellar | Paramount Pictures
Although Interstellar is somewhat Nolan’s brainchild, his brother Jonathan Nolan was attached to the film as its writer. With director Steven Spielberg attached originally as the director, J. Nolan revealed that the spirit of the original script remained even after changing directors.
The Original Soul of Interstellar Stayed The Same
Before Christopher Nolan and physicist Kip Thorne turned Jonathan Nolan’s script into a film, the Jurassic Park director was originally attached to the film. Sitting on the director’s chair, Spielberg had his own version of the film and his take on it.
Matthew McConaughey and Mackenzie Foy...
- 5/19/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Filmmakers such as Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Martin Scorsese, and Christopher Nolan are known for pushing the boundaries in blockbuster filmmaking as they bring in original ideas and mount them on a large scale. While the directors have grown to be critical favorites, they also seem to have won the box office race with their original films.
Among these legends, Christopher Nolan seems to have gained the top spot in one category. With four of his original films grossing over $500 million at the box office, Nolan beat Spielberg and Roland Emmerich to gain the top spot. The Oscar-winner is the only filmmaker to have achieved this feat with movies that are not comic adaptations, reboots, or sequels.
Christopher Nolan Beats Steven Spielberg In One Directorial Achievement Christopher Nolan in an interview | Credits: YouTube/The Late Show
Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan have been maverick filmmakers who seem to have cracked...
Among these legends, Christopher Nolan seems to have gained the top spot in one category. With four of his original films grossing over $500 million at the box office, Nolan beat Spielberg and Roland Emmerich to gain the top spot. The Oscar-winner is the only filmmaker to have achieved this feat with movies that are not comic adaptations, reboots, or sequels.
Christopher Nolan Beats Steven Spielberg In One Directorial Achievement Christopher Nolan in an interview | Credits: YouTube/The Late Show
Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan have been maverick filmmakers who seem to have cracked...
- 5/19/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Matthew McConaughey is one of the most respected and talented actors in Hollywood. Although his skills shine when he is in front of a camera, he has gained a reputation for another great trait. The actor is known for being very humble and grounded in reality, often shying away from the limelight and public attention.
Matthew McConaughey in Interstellar. Credits: Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. and Paramount Pictures Corporation
Unlike the rest of the film industry, he does not indulge himself in controversies and does not revel in celebrating himself. Instead, he focuses on his art and being the private person that he is. This was perfectly represented in a speech he gave at a university graduation. While giving words of wisdom, he made sure to mention the importance of modesty and humility.
Matthew McConaughey’s Words of Wisdom
In 2016, Matthew McConaughey gave a talk at the University of Houston (via...
Matthew McConaughey in Interstellar. Credits: Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. and Paramount Pictures Corporation
Unlike the rest of the film industry, he does not indulge himself in controversies and does not revel in celebrating himself. Instead, he focuses on his art and being the private person that he is. This was perfectly represented in a speech he gave at a university graduation. While giving words of wisdom, he made sure to mention the importance of modesty and humility.
Matthew McConaughey’s Words of Wisdom
In 2016, Matthew McConaughey gave a talk at the University of Houston (via...
- 5/18/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Over the last two decades, Christopher Nolan’s name has been solidified as one of the most distinct minds that has emerged in modern filmmaking. The filmmaker’s career is on a roll as he went from doing low-budget indie films to creating Oppenheimer which had an explosive effect on the film industry. Nolan is notorious for pushing the limits of filmmaking.
Christopher Nolan. Credits: HellaCinema/ Wikimedia Commons
In each of his films, he would push the idea to its limits as he keeps bringing something new to the table; such was the case with his 2014 sci-fi drama Interstellar, featuring Matthew McConaughey in the lead. The film was something that had never been seen before in the history of filmmaking. The film was praised by everyone, including Quentin Tarantino praising the director for his imaginative skills and creative vision.
Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar Had a Magic Effect On Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino,...
Christopher Nolan. Credits: HellaCinema/ Wikimedia Commons
In each of his films, he would push the idea to its limits as he keeps bringing something new to the table; such was the case with his 2014 sci-fi drama Interstellar, featuring Matthew McConaughey in the lead. The film was something that had never been seen before in the history of filmmaking. The film was praised by everyone, including Quentin Tarantino praising the director for his imaginative skills and creative vision.
Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar Had a Magic Effect On Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Robert Pattinson is an iconic actor known for portraying the role of Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise followed by Batman in The Batman (yeah, quite the jump). With an expansive career to his name, Pattinson is quite an actor who is loved worldwide.
Robert Pattinson in a still from The Batman (via WB)
However, it seems that Pattinson wasn’t doing good on his hygiene when he was a part of the Twilight franchise. As per reports from an insider and even his ex-girlfriend Kristen Stewart, Pattinson allegedly had a bad smell around him during the filming of Twilight!
Robert Pattinson Was Allegedly Not Hygienic During Twilight!
After his fame as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Pattinson was hired for the role of Edward Cullen in Twilight. Being a movie about vampires and werewolves (and a love triangle in between), the movie had a...
Robert Pattinson in a still from The Batman (via WB)
However, it seems that Pattinson wasn’t doing good on his hygiene when he was a part of the Twilight franchise. As per reports from an insider and even his ex-girlfriend Kristen Stewart, Pattinson allegedly had a bad smell around him during the filming of Twilight!
Robert Pattinson Was Allegedly Not Hygienic During Twilight!
After his fame as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Pattinson was hired for the role of Edward Cullen in Twilight. Being a movie about vampires and werewolves (and a love triangle in between), the movie had a...
- 5/14/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
He’s twisted time. He’s reinvented Batman. He’s conquered the box office multiple times over. And he’s always done it entirely his own way. There’s nobody out there like Christopher Nolan – a game-changing filmmaker who makes masterpieces like nobody’s business, deploying cerebral cinematic craft to create big-impact blockbusters. Over the last 25 years, he’s proven himself as one of the all-time greats – and so, in the wake of his landmark Oscar wins for Oppenheimer, Empire presents the ultimate tribute: a one-off collector’s edition dedicated to a director like no other.
In this limited-edition magazine, we take a deep-dive trip through Nolan’s entire filmography, presenting not only the finest archive material from the Empire vault – collected as we’ve followed the man’s career through the years – but brand-new articles. That includes a major conversation with Nolan himself – plus his producing partner and wife Emma Thomas – conducted this April,...
In this limited-edition magazine, we take a deep-dive trip through Nolan’s entire filmography, presenting not only the finest archive material from the Empire vault – collected as we’ve followed the man’s career through the years – but brand-new articles. That includes a major conversation with Nolan himself – plus his producing partner and wife Emma Thomas – conducted this April,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
The episode of Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? covering Insomnia was Written and Narrated by Mike Holtz, Edited by Jaime Vasquez, Produced by Andrew Hatfield and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
In 2002, Christopher Nolan directed a film set in a small town in Alaska where the sun doesn’t go down for days at a time. The film starred the great Al Pacino as a once again decorated but tortured Detective at full Heat level intensity, squaring off against the legendary Robin Williams in an against-type role as a creepy, cerebral murderer of a teenage girl. And somehow……some way…..it’s considered underrated. Christopher Nolan. Al Pacino. Robin Williams. Underrated. These are not words that go together. So, let’s talk about just Wtf Happened to Insomnia.
These days, in the year of our dark lord 2024, Christopher Nolan is an undeniable titan in Hollywood. After films like his Batman trilogy,...
In 2002, Christopher Nolan directed a film set in a small town in Alaska where the sun doesn’t go down for days at a time. The film starred the great Al Pacino as a once again decorated but tortured Detective at full Heat level intensity, squaring off against the legendary Robin Williams in an against-type role as a creepy, cerebral murderer of a teenage girl. And somehow……some way…..it’s considered underrated. Christopher Nolan. Al Pacino. Robin Williams. Underrated. These are not words that go together. So, let’s talk about just Wtf Happened to Insomnia.
These days, in the year of our dark lord 2024, Christopher Nolan is an undeniable titan in Hollywood. After films like his Batman trilogy,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
With a long-standing career that has spanned genres from the mind-bending Inception to the action-fueled Batman trilogy, followed by his space adventure Interstellar, Christopher Nolan is known for being the mastermind behind few of the most celebrated films of the century. While his movies have grossed more than $4B and have sparked endless discussions, Nolan revealed the only film of his that left him impressed.
Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan | Credit: Wired/YouTube
During a panel at the Tribeca Film Festival, as Christopher Nolan was asked what scene he is most proud of putting together, the director recalled the opening scene from The Dark Knight Rise.. Surprisingly, despite the movie being about Christian Bale’s Batman, Nolan seemed to appreciate the scene that had nothing to do with Bale, instead featuring Tom Hardy as the notorious Ban..
Christopher Nolan Revealed His Best Ever Shot
Offering the film industry and audiences with...
Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan | Credit: Wired/YouTube
During a panel at the Tribeca Film Festival, as Christopher Nolan was asked what scene he is most proud of putting together, the director recalled the opening scene from The Dark Knight Rise.. Surprisingly, despite the movie being about Christian Bale’s Batman, Nolan seemed to appreciate the scene that had nothing to do with Bale, instead featuring Tom Hardy as the notorious Ban..
Christopher Nolan Revealed His Best Ever Shot
Offering the film industry and audiences with...
- 5/13/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
The original Star Wars trilogy was loved by one and all with George Lucas’ innovative creation, pushing boundaries in storytelling. The introduction of a whole new world filled with fantastical elements, rich characters, and interesting lore captivated audiences in the 70s and 80s. With The Return of the Jedi in 1983, Star Wars became a highly celebrated and adored trilogy.
A still from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
However, during their releases, the prequel trilogy consisting of The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith divided fans. Most Star Wars fans believed the prequel trilogy dipped in quality compared to the original trilogy. However, amidst the resurgence of the prequel trilogy in recent years, The Phantom Menace has now become the most-watched Star Wars film on Disney+.
Fans Are Celebrating Star Wars: The Phantom Menace’s Dominance on Disney+ Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is now the...
A still from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
However, during their releases, the prequel trilogy consisting of The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith divided fans. Most Star Wars fans believed the prequel trilogy dipped in quality compared to the original trilogy. However, amidst the resurgence of the prequel trilogy in recent years, The Phantom Menace has now become the most-watched Star Wars film on Disney+.
Fans Are Celebrating Star Wars: The Phantom Menace’s Dominance on Disney+ Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is now the...
- 5/12/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan’s 2010s movies Inception and Interstellar are getting new, deluxe physical media release, with 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbooks.
A pair of Christopher Nolan movies, the identities of which have been entirely given away by the headline to this article, are getting another physical media release. This time, aiming to appeal to collectors by both popping up in new Steelbooks.
The films in questions – stand by to be surprised – are 2010’s Inception and 2014’s Interstellar – two huge standalone hits that it’s hard to imagine anyone else managing to get through the Hollywood studio system. Both have been released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray before, but now we’re getting Steelbook versions of those releases too.
The Inception Ultimate Collectors Edition with Steelbook, as it’s known, comes with the previous 4K release, plus a poster, postcards, character bookmarks and the posh new packaging. A Blu-ray joins the 4K disc in the box,...
A pair of Christopher Nolan movies, the identities of which have been entirely given away by the headline to this article, are getting another physical media release. This time, aiming to appeal to collectors by both popping up in new Steelbooks.
The films in questions – stand by to be surprised – are 2010’s Inception and 2014’s Interstellar – two huge standalone hits that it’s hard to imagine anyone else managing to get through the Hollywood studio system. Both have been released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray before, but now we’re getting Steelbook versions of those releases too.
The Inception Ultimate Collectors Edition with Steelbook, as it’s known, comes with the previous 4K release, plus a poster, postcards, character bookmarks and the posh new packaging. A Blu-ray joins the 4K disc in the box,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy is considered one of the best Batman movies of all time. From its execution to the cinematic scenes and well-built characters, the movie not only perfectly captures the true essence of Batman but also gives a befitting end to the whole tale.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Christian Bale in a still from The Dark Knight Rises
Yet, no matter how grand and successful a picture is, there is bound to be one or more blunders. And so is with Nolan’s Batman saga, where one particular dialogue is such a cringefest that DC fans just cannot let it go.
The Lamest Dialogue from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises
A still from the scene featuring The Dark Knight Rises‘ terrible dialogue
Christopher Nolan is needless to say a brilliant filmmaker whose ability to craft complex and thought-provoking stories is unparalleled. And The Dark Knight...
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Christian Bale in a still from The Dark Knight Rises
Yet, no matter how grand and successful a picture is, there is bound to be one or more blunders. And so is with Nolan’s Batman saga, where one particular dialogue is such a cringefest that DC fans just cannot let it go.
The Lamest Dialogue from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises
A still from the scene featuring The Dark Knight Rises‘ terrible dialogue
Christopher Nolan is needless to say a brilliant filmmaker whose ability to craft complex and thought-provoking stories is unparalleled. And The Dark Knight...
- 5/7/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Back in 1981, Francis Ford Coppola risked everything with his musical One from the Heart to challenge the studios’ ways and revolutionize cinema. Unfortunately, it ended up being a box office disaster, which pushed him into a decade of financial turmoil. Moreover, its failure also led to Megalopolis, whose script he conceived around the same time period, being put on ice.
Since then, the legendary filmmaker has been working tirelessly to get his dream project greenlit, but the corporate heads at studios never gave it the get-go following its experimental nature. Fast forward to 2019, reports revealed that Coppola was self-financing the $120 million film and the teaser released for the sci-fi drama has left fans in awe, which rivals the likes of Interstellar and Dune.
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis Teaser Leaves Fans Enthralled
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis
Set to debut at the 77th Cannes Film Festival 2024, Francis Ford Coppola finally...
Since then, the legendary filmmaker has been working tirelessly to get his dream project greenlit, but the corporate heads at studios never gave it the get-go following its experimental nature. Fast forward to 2019, reports revealed that Coppola was self-financing the $120 million film and the teaser released for the sci-fi drama has left fans in awe, which rivals the likes of Interstellar and Dune.
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis Teaser Leaves Fans Enthralled
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis
Set to debut at the 77th Cannes Film Festival 2024, Francis Ford Coppola finally...
- 5/4/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan’s neo-western drama Yellowstone became a resounding success not only for the sharp and potent writing by the actor-turned-director, but also for its ensemble cast led by Kevin Costner who turned in memorable performances. Wes Bentley who is a recognizable face in many Hollywood blockbusters, was one of them.
Wes Bentley in Interstellar (image credit: Warner Brothers)
The Hunger Games star who plays a hard-nosed lawyer and tough politician, Jamie Dutton, in the show, presented this side of the character in real life to his other co-stars. Being a very competitive person, the actor stormed off in anger during a game of bowling with his colleagues when he realized that he had lost the contest.
Here’s Proof That Wes Bentley Hates Losing
After being a part of many marquee films including Interstellar, The Hunger Games, and Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Wes Bentley earned lot of acclaim for...
Wes Bentley in Interstellar (image credit: Warner Brothers)
The Hunger Games star who plays a hard-nosed lawyer and tough politician, Jamie Dutton, in the show, presented this side of the character in real life to his other co-stars. Being a very competitive person, the actor stormed off in anger during a game of bowling with his colleagues when he realized that he had lost the contest.
Here’s Proof That Wes Bentley Hates Losing
After being a part of many marquee films including Interstellar, The Hunger Games, and Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Wes Bentley earned lot of acclaim for...
- 5/3/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Presenting the Oscar for best actress at the 94th Academy Awards earlier this year, Anthony Hopkins described the nominees as actors “who’ve built their careers on some of the most memorable and most unexpected performances in movie after movie after movie.” No surprise, then, that the winner turned out to be Jessica Chastain, who took home the gold for The Eyes of Tammy Faye.
With three Oscar nominations and seven Golden Globe nods (and one win for each), Chastain is a true Hollywood maverick. In her almost two decades on-screen, she’s played spies, troubled wives, real-life heroes (The Zookeeper’s Wife) and power-brokers. She’s gone to space, ruled over a haunted mansion (Crimson Peak) and fought a murderous clown (It: Chapter 2).
To her extensive on-screen résumé, she has...
With three Oscar nominations and seven Golden Globe nods (and one win for each), Chastain is a true Hollywood maverick. In her almost two decades on-screen, she’s played spies, troubled wives, real-life heroes (The Zookeeper’s Wife) and power-brokers. She’s gone to space, ruled over a haunted mansion (Crimson Peak) and fought a murderous clown (It: Chapter 2).
To her extensive on-screen résumé, she has...
- 5/3/2024
- by Anne Cohen
- Tudum - Netflix
10. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Whenever Stanley Kubrick is involved, you know there has to be something outstanding. 2001: A Space Odyssey follows an adventure to Jupiter where the astronauts have to oppose their board computer that tries to stop them…
But more than a good movie, it’s an unforgettable visual experience, an experiment in bizarre.
You can watch 2001: A Space Odyssey on Max, Netflix, and Prime Video.
9. Once Upon A Time In America (1984)
Sergio Leone’s Once Upon A Time In America isn’t special due to its captivating story of a small-time criminal turned mafia kingpin. The movie's sensational visuals could have been less impressive in our eyes, too — if not for the fact that in 1984, there was no CGI, and its stunning shots were all done with practical effects alone.
You can watch Once Upon A Time In America on Netflix and Prime Video.
8. Life of Pi...
Whenever Stanley Kubrick is involved, you know there has to be something outstanding. 2001: A Space Odyssey follows an adventure to Jupiter where the astronauts have to oppose their board computer that tries to stop them…
But more than a good movie, it’s an unforgettable visual experience, an experiment in bizarre.
You can watch 2001: A Space Odyssey on Max, Netflix, and Prime Video.
9. Once Upon A Time In America (1984)
Sergio Leone’s Once Upon A Time In America isn’t special due to its captivating story of a small-time criminal turned mafia kingpin. The movie's sensational visuals could have been less impressive in our eyes, too — if not for the fact that in 1984, there was no CGI, and its stunning shots were all done with practical effects alone.
You can watch Once Upon A Time In America on Netflix and Prime Video.
8. Life of Pi...
- 5/2/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Deadline is reporting on hundreds more layoffs incoming at one of the VFX top firms, Dneg, which is the VFX company behind major blockbusters like Dune: Part Two, Oppenheimer, The Last of Us, and many more. Because of AI?
no. of VFX Artists per mega project Dneg: Top-tier VFX company
Dneg (formerly known as Double Negative and stylized as D N E G) is a British visual effects, computer animation, and stereo conversion studio that was founded in 1998 in London, and rebranded as Dneg in 2014 after a merger with an Indian VFX company Prime Focus; it was named after the letters “D” and “Neg” from their former name. The company has received seven Academy Awards for its work on the films Inception, Interstellar, Ex Machina, Blade Runner 2049, First Man, Tenet, and Dune. In addition, Dneg has received BAFTA awards for Inception, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2,...
no. of VFX Artists per mega project Dneg: Top-tier VFX company
Dneg (formerly known as Double Negative and stylized as D N E G) is a British visual effects, computer animation, and stereo conversion studio that was founded in 1998 in London, and rebranded as Dneg in 2014 after a merger with an Indian VFX company Prime Focus; it was named after the letters “D” and “Neg” from their former name. The company has received seven Academy Awards for its work on the films Inception, Interstellar, Ex Machina, Blade Runner 2049, First Man, Tenet, and Dune. In addition, Dneg has received BAFTA awards for Inception, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is undoubtedly one of 2023’s biggest hits, being his highest-grossing film outside of his Batman films. In classic Nolan fashion, the film boasted an impressive ensemble led by Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, and Matt Damon. In addition to being a big box office hit, Murphy and Downey Jr. won Oscars for their roles in the film.
Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer
The film’s success further catapulted Nolan’s position in the industry, arguably making him the best modern director of our time. It was recently reported that Nolan earned a whopping $100 million for the film. However, a new in-depth report of the film’s performance and profits has refuted that claim.
Christopher Nolan Reportedly Earned Less Than $100 Million for Oppenheimer
Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. won various accolades for their work in Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan...
Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer
The film’s success further catapulted Nolan’s position in the industry, arguably making him the best modern director of our time. It was recently reported that Nolan earned a whopping $100 million for the film. However, a new in-depth report of the film’s performance and profits has refuted that claim.
Christopher Nolan Reportedly Earned Less Than $100 Million for Oppenheimer
Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. won various accolades for their work in Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan...
- 5/2/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Actor Anne Hathaway recently paired up Nicholas Galitzine for the feature The Idea of You. It seems their age gap won’t be ignored in the feature, and will actually be a driving force in the movie.
But what does Hathaway feel about a romantic film where she’s more than a decade older than her onscreen counterpart?
Anne Hathaway recently addressed the age gap in ‘The Idea of You’ Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine | Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images
Hathaway’s Amazon Prime romance The Idea of You sees her working alongside Nicholas Galitzine for the first time. Hathaway plays a mother in her 40s who has a chance encounter with a global pop superstar, which leads to an unexpected turn of events. One of the most talked-about topics in the highly anticipated adaptation was the age difference between Hathaway and Galitzine.
The age difference presented in the film isn’t entirely uncommon.
But what does Hathaway feel about a romantic film where she’s more than a decade older than her onscreen counterpart?
Anne Hathaway recently addressed the age gap in ‘The Idea of You’ Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine | Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images
Hathaway’s Amazon Prime romance The Idea of You sees her working alongside Nicholas Galitzine for the first time. Hathaway plays a mother in her 40s who has a chance encounter with a global pop superstar, which leads to an unexpected turn of events. One of the most talked-about topics in the highly anticipated adaptation was the age difference between Hathaway and Galitzine.
The age difference presented in the film isn’t entirely uncommon.
- 5/2/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The original Spider-Man films could’ve changed the career of one Yellowstone star but he chose to turn down the offer. Tobey Maguire’s Spidey role was reportedly first offered to Wes Bentley, who now plays the despicable Jamie Dutton in Taylor Sheridan’s Western drama. Bentley revealed that he rejected the offer since the comic book movies were not performing well at the time, especially with the two subpar Batman movies from Joel Schumacher.
Wes Bentley opened up about his Yellowstone role and the role that he missed out on
Before he turned down the Spider-Man role, Bentley became a promising young star with his role as Ricky Fitts in American Beauty. Bentley went on to star in other movies like The Hunger Games, Interstellar, and Mission: Impossible 6.
Yellowstone Star Wes Bentley Could’ve Been The Original Spider-Man Actor
Yellowstone star Wes Bentley rejected one popular superhero role
Wes...
Wes Bentley opened up about his Yellowstone role and the role that he missed out on
Before he turned down the Spider-Man role, Bentley became a promising young star with his role as Ricky Fitts in American Beauty. Bentley went on to star in other movies like The Hunger Games, Interstellar, and Mission: Impossible 6.
Yellowstone Star Wes Bentley Could’ve Been The Original Spider-Man Actor
Yellowstone star Wes Bentley rejected one popular superhero role
Wes...
- 5/1/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Last month, non-profit group Good Energy launched what it called a Bechdel Test for Climate Change, a simple set of criteria designed to determine if it was clear climate change was present in a film. The real Allison Bechdel even endorsed it.
As part of the “Climate Reality Check,” just three movies nominated for Oscars this year passed the test’s two simple rules: “Climate change exists” and “a character knows it.” Now a more extensive study published by Good Energy and Colby College’s Buck Lab for Climate and Environment has analyzed 250 of the top grossing movies between 2013 and 2022 under the same criteria.
Global warming has been with us for a while now, but only 12.8 percent — 32 of the 250 films studied in that time span — even passed the first criteria saying that climate change exists. Only 24 films, or 9.6 percent, passed both criteria of the test.
The study, which was authored by researchers at Colby College,...
As part of the “Climate Reality Check,” just three movies nominated for Oscars this year passed the test’s two simple rules: “Climate change exists” and “a character knows it.” Now a more extensive study published by Good Energy and Colby College’s Buck Lab for Climate and Environment has analyzed 250 of the top grossing movies between 2013 and 2022 under the same criteria.
Global warming has been with us for a while now, but only 12.8 percent — 32 of the 250 films studied in that time span — even passed the first criteria saying that climate change exists. Only 24 films, or 9.6 percent, passed both criteria of the test.
The study, which was authored by researchers at Colby College,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Back in 2016, 3 years after Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity and 2 years after Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, the filmmaker Morten Tyldum released his own take on modern science fiction. Famous mostly for his Oscar-nominated historical drama The Imitation Game (2014), he gained success with it from the public, but was destroyed by critics.
Nevertheless, the movie’s brand-new synopsis promises a capturing story, as the plot revolves around two passengers forced to live alone on a giant spacecraft due to a malfunction in the ship’s defense system. They were supposed to wake up from their induced hibernation 90 years later, like thousands of people carried to a space colony.
However, it’s not the very end of the sci-fi’s premise. It turns out that one of the two passengers, Aurora, was secretly awakened by another one, Jim, for companionship, and she, not being aware of it, starts to mutually fall for him.
Nevertheless, the movie’s brand-new synopsis promises a capturing story, as the plot revolves around two passengers forced to live alone on a giant spacecraft due to a malfunction in the ship’s defense system. They were supposed to wake up from their induced hibernation 90 years later, like thousands of people carried to a space colony.
However, it’s not the very end of the sci-fi’s premise. It turns out that one of the two passengers, Aurora, was secretly awakened by another one, Jim, for companionship, and she, not being aware of it, starts to mutually fall for him.
- 4/27/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Most of today’s audience, especially the young ones, recognize Matthew McConaughey as a great sci-fi actor mostly due to his performance in Christopher Nolan’s 2014 movie Interstellar. Yes, he was extremely convincing in the role of a strong-willed astronaut who travels through a wormhole near Saturn in search of a new home for humanity.
However, back in 1997, long before starring in Nolan’s masterpiece, the actor took part in a science fiction feature, which gained iconic status among the genre’s lovers. Interestingly, McConaughey doesn’t play an astronaut, like in Interstellar, or some kind of a scientist, no, he’s definitely gonna surprise you with quite an unexpected role.
The movie’s plot revolves around a Seti scientist Dr. Arroway, who finds evidence of extraterrestrial life and then, fighting against skeptics and political games, proves it’s necessary to find a way for communication and further encounter with aliens.
However, back in 1997, long before starring in Nolan’s masterpiece, the actor took part in a science fiction feature, which gained iconic status among the genre’s lovers. Interestingly, McConaughey doesn’t play an astronaut, like in Interstellar, or some kind of a scientist, no, he’s definitely gonna surprise you with quite an unexpected role.
The movie’s plot revolves around a Seti scientist Dr. Arroway, who finds evidence of extraterrestrial life and then, fighting against skeptics and political games, proves it’s necessary to find a way for communication and further encounter with aliens.
- 4/27/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
When Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves McConaughey step in front of the cameras, it’s always for a very good reason. What cause is better than bringing awareness and raising support for Matthew’s charitable project, Mack, Jack & McConaughey? The annual two-day joint fundraising effort took place in Austin, Texas. Matthew stepped out with his wife of 14 years and their three children, who look much more grown-up than the last time we saw them.
Mack Brown, Jack Ingram, and Matthew McConaughey at the 12th Annual Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala | Rick Kern/Getty Images
Alongside country singer Jack Ingram and University of North Carolina football coach Mack Brown, the Oscar-winning actor founded Mack, Jack & McConaughey (Mj&m) 12 years ago to benefit children’s education, health, and wellness. So far, Mj&m has raised over $41 million for various kid-focused charities via music, fashion, and golf events. This year, funds raised through Mj&m support CureDuchenne,...
Mack Brown, Jack Ingram, and Matthew McConaughey at the 12th Annual Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala | Rick Kern/Getty Images
Alongside country singer Jack Ingram and University of North Carolina football coach Mack Brown, the Oscar-winning actor founded Mack, Jack & McConaughey (Mj&m) 12 years ago to benefit children’s education, health, and wellness. So far, Mj&m has raised over $41 million for various kid-focused charities via music, fashion, and golf events. This year, funds raised through Mj&m support CureDuchenne,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
From rom-coms to sci-fi to dark action thrillers, Anne Hathaway has won over the hearts of almost all of her viewers through all the star-studded masterpieces she has led in her two-and-a-half-decade-old career. But out of them all, there is one performance of her’s that is yet to be surpassed: That of Princess Mia in The Princess Diaries, one that fans can’t get over even after all these years.
Anne Hathaway in The Intern.
And as it turns out, fans don’t have to get over it either, considering the 41-year-old actress’ latest statement on the film series which seemingly confirmed that the third installment of the saga is in the works. But while fans are happy about this news, there’s something else as well that’s bothering some of them: The chances of this third movie not getting a theatrical release.
Anne Hathaway Seemingly Confirms The Princess Diaries...
Anne Hathaway in The Intern.
And as it turns out, fans don’t have to get over it either, considering the 41-year-old actress’ latest statement on the film series which seemingly confirmed that the third installment of the saga is in the works. But while fans are happy about this news, there’s something else as well that’s bothering some of them: The chances of this third movie not getting a theatrical release.
Anne Hathaway Seemingly Confirms The Princess Diaries...
- 4/26/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Amid the ongoing scene of what seems to be a fancy dress competition in Call of Duty games, developers have actually delivered something that the fans can appreciate. In fact, they are appreciating it. A recent entry of a mythic skin in CoDm has had fans bouncing off the walls. And it would be fair to say that it certainly is a visual treat.
CoD publisher Activision is making efforts to take over the mobile gaming arena. The mobile version of the popular military shooter is already a success and it’s getting better. Recently, the company released the mobile version of its battle royale title, Warzone Mobile, but the game has yet to walk the successful path that CoDm is on.
‘This’ Call of Duty Isn’t Just a Visual Treat It’s Music To The Ears Too
Upon watching closely, the fans will realize it’s a gun on their screen.
CoD publisher Activision is making efforts to take over the mobile gaming arena. The mobile version of the popular military shooter is already a success and it’s getting better. Recently, the company released the mobile version of its battle royale title, Warzone Mobile, but the game has yet to walk the successful path that CoDm is on.
‘This’ Call of Duty Isn’t Just a Visual Treat It’s Music To The Ears Too
Upon watching closely, the fans will realize it’s a gun on their screen.
- 4/25/2024
- by Anurag Batham
- FandomWire
Opening soon in a theater near you are “Run Lola Run,” “Interstellar,” “Hereditary,” “Split,” and “Spirited Away.” They join fellow comeback kids “Oldboy,” “Stop Making Sense,” “Coraline,” “Amelié,” and Pixar’s pandemic-era films making their theatrical returns.
Last year’s strikes can take credit for some of this nostalgia: With distributors forced to delay films, theaters are desperate for product. However, desperation is not the only mother of this invention. A24, Neon, and other specialty distributors are treating re-releases as a way to reach younger audiences.
Last year, Neon re-released Park Chan-wook’s 2003 film “Oldboy” to $2.1 million worldwide. At a CinemaCon panel April 8, Neon distribution president Elissa Federoff credited its success to a young audience eager to see it on a big screen for the first time. “What is old is new for these younger audiences,” she said.
A24 is reaching into its own library to bolster its brand, rereleasing...
Last year’s strikes can take credit for some of this nostalgia: With distributors forced to delay films, theaters are desperate for product. However, desperation is not the only mother of this invention. A24, Neon, and other specialty distributors are treating re-releases as a way to reach younger audiences.
Last year, Neon re-released Park Chan-wook’s 2003 film “Oldboy” to $2.1 million worldwide. At a CinemaCon panel April 8, Neon distribution president Elissa Federoff credited its success to a young audience eager to see it on a big screen for the first time. “What is old is new for these younger audiences,” she said.
A24 is reaching into its own library to bolster its brand, rereleasing...
- 4/25/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
The Nolan family has gained a reputation for excellence in what they do. Christopher Nolan is one of the most respected and talented filmmakers of all time, known for masterpieces like Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight trilogy, Interstellar, and Inception. On the other hand, Jonathan Nolan is also an extremely skilled producer, director, and screenwriter, having worked on critically acclaimed projects like Westworld and Person of Interest.
Christopher Nolan on a film set. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/HellaCinema
The younger of the two brothers has been getting a lot of attention recently for his work in the video game adaptation, Fallout. The series has been getting a lot of positive attention from all sides, and it has gotten stellar reviews from critics and audiences alike.
Suggested“It’s over!”: Fallout’s Success isn’t Enough to Stop Bethesda Closing Down their Entire France Studio
During a recent interview, Nolan revealed that...
Christopher Nolan on a film set. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/HellaCinema
The younger of the two brothers has been getting a lot of attention recently for his work in the video game adaptation, Fallout. The series has been getting a lot of positive attention from all sides, and it has gotten stellar reviews from critics and audiences alike.
Suggested“It’s over!”: Fallout’s Success isn’t Enough to Stop Bethesda Closing Down their Entire France Studio
During a recent interview, Nolan revealed that...
- 4/24/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
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