"It's really about sticking to your guns" | Christopher Nolan on Directing

Christopher Nolan, the director of Inception and Dunkirk, talks playing to your strengths and balancing pragmatism with creativity.
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[@69SPOOFERS]

He’s a hypnotic speaker. Doesn’t waste a word. Would be a great professor.

[@Justin-hs2kf]

Ya but, I'm not sure how good of a professor, for instance, Tarantino would be more exciting to learn from. Nolan, though still my favorite filmmaker, can kind of be a little blane. . . forgive me for it guys!

[@Lerppunen]

High IQ people are often like that. Steve Jobs is a good example.

[@brynleyjones2674]

Very similar to the way his movies are

[@Simon53188]

@@thedude5885 lol!!!

[@kenzikapture3729]

@Peter Parker Still disagree, just telling.

[@antona.1327]

He's the director Hollywood deserves and needs right now. So we'll praise him. Because he's not a director for hire. He's a silent genius. A watchful protector of celluloid. A Christopher Nolan.

[@thadeusnoelrusli8630]

@@afshanparveen2985 bro chill

[@afshanparveen2985]

@@thadeusnoelrusli8630 Fuck Nolan bro he sucks

[@afshanparveen2985]

NOLAN: BLAH! BLAH! BLAH! BAM!(GUNFIRE) DEADPOOL: you're welcome Canada

[@afshanparveen2985]

The Oscar said FUCK YOU to your NOLAN 5 times

[@salmanahmed2713]

@@vijayasaritha4178 FUCK YOU! BITCH I AM MARVEL!

[@ifstatementifstatement2704]

The Dark Knight trilogy are THE best superhero movies, period.

[@Nenmeu2]

To translate your statement more accurately: The shittiest entertainment films are the best films, period. Take a moment and read how stupid you sound

[@RebManiac]

Big faxx

[@toddgarver5397]

Deadpool 2 is pretty good also...

[@danielchoo123]

+nenmeu2 Err okay sure

[@coolgamerman]

@@Nenmeu2 yeah but the shitty entertainment films industry gave Nolan a lot of freedom in the movies.

[@supermansteve6832]

It’s so clear why every single thing he touches turns to pure gold.

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

including his teeth

[@ProjectDelta1]

You've changed things... forever.

[@dannypeacock6528]

Intesrstellar is the perfect example of a movie that is completely different the second time you watch it. Knowing everything that happens towards the end makes you watch it completely differently the next time round

[@afshanparveen2985]

NOLAN: BLAH! BLAH! BLAH! BAM!(GUNFIRE) DEADPOOL: you're welcome Canada

[@ExtremeBogom]

Christopher "ASMR" Nolan.

[@diarzhaparkul6326]

Hahahah

[@nate4732]

LMAO!

[@unknwn_usr3077]

LOL

[@YassTheClass]

The most underrated comment ever hahaha

[@Kevin-ox3db]

IKR! That's why I searched for this video in the first place.

[@shobhitsharma2137]

May God give him long life so that we can enjoy his work

[@artistryartistry7239]

Lol oh shut up with that god nonsense. Ignoramus.

[@czernm20]

@@artistryartistry7239 you shouldn't, you just skipped God but you believe in sci-fi and you think G-d is sci-fi. Don;t you think that if we could sell idea of G-d it would be broken? How about you on your own decide what is truth and what is not? This is not a place for taking faith from someone.

[@jumpstart55million]

This guy has such a breathtakingly profound understanding of cinema. He's a true inspiration and mentor from afar for me personally.

[@ntmaproductions]

He has no understanding of film dialog tho but dunkirk was good cause no one talked.

[@jumpstart55million]

NTMA Productions I agree that supremely Stunningly gorgeous visual aesthetics are his Definitely his biggest strength...But his dialogue is pretty damn good as well...

[@ntmaproductions]

Watch the plane scene from The Dark Knight rises. No context don't think of it as a Nolan or a Batman film. And remember that these characters have never been mentioned before. CIA is looking for Bane, captures Bane then never checks. Now while that scene has more plot wholes then Swiss cheese, let's go beyond that. I deplore you to watch that scene and really pay attention then reply to me if you actually think any human being in real life or in drama would say what CIA, and Bane said. Also all of the Jokers Dialog, Batman's. In all fairness I am only referring to his Batman films. While Memento was a classic I felt even that movie felt a bit choppy. I don't blame the actors fully either Tom Hardy, Christian Bale, and even Aiden Gillian have had good performances in their day but in Nolan films it just isn't there. Also the line 'Get this hot head outta here" is ingrained in my mind as historically shit dialog.

[@jumpstart55million]

NTMA Productions It was an intense scene..Admittedly it was a bit cartoonish and over the top...But wasn’t close to being bad dialogue...If you think that’s bad dialogue, then you need to watch more films.. And saying Nolan has no understanding of film dialogue is complete nonsense.

[@MachineFuckingHate]

"Watch the plane scene from The Dark Knight rises." It's kind of unfair to point finger at a specific scene from one film out of an entire filmography of one director and use it as a definitive proof of him lacking certain qualities, don't you think? What about the scene where Alfred leaves Bruce? That's a great scene that shows Nolan's ability to show genuine human emotions in these overstuffed blockbuster movies that, most of the time, are ashamed of sincerity and genuineness. "No context don't think of it as a Nolan or a Batman film. And remember that these characters have never been mentioned before." The thing is, you can't fucking use an action scene from a comic book movie, tell somebody to watch it and ignore the context, and judge it as an ordinary drama or some shit. It's as if I would told you to watch the last 30 minutes of The Avengers and judge its "dialogue" as if you'r watching a Dardanne brothers movie. "Now while that scene has more plot wholes then Swiss cheese, let's go beyond that." Well, sir, let's go beyond that: Your spelling has more holes than an anthill. "I deplore you to watch that scene and really pay attention then reply to me if you actually think any human being in real life or in drama would say what CIA, and Bane said." Yeah, because it's not like we're watching a comic book movie that feature character-archetypes that usually tend to be overly dramatic and unrealistic. I'm pretty sure that, in real life, people don't run around in body armor and capes while fighting guys in Darth Vader masks. Comic book movies will be dramatic and unrealistic by default. The best thing you can do about it is embrace it and make it actually look entertaining and clever. Which is something, I feel, franchises like MCU and DCEU rarely understand. MCU just makes it so apparent, it's no longer entertaining, when they shoehorn so many bad jokes into every single scene just to let us know that we're watching a stupid superhero movie. Nolan was at least not ashamed of making a movie based on superheroes and supervillains. He portrayed all of it without any irony or self-mockery.

[@swedishchefhands9037]

A scarf within a vest within a shirt within a coat.

[@pranav5685]

4 levels! But that many levels is too unstable.

[@Unknown-ol2uh]

Warmthception

[@MinosML]

It's all about layers

[@akhilnair1137]

Paul Swiatek coatception !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sanathkumargoli2134]

@@pranav5685 😂😂😂

[@jackhussey2918]

Best modern film director! He’s the reason why I want to be a filmmaker.

[@MacGuyver85]

That’s awesome! No better man to aspire to than Nolan IMO! Good luck 👍

[@AndenGeorge]

Same

[@andreimcallister1365]

@@MacGuyver85Steven Spielberg

[@MacGuyver85]

@@andreimcallister1365 Can't disagree with him either. Different genres and style really but he's great too.

[@dariusburkeofficial]

@jackhussey2918 Just make movies! Don’t wait. Just go for it. Believe in yourself! Just be you! I absolutely love making movies! It’s a joy. :) Email me if you need any advice or help on any films you’re interested in making! - Darius

[@antona.1327]

If you make yourself more than just a Hollywood director, if you devote yourself to an ideal... and if Hollywood execs can't stop you, then you become something else entirely... A legend, Mr. Nolan.

[@olabassey3142]

😂

[@Revok_]

A Legend!

[@lilmilontiktok]

@XxneveragainxX imagine being that fucking stupid. Most mcu projects are better than tdk

[@lilmilontiktok]

@Seth Belfort me?

[@cereal_qilla]

Goes for any field

[@starkingbiker]

the most interesting person. A true intellectual

[@mrcela0150]

I bet he would understand Rick and Morty

[@Ludwig1625]

MrCela01 Nigga...

[@nolanknight4162]

aaaw show me where this commebt hurt you, darling :)

[@macktaylordp]

It's evident from his portfolio and the stories he chooses to tell. He pulls off high concept stuff yet manages to make it digestible and he doesn't let the audience feel excluded from the intellectual conversations he makes through his films. Truly brilliant

[@antona.8659]

@@mrcela0150, to be fair, you need a really high ICQ to understand Rick & Morty.

[@peperruti]

Very inspirational.

[@manea7074]

One of the best filmmakers ever

[@MrNothinbad]

He makes entertaining movies But he ain’t even close to being one of the best filmmakers. LMAO

[@MorleyMotionPictures]

Yeah well I guess it's settled then, Chris Nolan isn't close to being one of the best filmmakers because Zach Anderson from KZbin says so

[@godzillaconspiracytheory2331]

That an opinion

[@ricky93100]

zach anderson he's one of the best for sure

[@GrimReactor1]

zach anderson So who is one of the best in your mind? This should be interesting.

[@niteshsharma3349]

2:28 he just talked and whistled at the same time !!! Truly a genius ..

[@funguy8801]

He was adding "layers" to the conversation.

[@riverpinkston8884]

I read this and listened, shit made me laugh out loud

[@nicholasdickens2801]

Nitesh Sharma We’ve all done that at time. :)

[@Winduct]

AhahahahahahaAHAHA

[@niteshsharma3349]

River Pinkston really haha !! Have a good day y'all ...

[@Bvinent626]

Nolan is among the greatest. It's good to be able to hear him say what matters as a director.

I prefer listening to directors. They know what they're talking about. Movie critics don't. 👍😉

[@Brandon-vy6uw]

Ente de ficción I’m curious to know how many movie critics have ever made a film. It’s funny how they can shit on someone else’s work without knowing a fucking thing about the process of making one

[@girl4eversweet]

@@Brandon-vy6uw Critics aren't de facto haters, you know... And you don't need to have written a book or made a movie to have a critical opinion on one. Lately, many critics seem to be more interested in clickbait-y titles for their columns or videos rather than actually giving a thoughtful piece of criticism, but there are still good critics out there and they shouldn't be discredited.

[@Gaur1983]

@@Brandon-vy6uw Roger Ebert famously wrote the delirious scripts for a bunch of Russ Meyer directed sex-comedies , back in the 70's.

[@Crichjo32]

Movie critics are the most useless "professionals" in the world. Spend their lives shitting on someone else's hard work and passion.

[@jenniefeyen544]

Check out Kermode. He knows his shit.

[@kishorekumar6091]

not only his flim but also his speech is worth for watching more than one time

[@BrandonHernandez-ux2pd]

My boy just got nominated for best director!

[@fhowland]

Dunkirk is one of the most powerful, immersive, gripping films I’ve ever seen.

[@journey95far49]

LEGEND. Best director ever no doubt

[@jacobking4504]

Absolutely not the best ever.

[@PitbullSubs]

Nah he lost it. Dunkirk and Tenet are mediocre.

[@RedOctane9]

Both an intellect and truly imaginative...much props to Chris Nolan

[@michaelkenefic723]

his words awaken me but his voice puts me to sleep. its relaxing yet inspiring

[@joshuahenderson]

“Making a legendary career isn’t possible, its necessary.” - Nolan

[@Antaegon]

His perspective, the way he looks to the cinema is just amazing and inspiring. I always loved cinema and watching movies. To me writing a story is building a world just for yourself. That's why I become angry when I see unrealistic scenes and dialogues in movies. That's why I love his works because he is so realistic. And all I want is one day to get a chance to meet him and get a chance to work with him to learn things from him. Because to me writing a good script and directing it the right way is so important and he is one of the best at it. I wish he had given chance to other nonpro talented directors or screenwriters chance to work with him and teach them things he knows about. Because even if you are good at something it won't matter after you die unless you make it pass to other generations. (sorry for bad eng btw)

[@bikkeychhetri5722]

Filmmaker of the era

[@stevensong8784]

Damn straight!

[@armandoarrojo9841]

BIKKEY CHHETRI not even close

[@aviralsrivastava4009]

PTA

[@commonmanv.3257]

Armando Pérez yeah, not even close to your justin bieber and selena gomez😂

[@armandoarrojo9841]

Appreciate the 12 year old comment

[@Tyrfsdg]

I think Noland and his 'The Prestige' helped me realise the amazing word of cinematography 3 or 4 years ago. I'll always be thankful for that. Hope to find out about his new projects soon.

[@DNSchank]

Fincher and Nolan have the style of directing that I enjoy the most.

[@eazy1437]

The key for success is about paying attention to detail, therefore nolan is great, james cameron works in the same way

[@thirumaalnavasumana]

God of cinema, creative genius .... Inspirational

[@arunkumarm.s.320]

His interview is like his movie need to watch two times to understand

[@emmanuelagudo4918]

Storytelling becomes this wonderful and exciting thing with all it's possibilities. Thank you Director Christopher Nolan.

[@mveeeditz2333]

Legendary Director of this era and the future and beyond

[@a.j.bandido8739]

Always taking notes when it comes to Chris Nolan, brilliant brilliant storyteller!

[@stevensong8784]

0:41 - 1:10 Only way to get excel in filmmaking by doing it. Film any form. Thank you. Mr. Nolan.

[@cmahima]

Great soothing voice to fall asleep to. Not negating the genius of the man... But his voice is so hypnotic...

[@DerezzedMan]

He deserves the Oscar

[@wirly-]

4:54 The close-up of his hands really helps to understand what he's saying.

[@DrSeuss-nw3px]

Dunkirk was my favorite movie of 2017. I hope Nolan wins the Oscar for best director

[@funguy8801]

I agree. I was completely dumbfounded by all the -idiots- naysayers of Dunkirk, who said they didn't like the movie because they felt no connection to what was going on due of the lack of characterization. I wondered what movie they were watching - they seemed to totally miss the point - Nolan was making the viewer the character, by transporting us into that situation, that experience.

[@johnnygoesfast9397]

Fun Guy - Im glad you enjoyed it. And youre right about complainers due to lack of characterization; mainly, cuz of the non traditional storytelling. But, the movie was not very deep, even though, there was great depth of character and aesthetically appealing 14-18mm shots. There was very little emotion or feeling. Not exactly Scheindler's List. Did you see Brigsby Bear, Three Bilboards o/s Ebbing, or Lady Bird I bet you McDonagh wins best Director and Nolan best picture

[@SultanofSmash]

+Johnny Enright To each their own. Dunkirk is an excellent example of what visual storytelling can accomplish. I was extremely moved by it, and emotionally engaged all the way through. I was more invested in the struggles of characters who I didn't even know the names of than films or television shows that spend hours developing their characters with backstory. That's not to say I haven't seen excellent films/tv doing the exact opposite of Dunkirk, but to say it's a shallow film... I couldn't disagree more.

[@johnnygoesfast9397]

SultanofSmash -you're right! Never tell the audience what they know. Any idiot can do voice over narration. And depth of character is implied when done well; rather than, long exaggerated back story. Don't get me wrong, Dunkirk was a great film, but it seemed a little one demensional... You could make a movie within the movie from almost every scene... Like the British officer that waits behind for any Frenchman. The docks before launching into the English sea or the capture of a British Pilot.

[@johnnygoesfast9397]

SultanofSmash one d emensional meaning, you get what you see... Kubrick, however, was the master at multidimensional storytelling. Take The Shining. A movie about isolation and falling into Maddness, but also a metaphor for the American Indian genocide. 2001 Space Odesey is about human/artificial intelligence But also about sexual reproduction and power/control

[@warlockofwordschannel7901]

A higher brow filmmaker who's not too proud to admit to being a Star Wars fan? What an age we live in.

[@miguelpereira9859]

@Eddie Venkman The original Star Wars had a very B movie quality vibe to it. Not that I don't like it, it's a really cool movie

[@afshanparveen2985]

The Oscar said fuck you to Nolan 5 times HA! HA! HA!

[@stynershiner1854]

@@afshanparveen2985 I see you everywhere trying so hard to insult Nolan. Why are you so salty?

[@jacobmcmillan6787]

He’s also a massive Michael Bay and MacGruber fan. When they were shooting Dark Knight Rises he had to stop filming because he was laughing so hard, they shot they had set up reminded him of MacGruber

[@Thespeedrap]

@@afshanparveen2985 Fuck the Oscars they're not about shit.Movies I like don't get it but stuff I don't like get it.It's not for the people.

[@ER-lw8bo]

this man is grounded in reality like his films

[@Rob_-dv6ei]

As someone English it's very refreshing to see that a fellow Limie in the modern times who is up there with the greatest directors of all time - I mean sure he is Anglo-American so he had an advantage of knowing his way around America, but his style and approach to his movies are so beautiful and unique.

[@godaego]

He's so calm. I love it.

[@xxMisterJxx]

I could listen to Nolan talk all day

[@vinceniederman]

Same and Christopher Nolan is Fantastic!

[@mofiziul]

Christopher Nolan films are incredible...Thank you sir!

[@skyeslaton3435]

Love nolan love inception, memento, love interstellar, love the Prestige, love the dark knight trilogy

[@nicholasdickens2801]

Certainly one of the most intelligent, and talented film makers. Letting his work talk for himself instead of just talking and talking. Not one of Christopher Nolan’s is anything other than interesting, intelligent, layered, bold and boundary pushing.

[@donchichi1173]

Love his soothing voice

[@tony_sosa_4123]

I love how they bring up music because the songs are always essential in Nolan's films

[@Pwg1985]

I love all this guys work.

[@jacobrobertdesio9265]

Christopher Nolan has had more impact on my films than any other director. He is so inspiring.

[@eoinbrennan3949]

Jacob Robert Desio Stready on their bro. I agree that Nolan is a supreme film maker but theres Stanley Kubrick and Terence malick(both of whom nolan admits where massive influences on his work). Not forgetting David Fincher, francis ford copppla and martin scorcesse.

[@stynershiner1854]

@@eoinbrennan3949 What is this? The guy said Nolan is the director that had the most influence on HIM. Why are you disapproving that? It affected him, not you.

[@eoinbrennan3949]

@@stynershiner1854 Yeah I was reading over my comment again and I have no idea why I said that. I think I may have read the original comment wrong

[@the_narthex]

So calming.

[@sarahengland2175]

Thank you for your exquisite eloquence, passionate creativity & inspiring intelligence! 👌🏼

[@WorldGoneMad100]

currently my favorite director, i'd like to write a soundtrack for him!

[@krishnamurthyv7041]

Very passionate about movies...

[@lucianocastillo694]

Brilliant mind & truly inspiring

[@MuhammadYasir-2526]

What a voice and personality!!!

[@j.k.1239]

Nolan is da best.

[@yayo27]

Such a mastermind in all senses

[@BRONZALiVE]

I want to be a filmmaker one day, itd be a dream to be another Nolan, even if that never happens Ill always hold On and keep working hard, and I love hearing from amazing directors like Chris Nolan who really talk sense and fact and don't blare on about fake nonsense like other Hollywood people

[@davidsuper773]

Be the First you.

[@rikvanderbruggen988]

best filmmaker ever in my oppinion. so truly truly great. i hated super hero movies until i saw the batman trilogy. im discusted by the "us vs. them" thing going on in 99% of war movies and then came dunkirk where enemies try to survive together. its so ... human i think is the best word i can find.

[@bentertainmentproductions8451]

Thank you Mr Nolan! Well done on TENET. 👏👏👏

[@TheConstructiveCritic888]

LOVE this interview!

[@movieace1295]

I want more! Can someone do a in depth interview with Nolan about specific plot points in his movies? I

[@jalenjohnson1662]

The Treatment has the best Nolan interviews.

[@_RizkyGumilar_]

love this man

[@hannahgarcia5541]

Amazing!!

[@AACantu11]

what an amazing interview

[@qurancollections6758]

Best director in the world in my opinion. The films he make are just breathtaking. People say Interstellar was one of his bad films but it's my all time favourite. You have to appreciate this man.

[@Renzov12]

Rakib Hussain the Prestige should show any his level of genius is unmatched and Interstellar was fire

[@prabhasisaphilosopher3123]

Great interview This interview gonna be a part of my edit for nolan universe

[@HOMIEDG]

One of my favorite filmmakers!!!!!!

[@ess7013]

that man has made film industry a true magic that can be truly loved anywhere anytime, he made a film like painting a da Vinci draw

[@CyrusP.]

Christopher Nolan is probably the only person I worship. Not just admire, not just adore, but worship. He has inspired me greatly, pushed the limits of my imagination, and although I've always wanted to get into films, his work is truly what gave me the biggest motivation to pursue. Now, I've written stories, made a short film, and I'm glad to say it's layered in narrative, inspired only by the very best : Christopher Nolan. Thank you, sir. The world is made wonderful by your presence. ♥️

[@suryakantpatre4812]

You are an inspiration to me and I always look up to you and I wish you were my guru.

[@claudiap.6838]

Epitome of class.

[@VaultOfTheFuture]

One of the best to ever do it

[@pietrogaleotti5082]

great final advice, not only for cinema

[@user-vw6xp5nl6t]

Wow. Inspiring.

[@taniagukalo]

I love him

[@isabele537]

Great Direct.Dunkirk very good.

[@SzymonAdamus]

Incredible artist and creator.

[@emmagrove6491]

While I don't always agree with every decision in his films, I trust his vision and respect what he's doing because he's clearly someone with a vision and who knows what he's doing. He's right that, as an artist, you have to stand firm and believe in your vision. It's not an easy thing to do when outsiders seem intent on changing whatever you do into what they think it should be.

[@vivekyadav142]

sir nolan ! one of the best things ever happened to me !

[@explorerofterror7616]

twited his speech like his movies 🔥🤟🏽

[@cory8242]

love this guy

[@abhishekpai3641]

Please have a video on his writing

[@trenton227]

By far one of my inspiration in film making.

[@bradhouston4734]

Thanks for all of the great advice. I really like that ‘Stick to your guns’ and do the thing that most other sane people wouldn’t do. Also, thanks for creating these Merry Christmas 😀🕺🏻🎥🏖🇦🇺

[@bane970]

Ironically never supported by BAFTA or the British film industry when starting out. Now he's a legend, BAFTA now celebrate him...

[@cullyx2913]

Genius at work

[@pioneerjatt93]

Legend 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kinemaindia2306]

I am addicted.. Nola sir.. Creativity.. I like you sir

[@nikhilvenkatesa]

For me, Nolan is an extremely satisfying and an extremely frustrating filmmaker at the same time, but his influence on modern cinema is inescapable.

[@drids.]

Nikhil Venkatesa could u elaborate on that?

[@nikhilvenkatesa]

Drids Zzz Sure, although I know I'm treading on thin ice with all the Nolan fans on the Internet. He's extremely satisfying as an image-maker and a filmmaker who provides genuine spectacle at the cinema, and he's a master at evoking an atmosphere and tone in each of his films. But at the same time, his characters are often emotional ciphers for me, and his form can overwhelmingly dominate the story being told. "Dunkirk" exemplifies both the best and the not-so-best of Nolan's work.

[@ZackHosseini]

Nikhil Venkatesa Completely agree, well said

[@stynershiner1854]

+Nikhil Venkatesa How can you complain Nolan's characters? He has such a great gallery of emotionally driven characters.

[@SNoone89]

Tre Drago I might be able to explain. If we take Bruce Wayne as a character, Nolan wrote him as emotionally sparse as possible. That may work when there are so many colourful characters in the batman world around the character but the audience needs to eventually feel close to him and feel his pain at the end. We need to know him on a fundamental level. I rate batman begins the best because of this. It's his best movie in terms of character. This is why Nolan engages in writing aspirational characters rather than expressive ones. Cobb is another example. In inception we find out nothing about Cobb as a man, what are his character traits, his foibles, his flaws. His personality is a blank slate. He's bland. Nolan tries to hide this by giving exposition about the characters past and family but ultimately it's what I find dissatisfying about his movies: I can't relate to the cold people in them. It leaves me emotionally empty but otherwise usually very entertained.

[@Franciscavdalmeida]

Most incredible filmmaker ever.

[@thedigitalemotion]

I think you'll find Stanley Kubrick was.

[@philswift1252]

Francisca VdA you need to see more films

[@westworlds]

I agree. There are a lot of really good directors and storytellers, but his work is consistently incredible. I love it.

[@philswift1252]

olivia martinez Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Denis Villenuve, Damien Chazelle.

[@westworlds]

*Internal Sigh* By saying Christopher Nolan is incredible, I am not saying that all other directors are shit. I agree that the other directors mentioned (I have seen one or more movies by each of them) are good (with the exception of Chazelle. I liked , La La Land and Whiplash but I think he is a bit overrated) but I prefer Nolan. I am allowed to have an opinon and a preference, just as you are. Stop being pretentious and rude, Phil.

[@jagdeepsinghsidhu2296]

Love you nolan

[@jkjerome1]

I get the feeling great directors would make great managers at just about any level. They have hold it all together under insane competing circumstances - to be the quiet centre of the storm guiding it all home. Mind you I also think The Joker from Dark Knight would make a superb project manager or event planner so maybe I'm just full of shit.

[@MacGuyver85]

No, I agree with you. It’s clear he understands his job as a director isn’t bossing people around, but instead create the correct environment for other people (actors and crew) to thrive in. I think that also explains his dislike for green screens etc. The response/effort you’ll get out of both actors and crew will be more genuine in a (more) real setting. In short, he must be a humble guy that respects the people around him.

[@SoccerAddictttt]

You guys have to do A Life in Pictures of him. Pleaseee

[@cory8242]

dude for sure!!!!

[@pratipsengupta5498]

He's very clam and straight forward person

[@soloa24]

Some people are really great at explaining things, they don't waste a word. Nolan is a very good orator.

[@kavalisaidaiah1200]

Nolan is god gifted🤯🤯🤯

[@MachineFuckingHate]

Nolan, don't stop making movies, please. Thank you.