Christopher Nolan Films

*MikeandRaph87* · 08-03-2016, 05:53 PM

Nolan has made a name for himself in film making with his innovative styles helping us remember that movies are a work of art. Discussion has taken over the Suicide Squad film thread so I thought I would make a thread of its' own for it. Below are all of his films.
1995 Larceny
1997 Doodlebug
1998 Following
2000 Memento
2002 Insomnia
2005 Batman Begins
2006 The Prestige
2008 The Dark Knight
2010 Inception
2012 The Dark Knight Rises
2014 Interstellar
2015 Quay
2017 Dunkirk

A number of his films share a theme of dealing with loss in different ways. Nolan has a tenancy to make thinking pieces which one may have to watch a second time for a clear understanding. What are your favorites by this notable film maker?

Edit-Take a look at his ilm making process and themes in the link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Nolan

*TurtleTitan97* · 08-03-2016, 05:55 PM

The Dark Knight Trilogy for me, personally.

*NinjaPug* · 08-03-2016, 06:02 PM

Nolan is one of my favorite working directors. Memento still tops my list as my favorite Nolan film with The Prestige and Interstellar closely behind.

FYI...rumor has it we're getting the first trailer for Dunkirk this week.

*MikeandRaph87* · 08-03-2016, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NinjaPug

Nolan is one of my favorite working directors. Memento still tops my list as my favorite Nolan film with The Prestige and Interstellar closely behind.

FYI...rumor has it we're getting the first trailer for Dunkirk this week.

According to this article it will be ahead of Suicide Squad at tomorrow night's premiere.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/201...kirk-ahead-of/

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 08-03-2016, 07:52 PM

Quay? I hadn't heard of that one.

Following and Memento I'll get around to seeing eventually.

The Dark Knight Trilogy and Inception are my favorites. Interstellar was masterfully done, but I couldn't relate to the main character. I'd never leave my kids in exchange for saving the planet... screw all of you, I want to see my kids grow up.

*ToTheNines* · 08-03-2016, 08:02 PM

Insomnia is ****ing great. Robin Williams killed it.

I like the rest, except Rises. And the stuff I haven't seen, Quay and the pre-Following stuff.

*CyberCubed* · 08-03-2016, 08:04 PM

I haven't seen anything other than the Batman films and Memento.

I'm usually not one for "intellectual" movies. If I have to think while I watch a movie its too much for me.

*plastroncafe* · 08-03-2016, 08:27 PM

Inception
Insomnia
and The Prestige.

Memento made me feel gross, though I will admit that it's a masterful movie that's amazingly well crafted.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 08-03-2016, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Inception
Insomnia
and The Prestige.

Memento made me feel gross, though I will admit that it's a masterful movie that's amazingly well crafted.

What did you not like about Memento? I haven't seen that one... curious to know your take.

*drgon78* · 08-03-2016, 08:40 PM

The Dark Knight is the only one on that list I like.

*plastroncafe* · 08-03-2016, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

What did you not like about Memento? I haven't seen that one... curious to know your take.

I can't really go into it without spoiling the movie, which is a very good movie!
You should totally check it out!

(And if you like that movie, and how it's presented, all disjointed-like, you should check out a Sci-fi movie called "Primer." It's got nothing to do with Nolan, I just really like it, and it hurt my brain much the same way Momento did.)

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 08-03-2016, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Inception
Insomnia
and The Prestige.

Memento made me feel gross, though I will admit that it's a masterful movie that's amazingly well crafted.

Yes to all of the above, except that I've never seen Memento. Insomnia was really intense. Not a Nolan flick, but I loved Williams in One Hour Photo as well. He was so creepy in that one!

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 08-03-2016, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

I can't really go into it without spoiling the movie, which is a very good movie!
You should totally check it out!

(And if you like that movie, and how it's presented, all disjointed-like, you should check out a Sci-fi movie called "Primer." It's got nothing to do with Nolan, I just really like it, and it hurt my brain much the same way Momento did.)

I've long since had the movie spoiled for me.

*Andrew NDB* · 08-03-2016, 09:32 PM

I love them all.

*plastroncafe* · 08-03-2016, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

I've long since had the movie spoiled for me.

Spoiler:

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 08-03-2016, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Spoiler:

Then based on that criteria, you don't like Breaking Bad much, either?

*plastroncafe* · 08-03-2016, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

Then based on that criteria, you don't like Breaking Bad much, either?

Nah, I love both Breaking Bad and The Sopranos.

*NinjaPug* · 08-04-2016, 05:20 PM

Dunkirk teaser:

*MikeandRaph87* · 08-04-2016, 08:39 PM

Just having got out from seeing it I can confirm the Dunkirk Trialer does appear ahead of Suicide Squad.

What are your thoughts on Insomnia? I am curious about it,but have not seen it.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 08-04-2016, 10:10 PM

It was really good. Robin is very convincing as a bad guy and downright scary. His strong personality really works well in drama as much as in comedy. I loved it.

08-03-2016, 05:53 PM	#1
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,189	Christopher Nolan Films Nolan has made a name for himself in film making with his innovative styles helping us remember that movies are a work of art. Discussion has taken over the Suicide Squad film thread so I thought I would make a thread of its' own for it. Below are all of his films. 1995 Larceny 1997 Doodlebug 1998 Following 2000 Memento 2002 Insomnia 2005 Batman Begins 2006 The Prestige 2008 The Dark Knight 2010 Inception 2012 The Dark Knight Rises 2014 Interstellar 2015 Quay 2017 Dunkirk A number of his films share a theme of dealing with loss in different ways. Nolan has a tenancy to make thinking pieces which one may have to watch a second time for a clear understanding. What are your favorites by this notable film maker? Edit-Take a look at his ilm making process and themes in the link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Nolan __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon! Last edited by MikeandRaph87; 08-03-2016 at 06:07 PM.

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TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	The Dark Knight Trilogy for me, personally. __________________

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CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	Quay? I hadn't heard of that one. Following and Memento I'll get around to seeing eventually. The Dark Knight Trilogy and Inception are my favorites. Interstellar was masterfully done, but I couldn't relate to the main character. I'd never leave my kids in exchange for saving the planet... screw all of you, I want to see my kids grow up. __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

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MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,189	Just having got out from seeing it I can confirm the Dunkirk Trialer does appear ahead of Suicide Squad. What are your thoughts on Insomnia? I am curious about it,but have not seen it. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

08-03-2016, 06:02 PM	#3
NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,390	Nolan is one of my favorite working directors. Memento still tops my list as my favorite Nolan film with The Prestige and Interstellar closely behind. FYI...rumor has it we're getting the first trailer for Dunkirk this week.

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ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,365	Insomnia is ****ing great. Robin Williams killed it. I like the rest, except Rises. And the stuff I haven't seen, Quay and the pre-Following stuff.

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CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	I haven't seen anything other than the Batman films and Memento. I'm usually not one for "intellectual" movies. If I have to think while I watch a movie its too much for me.

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drgon78 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,408	The Dark Knight is the only one on that list I like.

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NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,390	Dunkirk teaser:

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MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	It was really good. Robin is very convincing as a bad guy and downright scary. His strong personality really works well in drama as much as in comedy. I loved it. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end