Christopher Nolan: A Critical Study of the FilmsChristopher Nolan is one of the defining directors of the 21st century. Few of his contemporaries can compete in terms of critical and commercial success, let alone cultural impact. His films have a rare ability to transcend audience expectations, appealing to both casual moviegoers and dyed-in-the-wool cineastes. Nolan's work ranges from gritty crime thrillers (Memento, Insomnia) to spectacular blockbusters (the Dark Knight trilogy, Inception). They have taken audiences from the depths of space (Interstellar) to the harsh realities of war (Dunkirk). And they have pushed the boundaries of the possible in modern movie making. This critical history covers his complete filmography, tracing his career from film student to indie darling to Oscar-nominated auteur. |
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Contents
Preface | 1 |
1 Following | 3 |
2 Memento | 13 |
3 Insomnia | 27 |
4 Batman Begins | 36 |
5 The Prestige | 51 |
6 The Dark Knight | 67 |
7 Inception | 85 |
8 The Dark Knight Rises | 99 |
9 Interstellar | 117 |
10 Dunkirk | 131 |
Interview with Jeremy Theobald | 147 |
Chapter Notes | 155 |
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