Christopher Nolan

Some would say he is a modern master, others would criticize his technique. But I'm here to give my opinion on Nolan, and to me, he is a living legend. From Following to Inception to The Dark Knight Trilogy, he has reinvented and innovated a plethora of fantastic films. From his incredible use of visual effects to his grand scale set pieces, Nolan puts his own ideas onto the big screen in a unique manner. Known for his darker tones, you know what to expect in a Nolan film, heavy tone, rich back story, and little comedy. He has reused actors often, especially as of late, but this is key to what makes him a smart director, knowing what he can deal with. Perhaps my favorite director right now, but definitely one of the tops in the business. 

Favorite film: This is such a tough decision, but I have to say my favorite is Memento(2000), it barely beat out The Dark Knight(2008). Although I believe The Dark Knight is the better film, I firmly believe that Memento is the better directed movie. From its catching beginning scene all the way to its calm and deep ending, Nolan keeps you captured and thinking. Utilizing a series of live action to black and white flashbacks, Christopher Nolan makes the audience think. He does not spoonfeed you information and expects the audience to think for themselves and understand the film. A true masterpiece from the director's chair and a film that requires multiple (yet still entertaining) viewings. 

In Conclusion: Christopher Nolan has been a force in Hollywood for 15 years now and will continue to be for hopefully many more. I cannot wait to see what he does with space and wormhole travel in Interstellar, coming November 2014.

The Dark Knight: It'll Make Your Night

The Dark Knight picks up right where the last film, Batman Begins, left off. Batman and Joker come to odds and Batman struggles to do what is morally and ethically right. If you haven't seen this movie by now, I suggest you drop what you're doing, get it, and watch. This movie could be better than having a child. At a run time of over 2 hours and 40 minutes, you'd think it would slow down at parts and albeit it does but the movie keeps you on edge and paying attention throughout. Directed by Christopher Nolan (Memento, Inception), he is best known for his darker tones in films which you can truly feel when you watch The Dark Knight. For a superhero film, it is shot wonderfully and simply done with style, a plethora of memorable shots are in this movie. Directing and camera work aside, this film is star studded and each delivers. Before I get into The Joker, some honorable mentions have to be Gary Oldman (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Air Force One) as Gordon, who will be overlooked time and time again by the Academy, Christian Bale (The Prestige, The Fighter) who plays Bruce Wayne and does a magnificent job, and finally the most overlooked: Aaron Eckhart (Thank You For Smoking) as Harvey Dent, who, if not for The Joker would have stolen the show. Now The Joker, tragically after filming, Heath Ledger (Brokeback Mountain) passed. But his memory will be enshrined forever in The Joker, with what some would say is the best perfomance ever. In every single scene your eyes will be drawn to The Joker and his little ticks to go along with his maniacal laugh and his menacing scars. The Dark Knight was truly snubbed of an Oscar Nomination and it was so controversial that it pushed the number of films allowed to be nominated from 5 to 10. It's on my Best of the Best (http://dilpreetmovies.blogspot.com/2014/05/best-of-best.html) list and deserves to be there.

10/10