Culture news “Two hours that I will never get back” Christopher Nolan gets turned on in public!
Christopher Nolan received a scathing review in a completely unlikely setting. An anecdote that the filmmaker recently shared, while explaining his point of view on the profession of film critic.
Christopher Nolan already rewarded for Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan is considered by many to be one of the most talented filmmakers of his generation. The director has several masterpieces to his credit, such as the trilogy The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar or his latest film, Oppenheimerwhich could well be crowned with success at the next Oscars ceremony.
In the meantime, Christopher Nolan has already been rewarded for his work. The filmmaker received the Best Director award from the New York Film Critics Circle during a ceremony organized on January 4. During his speech, he returned to “the complex and emotional relationship” that directors had with the world of criticism, before giving his point of view on the profession, for which his passion has strengthened in recent years. And he also told a hilarious anecdote.
The filmmaker’s take on the world of criticism
Surrounded by critics, Christopher Nolan had to talk about this singular profession, which we necessarily contrast with that of filmmaker. And the director does not seem to abhor this profession, quite the contrary. For him, professional criticism has today become a necessity. To support his point, he shared a very funny anecdote.
I was on my Peloton (a sports class streaming service, editor’s note). I am dying. And the professor starts talking about one of my films and says: “Has anyone seen this? That’s two hours of my life that I’ll never get back!” When (film critic) Rex Reed criticizes your movie, he’s not asking you to exercise! In today’s world, where opinions are everywhere, there is this idea that film criticism is becoming more democratic, but I am one of those who think critical appreciation of a film should not be an instinct , but a profession.
The director, beyond mentioning the need for the professionalization of criticism, also explained why he considered this profession essential for filmmakers.
What we have here tonight is a group of professionals trying to be objective. Obviously, writing about cinema objectively is a paradox, but aspirations for objectivity are what make reviews vital and timeless and useful to filmmakers and the film community.
Christopher Nolan finished by explaining how reviews help bridge the gap between audiences and filmmakers by trying to understand and explain the intentions behind each film. A profession essential for the appreciation of cinema and for which the English director seems to have a particular affection.