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Inception: Christopher Nolan Interview - The Telegraph July 1st 2010

In this article Nolan talks about Inception coming to the big sceen and his troubles with the script. He talks about the possibilites of 3D and how Inception ha sthe big glossy speciel effects of The Dark knight and the thriller aspect of Memento an the way they toy with perception and reality.

The Dark Knight: Batman’s Burden: A Director Confronts Darkness and Death - The New York Times Mark 9th 2008

In this article, The Times discuss about Nolan's hands on approach of The Dark Knight, his style and how relates to Memento and how his actors weren't allowed to go inside their trailers. It details the plot of The Dark Knight and how it has changed and the ensemble cast.

Internet Research

Christopher Nolan on The Dark Knight        This website gives Nolan's own reasons behind making the film; a sequel to the first. He details what he wanted to do with it and his own views on the film as well as some of his creative techniques.

Memento Review   Sight and sound gives a positive review of the noir film memento. Giving a detailed review; it celebrates the traditional noir conventions used by Nolan and his ability to create tantalising characters and ending the film on a tease.

A post from blogger, Christopher Nolan’s Cinematic Style explains and explores in depth the style of Nolan's directing and how he focuses on the identity of his character and the actors performance rather than flashy special effects.

Related Films to the Dark Knight

From my earlier post you probably know that I'm studying Christopher Nolan for my Research Project but i also have to compare and contrast the films that he has directed with others. Henceforth I have chosen two films; Memento, a physiological thriller and Inception, a sci-fi, action, heist, thing... to reference with The Dark knight, a superhero movie. These two films are a couple years apart and are different genres so they can be used to efficiently see how Nolan has developed, changed and grown in his style of directing.


Memento Trailer                  Inception Trailer

Focus Film

I have chosen The Dark Knight as my focus film because it is one of my most favourite of films; it has incredible action, acting and dilemmas where the even the crinimals themselves question what their actions. It is the sequel to Batman Begins; the rebooted film franchise and Christopher Nolan has gave it a deftly darker tone that matches the graphic novels and has been a critical success in reviving Batman.

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The Style and Signature of Christopher Nolan, from Memento to Inception

I have chosen Christopher Nolan for my Small Scale Research Project because I am a fan of his films such as The Dark Knight, Inception and The Prestige. He is a decorated writer, producer and director. Having eight films in his repertoire he is currently the most sought after director in Hollywood; Producing the reboot of superman and directing the third and final batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises. It was the The Dark Knight that finally made Christopher Nolan a household name after over one billion dollars at the box office, winning two Oscars and being nominated for over 150 other awards.