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What Will Nolan Do Next?

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After last year’s Interstellar, fans of arguably the film industry’s top filmmaker are clamoring to know what will be the next project from Christopher Nolan.

As a huge Nolan fan, as you can tell from my past blog post 4 Reasons Why Christopher Nolan is the Best Filmmaker in Hollywood, I am one of the those fans who eagerly anticipate Nolan’s next masterpiece.

Here are some of the potential projects that Hollywood’s top filmmaker may pursue:

1. A James Bond Film

Daniel Craig as James Bond

Nolan has been rumored to be in talks to begin work on a Bond film for a few years now. Back in January, Nolan told Entertainment Weekly that those talks have fallen through.

“I love James Bond and I’ve talked with the producers over the years, but nothing’s ever worked out. They do a great job—they don’t need me right now, and Sam [Mendes] is an extraordinary talent” Nolan told EW.

2. Nolan’s Howard Hughes Biopic

The story of Howard Hughes has already been told in film, most notably in The Aviator, Martin Scorcese’s 2004 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Nolan has also written a Howard Hughes biopic, which he names as his strongest work.

“I think it’s the best script I’ve ever written, and I had a really wonderful experience writing it. Yeah, it was a frustrating experience that the other movie got going. Will I revisit it? I have no idea.”

3. Another superhero film?

Christian Bale in The Dark Knight (2008)

The Dark Knight is not only the best superhero film off all time, but to me, its of the greatest films of all time. Featuring a one-in-a-generation performance by the late Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight achieved vast success.

Nolan, however, does not think another superhero film is in the cards.

“I worked on [The Dark Knight Trilogy] for a long time—almost 10 years—and had an incredible experience. It was totally fulfilling, so I’m done with that part of my life.”

Christopher Nolan on the set of Interstellar (2014)

Regardless of what Nolan comes up with next, if his past works are any indication, one thing is for certain: his next masterpiece will be nothing short of brilliant.

What Makes Game of Thrones So Good?

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HBO’s Game of Thrones premiers it’s fifth season tonight, a night that the show’s numerous fans have been eagerly anticipating since the fourth season concluded last spring.

Now you may be saying, “This is a movie blog, why would you talk about Game of Thrones?” Well, not only is Game of Thrones one of my personal favorite shows, but I’d argue that it’s on the level of, if not better than, any fantasy film in numerous ways.

Let me explain.

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Kit Harington in Game of Thrones

Based on the bestselling series of fantasy novels by George R.R. Martin, HBO’s Game of Thrones has blossomed into a wildly successful, and incredibly made, TV show that has enthralled fans worldwide.

With massive budget that would make many fantasy filmmakers jealous, Game of Thrones certainly cuts no corners. The series’ first season, for instance, was granted an enormous $60 million budget. Most filmmakers are thrilled to work with that kind of budget, while Game of Thrones works with such a budget on a yearly basis.

Featuring a cast of mostly unheralded actors and actresses, at least prior to the show’s inception, Game of Thrones‘ excellent cast delivers like no other. Although the show requires such a vast cast, every contributor is truly excellent.

The special effects and production are certainly top quality, which to be expected given the show’s budget, but absolutely impressive nonetheless.

Emilia Clarke in Game of Thrones

The show is superior in virtually every way. But that doesn’t even begin to explain what makes this show so beloved.

First, there’s the show’s absolutely brilliant plot. Never have I seen a show, or even a movie, that interweaves so many subplots so seamlessly. The show features numerous subplots, yet they all intertwine so perfectly. Never are we left wondering what is happening in a particular subplot for numerous episodes, as is so common in other shows. It’s truly incredible just how well Game of Thrones‘ plot is manufactured.

Then there are the characters. One could attribute this point to good acting, and the quality of the acting certainly plays no small role, but Game of Thrones makes the heroes so easy to love, and the villains so easy to hate. Without giving any past plot points away, the show’s fourth season may have featured one of television’s most satisfying villain deaths in recent years.

We truly become attached to these characters, but perhaps that’s what makes my next point so difficult. George R.R. Martin has absolutely no reserves in killing off any of his characters. That seems blunt, but it’s true. As any of us who remember the show’s infamous Red Wedding know, (and how could anyone forget that?), no one is safe.

This show is not for everyone, as some find the large amounts of graphic violence and sex most off-putting.

Nonetheless, we fans of the show know that no other show is as compelling, complex, masterfully written, brilliantly portrayed, and simply enjoyable as Game of Thrones.