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Michael Caine writes in his new memoir, “Don’t Look Back, You’ll Trip Over: My Guide to Life,” that he was actually “terrified” of Heath Ledger on the set of Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” (via NME). Caine played Alfred Pennyworth in Nolan’s Batman trilogy, with Ledger joining the second installment as the Joker.

“The smeared makeup, the weird hair, the strange voice. It was chilling,” Caine writes of his late co-star. “Absolutely floored me the first time I saw him in action – I was terrified.”

Ledger’s performance forced the rest of the cast to “raise our game,” Caine adds. Ledger’s turn as the Joker is regarded as one of the greatest villain performances in movie history. He posthumously won the Oscar for best supporting actor. Ledger died in January 2008 at 28 years old, a few months before the July theatrical release of “The Dark Knight.

The predominant discourse around Neil Burger’s The Illusionist (2006) seems to largely center around its similarities (or dissimilarities) with the much-acclaimed “The Prestige,” released in the same year. Based on a 1989 short story written by Steven Milhauser, “The Illusionist” brings together such names as Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, and Paul Giamatti to present the story of an illusionist uncovering Victorian society and its ills. It has been noted by academics and critics alike how cinematic representation of the emergence of Victorian-era stage magic is the metaphorical bearer of the simultaneous magic in making: the magical world of the cinema. “The Illusionist” makes for a perfect case in point to trace the trajectory.

In this article, an attempt has been made to decode the ending of The Illusionist (2006) and provide a detailed analysis of some of the overarching thematic concerns of the film.

The Illusionist (2006) Plot Summary & Movie Synopsis:

“The Illusionist...

Who needs Netflix and Prime? BBC iPlayer has a terrific collection of films to watch – here’s our updated list of what to watch right now (and when they’re leaving the service).

Whilst all eyes tend to be on streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime when it comes to movie updates, on the quiet the BBC iPlayer service continues to play host to a limited, diverse selection of films. What’s more, a good number of them you can download to your tablet to watch on the move.

So, without further ado, welcome to the weekly updated iPlayer film list. This list will be updated every week with the test available data from the BBC, in order of how long you have left to watch (so you can prioritise your viewing pleasure)

New! – denotes all new movies this week!

Brand-new This Week: Romeo + Juliet, The Third Man,...

If you’re a fan of cinema, you’ll know the name Christopher Nolan. The director is one of the very few modern filmmakers who still gets to bring bold, creative visions to life on a blockbuster scale. The reigning champ of the intellectual box office hit, Nolan has enjoyed a storied career in Hollywood thanks to his consistency in producing pulse-pounding cinema that also has the capacity to make you think. His obsession with the theme of time, invisible special effects, and multi-layered plot structures have dazzled film viewers for decades at this point.

Nolan studied English Literature, believe it or not, at University College London. While at university, he was the president of the Film Society and met his wife and future producing partner, Emma Thomas, on campus. His first feature film was 1998’s “Following,” but his career really took off with the groundbreaking “Memento” (2000). The Guy Pearce...

It’s time to look at the work of one of the greatest directors of our generation: Christopher Nolan. How big is Nolan these days? Interstellar, a movie which was never among the director’s top grossers, hit IMAX screens last week for its tenth anniversary, and screenings have been selling out constantly. The fact is – Nolan makes movies that belong on the big-screen, and he’s one of the few directors who’s arguably become his own franchise. For proof of that, one need only look at the fact that he’s planning a new movie, and the cast is jampacked with A-listers, because Everyone wants to work with Nolan.

A caveat – our Christopher Nolan movies ranked list is just one person’s opinion, and his work is divisive. Everyone has their favourites (and least favourites), so I’m hoping this ranking will open up some discussion in the comments below.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empireis the latest installment of the Monsterverse, bringing more action and destruction to the franchise than ever before. The film follows Godzilla and King Kong, who reunite after their epic battle three years ago to take on a new threat in the form of the Scar King, a monstrous ape who commands an army of kaiju from the Hollow Earth.

The cast of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire features plenty of new and returning characters, several of whom will prove vital to the battle against the Scar King. The Monsterverse's latest villain wants to destroy the surface world and humanity as a whole. Audiences familiarize themselves with these characters before streaming it at home.

Updated on March 13, 2025, by Arthur Goyaz: Godzilla x Kong introduces an exciting cast of new and returning characters, including terrifying monsters. This article is updated to include the film's supporting...

Quick ViewEarly life and careerHollywood fame as an action heroHugh Jackman’s success beyond an action heroLater roles of Hugh Jackman

What comes to your mind when you think about Wolverine? It is none other than Hugh Jackman, who has captivated audiences with his on-screen charisma, versatility as an actor, and his incredible talent. He is one of those actors who didn’t have direct access to Hollywood. Instead, his path was shaped by passion, persistence, and a relentless drive to reach where he is today.

Though he has made his name in Hollywood with his action movies, audiences have also been moved by his performances in other exceptional projects. Beyond that, his humanitarian efforts and charity works are also notable.

Hugh Jackman in Wolverine | Credit: 20th Century Studios

These achievements make fans wonder: Where did he start? How was his journey to success? From a humble beginning in Australia...

Fans of Sons of Anarchy may be excited about the latest casting for The Odyssey, the upcoming film from revered director Christopher Nolan. The movie is set to hit theaters next year with several big names, including Spider-Man star Tom Holland, making up the ensemble cast.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, it's been revealed that Ryan Hurst has joined the cast of The Odyssey. The actor's role has not been disclosed yet. Including Hurst and Holland, other confirmed stars who will appear in The Odyssey include Matt Damon (Dogma), Zendaya (Euphoria), Robert Pattinson (The Batman), Lupita Nyong'o (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), Anne Hathaway (The Dark Knight Rises), Charlize Theron (The Old Guard), Benny Safdie (Oppenheimer), Jon Bernthal (Daredevil: Born Again), Mia Goth (MaXXXine), Elliot Page (The Umbrella Academy), Samantha Morton (The Walking Dead), and Cosmo Jarvis (Shogun).

Hurst is especially popular with Sons of Anarchy fans for his role on the...

Christopher Nolan’s obsession with the perception of time has always helped create fantastical, character-driven modern-day epics that feel like rewatchable instant classics. But while all of his films garner a certain degree of respect from the fans, The Prestige, starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, often gets left behind in collective memory.

The Prestige (2006) [Credit: Warner Bros.]

The 2006 film, adapted from the 1995 novel of the same name, was one of Nolan’s first films that set him apart from the rest of Hollywood filmmakers. Not only did it establish the director’s fantastic hold over storytelling but also his ability to paint a compelling epic of human emotions surrounding grief, jealousy, death, and legacy.

Hugh Jackman delivers a plot twist unlike any other Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman in The Prestige (2006) [Credit: Warner Bros.]

Bolstered by the success of Batman Begins, Christopher Nolan began to foray into genres that would define him for...

Robert Pattinson, Robert De Niro and Michael B Jordan are all pulling double duty in their new films and that’s just the start

For years, dual roles have been played largely for laughs. Think of Adam Sandler’s Razzie-sweeping twin turn in Jack and Jill, or Lisa Kudrow as both Phoebe and Ursula Buffay on Friends. Eddie Murphy was always particularly prolific, his most multiplicitous performance as a clutch of Klumps for Nutty Professor II.

There are exceptions, of course. But for every Legend or The Prestige there are 10 Austin Powers, Bowfingers and – shudder – Norbits. This year, however, is giving us a more dramatic breed of duplicate. Robert De Niro will pull double Don duty in The Alto Knights, Michael B Jordan will play twin leads in the supernatural Sinners and a pair of Robert Pattinson clones is currently headlining Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17.

The concept of "twin films" has recently caught the attention of movie fans on social media. Twin films are a pair of movies with shockingly similar concepts that release in the same year. This phenomenon usually happens as a result of some cultural event bringing an idea to the forefront of the Hollywood hivemind, and two different studios entering development without awareness of each other. Some famous and funny examples include 2006's The Prestige and The Illusionist, two films about 19th century magicians, 2013's White House Down and Olympus Has Fallen, two films about attacks on the White House, and 2011's Friends with Benefits and No Strings Attached, two films about friendships turned hook-ups. Somehow, someway, these filmmakers settle on the same exact idea, and end up having to race to get their film released.

While slightly less notable, it's also interesting when films released decades apart somehow stumble upon similar terrain.

Modern audiences don't want a cookie-cutter movie that follows the same old clichés and tropes. They want a movie with a twist they couldn't see coming from a mile away. Some of the best movies of all time have a surprise ending in store for viewers. The only question is...are these films worth watching a second or third time?

When a movie's only as good as its twist, then viewers aren't going to want to revisit it another time. The films listed here, however, are more than just their big endings.

The First Rule of Fight Club Is to Rewatch Fight Club The Narrator Is Actually Tyler Durden Release Year: 1999 MPAA Rating: R Runtime: 139 minutes

Fight Club is one of the most iconic cult classics of the '90s. The movie centers on an unnamed narrator (Edward Norton) who is going through a crisis. He buys Ikea furniture to...

Rescue Dawn was a dramatized adaptation of Little Dieter Needs to Fly, Werner Herzog's 1997 documentary. Both films depicted one prisoner of war's harrowing experience after being caught behind enemy territory.

Prime Video is now streaming Rescue Dawn, Werner Herzog's 2006 epic war drama. Based on the true story of German-American pilot Dieter Dengler (played by Christian Bale), the film depicted Dengler's ordeal after being captured in Laos during the Vietnam War. Herzog previously recounted Dengler's story in Little Dieter Needs to Fly, which detailed the suffering Dengler's fellow prisoners endured, including torture. These were depicted in Rescue Dawn but toned down for a PG rating. The sequences were shot in reverse order over 44 days, so Bale and his co-stars can gradually gain weight during filming.

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The 2025 Oscars took place at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood on a Sunday night on March 2, 2025, with Conan O’Brien as the host and Nick Offerman handling the announcer duties. The awards ceremony hosted many record-shattering wins and moments that fascinated audiences worldwide.

Wicked emerged as one of the notable competitors at the 97th Academy Awards, thanks to its blockbuster musical adaptation under the direction of Jon M. Chu, with Cynthia Erivo portraying Elphaba Thropp alongside Ariana Grande taking on Galinda Upland.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Wicked | Credit: Universal Studios

Since its debut month of November 2024, Wicked grew into an absolute phenomenal pop culture fame and became a blockbuster hit. The film earned the Best Film designation from the American Film Institute and also entered the Oscars competition with 10 nominations.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s opening performance at the 2025 Oscars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande | Credit: ABC

Wicked...

March is set to be a big month for Hulu, with a packed lineup of movies and shows heading to the streaming service. Things kick off on March 1 with a huge drop of over 50 films, including some major fan favorites.

Sci-fi lovers have plenty to look forward to as Hulu adds nearly the entire Alien franchise to its catalog. Viewers will be able to stream Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien: Resurrection, Alien vs. Predator, Alien: Covenant, and Prometheus. Prey and Alien: Romulus are already available, so this update brings the full saga together in one place.

For those more interested in award-winning dramas, March 1 also brings several critically acclaimed films, including American Hustle, Brooklyn, Jojo Rabbit, Good Will Hunting, The Social Network, and Sideways.

The Oscars will also be a major event on Hulu this month. The streaming service will air the live broadcast of the Academy Awards on March...

Christopher Nolan | Credit: HellaCinema/ Cc-by-sa-4.0/Wikimedia Commons

Apart from being a meticulously brilliant filmmaker, and creating thought-provoking films, Christopher Nolan is highly revered in the entertainment industry. His films are often praised for their complex storylines, grand cinematography, and direction. However, the actors’ performances are equally important to a movie’s success. All characters played well are imperative to a film’s success. And the perfectionist he is, Nolan makes just the right choices when it comes to his cast.

Furthermore, the British filmmaker’s ability to elicit great performances from actors has not only his films but also these actors’s careers. Here is a ranking of the top 10 performances from Christopher Nolan movies.

10. Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent/Two-Face in The Dark Knight (2008) Harvey Dent/Two-Face | Credits: Warner Bros.

One of the most iconic supervillains, Two-Face is materialised on screen by Aaron Eckhart in The Dark Knight. This...

If you’re a fan of mind-bending movies that keep you guessing until the very last second, then you’re in for a treat. Christopher Nolan’s 2006 psychological thriller The Prestige, is making its way to Hulu on March 14, and I couldn’t be more excited.

A Masterpiece of Suspense and Mystery

Let’s talk about why this film is such a gem. Christopher Nolan is best known for his massive blockbusters like Inception, Interstellar, and The Dark Knight, but The Prestige is arguably one of his most underrated masterpieces. It’s a gripping tale of obsession, rivalry, and sacrifice, wrapped in an intricate puzzle that keeps unraveling with every scene. Starring Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman as two feuding magicians in 19th-century London, this movie isn’t just about magic tricks—it’s about the dark lengths people go to in pursuit of greatness. And let’s not forget the stellar supporting cast,...

Christopher Nolan's 2006 thriller, The Prestige, is set to land on a new streaming service in March.

Nolan's 2006 film, The Prestige, will drop on Hulu on March 14. The thriller, which unites Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman, follows two stage magicians in 1890s London, who develop an intense rivalry with one another. Obsessed with outdoing the other, the rivalry inevitably grows out of control, leading to dire consequences. Jackman and Bale lead the stacked cast, which also includes the talents of Nolan movie regular Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Piper Perabo, Samantha Mahurin, Andy Serkis, and the legendary David Bowie as Nikola Tesla. Nolan co-wrote the script alongside his brother, Jonathan, who would serve as a writer on several of his other movies.

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One does not simply walk into "The Lord of the Rings" movies. Wait, that's not the right quote -- or is it? The point is Peter Jackson's trilogy was a big deal around the turn of the millennium, and everyone wanted to be a part of Middle-earth. Well, almost everybody, since a number of actors turned down "The Lord of the Rings" franchise.

It's always a good time to look back at the casting process of major movies and consider the big what-ifs. More often than not, these films go through significant changes to reach their final form, and not every actor envisioned for a role lands up in the part. Look at the risky move replacing Stuart Townsend as Aragorn behind the scenes of "The Lord of the Rings," even though production had already commenced. It paid off in the end, since Viggo Mortensen's Aragorn is arguably...

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In terms of modern filmmaking, it's hard to do better than Christopher Nolan. Even dating back to his early works such as "The Prestige" and "Memento," it was clear that this man was something special. Everyone is going to have their favorites and yes, to an extent, film is a subjective medium. That said, Nolan's broad critical acclaim coupled with his ability to deliver a commercial hit makes him unrivaled in the 2000s. Rather quantifiably, he has proven himself to be the most consistently bankable director working in Hollywood today, and one pretty eye-popping stat proves it.

Nolan had a run from 2008 to 2017 that was, in a word, ridiculous. That run includes the $1 billion beloved blockbuster smash "The Dark Knight," his mind-bending thriller "Inception," DC's one-time highest-grossing movie ever "The Dark Knight Rises," the ambitious modern sci-fi classic "Interstellar," and...

You might expect that a man who has been doing production and set design on feature films for more than 30 years would be a bit jaded, and that earning a seventh Academy Award nomination for his work would be met with a shrug. But that’s not how it’s been for Nathan Crowley. Instead, the man who has made a career of being Christopher Nolan’s go-to production designer exudes joy and excitement while discussing his Oscar bid for Wicked on the eve of final voting on Feb. 11.

“I just wish we could do it all again,” asserts Crowley (watch his full Gold Derby interview above). When his interviewer expresses surprise at this declaration given that the usual feeling is one of relief, he assures, “I think we’ve all been spoiled, because nothing will live up to that experience. I look back on the two years I was...

Actors are typically known to be a little hard on themselves, with many avoiding watching their final, cut-together performances at all, but Academy Award nominee Guy Pearce is happy to engage with a little self-evaluation. Well… not exactly happy.

In a recent interview with The Times of London, the Australian actor reflected on his work in Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending crime thriller “Memento” and the “existential crisis” that was brought on from revisiting it in a recent viewing.

“I watched ‘Memento’ the other day and I’m still depressed. I’m shit in that movie,” Pearce said. “I’d never thought that before, but I did this Q&a of ‘Memento’ earlier this month and decided to actually watch the film again. But while it was playing I realized I hate what I did. And so all this stuff about an exec at Warners being why I’ve not worked with Chris again?...

Guy Pearce is embarrassed by his performance in 'Memento'.The 57-year-old actor recently rewatched Christopher Nolan‘s 2000 thriller and admitted he regrets his acting choices in the flick, calling himself "s**t".He told The Times: "I’m having an existential crisis. I watched ‘Memento’ the other day and I’m still depressed. I’m s*** in that movie. I’d never thought that before, but I did this Q A of ‘Memento’ earlier this month and decided to actually watch the film again."But while it was playing I saw that I hate what I did. And so all this stuff about an exec at Warners being why I’ve not worked with Chris again? It came crashing down. I know why I didn’t work with Chris again — it’s because I’m no good in ‘Memento.’”Guy previously claimed that he had never worked with Nolan...

What do you do when you’ve been to the vast reaches of space, reversed the temporal flow, ventured into the dreamscape – and, most importantly, swept the Oscars? With a three-hour, doom-laden, politically-driven historical drama, no less? In the wake of Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan could do basically anything. His choice: go full Homer with an adaptation of epic Greek poem The Odyssey. It should add a new quiver to the legendary director’s bow – his first swords-and-sandals epic, possibly his first fantastical film, and one that brings him a new leading man.

With pre-production rapidly ramping up on Nolan’s next movie, here’s what we know so far:

Tom Holland is said to be the lead

It’s been a while since we’ve seen Tom Holland on our screens – following Uncharted and Apple TV drama The Crowded Room, he’s been treading the boards on the West End in Romeo & Juliet.

It's been 12 years since Ryan Coogler made his startlingly assured feature filmmaking debut with "Fruitvale Station," but he still feels like an unknown quantity as an artist. We know from "Creed" and "Black Panther" that he's got a knack for imbuing franchise movies with uncommon heart, and no shortage of swagger when it comes to staging dynamite action set pieces. But due to circumstances beyond his control (the death of Chadwick Boseman and the Covid-19 pandemic), he's only made one movie over the last seven years. That's a lot of time for a still-young filmmaker (he's 38) to sit on the sidelines, especially one whose oeuvre is curiously light on original movies.

That's not a knock on Coogler at all. Christopher Nolan directed a remake ("Insomnia") and three Batman movies en route to becoming the most prominent and praised studio filmmaker on the planet, so Coogler is in excellent company. But...

Tom Holland was confirmed for a role in Christopher Nolan’s next collaboration with Universal Pictures in October. It was revealed in December that Nolan’s film would be an adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey. While things were going smoothly for the film, a recent report that Holland would be the lead has sparked fan outrage.

Tom Holland as Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Homecoming | Credits: Marvel Studios

As the lead, it is assumed Holland would take on the role of Odysseus, who fans believe is a much older character for the actor. Fans initially guessed that Holland would likely play Telemachus, the son of Odysseus. They expected the role of Odysseus to go to Matt Damon, who is collaborating with Nolan for the third time.

Fans are divided on Tom Holland as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Tom Holland as Nathan Drake in Uncharted | Credits:...

Christopher Nolan’s new movie is going to be epic by default, as it is almost impossible to consider a movie version of Homer’s The Odyssey as anything else. However, a recent report has seemingly revealed the equally epic cost of Nolan’s new venture, and it is going to be one of the most expensive movies that he has ever made, surpassing Oppenheimer, Tenet, and even his Batman trilogy.

Nolan has made several costly movies in his years as a director since spending just $6,000 to make his first feature movie, Following, in 1998. He was not given the keys to the bank immediately though. In 2000, his twisting thriller Memento cost $9million, The Prestige came with a $40 million price tag in 2006, and war drama Dunkirk cost $100 million just over a decade later. Of course, it was taking on a new chapter in the on-screen Batman franchise that saw Nolan’s budgets soar to over $200 million.

Christopher Nolan. The name alone sends shivers down the spine of movie buffs. From perplexing plots to flabbergasting visuals, Nolan’s flicks set the bar for storytelling.

His blend of gripping plots and deep themes? Unmatched. And those box office numbers? A staggering $6 billion. Yeah, the success speaks for itself.

We have seen that 2023 was a golden year for him. Oppenheimer, the historical thriller about the creation of the atomic bomb, shattered records and became a cultural moment. But did you know it’s only his third highest-grossing Nolan film? That’s the magic of the British filmmaker.

Christopher Nolan

He weaves mind-bending tales that dive deep into life’s big questions—yet somehow, everyone still shows up. Hard to believe, but Nolan pulls it off every time.

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Sutton Foster, known for her impressive stage presence, is once again in the spotlight – but this time, it’s not for her acting. Recently, rumors of her relationship with fellow Broadway star Hugh Jackman have been confirmed, making headlines across the entertainment world. However, it’s an old video resurfacing from over a decade ago that has sparked fresh controversy.

Sutton Foster via @suttonlenore/Instagram

In the clip, Foster gives an over-the-top performance of a well-known song, and some viewers have raised concerns about her portrayal, accusing her of crossing a line with her interpretation.

Why is Sutton Foster’s Dreamgirls performance causing a stir again?

Sutton Foster, the celebrated Broadway actress known for her roles on stage and television, has recently found herself under intense scrutiny once again. This time, it’s due to a resurfaced video via TikTok that has reignited a controversy from her past. Amid recent...

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Christopher Nolan has slowly become mainstream Hollywood's main director, trusted with massive budgets and wholly original concepts. It might be hard to recall some of his earliest work, like Insomnia with Al Pacino and Robin Williams, but the middle of his filmography is where he began to take on the style and scale we associate with him today. Inception and Interstellar represent a turning point in Nolan's career, where his grandiosity or concept officially outweighed his penchant for smaller stories like Memento or The Prestige. They also represent Nolan's directing abilities and what can happen when he exceeds them.

Inception is arguably the high point of Nolan's concept movies. It balances high-thinking sci-fi with relatable character motivations and a sense of intrigue. Interstellar,...

Christopher Nolan’s incredible sci-fi drama, Interstellar, has finally landed on Netflix to ring in 2025, and its awards history may prove surprising given the film’s enduring popularity and acclaim. Since early in his career, Nolan has continued to exemplify a mastery of high-concept sci-fi and action films, such as with Memento, The Prestige, The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, and Tenet. In the decade since the movie’s release, the argument that the apex of Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi epic filmmaking arrived in 2014 with Interstellar has only received more support, laying the groundwork for the director’s massive achievements with films like Oppenheimer.

Interstellar debuted with positive reviews and an impressive box office showing for a non-franchise Nolan project. Following its IMAX re-release in December 2024, Interstellar has amassed over $740 million against a $165 million budget (via Box Office Mojo), and currently holds a 72% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite the widespread...

There has been a social media war between factions of Maga recently, and Elon Musk weighed in with an odd post. Entertainment Weekly reports that the post on Twitter (currently X) was "part of an ongoing argument among supporters of President-elect Donald Trump about the value of immigration visas." The post was made in support of his argument for H-1B visas, which allow a certain number of skilled overseas workers to be employed in America. "We named @Tesla after Nikola Tesla, one of the greatest engineers ever," wrote Musk. "He was a penniless immigrant whose inventions led to American dominance in electricity generation and usage." However, Musk posted a photo of the actor Nicholas Hoult rather than a photo of the inventor himself.

In the image, Hoult was playing Nikola Tesla in the 2017 film, The Current War. Houlty saw the post and commented, "Clearly a very convincing performance I gave here.

Tom Cruise Promoting A Christopher Nolan Film ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Tom Cruise pleasantly surprised the entire film industry in the summer of 2023 when he promoted Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, the latter’s magnum opus that would derail Cruise’s own Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One the very next weekend. This rivalry extended to reserving all the premium IMAX screens for Nolan’s film, a move some might equate with the life-threatening stunts the Ethan Hunt actor is famous for. However, assuming the persona of a true movie star, the Top Gun actor has long been an advocate for films beyond his own, predating his endorsement of the Cillian Murphy–Robert Downey Jr. starrer.

The incident ties back to Cruise’s consistent efforts to fill theater seats and save the cinema industry post-covid-19, a dedication publicly acknowledged by Jurassic Park director Steven Spielberg, who credited Cruise for “saving the...

The Lord of the Rings remains one of the greatest pieces of fiction ever adapted to cinema, having released two trilogies directed by Peter Jackson and a standalone feature helmed by legendary anime filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama. Furthermore, Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power is constantly expanding the lore of Middle-earth, but there's still a great deal of context to adapt from J. R. R. Tolkien's writings. As a result, Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to make additional films based on the writer's fantasy material, with the upcoming one spearheaded by Andy Serkis.

The director behind the works King Kong, as well as The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, has signed on for a producing role in the upcoming film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which is still in its development phase. Even though Warner Bros. has not released anything substantial about the film,...

Michael Caine's perfect James Bond replacement, The Ipcress File, was unfortunately cut short by two back-to-back sequel flops. With more than 175 acting credits to his name, Caine has starred in classic movies such as The Man Who Would Be King (1975), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), Get Carter (1971), and Alfie (1966). Caine is also celebrated for starring in several of Christopher Nolan's best movies, such as Interstellar, Inception, The Dark Knight, and The Prestige.

The Ipcress File was released in 1965 and starred Caine and a clever spy in London named Harry Palmer. The film was directed by Sidney J. Furie and also featured appearances by Nigel Green, Guy Doleman, Sue Lloyd, and Gordon Jackson. The Ipcress File received an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 97% matched with an audience score of 85%. The success and acclaim of the first film sparked two back-to-back sequels in 1966 and 1967, which tanked hard and essentially sunk the spy franchise.

26 years into his career, Christopher Nolan is charging along on one of the most remarkable creative and commercial runs the film industry has ever seen. Since he burst onto the scene with his breakthrough second feature "Memento" in 2001, all he's done is make one critically acclaimed box office hit after another. Considering the sizable budgets he's become accustomed to working with, it's a winning streak that any of our big-swing maestros can't match. Even Steven Spielberg experienced critical and/or commercial turbulence at this point in his career, with films like "1941," "Empire of the Sun," "Always," and "Hook." But aside from "Tenet" (which would've been a blockbuster had the Covid pandemic not kept the vast majority of moviegoers out of theaters over the summer of 2020), all of Nolan's films have doubled their production budgets at the global box office, and are currently rated fresh at Rotten Tomatoes.

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In a twist straight out of a movie script, Guy Pearce was nearly cast in Christopher Nolan’s Batman films, but something dark and blood-curdling kept him out. Nolan, known for his precision in casting, had a strange reason for not bringing Pearce on board. It wasn’t about talent or timing – it was something far more sinister.

Guy Pearce in a still from Memento | Credits: Summit Entertainment

Pearce’s vibe just didn’t mesh with the dark and gritty world Nolan had built. You’d think this was just another Hollywood near-miss, but it’s a tale that’s bound to give you chills and leave you questioning what could have been.

Warner Bros. exec blocked Guy Pearce from Nolan’s films, but he’s ready for round two Guy Pearce in a still from Memento | Credits: Summit Entertainment

“I’m never going to employ Guy Pearce.” Those chilling...

Though Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are nowadays setting friendship goals for the masses, it wasn’t always like that. Deadpool and Wolverine have been famous for their enmity in the Marvel comics and while it wasn’t the same in real life, Reynolds and Jackman took their sweet time to build their friendship and equation over time.

Now, we see the two support each other in every endeavor. Not just Reynolds, but Jackman has also grown close to the Deadpool star’s family with him showing up at the premiere of It Ends with Us, starring Reynolds’ wife, Blake Lively. Interestingly, Jackman entered Reynolds’ life when he was dating Scarlett Johansson back in the mid-2000s.

Hugh Jackman blessed Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson’s romance Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman | Credits: Marvel Studios

Before being best pals with Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman was a great friend of actress Scarlett Johansson.

The movies of Christopher Nolan are all, in their way, Odyssean epics, Homeric voyages into dreams (Inception), space (Interstellar), time (Tenet), science (Oppenheimer), magic (The Prestige), billionaires in batsuits (The Dark Knight trilogy). But now, after months of frantic speculation about what the Oscar winning auteur is cooking up next with Universal, we know exactly what Nolan's next cinematic odyssey will be. And, well, it is the granddaddy of 'em all — it is The Odyssey. Yes, just tonight, Universal casually tweeted out the huge news that the newly knighted Sir Christopher Nolan's 13th film will be an IMAX sized, globe-trotting adaptation of Homer's epic Greek poem.

"Christopher Nolan’s next film The Odyssey is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology," reads Universal's official post. "The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens...

The speculation over Christopher Nolan’s next movie has come to an end. Universal revealed Monday that Nolan will adapt The Odyssey, the epic poem from Homer that follows Odysseus’ journey home after the Trojan war.

“Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology,” said the studio. “The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.”

Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway and Charlize Theron star in the feature.

Nolan has delved with period pieces before, including best picture winner Oppenheimer, which told the story of the creation of the Atomic Bomb, and The Prestige, an adaptation of Christopher Priest’s novel centering on two rival magicians amid the backdrop of 1890s London.

But The Odyssey is a...

Guy Pearce swerved starring in big budget studio productions as he hates being “told what to do” by executives “afraid to lose their jobs”.The ‘Memento’ actor, 57, has spent decades starring in indie films, with his last franchise blockbuster part in 2013’s Marvel movie ‘Iron Man 3’.He has now told GQ why he has steered clear of the likes of superhero movies: “The process of it felt way too big for me. I can’t make (sense of) this idea of studio films where you just get told what to do by people afraid to lose their jobs. “I remember there were discussions at the beginning about how I was going to look. “A couple of the executives say, ‘No, he’ll just cut his hair and he’ll just do this and he’ll do that’. “And I’m in the room going, ‘Hello?’ “I’m immediately feeling like...

Following the critical flop of his 2002 adaptation of H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine, Guy Pearce had a new perspective on his career.

The 2x Golden Globe nominee explained why working on the big-budget DreamWorks/Warner Bros. feature made him feel like his “intuition doesn’t mean anything,” putting him off from working with big studios in the future.

“I think the process of it felt way too big for me,” he explained to GQ. “I can’t make [sense of] this idea of studio films where you just get told what to do by people afraid to lose their jobs. I remember there were discussions at the beginning about how I was going to look. A couple of the executives say, ‘No, he’ll just cut his hair and he’ll just do this and he’ll do that.’ And I’m in the room going, Hello? I’m immediately feeling...

One look at Guy Pearce’s filmography and it’s clear the actor has largely stayed away from big Hollywood studio fare over the years. One would have to go all the way back to 2013’s Marvel movie “Iron Man 3” to find Pearce’s last sizable role in a studio tentpole, although he did have smaller appearances in “Prometheus” and “Bloodshot.”

Pearce has stayed busy over the years with indie dramas and international fare, which he recently told GQ magazine was somewhat of a reaction to the bad experiences he had with a few studio films. After the success of “Memento,” Hollywood tried and failed to mold Pearce into a studio leading man with projects like 2002’s “The Count of Monte Cristo” and “The Time Machine.” The latter film, loosely based on H. G. Wells’ novel of the same name, was a notorious critical flop and a pain for Pearce to make.

What Was Christian Bale’s first film? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Although, Christian Bale’s first movie wasn’t some indie flick or feel-good family drama. Nope, it was Steven Spielberg’s Empire of the Sun (1987), and Bale was just 13. A war epic as a debut? Bold.

Let’s set the scene. Bale, a Welsh kid with zero formal acting training, landed a Spielberg movie. He played Jim Graham, a privileged British boy whose world is flipped upside down when he’s tossed into a WWII internment camp. Heavy stuff, right? But Bale owned it. Critics couldn’t stop raving about this kid, and Spielberg knew he had gold on his hands.

But here’s the thing about early fame—it comes with a price. After all the buzz, Bale went full ninja mode on his personal life, dodging the spotlight whenever he could. This wasn’t some child star chasing...

Memento actor says a studio executive told his agent ‘I’m never going to employ Guy Pearce’ and stopped him from appearing in Batman Begins and The Prestige

Guy Pearce has revealed that the reason he has not worked with Christopher Nolan since the 2000 film Memento is because he was repeatedly blocked by a Warner Bros executive who didn’t like his acting.

Speaking to Vanity Fair, Pearce said he had not worked with Nolan – famed for working with the same actors in many of his films – since the director began working with Warner Bros for his 2002 thriller Insomnia, an 18-year relationship that ended with his 2020 film Tenet.

It's strange to think of Christopher Nolan hustling his way through the streets of 1990s London to shoot his first film, "Following," guerilla-style. The British filmmaker has since become arguably the pre-eminent director of his time, racking up hit after hit without compromising his artistic vision and, with 2023's "Oppenheimer," delivering the first blockbuster to win the Best Picture Oscar in 20 years. Before all of that, though, Nolan was fighting to make a name for himself.

After "Following" caused enough of a buzz to get him recognized in wider circles, the young director was given his first modest studio budget. Rather than spending that money on a more commercially-friendly movie than his $6,000 black and white neo noir, however, he delivered a layered psychological thriller that required audiences' focused attention in order to make any kind of sense whatsoever. 2000's "Memento" was full of intentionally confusing moments, many of which arose...

Christopher Nolan is a master at executing a well-timed twist, and no twist was more brilliantly executed than the one he secretly gave away at the beginning of The Prestige. The 2006 psychological thriller starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, and Scarlett Johansson is typically regarded as one of Nolan's best overall movies thanks to its intriguing and well-crafted story, top-notch period visuals and mind-melting final act. The Prestige follows the rivalry between two up-and-coming magicians in 19th-century London, which grows deadlier over time as their acts become entangled with their personal lives.

While the entire plot of The Prestige is loaded with minor twists and unexpected appearances from both actors and historical figures, the final narrative turn came as a shock to many upon their first viewing. It's a poignant reminder of the dangers of obsession, along with the personal sacrifice that often comes with success--and whether that success is worth what it costs.

Christopher Nolan is known for sticking with actors he likes, with folks like Michael Caine, Cillian Murphy, and Tom Hardy all appearing in multiple outings for the director across decades. Which makes it a little confusing that the star of Nolan's first big breakout flick has never worked with him...

Should you ever need to give your watchlist some extra oomph, you can't go wrong by referring to IMDb's Top 250 list, which includes some of the best movies that cinema has ever had to offer. The great thing about such a mammoth pile of films is that icons of Hollywood will be popping in more than one entry on the list. Of course, some stars have a greater presence on this compendium than others, and while it might not shock many as to who has the most entries, it's surprising to see who the runner-ups are.

Coming in at the number one spot with the most films in IMDb's Top 250 is the man many believe to be perhaps the best actor ever -- Robert De Niro. Having appeared in over 100 films, nine of De Niro's projects rank among the website's most beloved 250: "The Godfather Part II," "Goodfellas,...

Christopher Nolan has gained a reputation for being a creature of habit. He is a man of many talents and can visualize and create a scene just as well as he can shoot it with a camera. On top of his stellar capabilities, he has also become known for casting the same actors in different roles throughout his films.

Christopher Nolan | Credits: HellaCinema, Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Be it Christian Bale, Cillian Murphy, Tom Hardy, or even Anne Hathaway, he seems to love working with people who know his style and way of working. Despite this, there is one actor that Nolan has not worked with twice, even though they made their careers together: Guy Pearce.

During an interview, Pearce revealed the reason why this was the case, and the answer is quite disheartening.

The dynamic duo

Christopher Nolan first laid the foundations of his career on the second film he ever made,...