News Culture “Two Hours I'll Never Get Back” Christopher Nolan Gets Turned On in Public!
Published on June 1, 2024 at 5:58 p.m
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Christopher Nolan received a scathing review in a completely unlikely setting. An anecdote that the filmmaker recently shared while giving his perspective on the profession of a film critic.
Christopher Nolan has already rewarded himself 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, including the trilogy “The Dark Knight”, “Inception”, “Interstellar” and his latest film “Oppenheimer”, which could well be a success at the next Academy Awards.
Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan has already been recognized for his work. The filmmaker received the Best Director award from the New York Film Critics Circle at a ceremony on January 4th. In his speech, he discussed “the complex and emotional relationship” that directors have with the world of critics, before giving his point of view on the profession for which his passion has grown stronger in recent years. And he also told a hilarious anecdote.
The filmmaker's view of the world of criticism
Surrounded by critics, Christopher Nolan had to talk about this unique profession that we inevitably contrast with that of filmmaker. And the director doesn't seem to despise this job, quite the opposite. For him, professional criticism has now become a necessity. To support his point, he told a very funny anecdote.
I was on my Peloton (a physical education streaming service, editor's note). I'm 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 film, he's not telling you to exercise! In today's world, where opinions are omnipresent, there is an idea that film criticism is becoming more democratic, but I am one of those who believe that critical appreciation of a film should not be an instinct but a profession.
The director not only mentioned the need for professionalization of criticism, but also explained why he considered this profession essential for filmmakers.
What we have here tonight is a group of professionals trying to be objective. Of course, it is paradoxical to write objectively about cinema, but the pursuit of objectivity makes reviews vital, timeless and useful for filmmakers and the film community.
Christopher Nolan concluded by explaining how reviews help bridge the gap between audiences and filmmakers by attempting to understand and explain the intentions behind each film. A profession that is essential to the appreciation of cinema and for which the English director apparently has a special affection.
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