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Christopher Nolan’s Realism: Why His Movies Feel Different | My Dad's Movie Podcast

Christopher Nolan is one of the most popular filmmakers in the world — but not everyone in film academia agrees he deserves that status. In this episode of My Dad’s Movie Podcast, we break down Christopher Nolan’s realism, his use of practical effects and IMAX, and why his movies feel different from modern blockbusters. Joined by Dr. Brent Cowley (BYU–Hawaii), we explore Nolan through both an academic and industry lens: auteur theory vs director-for-hire, scientific realism, and Nolan’s philosophy of putting the audience “in the maze.” Topics include: – Why some film academics push back on Christopher Nolan – Auteur theory and whether Nolan qualifies as a true auteur – Practical effects vs CGI (Inception hallway, Tenet plane, Dunkirk) – IMAX and 70mm: gimmick or genuine cinematic advantage? – Scientific realism in Inception, Interstellar, and Tenet – Why Tenet feels emotionally colder than Nolan’s other films – Interstellar’s ending and Nolan’s love of ambiguity – Why Nolan’s movies are designed to be rewatched Films discussed: Inception, Interstellar, Tenet, Dunkirk, Memento, The Prestige, The Dark Knight My Dad’s Movie Podcast is a weekly film discussion hosted by Mick Johnson and Taber Johnson, exploring directors, filmmaking, and why great movies work. #ChristopherNolan #Filmmaking #FilmAnalysis #Inception #Interstellar #Tenet #Directors