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#426 How Obsession Built Christopher Nolan

Obsession is the engine of Nolan’s career. This episode examines Christopher Nolan’s life, working methods, and philosophy through The Nolan Variations by Tom Shone. Made possible by: Ramp: ⁠⁠⁠https://ramp.com⁠⁠⁠ Applovin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.applovin.com⁠ Vanta: ⁠⁠⁠https://vanta.com/founders⁠ ⁠Add your email here⁠ and I will send you my top 10 quotes from…

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  1. Why Can Christopher Nolan Get a $200 Million Budget for an Original Idea? at 0:00

    David Senra, reading the book's account, says Christopher Nolan can leave a studio with the money for an original film because obsession already carried… Full answer

  2. How Does Christopher Nolan Run a Film Set? at 1:40

    David Senra, reading the book's account, says Christopher Nolan runs a film set on punctuality, discipline, and secrecy, and he prefers to shoot every frame… Full answer

  3. Why Does Christopher Nolan Strip a Screenplay Down? at 6:11

    David Senra, reading the book's account, says Christopher Nolan strips a screenplay down because a simpler document shows clearer thinking and a grip on the… Full answer

  4. How Long Did Christopher Nolan Wait to Make Inception? at 20:16

    David Senra, reading the book's account, says Christopher Nolan waited something like 23 years between coming up with Inception and actually making the film. Full answer

  5. How Did Christopher Nolan Make His First Movie? at 25:51

    David Senra, reading the book's account, says Christopher Nolan made his first movie on the weekends while working a full-time job, after film school turned… Full answer

  6. How Did Christopher Nolan Keep Creative Control? at 33:23

    David Senra, reading the book's account, says Christopher Nolan kept creative control by working a little faster and a little cheaper than people expected, so… Full answer

  7. How Does Christopher Nolan Get Unstuck on a Film Cut? at 45:33

    David Senra, reading the book's account, says Christopher Nolan gets unstuck on a film cut by throwing almost everything out and keeping only what the film… Full answer

  8. Why Does Christopher Nolan Call 2001: a Space Odyssey Punk Rock? at 48:54

    David Senra, reading the book's account, says Christopher Nolan calls 2001: A Space Odyssey the punk rock of movies because the film does not acknowledge that… Full answer

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