“The Dark Knight” Famous Chase Sequence Shot-by-Shot Analysis
Jim Emerson takes a (very) detailed look at the first part of a famous TDK car/truck chase sequence, analyzing how it is put together and whether the filmmaking grammar makes sense. When, for example,...
View ArticleAnalyzing Action – A Rebuttal to Jim Emerson’s “Dark Knight” Analysis
Jim Emerson’s shot by shot breakdown of Nolan’s action sequence in “The Dark Knight” has sparked serious debate both here and all over the internets. So much so that Joseph Kahn has taken the time to...
View ArticleThe Dark Knight Rises – LEAKED Audio of Freeman admitting he doesn’t get Batman
Can’t Christian Bale have a crazy conversation on set without somebody recording it? These “authentic” outtakes from the set of “The Dark Knight Rises” show Bale and costar Morgan Freeman spinning on...
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How Christopher Nolan Rebuilt Batman
How Christopher Nolan and his team of top technicians took a defunct franchise and turned it into the epitome of comic-book cool. The golden rule: keep it real. After Batman & Robin had put the...
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How ‘Cloud Atlas’ is (a little) like ‘The Dark Knight’
I saw Cloud Atlas on its opening weekend. I don’t think it hit the mark, but it’s an extraordinarily ambitious film in the way it cross cuts 6 stories together into a nearly 3 hour epic feature. Steven...
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Christopher Nolan on his Batman Trilogy
Director Christopher Nolan talks about his approach to Batman – creating the whole concept of “reboot” and the characters that define his grounded vision of Gotham City. How did you come to Batman...
View ArticleHeath Ledger’s Joker Diary
In this segment from the documentary “Too Young to Die“, Heath Ledger’s Dad goes through his Joker diary which the late actor used to find his character. Translation of the French: “This is the Joker’s...
View ArticleHow The Dark Knight helped spawn a filmmaking boom in Chicago
Christopher Nolan’s modern classic showcased the city of Chicago. As much as director Nolan—who grew up in Chicago and London—wanted to keep a low profile while he was shooting, there was no hiding The...
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7 Facts About The Dark Knight You (Even You!) Probably Didn’t Know
These 7 facts will make you appreciate Christopher Nolan’s vision, Heath Ledger’s performance, and the hard work of everyone who worked on the Dark Knight all the more. Or at least you’ll know some...
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The History and Details Surrounding of the Nolan Batman Trilogy
Uninterested in doing a big budget movie based solely on spectacle, Christopher Nolan sought to ground the story of Batman in reality. But using practical effects can sometimes lead to unforeseen...
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