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Movie Night: The World of Dark Knight Director Christopher Nolan

BuzzSugar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:30:46 PDT

Christopher Nolan is a director who initially made a huge splash with a little budget and not much celebrity star power. He's the director of The Dark Knight and the man responsible for resuscitating the Batman franchise. Not so long ago, he was an independent filmmaker, but after this weekend he'll probably be seen as one of the most influential creative forces in Hollywood. So who is the visionary behind the ~~mask~~ camera? Well, you could read this interesting New York Times profile, or you could let his work speak for itself by embarking on a Christopher Nolan Movie Night!

Memento
Try to remember back to 2000 - there was a lot of hype around a little movie about a guy suffering from short-term memory loss looking for the man who murdered his wife. Memento was a big deal and shot Nolan to the head of the class in the eyes of film critics and Hollywood bigwigs alike. Guy Pearce is mesmerizing as a man forced to tattoo himself to remember things, and the way the movie plays with time is chilling and mind-blowing.

Two more Nolan flicks to go so

The Prestige
Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Michael Caine, David Bowie, magic, murder - what more do you need for an exciting movie? Nolan created a spooky atmosphere in which to set this tale of two illusionists competing against each other at the turn of the 20th century. The film earned Oscar nods for both art direction and cinematography. The gripping story follows both magicians (Bale and Jackman) as they try to outdo each other, taking their competition to deadly extremes.

Batman Begins
While it had only a third of the hype The Dark Knight has, Batman Begins wiped the superhero's slate clean of the tarnished image of the franchise (and memories of George Clooney's nippled batsuit) and brought the tale of the dark hero back to its roots. Its super darkly awesome roots, that is. If you haven't seen this first installment of Nolan's reboot, you definitely won't be lost at Dark Knight this weekend, but it's well worth watching and will get you super pumped.

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Ben McKenzie Proudly Steps Out With His Costars For a Paley Center Discussion

Katie Henry — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:37:00 PDT

Ben McKenzie joined his Southland costars Shawn Hatosy, Regina King, and Michael Cudlitz for a discussion panel at LA's Paley Center last night. The cast congregated to chat about the gripping finale, working together under extreme circumstances, and what lies ahead for their emotionally charged characters. Ben has a few more months to relax and work on his new project, voicing Bruce Wayne in the animated Batman: Year One series, before slipping back into uniform and returning to the streets of LA to begin shooting their fourth season in October. The O.C. alum will be in good company on primetime this Fall, when his old pal Rachel Bilson makes her comeback to the small screen in the CW's Hart of Dixie.

Daily Tech: Even in Legos Batman Is a Fearsome Superhero

GeekSugar — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:45:23 PDT

Marion Cotillard May Be Batman's Love Interest in The Dark Knight Rises

Shannon Vestal — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:39:37 PST

Christopher Nolan must really love his Inception cast: Marion Cotillard is in talks to join The Dark Knight Rises, just steps behind her costars Tom Hardy and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who have already signed on. There's no confirmation on who Cotillard will play, but the rumored role is Thalia Al Ghul, the daughter of the character Liam Neeson played in Batman Begins.

Though her name hasn't always been in the mix, all signs are pointing to the fact Cotillard will be the lucky lady to play Batman's love interest, alongside Anne Hathaway as villain Catwoman. As the latest star to sign on for what may be director Nolan's last Batman film, how do you feel about the French Oscar winner as Bruce Wayne's next love?

Dark Knight Rises Scoop: Details on Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Role, Juno Temple May Join!

Lauren Bradshaw — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:30:00 PDT

It's official: Joseph Gordon-Levitt is on board for The Dark Knight Rises! Rumors of the actor's involvement have been circling for some time, so the news shouldn't come as a huge surprise; however, we finally have word on what part he'll play. Even though JGL won't be stepping in as the Riddler like many of us had hoped, he will take on the character of Alberto Falcone, aka "The Holiday Killer," a serial killer and son of Carmine Falcone (Tom Wilkinson in Batman Begins).

Gordon-Levitt is just the latest Hollywood star to sign on for the anticipated film. To recap: JGL's fellow Inception actor Tom Hardy is locked in for bad guy Bane. Marion Cotillard has been mentioned as a potential Batman love interest, and Anne Hathaway will play the woman who eventually becomes Catwoman. But the casting isn't over just yet, as Christopher Nolan may be adding another female to his list with Juno Temple. The hot up-and-comer's name is being tossed around as a "street-smart" Gotham girl, though that's all we know at the moment.

Does this latest bit of news get you excited for the film? I can't wait to see JGL transform into a sinister villain!

What to TiVo: Saturday

BuzzSugar — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:59:00 PDT

8:00 Batman Begins

8:00 Fight Camp 360: Pacquiao vs. Mosley
9:00 Criminal Minds (repeat)
10:00 48 Hours Mystery (new)

8:00 Cops (new)
8:00 NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup in Richmond

8:00 Chase (new)
9:00 Law & Order: Los Angeles (repeat)
10:00 Law & Order: SVU (repeat)
11:29 Saturday Night Live (repeat, with guests Dana Carvey and Linkin Park)

More TV to watch when you

8:00 Matilda

8:00 Rocky III

8:45 Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

8:00 Just Like Heaven

8:00 The Royal Wedding: The Encore and More (new)

9:00 Rock Star

Thursday Comic-Con Must Sees

GeekSugar — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:15:22 PDT

Hooray, it's the return of Comic-Con and all the madness that accompanies it! As usual, the show's schedule of events is packed this July 21-24, so we'll attempt to highlight the most exciting must sees. The convention starts with a huge bang on Thursday with the Twilight panel, though there are plenty of other events to add to the Comic-Con itinerary.

Twilight: Breaking Dawn, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Hope you've already been camping out for this one, because fans began lining up days in advance. Expect new footage from the next Twilight film and a cast Q&A. Location: Hall H
Kinect Star Wars panel, 10-11 a.m. - First announced at E3, Kinect studio head Jorg Neumann and LucasArts lead producer Craig Derrick will share fresh news on the game, including a mystery announcement. All attendees will receive a limited-edition poster! Location: Room 32AB
Stan Lee, Yoshiki, and Todd McFarlane, 1-2 p.m. - Comic fans unite for the Q&A session with legends Stan Lee and Todd McFarlane, who are creating a new character, Blood Red Dragon, with rockstar Yoshiki. Location: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Warner Premiere: H+ and Mortal Kombat: Legacy, 2-3 p.m. - A Comic-Con exclusive first look at H+, the new web series from X-Men producer Bryan Singer. The web series Mortal Kombat: Legacy will take the stage next for a panel discussion with the director, Jeri Ryan, Michael Jai White, and others. Attendees will see the final Mortal Kombat: Legacy episode. Location: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Game of Thrones panel, 3-4 p.m. - If addicted to both the books and TV series, this is one not to miss. In attendance are cast members Emilia Clarke, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, and Jason Momoa, as well as the show's executive producer and writer, George R. R. Martin. Location: Ballroom 20.
Beavis & Butthead, 5-6 p.m. - 2011: the return of the original bad boys of animation. Creator Mike Judge is on hand to offer a sneak peek on MTV's new episodes. Location: Room 6A
Batman: Arkham City, 5-6 p.m. - A preview of the gaming follow-up to 2009's fan favorite Batman Arkham Asylum. Location: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Entertainment Weekly: The Visionaries: A discussion with Jon Favreau and Guillermo del Toro on the Future of Pop Culture, 6-7 p.m. - Cult favorite directors Jon Favreau and Guillermo del Toro discuss bringing geek life to the mainstream entertainment industry. They'll discuss their inspiration, current film work, and how technology is changing cinematic storytelling. Location: Hall H
Her Universe: What Women Want in Their Female Sci-Fi Heroes, 6-7 p.m. - Gone are the days of the "damsel in distress" sci-fi character (we hope). If you can't get into Hall H, check out the panelists with a background on Star Wars, Smallville, DC Comics, Universal Cable Productions, and Lost discuss the future of strong female characters in the genre. Location: Room 25ABC
History of the Modern Zombie, 7-8 p.m. - Beginning with the classic horror film Night of the Living Dead, zombies have become a large part of modern pop culture. Panelists including the author of Zombie Survival Guide, a UC Berkeley professor, and a Harvard Medical School psychiatrist will discuss the history of zombies in entertainment and why we're so interested in them. Consider it the most fun college lecture you'll ever attend. Location: Room 7AB

What's on your must-see Comic-Con schedule? Which panels and events are you looking forward to most?