Christopher Nolan, the director of Oppenheimer, feels that franchises are essential to ensuring Hollywood keeps a balanced and successful business.
Christopher Nolan, the director of Oppenheimer, asserts that in order for Hollywood to succeed financially and satisfy consumer demand, franchises must be in place.
During an interview with the Associated Press,
Christopher Nolan discussed the sustainability of film franchises and if the growing number of superhero movies in Hollywood is lowering the standard of production. Even though the British director loves creativity, he thinks that threequels, sequels, and additional follow-ups to original films improve the film industry by making the most of pre-existing intellectual property to produce captivating blockbusters. According to him, Hollywood “always strikes a balance between well-known films that can guarantee a return in viewership and give people more of what they want. That has always played a significant role in Hollywood’s economy and helped to fund the production and distribution of numerous other kinds of movies.
Many moviegoers feel that Hollywood isn’t creative enough.
Fans who are tired of superhero movies because the DC and Marvel Cinematic Universes are constantly releasing new films featuring their favorite characters are among those whom Nolan respects. But, he believes that in order for Hollywood to turn a profit and satisfy its audience, there needs to be a healthy “balance” between new releases and film series. Additionally, one must always show respect for the audience’s thirst for novelty. To be honest, seeing a trailer for a movie you’ve never heard of or seen is one of the biggest thrills of going to the movies, he said. “A healthy ecosystem in Hollywood has always been about striking a balance between the two things.
The aforementioned remarks follow the criticism of comic book movies made by fellow renowned director Martin Scorsese, who implied that they have corrupted society and aren’t true cinema—rather, they are merely short-lived forms of entertainment. He also called on people to help Nolan and other directors “save cinema” and bring it back to its former glory. But Nolan is most known for The Dark Knight trilogy, a trio of superhero films that are both among the highest-grossing this millennium and among the best in the genre’s history.
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Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan’s most recent full-length film, is hailed as one of his greatest works. The biographical thriller follows J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) and his involvement in the Manhattan Project, and it has once again won the director numerous accolades. The film has surpassed the $950 million mark at the international box office to become the highest-grossing biopic and the second-highest-earning R-rated film of all time.