I've always believed that if you want to really try and make a great film, not a good film, but a great film, you have to take a lot of risks.
Christopher NolanIt's difficult to keep anything fresh for an audience these days. With technology being what it is people seem to know everything there is to know about a film before you've even made it.
Christopher NolanYes, to me that's one of the most compelling fears in film noir and the psychological thriller genre - that fear of conspiracy. It's definitely something that I have a fear of - not being in control of your own life. I think that's something people can relate to, and those genres are most successful when they derive the material from genuine fears that people have.
Christopher NolanI have to believe that when my eyes are closed, the world's still there. (Leonard Shelby, Memento)
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