Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino are two of Hollywood's top movie makers and screenwriters. Since becoming an international star in 2000, Nolan, who is now best known for his metaphysical-themed movies, has won several awards including 11 Oscars. He has also been nominated for many more. In addition to this, Nolan has also recorded several notable achievements. In 2016, he was named an Honorary Fellow of UCL, and in 2015 Times named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2019, Nolan was named the Commander Of The Order Of The British Empire. All of these and many more are what makes Nolan a force to reckon with in the industry.
Like Nolan, Tarantino has also done incredibly well for himself as a filmmaker. Over the course of his career, he has garnered multiple awards including two Oscars, two BAFTAs, and four Golden Globes. Seeing that these two are somewhat rivals in the industry, fans often wonder if they are friends outside of work. Not exactly! But Tarantino and Nolan are definitely not enemies either. Here's everything we know about the superstar directors' relationship.
7 They Have Similar Beliefs
Tarantino's movies are best known for dark humor and their non-linear storylines. But more often than not, you will find Nolan's films exploring the concept of human morality and the construction of time through his movies But despite their different directing styles, Nolan and Tarantino have one thing in common.
The veteran filmmakers disapprove of online streaming and are very united on the quest to continue showing movies in cinemas. Back in 2018, Nolan made headlines after sharing his thoughts on the popular streaming platform Netflix. Expectedly, this does not sit well with some parties. The director later sent a written letter to Netflix's Chief content officer, Ted Sarandos, apologizing for how his statements might have affected the company. Tarantino has also been quite vocal in sharing his thoughts about online streaming services. The director once revealed that he did not have a Netflix account, further proving his allegiance to the old ways. In essence, both Nolan and Tarantino believe theatre is still relevant in filmmaking.
6 Nolan's Films Confuses Tarantino Sometimes
Nolan and Tarantino are perhaps each other's biggest critics so it is not uncommon to find the two men talking about each other's works. While speaking about Nolan's 2020 thriller Tenet, Tarantino admitted that he was a tad confused by the movie but added that watching it a second time might give him context to its artistic message.
5 But Tarantino Shows Support Regardless
While appearing on the Rewatchable podcast, Tarantino praised Nolan for his impressive work on the action flick Dunkirk. He described the movie as a classic, adding that it is part of his top-ranking favorites. Though initially ranked number seven on his list of top movies of the 2010s, a third re-watch opened Tarantino's eyes to h0w good the film is. "It wasn’t until the third time that I could see past the spectacle and into the people the story is about. I finally could see through the trees a little bit, ” he said.
4 Nolan Appreciates Tarantino's Craft.
Following the release of Tarantino's The Hateful Eight in 2015, he met up with Nolan for the Director's Guild of America Q&A. There, Nolan described the movie as "one hell of a movie" while also commending Tarantino for bringing back the beauty of seeing a movie at the theatre. Nolan further relayed that he perceived "an increased level of formalism," adding that there was a calm thought towards the camera positions in the film. Tarantino also once described Dunkirk as a "symphony" where everything works. With the film, Tarantino believes Nolan put himself in the sphere of the greatest filmmakers of all time. He added that for him, Dunkirk was Nolan's best film yet.
3 They Learn From Each Other
Not only do Tarantino and Nolan love and praise each other's works, but the two directors also contribute to each other's projects when necessary. Nolan once shared that they, as directors, learn from each other. He also once recalled getting in touch with Tarantino and Paul Anderson concerning the effects of electronic companies and studios. Nolan added that he and the two directors talked for a long time about what could be done. So if his words are anything to go by, it is safe to say, Nolan and Tarantino feed off each other's knowledge.
2 Originality Is Important To Both Of Them
Tarantino and Nolan have no problem sharing ideas with each other but something these two directors never compromise is originality and quality. Over the years, the prolific directors have constantly churned out amazing projects true to their style, and with every time, it is nothing short of magic.
1 Fans Love Them!
In an industry filled with insanely talented filmmakers and directors, Nolan and Tarantino have worked really hard to create a name for themselves. And they have a loving and loyal fanbase to show for it. Wherever you go, Nolan and Tarantino’s fans are there. And while conversations often lean towards pitting them against each other, these two directors have proved to us that truly, two legends can co-exist.
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