A few years back, the American Film Institute released its list of the 100 greatest heroes and villains in Hollywood history. Voted on by more than 1,500 figures from the film community, the company it keeps is about what you'd expect... Hannibal Lecter, Darth Vader, the shark from Jaws. It's a who's who of baddies.

Number 20 on the villains list, sandwiched between Captain Bligh and Mrs.…

Nolan didn't go to film school. Neither did a lot of people reading this, and we obviously love that.

We’re also super excited for _The Odyssey_ coming up, and while that release date ticks closer, we’re going back to some of Christopher Nolan’s _Oppenheimer_ press appearances to get some inspiration ahead of his epic adventure story.

We love to learn from this auteur, who has paved a path,…

If I’m anything, I’m a huge nerd, and I love when there’s a confluence of interests like what I’ve had with _Project Hail Mary_ , which features space, Ryan Gosling, science, creative cinematography, emotional sci-fi storytelling, and music. It’s an incredibly thoughtful film on so many levels.

Which is why I mention music. It’s been a hot minute since I’ve picked up my clarinet, but I still…