Tim McClelland

The Odyssey is not Christopher Nolan's first story adaptation. Oppenheimer was based on the 2005 Pulitzer Prize-winning biography American Prometheus, and The Prestige was adapted from Christopher Priest's 1995 novel of the same name. These films show how Nolan adapts pre-existing material, often being faithful while still taking liberties. He added some pep to American Prometheus, turning the biography into a tense, thrilling viewing experience.

When it comes to the best martial arts films of all time, international stars and genre-defining classics easily come to mind. Bruce Lee helped bring the action-packed movie genre to American audiences, but it still took time for stars like Jackie Chan and Jet Li to build strong followings in the United States. Of course, American studios then got in on the action and sought to profit by making their own brand of martial arts movies.

Christopher Nolan has been a champion of large-format screens and cinema-going experiences throughout his career. In particular, the Academy Award-winning director has gotten behind IMAX. The director believes the 70mm film and its sweeping aspect ratio make for the most immersive viewing experience. Nolan also loves to use bombastic musical scores, with IMAX auditoriums equipped with proprietary laser-aligned sound systems ready to rattle the audience.