https://www.scmp.com/rss/524726/feed The latest news and top stories on Christopher Nolan, a British-American filmmaker. He is known for directing non-linear narratives like 'The Dark Knight Trilogy', 'Inception', 'Interstellar' and the Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer'. His work explores themes of time, memory and identity, utilising practical effects. He was knighted for film contributions and received two Academy Awards. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com James Mottram James Mottram Predicting the movie business is a fool’s errand, but with a new year under way, let us start with a moment of cautious optimism: 2026 could be a great year for cinema. Last year, with artificial intelligence (AI) encroaching on the industry and ticket sales still trailing pre-pandemic levels, there was much soul-searching. This year, cinema is boldly heralding the theatrical experience, with heavyweights Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg and Denis Villeneuve all back with new films. Behind... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3338872/hollywood-2026-movies-and-bigger-china-focus-dunesday-heres-what-expect?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3338872/hollywood-2026-movies-and-bigger-china-focus-dunesday-heres-what-expect?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:15:09 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa One of the latest additions to Landman’s season two cast has been likened not only to Jonathan Bailey – Wicked star and this year’s Sexiest Man Alive – but also dubbed a “modern Indiana Jones”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Landman (@landmanpplus) Introduced in the fourth episode of Taylor Sheridan’s West Texas oil rig series, Guy Burnet plays the role of Charlie Newsom, who kicks off a romance with cutthroat lawyer Rebecca Falcone (played by... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3338007/meet-guy-burnet-who-plays-geologist-charlie-landman-love-interest-kayla-wallaces-rebecca?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3338007/meet-guy-burnet-who-plays-geologist-charlie-landman-love-interest-kayla-wallaces-rebecca?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:00:11 +0000 James Marsh James Marsh The last few days have seen Hong Kong reeling from the unspeakable tragedy of the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, which has left at least 146 people dead and 79 injured, with 40 still unaccounted for. Initial investigations suggest possible negligence on the part of those overseeing renovation work, leaving the community angry and desperate for justice. Meanwhile, the way in which the city’s population has rallied together to provide support for those affected has been truly humbling. In times... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3334761/want-find-solace-film-10-movies-may-offer-catharsis-and-hope?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3334761/want-find-solace-film-10-movies-may-offer-catharsis-and-hope?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:15:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter In the early 20th century, when an age of modernity was dawning, two era-defining marvels made headlines within a year of each other. The first was the unveiling of a revolutionary waterproof wristwatch – known as the Oyster – by the founder of Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf, in October 1926. A year later, in October 1927, followed the release of The Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson. Incorporating recorded music and lip-synchronous singing, the film heralded the commercial breakthrough of sound in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3333091/style-edit-zendaya-becomes-latest-rolex-testimonee-world-film?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3333091/style-edit-zendaya-becomes-latest-rolex-testimonee-world-film?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Nov 2025 02:00:23 +0000 Matt Glasby Matt Glasby This is the latest instalment in our From the Vault feature series, in which we reflect on culturally significant movies celebrating notable anniversaries. M. Night Shyamalan has a knack for making genre films feel real. His 1999 breakthrough, The Sixth Sense, grounded a ghost story in an anxious family drama. Its immense financial success gave him the freedom to do whatever he wanted next. His next project was Unbreakable, which turns 25 this month. It placed a familiar superhero origin story... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3332453/how-m-night-shyamalans-unbreakable-redefined-superhero-movie-25-years-ago?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3332453/how-m-night-shyamalans-unbreakable-redefined-superhero-movie-25-years-ago?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:59:45 +0000 Matt Glasby Matt Glasby This is the latest instalment in our From the Vault feature series, in which we reflect on culturally significant movies celebrating notable anniversaries. When director Christopher Nolan made his fourth feature, Batman Begins, he was known for intimate, noirish indies such as 2000’s Memento. Its 2005 release, however, set him on the way to becoming the greatest blockbuster director of his generation. It was not just a stepping stone for Nolan – Batman Begins, which turns 20 this month, also... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3315902/how-christopher-nolans-batman-begins-rewrote-superhero-movie-rule-book-20-years-ago?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3315902/how-christopher-nolans-batman-begins-rewrote-superhero-movie-rule-book-20-years-ago?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:45:09 +0000