The Dark Knight Got accepted to the Nolan screening,can ask 3 questions in advance,I hit a blank HELP

[Anjow1060]

This Nolan screening is going to equal one big fail lol.

Out of all the questioners i've ever seen on the internet, whether it's an audio one or typed, the majority of people who get their questions picked to ask the celebrity are almost always the noobs with the redundant/******ed questions.

For those that made it on who actually have intelligent questions that don't involve a Batman 3 or something lame like if Joker said 6 or 10, please try to ask something that won't make this a waste of time.

I almost already feel sorry for Nolan because of some of the godawful questions he might get.

QFT.

- Jow

 

[CrackedPot]

I just really want someone to ask how he brainstorms. What routines does he have when he writes and creates? Does he listen to a certain type of music? Does he have any traditions? I wouldn't ask, but I'm interested if he kisses the Mary Jane? Not saying I go either way on that.....ok actually, I'm really kind of straight edge, but still. I'm just curious to know what makes a guy say "let's have a character carve smiles in their victims faces, blow up hospitals, etc etc."

- Jow

I believe it was the comic writers who came up with that. The Joker character is created by Bob Kane and the various comic artists over the years. Did you eat paint chips as a kid?

 

[Mr. Earle]

I was invited. Here are my three questions:

1) What is your favorite scene from the movie?

2) Were there any sequences or ideas that you would have like to have shot but were otherwise unable to because of time/financial/etc limitations?

3) What prompted you to use IMAX cameras for the Dark Knight in particular?

1) He has stated before that it was the joker interrogation.
2) Financial limitations? The budget was huge!
3) To up the game of moviemaking and stir up awareness? But he has said that he wanted people to experience those scenes in the largest possible scope. Havent you watched the IMAX featurette?

You surely can come up with better questions than these.

Q. Do you feel that your interpretation of Batman exists in his own little universe or do you think that he has the potential to broaden his scope for say a Justice League sort of thing?

Q. Batman has one rule that he does not kill. Considering the climax with Two-Face would you say that the Joker was right and Batman did break his one rule or Harvey was solely responsible for his own demise?

Great question! YEAH! This and Ras' death!

 

[Mr. Earle]

2.) Since almost everything in the Dark Knight was given a make-over visually (Wayne Tower, etc), does the Narrows still exist in this universe, opposed to the Batman Begins 'verse?

The Wayne tower is the same. It was just another Wayne building. And why would they change something like that? Would the achitecture of one building change things so much?

And i assume that the Narrows still exist. It would be detrimental to the solidity of the movie universe if places magically stopped existing. Nolan just didnt visit the Narrows in TDK.

But in truth, i believe that Nolan generally took every comicbooky element out of it and the Narrows with it. They are there, but Nolan took his realism to another level, so he didnt visit them.
God i really hope B3 is more like BB. TDK was almost a chicago story! Christ!

I just really want someone to ask how he brainstorms. What routines does he have when he writes and creates? Does he listen to a certain type of music? Does he have any traditions? I wouldn't ask, but I'm interested if he kisses the Mary Jane? Not saying I go either way on that.....ok actually, I'm really kind of straight edge, but still. I'm just curious to know what makes a guy say "let's have a character carve smiles in their victims faces, blow up hospitals, etc etc."

- Jow

I'd like to know how he brainstorms as well. Also, what is that about kissing Mary Jane? What does the expression mean?

 

[nickyg641]

I would ask the following:

1.) Was there any talk of using the bleached skin appearance of the Joker, before settling on the grease make-up approach?

This. Not because I'm extremely interested in the answer anymore. But just because it was such a discussed topic, and the question was neither ever directly asked or answered.

2.) Since almost everything in the Dark Knight was given a make-over visually (Wayne Tower, etc), does the Narrows still exist in this universe, opposed to the Batman Begins 'verse?

That I can tell you--the new Wayne Tower was meant to be a different building. It says something about it being newly built in one of the Gotham Tonight featurettes.

But, yes, definitely, ask whether makeup was always the only direction they had in mind, because that's something I've always been quite vocally interested in.

 

[protoctista]

Almost all the questions on this thread are stupid. God.


The questions about the DVD aren't going to be asked, because, as someone has already stated, Warner Bros aren't going to tarnish their product. Suggesting that there is a better one down the line will equate to a drop in sales for the current version. Surely everyone and their deaf aunt knows that there will be one, so why bother asking anyway?

It's obvious from the first time for anyone with half a brian cell who watched the film that the Joker mouths 'six' in mock surprise to antagonise the guard. I went to see the film with an autistic friend (my 3rd time, I think). Lovely as he is, he finds it difficult to pick up the nuances of sarcasm and the like - and yet he understood what the Joker was doing here. So I really fail to understand where the confusion comes from. Even if you were unable to pick up the significance of this the first, second or third time round - who gives a crap? And if you care that much, read the public script online, or put up the subtitles for concrete prove. Nolan doesn't need to clarify this kind of thing.




I'd be interested in asking about;
- The stylistic and physical differences (atmosphere, presence of the monorail, Wayne tower) between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight and how this relates to the continuity.
- The 'one rule' argument - did Batman break it with Ra's or with Harvey? How does he feel about the parallel between Batman choosing to save The Joker, and not choosing to save Ra's.
- Bruce Wayne's grief. Was it a deliberate decision not to examine the continuing effect of his parent's death - which is so important in the comics - or was there simply not enough time to return to it?
- How much of an artistic direction did Christopher Nolan give toward the marketing and viral marketing surrounding the film?
- What was his biggest regret, in hindsight, with making The Dark Knight?
- Are the rumours of Black Mask having a role in early drafts of the film true or fabricated? If true, how would the character have been portrayed?

 

[nickyg641]

Almost all the questions on this thread are stupid. God.


The questions about the DVD aren't going to be asked, because, as someone has already stated, Warner Bros aren't going to tarnish their product. Suggesting that there is a better one down the line will equate to a drop in sales for the current version. Surely everyone and their deaf aunt knows that there will be one, so why bother asking anyway?

It's obvious from the first time for anyone with half a brian cell who watched the film that the Joker mouths 'six' in mock surprise to antagonise the guard. I went to see the film with an autistic friend (my 3rd time, I think). Lovely as he is, he finds it difficult to pick up the nuances of sarcasm and the like - and yet he understood what the Joker was doing here. So I really fail to understand where the confusion comes from. Even if you were unable to pick up the significance of this the first, second or third time round - who gives a crap? And if you care that much, read the public script online, or put up the subtitles for concrete prove. Nolan doesn't need to clarify this kind of thing.




I'd be interested in asking about;
- The stylistic and physical differences (atmosphere, presence of the monorail, Wayne tower) between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight and how this relates to the continuity.
- The 'one rule' argument - did Batman break it with Ra's or with Harvey? How does he feel about the parallel between Batman choosing to save The Joker, and not choosing to save Ra's.
- Bruce Wayne's grief. Was it a deliberate decision not to examine the continuing effect of his parent's death - which is so important in the comics - or was there simply not enough time to return to it?
- How much of an artistic direction did Christopher Nolan give toward the marketing and viral marketing surrounding the film?
- What was his biggest regret, in hindsight, with making The Dark Knight?
- Are the rumours of Black Mask having a role in early drafts of the film true or fabricated? If true, how would the character have been portrayed?

I really like your questions. Very good.

 

[Nightwatcher11]

I'd ask which part of the story was the most challenging to come up with? and possibly what he would have done differently if he'd do it again?

 

[Billiam86]

Almost all the questions on this thread are stupid. God.


The questions about the DVD aren't going to be asked, because, as someone has already stated, Warner Bros aren't going to tarnish their product. Suggesting that there is a better one down the line will equate to a drop in sales for the current version. Surely everyone and their deaf aunt knows that there will be one, so why bother asking anyway?

Amazing...thats EXACTLY what I was trying to say

 

[litobirdy]

I'd be interested in asking about;
- The stylistic and physical differences (atmosphere, presence of the monorail, Wayne tower) between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight and how this relates to the continuity.
- The 'one rule' argument - did Batman break it with Ra's or with Harvey? How does he feel about the parallel between Batman choosing to save The Joker, and not choosing to save Ra's.
- Bruce Wayne's grief. Was it a deliberate decision not to examine the continuing effect of his parent's death - which is so important in the comics - or was there simply not enough time to return to it?
- How much of an artistic direction did Christopher Nolan give toward the marketing and viral marketing surrounding the film?
- What was his biggest regret, in hindsight, with making The Dark Knight?
- Are the rumours of Black Mask having a role in early drafts of the film true or fabricated? If true, how would the character have been portrayed?

dammit those are awesome questions, why didnt u get in here earlier, I will definitely try to ask most of those next thurs. thanks

 

[Figs]

Also, what is that about kissing Mary Jane? What does the expression mean?

It means smoking weed/pot.

 

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

I wish I could be invited to this, whoever is going to this better not make an ass out of themselves ask stupid questions and ruin it.

 

[Solidus]

I just re-submitted my questions.

I re-asked about the deleted scenes, of the Joker from the set report and pictures. Just to know a little more about some of Heath's unseen scenes. Since we got a glimpse into one already.

I can't remember the other two in detail, I asked more about the depth of the Joker, and if he and Heath had meetings on how to capture the feel of comics most dangerous, insane villain.

 

[ross2287]

Also, what is that about kissing Mary Jane? What does the expression mean?

Cue the Joker laughter when he first meets the mob bosses.

 

[Mr. Earle]

It's obvious from the first time for anyone with half a brian cell who watched the film that the Joker mouths 'six' in mock surprise to antagonise the guard. I went to see the film with an autistic friend (my 3rd time, I think). Lovely as he is, he finds it difficult to pick up the nuances of sarcasm and the like - and yet he understood what the Joker was doing here. So I really fail to understand where the confusion comes from. Even if you were unable to pick up the significance of this the first, second or third time round - who gives a crap? And if you care that much, read the public script online, or put up the subtitles for concrete prove. Nolan doesn't need to clarify this kind of thing.

Give em hell!

I'd be interested in asking about;
- The stylistic and physical differences (atmosphere, presence of the monorail, Wayne tower) between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight and how this relates to the continuity.
- The 'one rule' argument - did Batman break it with Ra's or with Harvey? How does he feel about the parallel between Batman choosing to save The Joker, and not choosing to save Ra's.
- Bruce Wayne's grief. Was it a deliberate decision not to examine the continuing effect of his parent's death - which is so important in the comics - or was there simply not enough time to return to it?
- How much of an artistic direction did Christopher Nolan give toward the marketing and viral marketing surrounding the film?
- What was his biggest regret, in hindsight, with making The Dark Knight?
- Are the rumours of Black Mask having a role in early drafts of the film true or fabricated? If true, how would the character have been portrayed?

Great set of questions. May i just comment on Ra's, Batman threw the Joker off the skyscraper, thus had he not saved him, he would have killed him directly. He killed Ra's indirectly by not saving him.

I would really like to kick Nolan in the balls over this, cause a guy that can come up with a script as brilliant as TDK (and BB and Memento for that matter), can surely think of better ways to kill off Ras and Twoface than those!

 

[Mr. Earle]

"So here we are, nobody here but me and you. You wanted to discuss Two-Face's death right? Wait! what are you doing with that gun....?"

"You can run but you can't hide Nolan!!!!"

This right here

 

[scruffy09]

1) He has stated before that it was the joker interrogation.
2) Financial limitations? The budget was huge!
3) To up the game of moviemaking and stir up awareness? But he has said that he wanted people to experience those scenes in the largest possible scope. Havent you watched the IMAX featurette?

You surely can come up with better questions than these.

I'm sorry, but I've never heard him say it was the Joker interrogation scene.

My question was not limited to financial restrictions, I'm simply curious if there was something that they discussed that they would have liked to have had in the movie but couldn't do for whatever reason, whether it be because of the length of the movie, being too expensive to do, whatever.

Maybe the IMAX question is a bit redundant, but I would like to hear him further explain what brought him to the conclusion that the Dark Knight was the right movie to pursue this.


As much as I would love to have some "deep" conversation with Nolan on deeper meanings and symbolisms of the film, like others have stated, I believe this is going to be more of a cut and dry, answering the straightforward questions, kind of thing. However, I hope I'm wrong. I would love to hear some deeper insights.

 

[ross2287]

I guess you can do is ask a deep question and hope it gets answered.

 

[Bats]

THIS might shed some light on Nolan's thoughts on his fav - the interrogation scene. Also in there are links to others parts on a recent interview he did concerning a 3rd Batman film & other superheroes existing in his Batman universe.

 

[scruffy09]

THIS might shed some light on Nolan's thoughts on his fav - the interrogation scene. Also in there are links to others parts on a recent interview he did concerning a 3rd Batman film & other superheroes existing in his Batman universe.

Wish I would have read the three parts of that interview earlier. Extremely insightful. Makes most of the questions we've been asking on here useless now.

Need some new ones.

 

[MrP3118]

Why was scarecrow only used in one scene? Joker/Scarecrow fear toxin scene would have been a great scene.

 

[Caped Crusader]

omgz. whos gonna be the next jokeah?

 

[shadowforce420]

hey clownprince79, wats up, remember me? we saw dark knight at the special tuesday screening b4 it was released in west nyack, massive.

west nyack? palasades mall? (i think i spelled that wrong)

 

[byte19]

The Wayne tower is the same. It was just another Wayne building. And why would they change something like that? Would the achitecture of one building change things so much?

And i assume that the Narrows still exist. It would be detrimental to the solidity of the movie universe if places magically stopped existing. Nolan just didnt visit the Narrows in TDK.

But in truth, i believe that Nolan generally took every comicbooky element out of it and the Narrows with it. They are there, but Nolan took his realism to another level, so he didnt visit them.
God i really hope B3 is more like BB. TDK was almost a chicago story! Christ!I'd like to know how he brainstorms as well. Also, what is that about kissing Mary Jane? What does the expression mean?

whats wrong with that? he's from here. he loves the skyline. we gave him the most freedom to destroy the city. and he gave back to the place he calls home. hell he can expand some more and use the south side as a reference for the narrows.

 

[ClownPrince79]

Ok, I am done...

To all who will be attending the BD screening, see you then! one way or another it will be a cool experience to view this year's greatest flick with it's director.

I am done with *******s coming on this thread or any other shooting down someone for what questions they would ask Mr. Nolan...... what in the HELL do you care???

If you own the blu-ray and want to be a part of it and share your "intelligent" and "insightful" questioning probably with the hopes that Nolan will try to track you down and request brunch to delve deeper into your perception of his masterpiece then do it!!!

Stop pissing on the other members!

Christopher Nolan, I would imagine, is very much an adult capable of handling some internet questioning, screened by WB might I add, insanely ******ed or not.


So, since I will probably be banned due to my colorful language in this post, I bid all of my true buds on here farewell and thanks for having me on here this past year!

Cheers!!!

"When the chips are down these 'civilized' members will eat eachother...you'll see."_ClownPrince79