Blank Check with Griffin & David teneT
Jan 10, 2021
Griffin and David dive into the mind-bending world of Tenet, sharing their memorable experiences of watching it in a near-empty theater. They explore how multiple viewings reveal the film's complexity and examine Nolan's ambitious claims about saving cinemas. Highlights include discussions on practical stunts, Robert Pattinson's standout performance, and the film's intricate themes of nihilism and hope. The dynamic of time manipulation is unpacked through gripping action sequences, leading to an analysis of how Tenet may shape Nolan's future in filmmaking.
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Watch Dense Films In Theater For Immersion
- For immersive, hard-to-follow films, watch them in a dark theater to stay focused and accept partial confusion. Let the sensory experience carry you rather than trying to parse every detail in real time.
Practical Stunts Over Heavy VFX
- Griffin and David praise Nolan's commitment to in-camera effects and stunts, noting Tenet had only ~280 VFX shots. They found practical stunts like the airplane and building climbs made the film feel tactile and real.
Palindromes Structure Tenet's World
- Nolan named Tenet from the Sator Square and built multiple palindrome motifs into the film's structure and organization. The palindrome concept reinforces the movie's theme of mirrored time and reversed causality.
