Every great director needs a great foundation, Christopher Nolan’s just happens to be his wife. At the current moment in culture, there are plenty of opinion pieces online reviewing The Odyssey directed by Christopher Nolan. A standout topic has been how Nolan chooses to portray his female characters; in which, writer, Deanna Orlando notes “Christopher Nolan’s genius ends when a woman enters the frame.” However, his work has always had a powerful woman behind the scenes, and her name is Emma Thomas.
Before completely diving in to who Emma Thomas is, I think it is essential to understand why people feel as though Christopher Nolan does not give his female characters the credit they deserve. Here are a few examples of his characters and why onlookers take issue:
