renowned Director Christopher Nolan dismissed concerns that machine will replace humanist creativity as “nonsense.” He said audiences “disdain” AI filmmaking and called the technology second-rate to rigorous craft and beyond. Nolan strongly praised director Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Obsession,” while condemning the boom of “AI slop.” He also completely disregarded backlash over casting changes in his film “The Odyssey.” Actor Matt Damon openly discussed changes to the film, but Nolan sternly rejected his interpretation. Fans avidly traveled long distances from across the country to watch “The Odyssey” in Nolan’s favored theatrical format. The director’s stance highlights his belief in traditional filmmaking.