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AND HERE.. WE.. GO. In Part I of The Chris Nolan Chronicles, Ben and Rob set the stage by digging into the director's origins as an aspiring young lad, including a look at his \\u2018Doodlebug\\u2019 short [6:00]. The two then examine Nolan\\u2019s 1998 debut, the neo-noir \\u2018Following\\u2019 [17:00], discussing how it was made on an insanely low budget, the early flashes of the filmmaker\\u2019s style that he is later known for, introduce their CNC Awards + more. Next they tackle Nolan\\u2019s singular approach to narrative, such as his hatred of linear storytelling, his unapologetic love for cross cutting and how these techniques became a common thread throughout his filmography [41:30]. Ben and Rob then analyze Nolan\\u2019s indie breakthrough in \\u2018Memento,\\u2019 assessing the thriller\\u2019s plot, performances, structure + more as they ponder: is this the most confusing movie ever made? [52:00]. To wrap up Part I, they swoon over the director\\u2019s drive for cinematic originality [1:25:00].