Nolan

British  

/ ˈnəʊlən /

noun

1. Michael Patrick, Baron. 1928–2007, British judge; chairman of the Committee on Standards in Public Life (1994–97)

2. Sir Sidney. 1917–92, Australian painter, whose works explore themes in Australian folklore

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Example Sentences

Tom Nolan notes that the author “interweaves her endearing characters’ voices in wonderful ways” in her arresting debut work.

From The Wall Street Journal

Perry died in 2025; Tom Nolan finds this suspenseful tale “a fine capstone” for the writer’s career, as well as a fitting farewell for the memorable Jane.

From The Wall Street Journal

The debut, the biggest of the year so far, marked Amazon MGM Studios’ top theatrical opening ever and the second-best domestic opening for a non-franchise movie since Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.”

From Los Angeles Times

The film, though released in theaters by Paramount, was originally intended for PBS’s “American Playhouse,” and its very modest financial origins are evident onscreen: There are no explosions worthy of Christopher Nolan or Michael Bay, no grotesque special effects to display the bodily costs of nuclear war.

From The Wall Street Journal

David Lean’s directing clearly inspired generations of American filmmakers, with Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Paul Thomas Anderson, Denis Villeneuve, Christopher Nolan and many more influenced by its grand scope and immense performances.

From The Wall Street Journal