But before Christopher Nolan immerses the audience in his vision of The Odyssey, he sets the stage with a few simple words. “A time of apparent magic,” reads a title card right at the start of the film. It’s an interesting choice, ripe for debate and discussion, especially the word “apparent.” He’s asked about the phrase, the word “apparent,” and reveals the idea came from a little-known film called—checks notes—Star Wars. You can watch the full interview below or head to The Film Stage for a full translation.