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Calendar Feedback: ‘Oppenheimer,’ TCM and Kevin Spacey
[ad_1] Aug. 11, 2023 11:18 AM PT A singular perspective No one ever went broke criticizing [“Critics object to film’s victim erasure,” Aug. 7]. Despite its three-hour length, “Oppenheimer” “leaves out so much.” Not to denigrate the anti-nuclear war movement or the horror and death at Hiroshima/Nagasaki, but it’s a biopic of Robert J. Oppenheimer,… Continue reading Calendar Feedback: ‘Oppenheimer,’ TCM and Kevin Spacey
‘Oppenheimer’ doesn’t show Hiroshima or Nagasaki — by choice
[ad_1] The key word in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” is “compartmentalization.” It’s a security strategy, introduced and repeatedly enforced by Col. Leslie R. Groves (Matt Damon) in his capacity as director of the Manhattan Project, which is racing to build a weapon mighty enough to bring World War II to an end. In Groves’ mind, keeping… Continue reading ‘Oppenheimer’ doesn’t show Hiroshima or Nagasaki — by choice
Oppenheimer Cast And Barbie Cast Celebrating Each Other
[ad_1] Oppenheimer Cast And Barbie Cast Celebrating Each Other On July 21, we entered our “Barbenheimer” era with the dual release of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. The same-day premiere of these two blockbusters has never been a competition, only a true blessing to this world, and each movie cast agrees. We need… Continue reading Oppenheimer Cast And Barbie Cast Celebrating Each Other
21 Period Pieces For Those Hooked On Oppenheimer
[ad_1] A 2015 docudrama thriller detailing the abhorrent true story of the titular experiment in 1971, The Stanford Prison Experiment follows professor Philip Zimbardo (Billy Crudup) and his psychological experiment that saw 18 students take on the roles of prisoners and guards in a faux prison on campus, which saw those posing as guards begin to… Continue reading 21 Period Pieces For Those Hooked On Oppenheimer
Critics: ‘Oppenheimer’ movie erases atom bomb’s Japanese toll
[ad_1] On Aug. 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, instantly killing thousands of civilians and devastating thousands more. The destruction was immense. The city was leveled for miles and the survivors suffered radiation sickness, life-changing injuries and unshakable trauma. Three days later, the U.S. dropped a second bomb on… Continue reading Critics: ‘Oppenheimer’ movie erases atom bomb’s Japanese toll
Francis Ford Coppola praises ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’
[ad_1] Welcome aboard the “Barbenheimer” train, Francis Ford Coppola. The Oscar-winning director of “The Godfather” trilogy shared his thoughts Friday on the record-breaking achievements of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.” While answering questions from fans on Instagram, Coppola exalted the blockbuster films as “true one-offs” and said he appreciates what they stand for.… Continue reading Francis Ford Coppola praises ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’
Disturbing Facts About Oppenheimer & The Atomic Bomb
[ad_1] The story goes that Oppenheimer poisoned an apple on Blackett’s desk, then left. Blackett never ate the apple, but Oppenheimer’s friends reported the incident, and Cambridge University did find out. The school’s administrators wanted to press charges for attempted murder, but Oppenheimer’s wealthy father stepped in and managed to talk them out of it.… Continue reading Disturbing Facts About Oppenheimer & The Atomic Bomb
Oppenheimer Cast One Their First Red Carpet Vs. Now
[ad_1] Oppenheimer Cast One Their First Red Carpet Vs. Now While it didn’t win out in the big box office “Barbenheimer” showdown, there’s no doubt that Oppenheimer is having a massive moment. There are so many big name actors in the cast, so let’s take a walk down memory lane and look at some of… Continue reading Oppenheimer Cast One Their First Red Carpet Vs. Now
Why ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ box office will stay strong
[ad_1] Hollywood loves a sequel — and the industry has a big one in “Barbenheimer Part II” this weekend. Director Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” is expected to top the box office again with about $65 million in ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada from Friday through Sunday, experts said, which would be a 60% decline… Continue reading Why ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ box office will stay strong