Christopher Nolan’s complex drama depicts the development of the nuclear bomb and midcentury political machinations. Here’s the back story.
Category: Oppenheimer (Movie)
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‘Barbenheimer’ and a Film Critic’s Perspective, in Review
Manohla Dargis, the chief film critic for The New York Times, shares her thoughts on the movie event of the year and an industry still reeling from the pandemic.
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Christopher Nolan on J. Robert Oppenheimer and His Contradictions
The biopic director argues that the physicist who oversaw creation of the atomic bomb was both the most important person who ever lived and hopelessly naïve.
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‘Oppenheimer’ Review: A Man for Our Time
Christopher Nolan’s complex, vivid portrait of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb,” is a brilliant achievement in formal and conceptual terms.
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‘Barbie’ vs. ‘Oppenheimer’: The Real Winner May Be the Box Office
The toy-based comedy is expected to draw $100 million; the biopic half that. But in an uneven year for movies, the duel seems to be engaging audiences.
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Why You Should See ‘Oppenheimer’ in IMAX 70-Millimeter
The IMAX 70-millimeter format is usually associated with action. But Christopher Nolan says his biopic benefited from the tall image.
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‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Fans Are Ready for Their Double Feature
Some of the moviegoers planning on a “Barbenheimer” — seeing both on the same day — are relishing the incongruous subject matter of the two new releases.
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Behind ‘Oppenheimer,’ a Prizewinning Biography 25 Years in the Making
Martin Sherwin struck the deal and dove into the research. But it was only when Kai Bird joined as a collaborator that “American Prometheus” came to be.
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‘Barbenheimer’: Fans Plan to See ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Back to Back on July 21
The “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” movies look very different. But some fans are planning a double feature for their release on July 21.
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‘Barbenheimer’: Fans Plan to See ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Back to Back on July 21
The “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” movies look very different. But some fans are planning a double feature for their release on July 21.
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Cillian Murphy Stars in ‘Oppenheimer,’ His Biggest Role Yet
The “Oppenheimer” star is carrying a major movie for the first time, a responsibility he takes very seriously. Christopher Nolan wrote it with him in mind.