Tag: Nolan
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What Happened to J. Robert Oppenheimer in Real Life?
With Christopher Nolan’s new film Oppenheimer coming out in less than two weeks, we thought it was a perfect time to take a break from the Barbinheimer discourse and read up on the historical J. Robert Oppenheimer. We’re glad we did. Oppenheimer is a fascinating and complex person whose scientific genius helped usher in our…
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Christopher Nolan Cast His Daughter in ‘Oppenheimer’ as a Girl Who Gets Blown Up in Nuclear Explosion
Christopher Nolan cast his eldest daughter in a gruesome role for his forthcoming feature “Oppenheimer.”Speaking with the Telegraph, Nolan revealed that his daughter, Flora, visited the “Oppenheimer” set, alongside his wife and producer Emma Thomas, while the film was still in production. Nolan then had the idea to cast Flora in a then-open role: a…
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Christopher Nolan’s Favorite Movies: 37 Films the Director Wants You to See
Christopher Nolan has become one of the most celebrated directors working in Hollywood since launching his career in 1998 with the neo-noir crime thriller “Following” and breaking through two years later with “Memento.” All of Nolan’s movies are influenced by the films he holds closest to his heart, whether it’s a 1927 classic from F.…
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Christopher Nolan: Carrying a Smartphone Would Ruin Scriptwriting Process
Christopher Nolan is detailing how technology could potentially hurt his own personal screenwriting process.The “Oppenheimer” writer-director revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that he does not carry a smartphone, and while writing, uses a computer that is not connected to the internet.“My kids would probably say I’m a complete Luddite,” Nolan said. “I would actually resist…
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Streaming: the best films about the atomic bomb
Ahead of Christopher Nolan’s biopic of ‘father of the atomic bomb’ J Robert Oppenheimer, in cinemas next week, we explore the bomb’s legacy on film, from Hiroshima Mon Amour to Dr StrangeloveTwo new documentaries available to stream this week are riding the wave of anticipation for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, out in cinemas next Friday. Lest…
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Christopher Nolan Warns of ‘Terrifying Possibilities’ as AI Reaches ‘Oppenheimer Moment’: ‘We Have to Hold People Accountable’
Christopher Nolan expressed caution about artificial intelligence after a special screening of “Oppenheimer,” drawing a comparison between the rapidly developing technology and his new dramatic feature about the creation of the atomic bomb.Nolan’s remarks came during a conversation following a preview screening of “Oppenheimer” in New York. Moderated by “Meet the Press” anchor Chuck Todd,…
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Christopher Nolan Explains Why He Cast His Daughter as a Burn Victim in ‘Oppenheimer’
Sure, the “Oppenheimer” cast features just about everyone in Hollywood, but writer-director Christopher Nolan also opted to keep it all in the family for the ensemble film.Nolan revealed to The Telegraph UK that he cast his own college-aged daughter Flora Nolan as a nameless woman who, according to the piece, appears in “a hellish, conscience-pricking…
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‘Oppenheimer’ First Reactions Praise Cillian Murphy’s ‘Mesmerizing’ Performance in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Spectacular’ Epic
The explosive first reactions to Christopher Nolan’s WWII epic “Oppenheimer” have lit the internet ablaze.The film hosted its world premiere in Paris, shortly before the cast walked out of the U.K. premiere amid the SAG-AFTRA strike being announced July 14. “Oppenheimer” is set to debut in theaters July 20 and stars Cillian Murphy as the…
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Christopher Nolan ‘Absolutely’ Won’t Work on Another Film Until Strikes End: ‘This Is Not About Me’
Christopher Nolan is joining his “Oppenheimer” cast in stepping out from Hollywood as the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes ensue.A day after the ensemble of his upcoming J. Robert Oppenheimer epic — including Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., and Florence Pugh — walked out of the film’s London premiere as the SAG-AFTRA strike began…