July 10, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, Eskimohorn said: 8 Oscar Noms and 2 Victories. As much as I appreciate Dunkirk its not in the same class as TDK. 9.0 on IMDB. And is there really any debate that TDK is the best movie of the superhero genre? I certainly agree with you that TDK and Dunkirk are not in the same class.
July 11, 20232 yr I was flipping through the channels because I had a few minutes to waste and just happened to catch it from the beginning. It was well worth the watch.
July 12, 20232 yr 21 hours ago, Wally Pryor said: Good watch. Debuted last night. Now on Peacock. Excellent doc. Zipped along and concise at under 90 minutes running time. I’d watch another doc on his study of black holes.
July 12, 20232 yr Early reviews are spectacular: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/oppenheimer-first-reactions-christopher-nolan-praise-overlong-1235665940/ Quote Universal Pictures has finally unveiled Christopher Nolan’s atomic bomb epic “Oppenheimer” at a world premiere event in Paris. First reactions to the nearly three-hour drama are pouring in and are strong across the board, with the film being called a “spectacular achievement” and “audacious.” Writing for The Los Angeles Times, former critic Kenneth Turan hailed “Oppenheimer” as “arguably Nolan’s most impressive work yet in the way it combines his acknowledged visual mastery with one of the deepest character dives in recent American cinema.” Matt Maytum, deputy editor of Total Film, said Nolan’s latest left him “stunned,” adding, “[It’s] a character study on the grandest scale, with a sublime central performance by Cillian Murphy. An epic historical drama but with a distinctly Nolan sensibility: the tension, structure, sense of scale, startling sound design, remarkable visuals. Wow.” Associated Press film writer Lindsey Bahr called the movie “a spectacular achievement in its truthful, concise adaptation, inventive storytelling and nuanced performances from Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon and the many, many others involved.” “Totally absorbed in ‘Oppenheimer,’ a dense, talkie, tense film partly about the bomb, mostly about how doomed we are,” The Sunday Times writer Jonathan Dean posted. “Happy summer! Murphy is good, but the support essential: Damon, Downey Jr & Ehrenreich even bring gags. An audacious, inventive, complex film to rattle its audience.” “Oppenheimer,” based on the 2005 book “American Prometheus” by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, tracks the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II through the eyes of theoretical physicist and Manhattan Project leader J. Robert Oppenheimer. The director’s longtime collaborator Cillian Murphy gets his first leading turn in a Nolan tentpole thanks to “Oppenheimer,” which also stars Matt Damon as Manhattan Project director Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. and Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss, a founding commissioner of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Benny Safdie, Michael Angarano, Josh Hartnett, Rami Malek and more also star. Bird previously raved about Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” adaptation during a conversation at the Institute for Advanced Study last month. “I am, at the moment, stunned and emotionally recovering from having seen it,” Bird said. “I think it is going to be a stunning artistic achievement, and I have hopes it will actually stimulate a national, even global conversation about the issues that Oppenheimer was desperate to speak out about — about how to live in the atomic age, how to live with the bomb and about McCarthyism — what it means to be a patriot, and what is the role for a scientist in a society drenched with technology and science, to speak out about public issues.” Notably, “Oppenheimer” is Nolan’s first R-rated release since 2002’s “Insomnia.” It also marks his first collaboration with Universal Pictures following his exit from Warner Bros., where he spent over a decade helming films such as “Interstellar,” “Inception” and his “Dark Knight” trilogy. “Oppenheimer” opens in theaters nationwide July 21 from Universal Pictures.
July 12, 20232 yr I know I will be seeing two movies that weekend. Saturday is Barbie, Sunday is Oppenheimer. I know a lot of folks might be doing the same thing. We are getting a lot of good movies this summer.
July 12, 20232 yr ...add Killers of the Flower Moon, Drive Away Dolls, Napoleon, Dune 2, new stuff from Fincher and Taika Waititi... this whole year feels like Hollywood is finally getting back in the (non-comic book) groove post-pandemic! must be all the adrenochrome 🤔😜
July 12, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said: I know I will be seeing two movies that weekend. Saturday is Barbie, Sunday is Oppenheimer. I know a lot of folks might be doing the same thing. We are getting a lot of good movies this summer. You think Barbie is gonna be good? What am I missing?
July 12, 20232 yr 12 minutes ago, Biff Tannen said: You think Barbie is gonna be good? What am I missing? I don't get that shit either. My girlfriend is trying to get me to take her on opening day here....fuck no.
July 12, 20232 yr 12 minutes ago, Biff Tannen said: You think Barbie is gonna be good? What am I missing? the angle
July 12, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, Biff Tannen said: You think Barbie is gonna be good? What am I missing? Culture and sophistication? Its the same reason people think Oppenheimer is going to be good, look at the history of the people involved in creating it Edited July 12, 20232 yr by Michael Knight
July 12, 20232 yr I wasn't into the Barbie movie at all till I learned it was helmed by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach. I like them so I'll give it a shot. Maybe just when it comes out on streaming, but still.
July 12, 20232 yr 6 minutes ago, austingirl said: I wasn't into the Barbie movie at all till I learned it was helmed by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach. I like them so I'll give it a shot. Maybe just when it comes out on streaming, but still. if you dress up like a barbie, post pics. thanks
July 12, 20232 yr On 7/9/2023 at 6:03 PM, Texzilla58 said: This is a story better told in a 8-10 EP miniseries on HBO. So much complexity and intrigue, and I hope it doesn’t take a revisionist stance in its historical purview or try to refashion history thru a 2023 lens. this story has three legs - us making the bomb against a hard timeline / germany's failure with the bomb / japan digging in and vowing to never surrender <<< this is your mini series. fourth story - russia stealing all the german research for their bomb program
July 12, 20232 yr 4 hours ago, rage-a-holic said: I don't get that shit either. My girlfriend is trying to get me to take her on opening day here....fuck no. Plenty of Surly members will be happy to take her if you don’t
July 13, 20232 yr 15 minutes ago, Beau Vine said: I'm really starting to worry about having unrealistic expectations for this movie. It's getting built up A LOT. Guess we'll find out soon enough.
July 13, 20232 yr If it's anything less than the greatest motion picture I've ever seen I'm never watching another Nolan film again.
July 13, 20232 yr On 7/12/2023 at 1:53 PM, PenelopeWitherspoon said: I know I will be seeing two movies that weekend. Saturday is Barbie, Sunday is Oppenheimer. I know a lot of folks might be doing the same thing. We are getting a lot of good movies this summer. Were you able to get tix at the Lincoln center 70mm imax? It’s basically sold out for the first 2 weeks, I waited way too long apparently.
July 13, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, ztejas said: If it's anything less than the greatest motion picture I've ever seen I'm never watching another Nolan film again. At least not until his next one.
July 14, 20232 yr That cast...I've seen some movies with some of these actors Cillian Murphy Florence Pugh Robert Downey Jr Emily Blunt Jack Quaid Matt Damon Rami Malek Josh Peck Tom Conti David Dastmalchian Josh Hartnett Gary Oldman Casey Affleck Sadie Stratton Gustaf Skarsgard (the other Skarsgard kid) Kenneth Branagh Jason Clarke Alden Ehrenreich Matthew Modine Tony Goldwyn Scott Grimes Robert Pugh Louise Lombard
July 14, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, atomheartbevo said: That cast...I've seen some movies with some of these actors Cillian Murphy Florence Pugh Robert Downey Jr Emily Blunt Jack Quaid Matt Damon Rami Malek Josh Peck Tom Conti David Dastmalchian Josh Hartnett Gary Oldman Casey Affleck Sadie Stratton Gustaf Skarsgard (the other Skarsgard kid) Kenneth Branagh Jason Clarke Alden Ehrenreich Matthew Modine Tony Goldwyn Scott Grimes Robert Pugh Louise Lombard TIL there's a third Skarsgard kid.
July 14, 20232 yr that's at least five Oscar winners plus some nominees. yowza. yeah, it's a lot of hype...but early buzz sounds like it might just live up to expectations.
July 14, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, atomheartbevo said: That cast...I've seen some movies with some of these actors Cillian Murphy Florence Pugh Robert Downey Jr Emily Blunt Jack Quaid Matt Damon Rami Malek Josh Peck Tom Conti David Dastmalchian Josh Hartnett Gary Oldman Casey Affleck Sadie Stratton Gustaf Skarsgard (the other Skarsgard kid) Kenneth Branagh Jason Clarke Alden Ehrenreich Matthew Modine Tony Goldwyn Scott Grimes Robert Pugh Louise Lombard I mean his last several have had ridiculous casts. Inception: DiCaprio Gordon Levitt Hardy Ellen/Elliot Page Murphy Cotillard Watanabe Caine Tom Berenger Pete Postlewaithe TDKR: Bale Gordon-Levitt Cotillard Caine Hathaway Oldman Freeman Murphy Ben Mendelsohn Interstellar: McConaughey Chastain Hathaway Chalamet Lithgow Caine Damon Casey Affleck Wes Bentley Topher Grace Dunkirk: Harry Styles Murphy Branagh Hardy Mark Rylance Barry Keoghan Tenet wasn't that star-studded but he still managed to snag John David Washington and Pattinson. He seems to pretty much get whoever he wants. Maybe not Scorcesse level but it's pretty damn close. Edit: I think Interstellar is the other one that's just absurd. Caine is obviously in all of his stuff but Lithgow is another acting legend. Then you have five absolute mega-stars - like AAA listers - in McConaughey, Chastain, Hathaway, Damon and Chalamet (granted Chalamet wasn't that yet in 2014). Then another really solid A list guy in Casey Affleck, Bentley who's been pretty big since and Topher Grace tacked on. Edited July 14, 20232 yr by ztejas
July 14, 20232 yr 4 hours ago, Reynolds Woodcock said: Were you able to get tix at the Lincoln center 70mm imax? It’s basically sold out for the first 2 weeks, I waited way too long apparently. I'm going to see it at the Village East 70mm screen. Yeah, Lincoln Center was nuts. I'm seeing MI 7 there Sunday AM, but all Oppenheimer was sold out.
July 14, 20232 yr If this is the same cunt that made Dunkirk, his film making rights should be permanently revoked. That movie was 100% dogshit. He fucking sucks. He could make 10 of "The Godfather" and it wouldn't make up for Dunkirk. Edited July 14, 20232 yr by Gil Bang
July 14, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, ztejas said: He seems to pretty much get whoever he wants. Maybe not Scorcesse level but it's pretty damn close. I’m impressed he got Gary Oldman to play the atomic bomb. What can’t Oldman play?
July 14, 20232 yr It's a great story, but it's a bunch of physicists building a bomb have you taken an advanced physics class or worked with a physicist ? lol
July 14, 20232 yr 24 minutes ago, Gil Bang said: If this is the same cunt that made Dunkirk, his film making rights should be permanently revoked. That movie was 100% dogshit. He fucking sucks. He could make 10 of "The Godfather" and it wouldn't make up for Dunkirk.
July 14, 20232 yr 55 minutes ago, Gil Bang said: If this is the same cunt that made Dunkirk, his film making rights should be permanently revoked. That movie was 100% dogshit. He fucking sucks. He could make 10 of "The Godfather" and it wouldn't make up for Dunkirk. I'll take shitty takes for 200, Alex.
July 14, 20232 yr So what's the verdict on best way to see this movie? Do I need to make the trek to Bob Bullock and see it there, or are the other places going to be "just as good"?
July 14, 20232 yr 41 minutes ago, tchookem said: So what's the verdict on best way to see this movie? Do I need to make the trek to Bob Bullock and see it there, or are the other places going to be "just as good"? If it’s a good or great movie, the format you see it in shouldn’t negate that (assuming it’s not on your phone or something). But a premium format can certainly elevate the experience. Movies filmed specifically for IMAX and available at a theater like Bullock are not that common and should be taken advantage of if you can. I’ve got tix for the 27th there. Wish I could see it sooner but most if not all of the screenings prior to that are sold out. Edited July 14, 20232 yr by LonghornSean
July 14, 20232 yr 11 hours ago, Gil Bang said: If this is the same cunt that made Dunkirk, his film making rights should be permanently revoked. That movie was 100% dogshit. He fucking sucks. He could make 10 of "The Godfather" and it wouldn't make up for Dunkirk. Dunkirk was excellent
July 14, 20232 yr 13 hours ago, Gil Bang said: If this is the same cunt that made Dunkirk, his film making rights should be permanently revoked. That movie was 100% dogshit. He fucking sucks. He could make 10 of "The Godfather" and it wouldn't make up for Dunkirk. this post is unnecessary; we already know you're a fucking idiot.
July 14, 20232 yr 22 hours ago, Beau Vine said: I'm really starting to worry about having unrealistic expectations for this movie. Do you think it will bomb?
July 14, 20232 yr 6 minutes ago, Macanudo said: Do you think it will bomb? I had a similar feeling. I think it's going to be a blockbuster at the box office, but I've built it up in my head so much that if it isn't better that the first 2 Godfathers with a side of Shawshank I'll be disappointed.
July 14, 20232 yr On 7/12/2023 at 2:54 PM, Biff Tannen said: You think Barbie is gonna be good? What am I missing? Movie might be stupid but I will watch anything that Greta Gerwig directs. Loved all her past films. Edited July 14, 20232 yr by YChang
July 14, 20232 yr 16 hours ago, Gil Bang said: If this is the same cunt that made Dunkirk, his film making rights should be permanently revoked. That movie was 100% dogshit. He fucking sucks. He could make 10 of "The Godfather" and it wouldn't make up for Dunkirk. I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with this take.
July 14, 20232 yr 17 hours ago, Gil Bang said: If this is the same cunt that made Dunkirk, his film making rights should be permanently revoked. That movie was 100% dogshit. He fucking sucks. He could make 10 of "The Godfather" and it wouldn't make up for Dunkirk. Jagsfan.gif
July 14, 20232 yr 17 hours ago, Gil Bang said: If this is the same cunt that made Dunkirk, his film making rights should be permanently revoked. That movie was 100% dogshit. He fucking sucks. He could make 10 of "The Godfather" and it wouldn't make up for Dunkirk. Do you only know Christopher Nolan from Tenet? This would be like if a new Spielberg movie was coming out and someone said "Is this the same cunt that made 1941??".
July 14, 20232 yr 16 minutes ago, Red Five said: This would be like if a new Spielberg movie was coming out and someone said "Is this the same cunt that made 1941??". If 1941 was Spielberg's only movie, I'd be up for checking out something new he made.
July 18, 20232 yr On 7/12/2023 at 12:53 PM, PenelopeWitherspoon said: I know I will be seeing two movies that weekend. Saturday is Barbie, Sunday is Oppenheimer.
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