Christopher Nolan & Physics: A Look at J. Robert Oppenheimer

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The discussion centers around the upcoming film by Christopher Nolan about J. Robert Oppenheimer, focusing on his role in the development of the atomic bomb as depicted in the biography "American Prometheus." Participants express excitement about the film and speculate on casting choices, particularly for the role of Richard Feynman.

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  • Exploratory, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express enthusiasm for Christopher Nolan's work and the film's potential quality.
  • There is speculation about who will portray Richard Feynman, with suggestions including William Hurt and comments on Val Kilmer's absence from the project.
  • One participant reflects on the cultural impact of the film, predicting that quotes related to masculinity will circulate on social media after its release.
  • A humorous comment references Cary Grant, seemingly unrelated to the film discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on their excitement for the film, but there are differing opinions regarding casting choices and the cultural implications of the film's themes.

Contextual Notes

Some comments reflect personal opinions and cultural observations rather than technical discussions about physics or the historical context of Oppenheimer's work.

Who May Find This Useful

Fans of Christopher Nolan's films, those interested in biographical portrayals of historical figures in science, and individuals curious about the cultural discourse surrounding the film.

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Christopher Nolan really has an affinity for Physics! Here's a shot of Cillian Murphy (of Peaky Blinders fame) posing as the eminent physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer.

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The film is based on the biography "American Prometheus" and will depict Oppenheimer's contributions toward the development of an atomic bomb. I wonder who will play Richard Feynman?
 
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Cant wait for another one of Nolan's masterpieces! The film also stars Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, and Robert Downey Jr.

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Cillian Murphy fits the role perfectly!
 
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ergospherical said:
I wonder who will play Richard Feynman?
William Hurt.
 
ergospherical said:
I wonder who will play Richard Feynman?
Too bad Val Kilmer is out of action now...
 
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An excellent Bio, loved it. Hope the film does it justice.
 
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One month after the release, i bet that there will be posts on facebook with Oppenheimer photograph and the phrase "hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men and weak men create hard times" (generally posted by "old strong men" that are really worried about the way the others men dress themselves)

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