Oppenheimer

Kangana Ranaut compares ‘Emergency’ with Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut is generating buzz with her upcoming film “Emergency”, in which she portrays former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi. During a recent interview with India Today, Ranaut made a bold comparison, likening her film to Christopher Nolan's acclaimed “Oppenheimer” and even describing it as a modern-day Shakespearean tragedy akin to “Macbeth”.

An unlikely partnership: How internet humour is reshaping film marketing

In Bangladesh and beyond, the success of productions like "Kacher Manush Dure Thuiya" and "Myself Allen Swapan" suggests that meme marketing is more than just a passing trend. It represents a fundamental shift in how audiences interact with and share content. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, those in the film and streaming industry who can master the art of the meme may find themselves with a significant advantage in capturing the ever-elusive attention of modern viewers.

Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas to receive knighthood

Film director Christopher Nolan and producer Emma Thomas, the long-time collaborators in filmmaking and life, are to receive knighthood and damehood, respectively.

Robert Downey Jr’s journey: From uninsurable actor to Oscar winner

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE magazine, renowned Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr shared insights into his Oscar journey, highlighting his father's perspective on his career and his recent win for best supporting actor in “Oppenheimer”.

Decline of the Oscars and the American Dream

This excitement has diluted to simply a morning discussion of whatever highlight persists through the night.

Oscars 2024: War won big, but the problem wasn’t the winners

The grandest night in Hollywood was filled with stars steering a bit too clear from pressing political issues, unlike previous years.

Oscars ratings hit 4-year high with ‘Barbenheimer’ boost

The Oscars can express gratitude to "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie" as they regained viewers lost during the pandemic, achieving the highest rating in four years with an average of 19.5 million viewers on Sunday night.

Cena shocks, Gosling rocks! Biggest highlights from the Oscars

This year, the 96th Academy Awards hasn’t been any different with celebrities bringing their best and worst to keep the audiences at edge for another mishaps to take place on the world’s biggest stage.

Oscars 2024: Nolan’s 'Oppenheimer' wins seven awards

Emma Stone was named best actress for playing a woman revived from the dead in the dark and wacky comedy "Poor Things." It was the second Academy Award for Stone, who landed the best actress honour for the 2016 musical "La La Land."

December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023

'Oppenheimer' to screen in Japan next year after nuclear controversy

Universal Pictures' "Oppenheimer" will screen in Japan next year, a local distributor said on Thursday - a launch that had been in doubt amid criticism that the film largely ignores the devastation of the atomic bombings of the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

December 4, 2023
December 4, 2023

Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man bids farewell to MCU

In a recent revelation, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that Robert Downey Jr, the iconic face behind the armour of Iron Man, will not be making a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023

Nolan responds to criticism of ‘Oppenheimer’ overlooking devastation in Japan

In a recent conversation with Variety, Christopher Nolan discussed the remarkable success of his film "Oppenheimer", noting that it has become one of the year's highest-grossing movies, edging closer to the billion-dollar mark in global box office earnings. The director expressed his surprise at the film's achievement, emphasising that he could never have foreseen it and attributing its triumph to the fortuitous timing.

November 7, 2023
November 7, 2023

So, a Barbenheimer movie is really happenning

It seems that the cinematic world is poised for an unprecedented mash-up, as details emerge about 'Barbenheimer,' an upcoming B-movie that cheekily capitalises on the dual releases of 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer.' Touted with the tongue-in-cheek tagline 'D-Cup, A-Bomb,' the film promises a comedic twist on what happens when a doll scientist has a nuclear chip on her shoulder.

September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023

Amy Jackson's recent appearance draws comparisons to Cillian Murphy

British model-actress Amy Jackson, known for her appearances in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films, has recently stirred up controversy with her new look, which she showcased before attending a party for the UK's popular Perfect magazine.

September 4, 2023
September 4, 2023

Los Alamos during and after the Manhattan Project

Today, Los Alamos is a quaint tight-knit community with the best education system in the state.

August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023

Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' surpasses $700M mark, ranks fourth in 2023's highest-grossing movies

"Oppenheimer" has outperformed notable titles like "Fast X" ($704 million) and "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" ($686 million), securing its place among the top-grossing films of 2023.

August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023

'Barbie' retains top spot at the US box office for fourth week

The success of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" has come amid a backdrop of turmoil in Hollywood, as a historic double-strike by writers and actors has brought productions to a halt.

August 13, 2023
August 13, 2023

Barbenheimer was insensitive, actually

Why is it okay to make memes and jokes about Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

Oppenheimer Paradox: Power of Science and the Weakness of Scientists

The atomic bomb represented multiple ruptures in society – not just at the level of war, but also the recognition in society that science was no longer the concern of the scientists alone but of all of us.