How Christopher Nolan Approaches UNCERTAINTY in Oppenheimer

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An in-depth exploration of the complex storytelling Christopher Nolan gives us in his now multi-Oscar-winning film ‘Oppenheimer’.
Here, I examine the themes of the film alongside Nolan's writing and cinematographic choices. I then discuss how I think he uses these aspects to masterfully expose the fascinating philosophies of Oppenheimer and Strauss throughout this wonderful story.
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- Luke
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Written, produced, performed and edited by:
Luke Hoffman
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Links:
American Prometheus: The Triumph & Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer: amzn.to/3TzOa1r
Oppenheimer: The Official Screenplay: amzn.to/49R5XHo
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:52 Betrayal & Uncertainty
6:26 Optimism vs. Pessimism: 1. Lewis Strauss
13:09 Optimism vs. Pessimism: 2. J. Robert Oppenheimer
19:09 What does it all mean?
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Комментарии : 22

@luke.hoffman 3 месяца назад

This was a fun one, indeed. I love exploring filmmaking and characters on this philosophical level, so I hope you enjoy it, too, and that it gives you a new appreciation for Nolan's work. I would love to hear your thoughts. If you have an interesting perspective on any aspect of the film or even just some thoughts on the video itself, drop a comment, and let's get the discussion going! 😁 - Luke P.S. It's pretty poetic that my longest and most complex video (so far) is about OPPENHEIMER! 🤣

@Obbberon 3 месяца назад

Brilliant video Luke, well researched and inspiring. I'm glad I watched it.

@luke.hoffman 3 месяца назад

Thank you very much 🙏🏽

@themadnessofspace5306 7 дней назад

One of the things I noticed in this film was Nolan's use of sound as a narrative device. There are very specific reasons of silence vs. sound in the film and it's challenging to unpack the narrative drive behind the choices.

@LucillaLanzoni-ej5qq 3 месяца назад

So much research and thinking must have gone into this! I bet Nolan himself couldn’t help but furiously nod watching this 😊 Well done Luke, keep doing what you’re doing

@luke.hoffman 3 месяца назад

🤣 Thank you for the very kind words. This was indeed a big project 😅 as for Nolan’s furious nods, I can only dream that my insights would reach his eyes/ears. In the meantime, I’m very happy with the furious nods my videos receive from awesome supporters like you! 😁

@francois8873 3 месяца назад

Great video Luke. I really like the optimism/pessimism angle :) thank you for showing me 👏 I dont normally watch films this way

@luke.hoffman 3 месяца назад

Glad to hear it, as ever. And thank you for tuning in for yet another video 😁

@AmeliaH-mesp8 3 месяца назад

Yet again you have shown me a side of the film that I missed in the first viewing. I look forward to watching it again with new insight. You have a very clear way of explaining things. Well done. 👏🏽

@luke.hoffman 3 месяца назад

Honestly, I’m so happy to hear that my videos are (a) entertaining and useful, and (b) inspiring you to revisit these films/shows. Thank you for the lovely comment 🙏🏽

@JackSawRidge 3 месяца назад

How does this not have more views?! Lol Amazing vid. Thanks for the new perspective. Will you do more vids on Oppenheimer?

@luke.hoffman 3 месяца назад

😅 thank you, Jack. I’m fairly new at this so hopefully it continues to grow! I have an idea for another Oppie-themed video, yes. So stay tuned 🤝🏽

@joeswainn 3 месяца назад

Fantastic breakdown Sir!

@luke.hoffman 3 месяца назад

Thank you, Joe! Really glad you enjoyed it. I'm assuming you enjoyed the film too? 😁

@joeswainn 3 месяца назад

@@luke.hoffman For sure. I didn’t know how I would find it going into it knowing it was mostly dialogue, but the story telling was superb and definitely exceeded my expectations! 🤌🏼

@N.Z67 6 дней назад

Why the FUCK does this channel not have millions of subs?

@LucillaLanzoni-ej5qq 3 месяца назад

Would you say that this is an example where exposition really works? I usually don’t like exposition in films but here it didn’t bother me

@luke.hoffman 3 месяца назад

Great question! I do think that the exposition works incredibly here, yes. There is still a lot of it, as is typical of both biopics and Nolan’s work. But he seems to keep things very balanced here. He doesn’t go overboard on technical/scientific info, and arguably all the exposition is delivered during extremely tense moments when (a) it is highly necessary and (b) the urgency of the situation keeps us from getting bored. A good example here is during the Chevalier Incident. When Oppie is interrogated by Colonel Pash, we obviously need to understand who Pash is and why Oppie should fear him. But instead of getting a bland, unrealistic exposition dump on Pash’s background before or after the conversation, Pash’s extreme anti-communist stance is exposed to us through Groves’ tense conversation with Oppie on the train, which is shown at the same time (through some awesome editing - more on that below). So we get some important exposition, during a very tense/exciting moment, delivered in a very urgent manner. All in all, I think it’s a great lesson on how to ensure that exposition stays interesting and relevant 😁 That was quite a long answer, but I hope it helps 🙏🏽 P.S. the Chevalier Incident sequence with Pash is also a great example Jennifer Lame’s amazing editing - I think there are 4 timelines seamlessly blended together here. It’s insanely impressive how well we are able to follow along without the need for obvious signposting 👏🏽

@LucillaLanzoni-ej5qq 3 месяца назад

Ooh! I thought that the Chavalier incident scenes were brilliant, how they set up Pash’s character and build so much tension

@donovanmortell8380 3 месяца назад

Stumbled upon Titanic ii last night Amazon movies…. It was so bad I had to continue to watch it all. Maybe a skit review of how terrible it is ? After reading about it after I found it got a terrible reaction haha

@luke.hoffman 3 месяца назад

I didn’t even know Titanic 2 was a thing?! I just looked it up and I’m appalled 🤣 how did that thing even get funded?! I’ll be honest, it’s not on the top of my list to make a video on, but if I ever get round to watching it I’ll let you know 😅

@donovanmortell8380 3 месяца назад

@@luke.hoffman please, if you have time… “enjoy” it hahaha