Oscar Thoughts
Like all film fans I am intrigued by the Academy Awards, though less for who wins or doesn't than for it directing me to films I might otherwise not pay as much attention to. I haven't seen all of this years' big nominated films but here are some bite size thoughts on the ones I have seen. Oppenheimer I was really impressed by both the technical and dramatic approach Christopher Nolan took with his story of the man who created the atomic bomb. As usual Nolan uses a single word title and multiple timelines which keeps this complex but incredibly involving tale moving quickly despite its three hours. Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, and Robert Downey Jr. stand out in the film that explores the science behind the development, the political cost the once-Communist Oppenheimer paid and the guilt he had to endure afterwards. The standout sequence is the testing of the weapon in a moment that uses no CGI and is simultaneously horrific and impressive. ***** Anatomy of a Fall A fa