Every element of this film was flawlessly executed, from the use of monochrome to the explosion to the subtlety of Murphy's emotional performance. The use of the motif of the 'destroyer of words' added poignancy to the narrative unfolding and reminded us of the responsibility that scientists hold in their hands.
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Bombs and Barbies
It is no surprise that a film of Nolan's gained significant press when hitting cinemas; however, when two directors as high profile as Nolan and Gerwig collided at the box office the ensuing explosion should have been predicted. The craze that has become known as 'barbenheimer' is one I never seen in cinema before.