All articles tagged with #a house of dynamite
Originally Published 13 days ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
James Cameron defends the cliffhanger ending of Netflix's 'A House of Dynamite,' arguing it reflects the inevitable grim outcome of nuclear conflict and is the only possible ending, emphasizing the film's message about the dangers of nuclear weapons and the responsibility of leadership.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
The article reviews Kathryn Bigelow's film 'A House of Dynamite,' a tense thriller about a ballistic missile heading for Chicago, exploring themes of nuclear threat and the human response to impending catastrophe, set against the backdrop of the end of the Cold War era.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Bulwark
The episode discusses Kathryn Bigelow’s film 'A House of Dynamite' and its accurate portrayal of nuclear war, featuring insights from nuclear expert Tom Nichols on current nuclear threats and preparedness, contrasting it with past nuclear panic films.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NME
In 'A House Of Dynamite,' Idris Elba's President faces a nuclear crisis and the film ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers to ponder whether he retaliates, emphasizing the ongoing global threat of nuclear weapons and encouraging public discourse on nuclear proliferation.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Kathryn Bigelow's film 'A House of Dynamite' has sparked debate, including criticism from the Pentagon over its depiction of missile defense accuracy. Bigelow and screenwriter Noah Oppenheim welcome the controversy as a way to promote dialogue on nuclear issues, emphasizing their commitment to realism and authenticity. The film's success on Netflix has amplified global conversations about nuclear proliferation and policy, with Bigelow highlighting the importance of addressing these critical issues.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
'Nobody Wants This' returns to the top of Netflix TV charts with 8.6M views for its second season, while the film 'A House Of Dynamite' leads Netflix movies with 22.1M views in its first three days, depicting a tense nuclear crisis response.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
The Pentagon disputes the accuracy of Netflix's 'A House of Dynamite' regarding missile failure rates, claiming the film's depiction of a 61% success rate is inaccurate compared to their tested 100% accuracy, while the film's screenwriter respectfully disagrees and welcomes the discussion.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
An internal Pentagon memo disputes the accuracy of Netflix's film 'A House of Dynamite,' which depicts a less effective U.S. missile defense system than current testing shows, highlighting a discrepancy between entertainment and real-world capabilities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by TheWrap
The Pentagon criticized the Netflix film 'A House of Dynamite' for inaccurately depicting U.S. missile defense capabilities, claiming the movie's portrayal of a 50% success rate is false and that real systems have a 100% accuracy rate in testing. The film's scenario simplifies the threat, not reflecting the complexities of actual missile defense, and the Pentagon has also expressed disapproval of other Netflix content.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Tom's Guide
Netflix's top movie 'A House of Dynamite,' directed by Kathryn Bigelow, is a tense nuclear thriller that explores the US government's response to a missile heading for Chicago, notable for its ambiguous ending that has viewers divided and frustrated, despite critical praise.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
The Missile Defense Agency criticized the depiction of US missile defense as ineffective in the movie 'A House of Dynamite,' asserting that real-world testing shows a 100% accuracy rate, contrary to the film's portrayal of a 50% success chance, and emphasizing the importance of the system amid ongoing defense spending debates.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Rolling Stone
A House of Dynamite, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, attempts to depict the chaos and tension of a potential nuclear crisis in America but ultimately falls short of delivering a compelling or cohesive thriller, with criticisms focusing on its pacing, character development, and narrative structure.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Slate
Fred Kaplan, a veteran nuclear war analyst, reviews the Netflix film 'A House of Dynamite,' praising its realism and unsettling portrayal of nuclear crisis decision-making, highlighting how closely it mirrors real-life strategic dilemmas and the terrifying plausibility of nuclear escalation.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
Experts review Netflix's 'A House of Dynamite', praising its authentic depiction of nuclear command systems and decision-making, while highlighting inaccuracies such as the portrayal of a surprise nuclear attack and missile defense capabilities, emphasizing the importance of global nuclear risk awareness and arms control.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by IndieWire
Idris Elba discusses his role as the U.S. President in 'A House of Dynamite' and humorously mentions Morgan Freeman's previous reluctance to play politicians, highlighting his own experience in such roles.