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entertainmentcinema1 year ago

"Director of 'Godzilla Minus One' Reacts to 'Oppenheimer' as a Person of Japanese Ancestry"

Takashi Yamazaki, director of "Godzilla Minus One," responded to "Oppenheimer" at the Oscars, expressing his desire to dedicate a different film to the Japanese victims of the atomic bombings. "Godzilla Minus One" deals with the aftermath of the bombings, while "Oppenheimer" focuses on the American scientist behind the atomic bomb. The director of "Oppenheimer," Christopher Nolan, defended the film's focus on Oppenheimer's experience, stating that it is an interpretation and not a documentary. Yamazaki noted that the simultaneous success of both films was not intentional, and he feels it almost fated that they were released in the same year.

via NBC News|
#atomic-bombings#entertainmentcinema#godzilla-minus-one
entertainment2 years ago

'Oppenheimer' Overcomes Controversy, Set for Japan Theatrical Release

The biopic "Oppenheimer," which faced controversy for downplaying the impact of the atomic bombings of Nagasaki and Hiroshima, will be released in Japan in 2024 after months of speculation. The film was successful in other countries but faced criticism for not giving a voice to the Japanese people affected by the bombings. The distributor, Bitters End, stated that the movie's subject is significant to the Japanese people and that they decided to release it after discussions and considerations. Director Christopher Nolan defended his decision to exclude the bombings, stating that the film presents Oppenheimer's experience subjectively. Warner Bros. also faced backlash for social media posts linking "Oppenheimer" with their film "Barbie" using nuclear imagery.

via The Washington Post|
#atomic-bombings#biopic#controversy
entertainment2 years ago

Controversial Film 'Oppenheimer' Set for Long-Awaited Release in Japan

Christopher Nolan's biopic "Oppenheimer," which explores the moral dilemma of L. Robert Oppenheimer, the creator of the nuclear bomb, will finally be released in Japan in 2024 after facing backlash for its marketing that was seen as trivializing the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The film's distributor, Bitters End, made the decision after considering the criticism and recognizing the importance of the subject matter to the Japanese people. The movie had sparked anger in Japan when it was released internationally alongside the comedy film "Barbie," leading to online memes and criticism. Despite criticism from anti-nuclear groups for not depicting the true horror of the bombings, "Oppenheimer" has been a commercial success, grossing over $950 million worldwide since its release in July.

via The Guardian|
#atomic-bombings#backlash#christopher-nolan