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Oppenheimer

by Charles Thorpe · Recommended by 3 people on 3 podcasts

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Boom boom scene in the Oppenheimer when they're deciding where to do it if that's how it went down.
Joe Rogan · This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Jan 2025 Listen at 1:32:22

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Critiqued
And I actually did not like Oppenheimer at all I thought it was a horrible movie I thought it was really boring I did not think that it should have gotten all the awards got so like I actually disagreed completely.
Maria Konnikova Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova · Dec 2024
Discussed
Well I for one cannot wait for Oppenheimer and it's because of that graphic novel comic book I don't know I don't know how we got our hands on did you give it uh I don't know how we got our hands on it but man it's good that's one of the ones you hit me too Matt I think.
Matt Frederick Stuff They Don't Want You To Know · Jul 2023

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Oppenheimer by Charles Thorpe is a biographical and historical examination of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the complex scientific, political, and ethical dilemmas surrounding the development of the atomic bomb. On This Past Weekend w T Theo Von, Joe Rogan and Theo Von discussed the cinematic adaptation of the physicist's life, specifically focusing on the dramatic scenes depicting the decision-making process behind where and how the atomic weapon would ultimately be deployed. Maria Konnikova offered a different perspective on Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova, critiquing the film harshly by calling it boring and expressing strong disagreement with its widespread critical acclaim and awards success. On Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, Matt Frederick and Ben Swartz explored related media, discussing a graphic novel adaptation while anticipating the release of Christopher Nolan's cinematic project. Together, these conversations reflect the enduring public fascination, debate, and critical evaluation surrounding the historical legacy of the atomic bomb's creators.

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Joe Rogan boom boom scene in the Oppenheimer when they're deciding where to do it if that's how it went down 1
Discussed
“boom boom scene in the Oppenheimer when they're deciding where to do it if that's how it went down”
Maria Konnikova and I actually did not like Oppenheimer at all I thought it was a horrible movie I thought it was really bo… 1
Critiqued
“and I actually did not like Oppenheimer at all I thought it was a horrible movie I thought it was really boring I did not think that it should have gotten all the awards got so like I actually disagreed completely”
Matt Frederick well I for one cannot wait for Oppenheimer and it's because of that graphic novel comic book I don't know I… 1
Discussed
“well I for one cannot wait for Oppenheimer and it's because of that graphic novel comic book I don't know I don't know how we got our hands on did you give it uh I don't know how we got our hands on it but man it's good that's one of the ones you hit me too Matt I think”

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“did you watch Oppenheimer yeah yeah so the so all the New Mexico shots in Oppenheimer that's exactly where I grew up”
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“like did you see Oppenheimer it's amazing I read the book”
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“so people look back you know this movie appenheimer that just swept the Oscars which is of course extraordinary movie”

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