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The Day After Trinity
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This essential, Academy Award–nominated documentary offers an urgent warning from history about the dangers of nuclear warfare via the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the enigmatic physicist and all-around Renaissance man who led the Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bomb that America unleashed on Japan in the final days of World War II. Through extensive interviews and archival footage, THE DAY AFTER TRINITY traces Oppenheimer’s evolution, from architect of one of the most consequential endeavors of the twentieth century to an outspoken opponent of nuclear proliferation who came to deeply regret his role in ushering in the perils of the atomic age.
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The Criterion Channel
This essential, Academy Award–nominated documentary offers an urgent warning from history about the dangers of nuclear warfare via the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the enigmatic physicist and all-around Renaissance man who led the Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bomb that America unleashed on Japan in the final days of World War II. Through extensive interviews and archival footage, THE DAY AFTER TRINITY traces Oppenheimer’s evolution, from architect of one of the most consequential endeavors of the twentieth century to an outspoken opponent of nuclear proliferation who came to deeply regret his role in ushering in the perils of the atomic age.
The Day After Trinity - The Day After Trinity - The Criterion Channel
Directed by Jon Else • 1981 • United States Starring Paul Frees, J. Robert Oppenheimer, Hans Bethe This essential, Academy Award–nominated documentary offers an urgent warning from history about the dangers of nuclear warfare via the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the enigmatic physicist and al...
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I've decided, for convenience, to see the movie on a "small" screen at my neighborhood theater on Tuesday afternoon for $6.50. I will then decide if I want to try for the IMAX 70mm at the Dallas Cinemark, if the run is extended, for the chance of getting other than 1st three rows seating...
‘Oppenheimer’ Cast and Historical Guide: The Real People Behind the First Atomic Bomb
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The one thing you need to know about Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” is that it moves incredibly fast and covers a lot of ground. For most of its three-hour runtime, the atomic bomb epic can feel as if you’re reading a dense biography about J. Robert Oppenheimer at three times the normal speed. With so many scientist characters orbiting Oppenheimer at light speed, you’d be forgiven for feeling a little lost at times.
To help watch “Oppenheimer” with a bit more clarity, it’s important to know the movie takes place during three time periods. One timeline is set in 1954 as the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) holds a security hearing to investigate whether or not Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) is a Soviet spy. The hearing prompts the film to flash back to the events of Oppenheimer’s life, from his university days to his role in creating the atomic bomb. These portions of the film, shot in color, make up the bulk of “Oppenheimer’s” three-hour runtime.
A third storyline is shot in black and white and takes place in 1959 as Lewis Strauss (Robert Downey Jr.), the former chairman of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, is seeking to become U.S. Secretary of Commerce under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Strauss finds himself at the center of his own U.S. Senate confirmation hearing, which threatens to expose his involvement in the events of the 1954 timeline.
‘Oppenheimer’ Cast and Historical Guide: The Real People Behind the First Atomic Bomb
‘Oppenheimer’ Cast and Historical Guide: The Real People Behind the First Atomic Bomb
From Cillian Murphy's J. Robert Oppenheimer to Matt Damon's Leslie Groves, meet the real people who created the first atomic bomb.
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The one thing you need to know about Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” is that it moves incredibly fast and covers a lot of ground. For most of its three-hour runtime, the atomic bomb epic can feel as if you’re reading a dense biography about J. Robert Oppenheimer at three times the normal speed. With so many scientist characters orbiting Oppenheimer at light speed, you’d be forgiven for feeling a little lost at times.
To help watch “Oppenheimer” with a bit more clarity, it’s important to know the movie takes place during three time periods. One timeline is set in 1954 as the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) holds a security hearing to investigate whether or not Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) is a Soviet spy. The hearing prompts the film to flash back to the events of Oppenheimer’s life, from his university days to his role in creating the atomic bomb. These portions of the film, shot in color, make up the bulk of “Oppenheimer’s” three-hour runtime.
A third storyline is shot in black and white and takes place in 1959 as Lewis Strauss (Robert Downey Jr.), the former chairman of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, is seeking to become U.S. Secretary of Commerce under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Strauss finds himself at the center of his own U.S. Senate confirmation hearing, which threatens to expose his involvement in the events of the 1954 timeline.
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Dang, I came her etc ask if you thought the iMax experience was worth it.
I dont think I've ever seen a movie in iMax, whats the difference?
I've been trying to get a ticket at AMC Northpark but their booked for 2 weeks during the times I can see it
Have you ever seen a movie at the Northpark iMax?
If so, whats the best seat to try and get?
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The Dallas LBJ Cinemark 70mm IMAX is the larger print of the film. If you want the biggest experience of this film in IMAX, then that Cinemark is the only location in DFW to see that version of the film.
Other IMAX versions in the area are okay, but that's the situation.
The Cinemark told me that they would announce on August 8th if they would be having an extended engagement of the 70mm IMAX.
If I like the film on the regular screen, then I will try for that.
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Plutonium Production in WWII and The Cold War
The Building of the Hanford Site in Washington State
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The Building of the Hanford Site in Washington State
Hanford Site - Wikipedia
Hanford Engineer Works
Hanford Engineer Works - Wikipedia
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The Windscale fire of 10 October 1957 was the worst nuclear accident in the United Kingdom's history, and one of the worst in the world, ranked in severity at level 5 out of 7 on the International Nuclear Event Scale.
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The Extraordinary End to the Nazi Nuclear Program
Gen. Groves put together a Task Force known as the ALSOS Mission.
Lt. Col. Boris Pash was appointed to lead the task force as they searched in occupied Europe for Nuclear sites and scientists.
Gen. Groves put together a Task Force known as the ALSOS Mission.
Lt. Col. Boris Pash was appointed to lead the task force as they searched in occupied Europe for Nuclear sites and scientists.
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Opinion: Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ marred by 5 historical inaccuracies
By Barton Bernstein, a Professor of History at Stanford
By Barton Bernstein, a Professor of History at Stanford
Opinion: Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ marred by 5 historical inaccuracies
Blockbuster movie is sometimes distressingly errant in dealing with scientists and science.
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Has there ever been a Hollywood representation of history that was 100% accurate? I don't think so. Even most documentaries take liberties with the accepted versions of history.Opinion: Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ marred by 5 historical inaccuracies
By Barton Bernstein, a Professor of History at Stanford
Opinion: Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ marred by 5 historical inaccuracies
Blockbuster movie is sometimes distressingly errant in dealing with scientists and science.www.mercurynews.com
I haven't seen this movie yet and I am looking forward to it, but I would never expect it to tell that truth 100% of the time.
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‘Oppenheimer’ Extends Imax 70mm Run Due to Popular Demand (EXCLUSIVE)
"Oppenheimer" has extended its 70mm run at Imax theaters nationwide through the end of August due to popular demand.
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$4 Sunday, August 27th
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National Cinema Day 2023
Discounted admissions for all movies at participating U.S. theaters- no more than $4. This one-day event will feature new titles, independent films, and summer blockbusters, and exclusive new content that can only be seen in theaters.
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I enjoyed watching this PBS program, in the light of the movie Chinatown:
Flood in the Desert (full documentary) | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Just before midnight on March 12, 1928, about 40 miles north of Los Angeles, one of the biggest dams in the country blew apart, releasing a wall of water 20 stories high. Ten thousand people lived downstream. FLOOD IN THE DESERT tells the story of the St. Francis Dam disaster, which not only destroyed hundreds of lives and millions of dollars’ worth of property; it also washed away the reputation of William Mulholland, the father of modern Los Angeles, and jeopardized larger plans to transform the West. A self-taught engineer, the 72-year-old Mulholland had launched the city’s remarkable growth by building both an aqueduct to pipe water 233 miles from the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the St. Francis Dam, to hold a full year’s supply of water for Los Angeles.
Flood in the Desert (full documentary) | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Just before midnight on March 12, 1928, about 40 miles north of Los Angeles, one of the biggest dams in the country blew apart, releasing a wall of water 20 stories high. Ten thousand people lived downstream. FLOOD IN THE DESERT tells the story of the St. Francis Dam disaster, which not only destroyed hundreds of lives and millions of dollars’ worth of property; it also washed away the reputation of William Mulholland, the father of modern Los Angeles, and jeopardized larger plans to transform the West. A self-taught engineer, the 72-year-old Mulholland had launched the city’s remarkable growth by building both an aqueduct to pipe water 233 miles from the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the St. Francis Dam, to hold a full year’s supply of water for Los Angeles.