Oppenheimer

Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr and Da’Vine Joy Randolph to present at 2025 Oscars

Last year’s Academy Award winners—Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph—are set to grace the stage once again, this time as presenters at the 2025 Oscars.

King Charles awards Knighthood to filmmaking couple Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas

Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan and his wife, producer Emma Thomas, are often seen as the epitome of a power couple. The pair first crossed paths at University College London, bonding over their mutual passion for film. 

Kangana Ranaut compares ‘Emergency’ with Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut is generating buzz with her upcoming film “Emergency”, in which she portrays former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi. During a recent interview with India Today, Ranaut made a bold comparison, likening her film to Christopher Nolan's acclaimed “Oppenheimer” and even describing it as a modern-day Shakespearean tragedy akin to “Macbeth”.

An unlikely partnership: How internet humour is reshaping film marketing

In Bangladesh and beyond, the success of productions like "Kacher Manush Dure Thuiya" and "Myself Allen Swapan" suggests that meme marketing is more than just a passing trend. It represents a fundamental shift in how audiences interact with and share content. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, those in the film and streaming industry who can master the art of the meme may find themselves with a significant advantage in capturing the ever-elusive attention of modern viewers.

Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas to receive knighthood

Film director Christopher Nolan and producer Emma Thomas, the long-time collaborators in filmmaking and life, are to receive knighthood and damehood, respectively.

Robert Downey Jr’s journey: From uninsurable actor to Oscar winner

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE magazine, renowned Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr shared insights into his Oscar journey, highlighting his father's perspective on his career and his recent win for best supporting actor in “Oppenheimer”.

Decline of the Oscars and the American Dream

This excitement has diluted to simply a morning discussion of whatever highlight persists through the night.

Oscars 2024: War won big, but the problem wasn’t the winners

The grandest night in Hollywood was filled with stars steering a bit too clear from pressing political issues, unlike previous years.

Oscars ratings hit 4-year high with ‘Barbenheimer’ boost

The Oscars can express gratitude to "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie" as they regained viewers lost during the pandemic, achieving the highest rating in four years with an average of 19.5 million viewers on Sunday night.

August 13, 2023
August 13, 2023

Barbenheimer was insensitive, actually

Why is it okay to make memes and jokes about Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

Oppenheimer Paradox: Power of Science and the Weakness of Scientists

The atomic bomb represented multiple ruptures in society – not just at the level of war, but also the recognition in society that science was no longer the concern of the scientists alone but of all of us.

August 2, 2023
August 2, 2023

Warner Bros apologises after Barbenheimer tweets spark criticism in Japan

A public apology was issued from Warner Bros Film Group in the US after a series of responses related to Barbenheimer on X sparked criticism in Japan.

July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023

Barbenheimer' box office sales keep rolling in second weekend

The film, which stars Margot Robbie in the titular role, and Ryan Gosling as Barbie's iconic beau, Ken, sends Mattel Inc's iconic doll on an adventure into the real world.

July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023

Blockbuster Bonanza: ‘Barbie’ hits $200M, ‘Oppenheimer’ $100M in 5 Days

After just five days since its release, the entwined films “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” have achieved impressive milestones in theatres.

July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023

‘Oppenheimer’ star Cillian Murphy wants to play Ken in ‘Barbie’ sequel

“Oppenheimer” star Cillian Murphy expressed his interest in being part of the “Barbie” sequel.

July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023

'Barbenheimer' frenzy gives sluggish summer box office a major boost

"Barbenheimer" became a cultural moment, sending crowds to AMC Entertainment, Cineplex and other cinema chains. More than 200,000 people purchased tickets to see "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" on the same day, according to the National Association of Theatre Owners.

July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023

India's biggest cinema operator banks on "Barbenheimer" after Bollywood flops

It also cut snack prices - which movie goers have often complained about for costing more than the ticket - and is offering unlimited popcorn refills on weekends.

July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023

Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' stirs controversy, hurts Hindu sentiments

Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" was released on July 21 and one of its scenes has stirred controversy among Indians as it has reportedly insulted the Hindu epic Bhagavad Gita in the movie. 

July 22, 2023
July 22, 2023

Oppenheimer: Nolan’s richest masterpiece till date

Oppenheimer was the manifestation of the type of story Nolan had been itching to tell all his career.