In this episode of Mindframe(s), Michael and Dave discuss Christopher Nolan's new film, Oppenheimer. Our hosts praise the film's technical achievements and discuss the flaws and triumphs of the titular character in the non-spoiler section. Cillian Murphy gives a stunning performance, and you'll have to listen to find out how much forgiveness and sympathy our hosts ended up giving this depiction of the "Father of the Atom Bomb."

Crew

• Director: Christopher Nolan
• Screenwriters: Christopher Nolan, Kai Bird, Martin Sherwin
• Producers: Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven, Emma Thomas
• Cinematographer: Hoyte Van Hoytema
• Editor: Jennifer Lame
• Music: Ludwig Göransson
• Distributed by: Universal Pictures

Cast

• Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer
• Emily Blunt as Kitty Oppenheimer
• Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss
• Matt Damon as Leslie Groves Jr.
• Alden Ehrenreich as Senate Aide
• Scott Grimes as Counsel
• Jason Clarke as Roger Robb
• Jack Quaid as Thomas Morgan
• Gary Oldman as Harry S. Truman
• Tony Goldwyn as Gordon Gray
• Rami Malek as Benny Safdie
• John Gowans
• Ward Evans
• Dane DeHaan
• Macon Blair
• Lloyd Garrison
• James D'Arcy
• Patrick Blackett