IMDb Technical Specifications page for the film suddenly has that information added:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6723592/technical/

Is this actually true, if so, where did this "cockpit footage" take place?

Also, while we're at it, is it true that parts of Oppenheimer were shot on 35mm film?:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15398776/technical/

If so, which scenes/shots were they?

So I’ve only seen this one other time but ended up really loving it this time. It really made me miss Robin Williams, and Al Pacino was insanely good as always.

A few surprising things was that this was produced by Steven Soderberg (who actually has a couple awesome movies out this year) and George Clooney. Also, it seems like this is the only time in Nolan’s career where he worked with an another writer other than his brother, Jonathan. And lastly, I didn’t know that this was a remake of a Norwegian film, has anyone seen it? I’m definitely going to check it out it after loving this version.

So what did everyone think? Definitely not peak Nolan, but an awesome crime drama. Almost felt a little inspired by Twin Peaks too.

Next month’s movie is Batman Begins. It’s probably my least revisited Batman movie so I’m pumped to check it out again.

As always, there’s a Blank Check podcast episode about it. I’m not sure if anyone else has been listening but they always have a really good discussion of the film and tons of research.

Memento month is officially a wrap! What did everything think?

This was my first watch in years and I truly forgot all the beats so it made for a perfect rewatch. I did not remember it was based on a Jonathan Nolan short story which I would love to read. Some of the dialogue in this is some of the best of Nolan’s career. The discussion of memory and Leonard’s debasing of it was incredible.

First off, loved it of course; it’s an absolute classic. But the thing that stood out more this time, was all the questions I was left with. I remember the twists as the story plays out, but it almost reminded me of Inception. We can’t totally trust the protagonist; was he actually Sammy Jenkins? If not, how did he know what he did to his wife? Also, do we think he continued looking for John G after killing Teddy at the end (beginning?) or does he decide to give his life purpose through this faux mission?

Also, there is a timelessness in this movie, it does not look like it is 25 years old. I think it’s the older cars, dingy motels and bars that would be from any decade, the tactile feel of the Polaroids and hard files, it feels like it could come out today and not miss a beat.

On a side note, for those of you who have seen The Brutalist, I’m glad I can still watch Guy Pierce in this without thinking of his character in that.

Also, it’s March which means it’s Insomnia month! I think I’ve only seen this once so it’ll be an exciting rewatch as I love Al Pacino and Robin Williams. If you want extras, there’s a podcast from Blank Check with Griffin and David abut the film, which gives great background info.

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