Denis Villeneuve says ‘Oppenheimer’ reminds us that cinema is an ‘art form’

Denis Villeneuve AND Paul Thomas Anderson they were amazed by the fact that Oppenheimer From Christopher Nolan topped the $900 million mark at the worldwide box office, making the Universal Pictures film the highest-grossing biopic in history. In an interview with The Associated Press, Villeneuve said he was aware of this. Oppenheimer it was a “masterpiece” upon first viewing, but he never thought it would reach $1 billion at the worldwide box office.

“Where he is now blew the roof off my projection.“Villeneuve said. “It’s a three-hour film about people talking about nuclear physics.

” “When you make a film, you hope to connect with the audience in some way.Nolan’s producer and longtime wife, Emma Thomas, told the AP. “But, especially with a three-hour film that deals with a serious topic and is complex in many ways, such success exceeds our wildest expectations.“

That’s what he thinks Denis Villeneuve Oppenheimer

The IMAX box office took in more than $179 million, according to AP. Experience with large format was highly rated Denis Villeneuve shot scenes for both films”Dunes” using IMAX cameras. “The future of cinema is IMAX and large formats.“, said Villeneuve. “Viewers want to see things they can’t see at home, things they can’t see on streaming. They want to experience the event” “There is an opinion that films in the minds of some people have become content rather than an art form. I hate the word “content”

‘” he added. “The fact that films like Oppenheimer hit the big screen and become an event brings back the idea that this is an extraordinary art form that needs to be experienced in theaters.“

What do you think of Oppenheimer? Paul Thomas Anderson?

Paul Thomas Anderson he also noted that Oppenheimer had increased interest in 70 mm formats. According to the AP: “Domestically, 25 70mm IMAX screens (for Oppenheimer) grossed about $20 million; the standard 70mm positions accounted for more than $14 million. “When a director as strong as Chris points at you and tells you where to go… you listen… and the audience is rewarded for it.“Anderson said. “I know several movie buffs who drove from El Paso to Dallas to see the movie. The round trip takes about 18 hours.” “I don’t think there is anyone who would disagree: seeing Oppenheimer in film is better in every way.“, he added. “Not to mention, people are tired of asking, “Why should I go to the cinema to watch TV?” Good question… no longer needed… I would say it is nature’s way of healing.“