@@BeauTylerMakesMusicit's a Nolan interview the sound edit having indistinguishable conversations is necessary... honestly it could of done with a loud Hans Zimmer score full of Bwahs!
Of course, there is. Or at least there should be. If there is such a heavy and life-changing topic on the table, I'd rather get my info from the professionals than movies.
What do you think about A.I and it’s implications if it is indeed the metaphorical A-bomb of our time? For me it speaks more to war and how war has always been fought for money above all other reasons throughout history. Money being central to todays conversation more than ever.
Assuming you are talking about this interview. The likes are more important to a channel and there is 24k in 4 days. People will view something but not like it.
I bet this was quite enjoyable for Nolan. Not being asked the typical interview celebrity questions from the media, but actually having a real conversation about his thought processes. Whoever put this together needs a raise! 👌
There’s some fantastic Oppenheimer interviews out there but this one sits at the top. Truly phenomenal; whoever said “let’s get a renowned physicist to interview” is a genius.
this is the coolest format/style of all the recent oppenheimer interviews. bringing in an expert on physics was a great idea. what an interesting conversation to explore the intersection of science and art
The black hole Nolan created in Interstellar was literally a combination of science and art. FYI, Oppenheimer actually published an important research papers on black holes, earlier than most astrophysicists. Had he been alive when black holes were detected by instruments later invented, he may have been awarded with the Nobel Prize which eluded his entire career.
Pop musician keyboard player discusses film about father of A bomb. Things can only get better... Hey - I'm alive, along with brother, sisters, our grandchildren. No bomb, no me as Dad would have been redeployed from Burma. They'd already had 75% casualties for subalterns in 3 months.
Brian Cox is a little child. I followed him on twitter for many years and when he slagged off brexit I stated I voted for Brexit... And he blocked me. This if the woke left for you. Dont share their opinion them want you dead. Pathetic. That's not a genius it's a salty little manchild.
Brian Cox is simply the man. He should do a 1+ hour conversation with Nolan, so insightful and much more interesting than the usual questions even from the most creative film interviewers on youtube nowadays.
Yes, excellent interview which brought out many aspects of Nolan, including his respect for his actors: ‘the best actors are super-smart and pick up the issues their character is dealing with very quickly’. We also had another insight into his intelligence: he’s not a physicist by training but clearly understands many of the important elements Oppenheimer was working with.
Brian is such a gift, keeping that oldschool gentlemanly scientist spirit full of thoughtful intelligence and curiosity alive in an era that's largely forgotten about it
Nolan is singlehandedly carrying the Oppenheimer promotional campaign on his shoulders. Nolan is a genius auteur and its always a treat to listen to him speak at any length
Beautiful conversation without giving away the essence of the film too much to match the curiosity still remains a unique conversation changed with creative vibes.Thank you both a lot.Can't wait to watch the latest from the tallanted director.😊❤😮
This is a great interview. I would encourage Esquire to release the full uncut interview. These are 2 of the most brilliant people in their respective fields. Please provide the full canvas of their thoughts and conversation. These are two of my modern day heros. Wonderful interview!
@@ianbooth4510a good example is that the conversations oppy had with Einstein never happened. They were friends irl, but those that the movie referred to didn’t happen
@@garmen-well the major actors were paid well, but actors who are not household names are not paid well and all of the actors are on strike to support them.
This was fantastic, thank you. Brian Cox is the perfect person to discuss this. I found it interesting their discussion about the relationship with the establishment and Oppenheimer and their treatment of him post war, "They need us till they don't" I can't help but see the parallels between this and Alan Turing. Another brilliant man who played an enormous part in winning the War and was treated terribly afterwards.
Excellent analogy:politicians are often short-term oriented - i.e. winning the next election, at least in the democracies - and instrumentalist brilliant men and women for just as long as they serve those ends.
I mean Oppenheimers wife was a communist. His brother was a communist. His first fiance was a communist. He wouldn't be allowed to join the US army as a private today as he'd be too big of a security risk
Alan Turing popped in my head during the discussion of one mentioning that they might be in danger when it's all over because they're no longer useful for the politics and their games. It was downright sinking feeling and stayed with me well after the movie.
Wow, the end of Succession must have been a huge relief for Brian Cox. He looks twenty years younger, five stone lighter and like an English astrophysicist. Is there anybody this guy can't play?!?!
Why is this not longer 😭?? Fascinating, Nolan is thoughtful and eloquent and Brian is such a great interviewer letting the subject talk and explain. Plus it helps that Brian obviously really knows his subject. Love it
Thank you Esquire for inviting Brian to interview Nolan. A fan of both these men. Read several books published by Professor Brian Cox. Don't judge this man by his rock star appearance. Dude is a legit physicist who doesn't shy away from math in his literature.
I love a good old fashioned simple conversation. You could use this as a masterclass on eloquence and grace. Well done gentlemen. I greatly admire you both.
They're British gentlemen, of course they're polite. It's different for American scientists, like Neil Degrasse Tyson, they're a lot more hasty and want to get a word in.
Nolan is a true creative genius, and it’s so cool that he views what he does as being in conversation with the audience. Such an intelligent and open minded artist.
That was great. Love Brian Cox. This was the best interview I've seen promoting the movie. Wish Brian did his own podcast each week where he interviews someone - he is so insightful. Just reading down through the comments as I write this, I notice I'm not alone in this.
Brian Cox is a little child. I followed him on twitter for many years and when he slagged off brexit I stated I voted for Brexit... And he blocked me. This if the woke left for you. Dont share their opinion them want you dead. Pathetic.
I think one of the favourite things I enjoy about Nolan movies are how alive and vibrant the conversations are around the movies. With Interstellar is particular, I devoured ridiculous amounts of material/information that the movie produced.
Fantastic interview, many thanks Esquire. I also appreciate how the editor of this video paid homage to Nolan by mixing the voice mics a little too low.
15:20 "I don't think films work when they're overly didactical" that is why Nolan is one of the great modern directors. He rises above the trend of pandering to any single ideology or preaching to the audience. It's a complicated and densely layered story of an important time in history and he approaches it with that respect.
I agree, you aren’t led down a path, or hit over the head with a lazy moral tale. You are presented, beautifully, with a story and allowed to think about it in your own time.
@@lovablesnowmanI don't think it is 'apolitical'. It's merely effective about presenting the themes and the story without starting from a conclusion/ideology.
Easily the best discussion of this film I've seen, and I'd be very surprised if it gets done better by anyone else. The Prof and The Film Maker, perfect on both fronts.
I saw the film last night, the story telling is amazing. The split of atom and split of human interactions treated somewhat interchangeably, chain reaction at all possible levels. I love the concept.
No exaggeration here, this conversation between Nolan and Cox is a true treat for the intellect. Delving into the mind of Oppenheimer and exploring the historical and scientific intricacies behind his story is a testament to both Nolan's directorial finesse and Cox's brilliant curiosity. The thought-provoking insights and discussions shared in this video are a goldmine for those hungry for knowledge. Kudos to Esquire for bringing us such an engaging and informative experience. This is UA-cam at its best - genuinely enriching content with no clickbait and drama!
Absolutely same feeling! Actually had no words enough other than intensely emotional & deep thoughts after, to describe to my 20 yo son, having lived thru the "duck and cover" drill under desks in kindergarten, as if that would've saved us in Cuban missile crisis!
I kinda felt disappointed about the film. Technically it was a great film with good acting but just too drawn out, could have cut 40 minutes off and left the relationship drama go as well as the rapid fire political court drama. The constant cutting back and forth to different timelines felt so unnecessary as if to make the movie more smart. The bomb itself going off was also quite underwhelming and I think it's because Nolan simply doesn't want to use CG. Look at some of the footage from the test. It actually shows the power of the bomb and not just close ups of a big fire ball.
Incredible Director and yet again, another masterpiece film. Loved it and really enjoyed this interview. Brian Cox was the ideal guest to talk this through and allow Nolan to describe and explain things I don’t think a typical film critic, whom none of us really agree would have done.
That is definitely the best interview/ conversation of Christopher Nolan I've seen so far. Two brilliant people sharing their thoughts and understanding on the topic of science that has changed our world and the man behind it was a real teat. Thanks!
Brian Cox is a little child. I followed him on twitter for many years and when he slagged off brexit I stated I voted for Brexit... And he blocked me. This if the woke left for you. Dont share their opinion them want you dead. Pathetic.
I never cared for directors but when I watched Batman Begins, I started paying attention. Nolan is a genius artist who can take any topic, subject or fantasy and turn it into something remarkable. He focuses on dialogue, storytelling and character development then make the story relatable to the average viewer and that's what makes viewers captivated (Although you might need to rewatch some of his movies to appreciate and understand more). His movies aren't the easiest to understand and mostly require full attention for the entire time but in the end, it's worth it. He's not in it for the money or the fame; he just wants to make a unique captivating film and that's why he takes his time when deciding to make movies and that's why he has a lot of respect from the audience and from the actors. Story telling, intelligent dialogue and character development are now the factors that make a movie great or dead.
A pity he then ruins dialogue with poor sound mixing, Tenet was an audio disgrace. I haven't seen Oppenheimer yet, but I hope he learned from his mistakes with the last movie....
Yes…it’s about connecting with your audience…getting a human mind and emotions involved & invested. So curiously fascinating. Loved it! I haven’t even seen the movie yet!
Agreed. It's hard to follow the dialogue in his movies when the story is already mind bending and the audio makes it difficult. That's why I use subtitles when I watch at home. Nobody's perfect. :)@@1wibble230
It was brilliant. In the showing I went to, the audience was dead silent when the film ended and everyone stayed through the credits. It really is a haunting film and an absolute masterpiece.
I just came from the showing and had the same experience. Dead silence. I dont think ive ever experienced that before. Very telling. Im still very much processing it all
Same here, it felt like everyone was silent for 2 reasons. One because of what they are seeing and two they knew they should be silent to understand this. 😅
The whole interview is deeply interesting. I was particularly struck by Nolan's comments on what Oppenheimer 'said' versus what he 'did' after WW2, that was something I have always noticed whenever I watched interview footage with Oppenheimer. Pre/During Manhattan Project, he's very engaging and talkative with the camera and the interviewer, however, Post-Manhattan Project and WW2, he barely looks at the camera, speaks few words, and the words he does speak imply someone who is... I think it goes way beyond being remorseful or guilty, I'd be more inclined to say that he's all but destroyed. I think Oppenheimer - in the process of developing the Atomic Bomb - went through the stages of doing what he loved, knowing full-well - on a technical and scientific level - the intended outcome of his experiments, but not really appreciating the full gravity of the ramifications of what success would mean, until it was too late. Which is ironic but also oddly fitting, as an ability to foresee the future ramifications of one's actions on that scale would indicate someone that was very good at performing calculations, and Oppenheimer was apparently known to be weak in this area. He says it all really with the quote 'Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.' He knows that he's gone too far, he's opened Pandora's Box and likewise that there's no way of getting the evil back inside. At that stage, I believe he's unapologetic, not because he doesn't care, but because he's seen the full horror of what his actions have unleashed and he has no choice left but to accept the brutal reality that is presented to him. And the best he can do to try and make amends is to become a vocal advocate for the control of Nuclear weapons and proliferation. But he knows that he's gone too far.
One of the biggest reasons Nolan and and his movies will always be a class apart and REMEMBERED and CHERISHED for a long time is the care he takes to do the extensive research needed to make these amazing movies! He knows that he needs to meet, converse, and collaborate with experts in various fields and understand the subject as much as needed to bring some truth to what is shown in his movies - like his movies may not be completely accurate but they are so sincere and genuine and emotional, the inaccuracy is almost invisible and irrelevant. I am so grateful we get to watch these amazing movies in our lifetime. Thanks to Esquire for this amazing interview!
I saw it yesterday and I was just wondering how intelligent and cerebral this movie is. And so strange that big movies are just action set pieces and Vfx these days. This was a great movie experience and I hope it breaks all records
One of my favourite lines from any movie highlighting the consequences of our technology: “...Your Scientists Were So Preoccupied With Whether Or Not They Could, They Didn’t Stop To Think If They Should.”
That quote is regarding the arrogance of the scientists in a certain other fictional movie, which doesn't apply here to these real life scientists. The movie very clearly shows that all the scientists involved fought very hard with themselves and each other over whether creating the bomb was something they should be doing. They even had a meeting about stopping it's development. Nolan correctly points out in this video that they knew that if they didn't create the bomb, the Nazis would have instead which was a much more terrifying scenario.
Had the pleasure of meeting and being lectured by Brian Cox. Amazing intellectual and no tolerance of BS which I appreciate. Now just to meet Nolan. Love how he was able to hold such an incredible intellectual debate with one of the greatest minds of our time
I know this is now the 2nd most watched video of this channel, but please do a reupload with louder audio. Also give a raise to the people who got these 2 together, because it was the best interview done on the movie
Great conversation. Both haunted and fascinated by the Oppenheimer, in all his complexity, and The Bomb, since watching BBC’s 1980 drama series all those years ago; would go so far as to say as a child I was traumatised by nuclear threat, it’s destructive power and was extremely ambivalent and confused as to how any human rationalised investment in such a potentially futile future. Chris Nolan, cast and crew have delivered a masterpiece. Three hours flew by.
Was very impressed how he related this to AI because as someone in comp sci I thought the same thing. It is very much like a more dangerous Manhattan project being done in the open. Oppenheimer is super relevant during this time, and Nolan is one of the few directors that I think would make that connection.
Is it more dangerous? That's debatable. I would say that it isn't. The danger of the Manhattan project was immediate and direct. The world could end at that moment. Danger of AI isn't. It is a possibility though.
@@galetinm at least it was regulated and the danger was immediately clear. AI is not regulated at all, and its far too late to do so, and most people still look at it as fun little piece of tech. Agreed, Its gonna be slow burn, but it will fuck us up at some point.
@@joyanna9433 I would also say its not more dangerous. I think people really overestimate the current AI... which is not AI at all, not even anywhere remotely close to free thinking intelligence. Of course its a threat but a long, long, long way off. Also a bomb only has one destructive purpose, whereas AI has many constructive uses, its an entirely different dilemma.
What a shame this is only 20 mins, you can tell both people are super engaged in this conversation and Brian clearly has so much more to ask. Great interview. Maybe revisit for a longer one?
phenomenal interview...absolute pleasure watching the two stalwarts trying to understand oppenheimer, the man, the scientist & his guiding philosophy during those crucial years of the manhattan project.
Really looking forward to seeing this movie. Brian Cox is a superb choice for this interview as he often conveys the physics but also the philosophy which resonates with people's souls.
Wow! What a fantastic video. I really can’t put into words how much I enjoyed that. Beautiful to watch two very intelligent humans enjoying each others words 😊
I love Nolan. 😊 This might be too big a statement but I think he has (almost) single-handedly helped cinema to survive in the 21st century for various reasons.
nothing better than having a person who knows the stuff about the theme and the person who did it and also knows the stuff he needs to know to even make it. relevance and knowledge is the recipe for an interesting interview
One thing I really like about Nolan’s films is that the story and cinematography almost always stand out most (with the exception of Heath Ledger’s Joker, RIP). You rarely get distracted by a particular actor/actress’ performance, whether good or bad. The actors and actresses did a fabulous job in this film for sure, but I think this is very much a Nolan film.
This really is a good film, and doesn't shy away from presenting the physics in a way which is accessible without being dumbed-down. As a physics graduate myself, I enjoyed seeing such complex ideas presented so well. And to answer the question that I've seen asked a lot elsewhere, I don't think Nolan used a real atomic bomb for the explosion. If he had, we would have heard about it from the UN Security Council. Besides, the mushroom cloud isn't quite the right shape.
Science constantly seeks to disprove itself - Mister Nolan, that was a singular great statement that shows an incredible amount of appreciation with the least words possible. And that in itself is another compliment.
Thank you Esquire UK! I cannot resist mentioning the use of the word 'simplistic' (Dr. Cox 10:41 and Mr. Nolan12:01) . Having learned the meaning of the word over 50 years ago, this is one of the few times I have heard it used correctly in conversation. They are masters in their respective fields as well as of the English language. I could listen to them for hours!
@@DefeatLust there are some words in the English language that have an original meaning / definition, that over time have morphed. For instance, we use the word "awesome" to mean great, but what it actually means is that the object has qualities that can induce awe in the subject. If I ever try to use the word awesome, today, no one would understand that meaning -- but that's okay I just don't use it. People need to learn that language evolves -- for better or for worse.
I am surprised that there isn't more recognition of how timely this movie is related to advancements in AI. As AGI is inevitably obtained within the next few years, we are now starting to face a very similar dilemma with how to harness this literally superhuman power and not destroy humanity in the process. The parallels between the moral questions and potential impact of these two great inventions are uncanny, with stakes this time arguably even higher.
Having worked with and around many scientists, like myself, i was so pleasantly surprised how well these people were depicted. The atmosphere was must perfect. Simple labs, with simple chalkboards with very individual individuals. And when those simple rooms are empty, the board is cleaned, you can't even imagine the wonders being thought up. A very impressive movie indeed
Love how you explained this. Incredible how they were able to come up with everything with such simple tools that we all have access to. It's unbelievable how smart these scientists were.
@@zman0005 cheers, hard to put into words :) And ye these people were genuine geniuses. Also kinda explains why they couldn't care less about politics, it's just not interesting at all. lol
After the movie ended, I thought to myself, 'I should go and see this again'. There's so much detail to everything. Also, great interview… Makes me want to gather a bit more details of certain characters and watch those more closely in the second viewing.
If you haven't read the biography, you should. The movie can only cover 10% of the book and does so well - but with the timeline bouncing back and forth in the movie, the linearity of events in the book adds so much more understanding to the movie, and to the subject and his relationships and conflicts
@@brucenaremore3433 I did gather so much information over the years, but I have to know more about some scientists. More details about how they solved some of the major problems when designing those two different type of nuclear weapons.
There's some fabulous Oppenheimer interviews out there however this one sits at the top. Genuinely wonderful; whoever said "we should get a famous physicist to meet with" is a virtuoso.
Thanks for bringing this two Geniuses together to talk about Physics, it is really a pleasure to be available to watch them debate about all those fascinating topics 😁👏👌👌
Nolan is one of those top tier film directors, I've loved his films for many years and I'm always super excited to get myself back in the cinema for the treat of seeing his latest creation in IMAX I own almost every film he's made besides one or two, looking forward to expanding my collection of his masterpieces in the years to come. Great chat with Brian Cox, he asks some interesting questions from a real physicists point of view, love his shows too :) try to make sure I catch them when they air because it's always fascinating
Two of my favourite people. Nolan is a master and he doesn't treat his audience like they're all stupid he trusts them to be intelligent and appreciate what he does and doing so he obviously takes risks like every real artist should do in my opinion.
I live in Bali, Indonesia - a country that didn't even exist when the events in movie took place. Recently I have seen Indy5, MI7 and several days ago I saw Oppenheimer. It was very noticeable just how different the audience was for it. Throughout Oppenheimer the audience was silent and sat still, focussed laser-like throughout the movie. In the other two, they were less so, with people talking, playing with their phones and children wanting the bathroom. Presumably, the Oppenheimer audience was made up of serious people, academics and such like, people who appreciated its sheer importance.
We are all one one species, with the capacity to create awesome folklore and identities by country or people, our mind is limitless, we now can move mountains, and in the future we will move thru the stars but only if we somehow fight hate and populism, stupidities of the human civilization that can ruin everything. All you have my friend is my appreciation and i feel that thru art, common cause and inspiring unbiased creators that we both/all on this forum appreciate, we can get thru language barriers and other differences, and realize that we all love hugs, we all love success and freedoms. Thank you for the great comment, and I salute you from Romania.
This is a competition to see who can be more soft spoken
Makes a change from loud mouths with nothing to say.
and for how low they can master the volume. Terrible audio work.
😂😂
@@BeauTylerMakesMusicit's a Nolan interview the sound edit having indistinguishable conversations is necessary... honestly it could of done with a loud Hans Zimmer score full of Bwahs!
Brilliant people don’t shout,,only the ignorant think they need to shout!
Nearly half a million views in 3 days, it's almost as if there is actually a demand for proper, thoughtful, insightful discussion online.
Of course, there is. Or at least there should be. If there is such a heavy and life-changing topic on the table, I'd rather get my info from the professionals than movies.
What do you think about A.I and it’s implications if it is indeed the metaphorical A-bomb of our time? For me it speaks more to war and how war has always been fought for money above all other reasons throughout history. Money being central to todays conversation more than ever.
There is a lot of good stuff out there underneath all the junk and the noise, you just have to know where to look
Assuming you are talking about this interview. The likes are more important to a channel and there is 24k in 4 days. People will view something but not like it.
it's too bad we can't have them though, it's almost as if people just want to be snarky and recycle memes than actually contribute
I bet this was quite enjoyable for Nolan. Not being asked the typical interview celebrity questions from the media, but actually having a real conversation about his thought processes.
Whoever put this together needs a raise! 👌
I think Brian Cox is such money in the bank character that it was probably a no brainer
@@davidhurtado2725 He is always excellent as a podcast guest, my first time seeing him asking the questions and it was great!
@@Oxley016oh yeah he was on the joe rogan pod i was trying to place where i had seen him before
@@icmycelium That is one of the many pods he has been on, yes.
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There’s some fantastic Oppenheimer interviews out there but this one sits at the top. Truly phenomenal; whoever said “let’s get a renowned physicist to interview” is a genius.
nolan has worked with kip thorne in the past - a nobel winner.
He’s a physicist? I only know him from his musical career
@@UnbelievableOdyssey He is a particle physicist.
@@UnbelievableOdysseythings can only get better, for Brian 😅
@@UnbelievableOdysseyno way! He's more famous for being a physicist in our generation 😂
this is the coolest format/style of all the recent oppenheimer interviews. bringing in an expert on physics was a great idea. what an interesting conversation to explore the intersection of science and art
The black hole Nolan created in Interstellar was literally a combination of science and art. FYI, Oppenheimer actually published an important research papers on black holes, earlier than most astrophysicists. Had he been alive when black holes were detected by instruments later invented, he may have been awarded with the Nobel Prize which eluded his entire career.
The interview is great! The volume is a bit too low, is that only for me?
@@RamiRouhana yes its low, use earphones
Pop musician keyboard player discusses film about father of A bomb. Things can only get better...
Hey - I'm alive, along with brother, sisters, our grandchildren. No bomb, no me as Dad would have been redeployed from Burma. They'd already had 75% casualties for subalterns in 3 months.
I completely agree! What a great watch. I'm seeing this on Sunday (in Australia) in 70mm
Two geniuses in their own right, discussing another genius' life. I love this.
Brian Cox is a little child. I followed him on twitter for many years and when he slagged off brexit I stated I voted for Brexit... And he blocked me. This if the woke left for you. Dont share their opinion them want you dead. Pathetic. That's not a genius it's a salty little manchild.
How can someone who contribution to the world was destruction, mass death without any good intent behind it, be a genius? He was no genius at all.
Brian Cox is simply the man. He should do a 1+ hour conversation with Nolan, so insightful and much more interesting than the usual questions even from the most creative film interviewers on youtube nowadays.
Yes, excellent interview which brought out many aspects of Nolan, including his respect for his actors: ‘the best actors are super-smart and pick up the issues their character is dealing with very quickly’. We also had another insight into his intelligence: he’s not a physicist by training but clearly understands many of the important elements Oppenheimer was working with.
It’s more a conversation than an interview, both speakers are equally talented, respected and interesting. Great video.
Brian Cox is barely a man...
He was great in succession
@@elingrome5853What!?
Just say "The wonders of the universe" against a magnificent backdrop. Sums up both of them.
Brian Cox is the man to be had for an interview like this. Very thought provoking questions.
This interview is way better than those with genetic questions.
Moreover, Brian was passionate about the interview. You can tell Brian was viscerally mesmerized by the film and its implications.
Yes, the conversation is much more sophisticated than just a simple interview. They both enjoy talking witg each other.
@suslintree There's a reason they didn't choose to have him in the interview.
@@AdiusOmega yeah, he's black. they don't know when to shut up. .. is probably what you're implying
Brian is such a gift, keeping that oldschool gentlemanly scientist spirit full of thoughtful intelligence and curiosity alive in an era that's largely forgotten about it
Nolan is singlehandedly carrying the Oppenheimer promotional campaign on his shoulders. Nolan is a genius auteur and its always a treat to listen to him speak at any length
Nonsense. The cast are everywhere too.
@@robovac3557something something not anymore cause Hollywood actor/writer strike
Beautiful conversation without giving away the essence of the film too much to match the curiosity still remains a unique conversation changed with creative vibes.Thank you both a lot.Can't wait to watch the latest from the tallanted director.😊❤😮
@@robovac3557 Not anymore as they are on strike.
He sure is doing a lot of press, fair play to him.
This is a great interview. I would encourage Esquire to release the full uncut interview. These are 2 of the most brilliant people in their respective fields. Please provide the full canvas of their thoughts and conversation. These are two of my modern day heros. Wonderful interview!
Holy fuck. The collab i never knew i needed. More brian in my life is always welcome
Why Brian? Why not Elon?
@@vimal-cliobconsulting Please be joking
I've just left a cinema having watched this. The audience, including me were stunned and left in silence. It's an incredible film.
Remember it's a movie, movies are mostly fiction.
@@billofrightsamend4I haven’t researched much into Oppenheimer post-Los Alamos before, were there bits of the film not true to the reality?
@@ianbooth4510a good example is that the conversations oppy had with Einstein never happened. They were friends irl, but those that the movie referred to didn’t happen
@@billofrightsamend4 stupid comment.
Love Nolan but that nuke scene was really really bad.
Love all these new Nolan vids on UA-cam. The man is a gift for cinema
real press run
Most of his actors are on strike.
@@gigihanmandarinisn’t that because of the production companies not paying them enough?
@@garmen-well the major actors were paid well, but actors who are not household names are not paid well and all of the actors are on strike to support them.
Not really
These two people represent what is best of humanity
The collaboration we didn't know we wanted but definitely needed.
hmmm yeah ! Today is the tomorrow we dreamed of yesterday!
@@petethepeg2 Yes! the when is now but never will we today
It's not a collaboration, it's an interview
@@Cenot4ph boo hoo
A person who lives today is part of history tomorrow!
This conversation is just .. brilliant. The word genius gets thrown around a lot in the creative space. Nolan is definitely close to it.
This was fantastic, thank you. Brian Cox is the perfect person to discuss this.
I found it interesting their discussion about the relationship with the establishment and Oppenheimer and their treatment of him post war, "They need us till they don't" I can't help but see the parallels between this and Alan Turing. Another brilliant man who played an enormous part in winning the War and was treated terribly afterwards.
Excellent analogy:politicians are often short-term oriented - i.e. winning the next election, at least in the democracies - and instrumentalist brilliant men and women for just as long as they serve those ends.
I mean Oppenheimers wife was a communist. His brother was a communist. His first fiance was a communist.
He wouldn't be allowed to join the US army as a private today as he'd be too big of a security risk
Alan Turing popped in my head during the discussion of one mentioning that they might be in danger when it's all over because they're no longer useful for the politics and their games. It was downright sinking feeling and stayed with me well after the movie.
These two are so softly spoken that you can listen to this video on full volume and it’s not even loud
Wow, the end of Succession must have been a huge relief for Brian Cox. He looks twenty years younger, five stone lighter and like an English astrophysicist. Is there anybody this guy can't play?!?!
😂😂😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nolan knew this and hid his fear well.
What joke I am missing?
@@SorbusAucubaria Two different Brian Cox’s. The one interviewing is a physicist, the other is an actor who was in Succession.
Why is this not longer 😭?? Fascinating, Nolan is thoughtful and eloquent and Brian is such a great interviewer letting the subject talk and explain. Plus it helps that Brian obviously really knows his subject. Love it
Thank you Esquire for inviting Brian to interview Nolan. A fan of both these men. Read several books published by Professor Brian Cox. Don't judge this man by his rock star appearance. Dude is a legit physicist who doesn't shy away from math in his literature.
Brian was one of the authors on the ATLAS paper which reported the discovery of the Higgs boson.
And all of this with a ‘D’ in his A/L maths certificate..!
I love a good old fashioned simple conversation. You could use this as a masterclass on eloquence and grace. Well done gentlemen. I greatly admire you both.
They're British gentlemen, of course they're polite.
It's different for American scientists, like Neil Degrasse Tyson, they're a lot more hasty and want to get a word in.
Nolan is such a classic guy. always keeps that personal tea bottle of his close to him. its so cool
Nolan is a true creative genius, and it’s so cool that he views what he does as being in conversation with the audience. Such an intelligent and open minded artist.
That was great. Love Brian Cox. This was the best interview I've seen promoting the movie. Wish Brian did his own podcast each week where he interviews someone - he is so insightful. Just reading down through the comments as I write this, I notice I'm not alone in this.
There are similar such conversations, eg, BBC Radio 4, The Life Scientific. Or Melvin Bragg's radio programmes.
@stephennicholas2020 Brian's a pop star though.People like to SEE him.The women I know do !! 😂
He does have a podcast: The Infinite Monkey Cage. They interview scientists from various fields.
Brian Cox is a little child. I followed him on twitter for many years and when he slagged off brexit I stated I voted for Brexit... And he blocked me. This if the woke left for you. Dont share their opinion them want you dead. Pathetic.
I think one of the favourite things I enjoy about Nolan movies are how alive and vibrant the conversations are around the movies. With Interstellar is particular, I devoured ridiculous amounts of material/information that the movie produced.
Fantastic interview, many thanks Esquire.
I also appreciate how the editor of this video paid homage to Nolan by mixing the voice mics a little too low.
Lmao
15:20 "I don't think films work when they're overly didactical" that is why Nolan is one of the great modern directors. He rises above the trend of pandering to any single ideology or preaching to the audience. It's a complicated and densely layered story of an important time in history and he approaches it with that respect.
I agree, you aren’t led down a path, or hit over the head with a lazy moral tale. You are presented, beautifully, with a story and allowed to think about it in your own time.
@@alundavies1016the movie gives you time and things to think about. Doesn't tell you what to feel
@@Spartan-sz7km indeed
We're so lucky that Nolan is as based as he is. Hopefully the trend of largely apolitical movies continues
@@lovablesnowmanI don't think it is 'apolitical'. It's merely effective about presenting the themes and the story without starting from a conclusion/ideology.
Omg i need HOURS of these two
Nolan is one of the handful of film makers who brings challenging ideas into exoeriential stories, making a real contribution to modern culture.
Easily the best discussion of this film I've seen, and I'd be very surprised if it gets done better by anyone else. The Prof and The Film Maker, perfect on both fronts.
I saw the film last night, the story telling is amazing. The split of atom and split of human interactions treated somewhat interchangeably, chain reaction at all possible levels. I love the concept.
The film was absolutely amazing and one of my all-time favorite films. Phenomenal.
Thanks to both Christopher Nolan and Brian Cox for this. Genuinely very much appreciated.
This is the kind of interview I love to see for ‘movies that matter’ over the banal personal questions and games format in so many others. Thank you!
No exaggeration here, this conversation between Nolan and Cox is a true treat for the intellect. Delving into the mind of Oppenheimer and exploring the historical and scientific intricacies behind his story is a testament to both Nolan's directorial finesse and Cox's brilliant curiosity. The thought-provoking insights and discussions shared in this video are a goldmine for those hungry for knowledge. Kudos to Esquire for bringing us such an engaging and informative experience. This is UA-cam at its best - genuinely enriching content with no clickbait and drama!
I am an Intellect!
I saw Oppenheimer last night and let me tell you….deeply deeply moving. It left me drained and stunned. Go see it! I feel this is Nolan’s best film.
Do you think Japan will show the movie ?
Absolutely same feeling! Actually had no words enough other than intensely emotional & deep thoughts after, to describe to my 20 yo son, having lived thru the "duck and cover" drill under desks in kindergarten, as if that would've saved us in Cuban missile crisis!
@@jacobharris954No, it was banned.
just left the cinema a couple hours ago. loved it! kinda wish it had gone on for another hour!
I kinda felt disappointed about the film. Technically it was a great film with good acting but just too drawn out, could have cut 40 minutes off and left the relationship drama go as well as the rapid fire political court drama. The constant cutting back and forth to different timelines felt so unnecessary as if to make the movie more smart.
The bomb itself going off was also quite underwhelming and I think it's because Nolan simply doesn't want to use CG.
Look at some of the footage from the test. It actually shows the power of the bomb and not just close ups of a big fire ball.
Incredible Director and yet again, another masterpiece film. Loved it and really enjoyed this interview.
Brian Cox was the ideal guest to talk this through and allow Nolan to describe and explain things I don’t think a typical film critic, whom none of us really agree would have done.
That is definitely the best interview/ conversation of Christopher Nolan I've seen so far. Two brilliant people sharing their thoughts and understanding on the topic of science that has changed our world and the man behind it was a real teat. Thanks!
This is the best interview I've seen about this movie. Great job!
Oh my. Cox and Nolan. Two of my favorite people. I could listen and watch this for hours. Great interview. Thank you!
Brian Cox is a little child. I followed him on twitter for many years and when he slagged off brexit I stated I voted for Brexit... And he blocked me. This if the woke left for you. Dont share their opinion them want you dead. Pathetic.
I never cared for directors but when I watched Batman Begins, I started paying attention. Nolan is a genius artist who can take any topic, subject or fantasy and turn it into something remarkable. He focuses on dialogue, storytelling and character development then make the story relatable to the average viewer and that's what makes viewers captivated (Although you might need to rewatch some of his movies to appreciate and understand more). His movies aren't the easiest to understand and mostly require full attention for the entire time but in the end, it's worth it. He's not in it for the money or the fame; he just wants to make a unique captivating film and that's why he takes his time when deciding to make movies and that's why he has a lot of respect from the audience and from the actors.
Story telling, intelligent dialogue and character development are now the factors that make a movie great or dead.
A pity he then ruins dialogue with poor sound mixing, Tenet was an audio disgrace. I haven't seen Oppenheimer yet, but I hope he learned from his mistakes with the last movie....
Yes…it’s about connecting with your audience…getting a human mind and emotions involved & invested.
So curiously fascinating. Loved it!
I haven’t even seen the movie yet!
Agreed. It's hard to follow the dialogue in his movies when the story is already mind bending and the audio makes it difficult. That's why I use subtitles when I watch at home. Nobody's perfect. :)@@1wibble230
@@1wibble230every good artist has some misses. Tenet was definitely one of his. Oppey is redemption, without a doubt.
It was brilliant. In the showing I went to, the audience was dead silent when the film ended and everyone stayed through the credits. It really is a haunting film and an absolute masterpiece.
I just came from the showing and had the same experience. Dead silence. I dont think ive ever experienced that before. Very telling. Im still very much processing it all
@@joyanna9433 The film Threads covers a similar topic of nuclear war and similarly leaves you stunned for a while, even years, afterwards.
Same here, it felt like everyone was silent for 2 reasons. One because of what they are seeing and two they knew they should be silent to understand this. 😅
@@nick1635When The Wind Blows hits harder.
The whole interview is deeply interesting. I was particularly struck by Nolan's comments on what Oppenheimer 'said' versus what he 'did' after WW2, that was something I have always noticed whenever I watched interview footage with Oppenheimer. Pre/During Manhattan Project, he's very engaging and talkative with the camera and the interviewer, however, Post-Manhattan Project and WW2, he barely looks at the camera, speaks few words, and the words he does speak imply someone who is... I think it goes way beyond being remorseful or guilty, I'd be more inclined to say that he's all but destroyed. I think Oppenheimer - in the process of developing the Atomic Bomb - went through the stages of doing what he loved, knowing full-well - on a technical and scientific level - the intended outcome of his experiments, but not really appreciating the full gravity of the ramifications of what success would mean, until it was too late.
Which is ironic but also oddly fitting, as an ability to foresee the future ramifications of one's actions on that scale would indicate someone that was very good at performing calculations, and Oppenheimer was apparently known to be weak in this area.
He says it all really with the quote 'Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.' He knows that he's gone too far, he's opened Pandora's Box and likewise that there's no way of getting the evil back inside. At that stage, I believe he's unapologetic, not because he doesn't care, but because he's seen the full horror of what his actions have unleashed and he has no choice left but to accept the brutal reality that is presented to him. And the best he can do to try and make amends is to become a vocal advocate for the control of Nuclear weapons and proliferation. But he knows that he's gone too far.
What a great conversation! I almost thought it would be with Logan Roy, but the result was slightly different than that expectation yet delightful.
Two incredible minds in different fields. This was a wonderful idea and I applaud the team at Esquire that made it happen.
Hands down the best "promotional" interview I've ever seen for a film - intelligent, insightful, amazing!
One of the biggest reasons Nolan and and his movies will always be a class apart and REMEMBERED and CHERISHED for a long time is the care he takes to do the extensive research needed to make these amazing movies! He knows that he needs to meet, converse, and collaborate with experts in various fields and understand the subject as much as needed to bring some truth to what is shown in his movies - like his movies may not be completely accurate but they are so sincere and genuine and emotional, the inaccuracy is almost invisible and irrelevant. I am so grateful we get to watch these amazing movies in our lifetime. Thanks to Esquire for this amazing interview!
Nolan is a movie genius. Cant deny it. Guy has done some of the greatest work ever and just continues to.
Best of our time in my opinion
Christopher Nolan has been the best storyteller and director of the past decade. His style is unmatched by any other.
No. Not the best of the past decade but of the 21st Century.
I saw it yesterday and I was just wondering how intelligent and cerebral this movie is. And so strange that big movies are just action set pieces and Vfx these days. This was a great movie experience and I hope it breaks all records
Great movie. They got just right into it from the get go, no intro or anything, just right into the heart of the matter and the life of Oppenheimer
One of my favourite lines from any movie highlighting the consequences of our technology: “...Your Scientists Were So Preoccupied With Whether Or Not They Could, They Didn’t Stop To Think If They Should.”
That's rich, coming from the Brundlefly.
@@allendracabal0819 cross-over jokes are nearly always funny 🤣
@@allendracabal0819 You almost tricked me into remembering the quote as coming from the Fly, lol.
That quote is regarding the arrogance of the scientists in a certain other fictional movie, which doesn't apply here to these real life scientists. The movie very clearly shows that all the scientists involved fought very hard with themselves and each other over whether creating the bomb was something they should be doing. They even had a meeting about stopping it's development. Nolan correctly points out in this video that they knew that if they didn't create the bomb, the Nazis would have instead which was a much more terrifying scenario.
@@BlueShift815 You are wrong as you have just proven the point of the quote I made LOL However, as always, I hear you brother....
Had the pleasure of meeting and being lectured by Brian Cox. Amazing intellectual and no tolerance of BS which I appreciate. Now just to meet Nolan. Love how he was able to hold such an incredible intellectual debate with one of the greatest minds of our time
I know this is now the 2nd most watched video of this channel, but please do a reupload with louder audio. Also give a raise to the people who got these 2 together, because it was the best interview done on the movie
Indeed, this one is sitting at -20,6dB!
I thought my speakers were off when Brian started speaking. Even max volume is still pretty low.
Great conversation. Both haunted and fascinated by the Oppenheimer, in all his complexity, and The Bomb, since watching BBC’s 1980 drama series all those years ago; would go so far as to say as a child I was traumatised by nuclear threat, it’s destructive power and was extremely ambivalent and confused as to how any human rationalised investment in such a potentially futile future. Chris Nolan, cast and crew have delivered a masterpiece. Three hours flew by.
Was very impressed how he related this to AI because as someone in comp sci I thought the same thing. It is very much like a more dangerous Manhattan project being done in the open. Oppenheimer is super relevant during this time, and Nolan is one of the few directors that I think would make that connection.
Is it more dangerous? That's debatable. I would say that it isn't. The danger of the Manhattan project was immediate and direct. The world could end at that moment. Danger of AI isn't. It is a possibility though.
@galetinm From within ? Societies are already polarizing and conflict is more abstract.
@@galetinm at least it was regulated and the danger was immediately clear. AI is not regulated at all, and its far too late to do so, and most people still look at it as fun little piece of tech. Agreed, Its gonna be slow burn, but it will fuck us up at some point.
@@joyanna9433 I would also say its not more dangerous. I think people really overestimate the current AI... which is not AI at all, not even anywhere remotely close to free thinking intelligence. Of course its a threat but a long, long, long way off.
Also a bomb only has one destructive purpose, whereas AI has many constructive uses, its an entirely different dilemma.
What is more dangerous than extinction of all species ?
So much better than the typical promotional interviews these days. Really enjoyed this.
Now THAT'S an intellectual interview
What a shame this is only 20 mins, you can tell both people are super engaged in this conversation and Brian clearly has so much more to ask. Great interview. Maybe revisit for a longer one?
God I wish they talked more. Two kings of their craft. What a great interview
I really love Brian Cox and the way he speaks. He is very impressive.
This is such a clever format! More director/writer interviews with experts please
phenomenal interview...absolute pleasure watching the two stalwarts trying to understand oppenheimer, the man, the scientist & his guiding philosophy during those crucial years of the manhattan project.
Really looking forward to seeing this movie. Brian Cox is a superb choice for this interview as he often conveys the physics but also the philosophy which resonates with people's souls.
Wow! What a fantastic video. I really can’t put into words how much I enjoyed that. Beautiful to watch two very intelligent humans enjoying each others words 😊
As someone who just graduated with a degree in physics, I loved this movie. My second favorite movie behind Nolan's Interstellar!
Yeah I think interstellar is his best
Interstellar blew this out of the water. I wish he'd just told it chronologically, I can't see why he wouldn't do that?!
Both worthy top choices. Fortunately, film geeks limit themselves to top 10 lists. It like picking one’s favorite Beethoven Symphony.
Nice to see such a great intellectual and thought provoking interview.
2 legends in a frame ❤
Two of my most favourite people. Thank you for making this video happen!
I love Nolan. 😊 This might be too big a statement but I think he has (almost) single-handedly helped cinema to survive in the 21st century for various reasons.
nothing better than having a person who knows the stuff about the theme and the person who did it and also knows the stuff he needs to know to even make it. relevance and knowledge is the recipe for an interesting interview
I never thought I would see my favourite scientist and favourite movie director in the same room.. LIFE IS AWESOME ❤❤❤❤❤
One thing I really like about Nolan’s films is that the story and cinematography almost always stand out most (with the exception of Heath Ledger’s Joker, RIP). You rarely get distracted by a particular actor/actress’ performance, whether good or bad. The actors and actresses did a fabulous job in this film for sure, but I think this is very much a Nolan film.
This really is a good film, and doesn't shy away from presenting the physics in a way which is accessible without being dumbed-down. As a physics graduate myself, I enjoyed seeing such complex ideas presented so well. And to answer the question that I've seen asked a lot elsewhere, I don't think Nolan used a real atomic bomb for the explosion. If he had, we would have heard about it from the UN Security Council. Besides, the mushroom cloud isn't quite the right shape.
No, not real. But a big tank with super super fast photographic capture for slow motion playback.
Science constantly seeks to disprove itself - Mister Nolan, that was a singular great statement that shows an incredible amount of appreciation with the least words possible. And that in itself is another compliment.
what a brilliant interview, astoundingly good exchange. very exacting words
What a brilliant and insightful and sensitive creative - so inspiring listening to his thought process. Very generous to share it
Legendary interview!
Calm down
Such an interesting and intelligent piece soooooo refreshing to listen to
Thank you Esquire UK!
I cannot resist mentioning the use of the word 'simplistic' (Dr. Cox 10:41 and Mr. Nolan12:01) . Having learned the meaning of the word over 50 years ago, this is one of the few times I have heard it used correctly in conversation. They are masters in their respective fields as well as of the English language. I could listen to them for hours!
I thought it was quite a basic word. Would you mind educating me on it?
@@DefeatLust there are some words in the English language that have an original meaning / definition, that over time have morphed. For instance, we use the word "awesome" to mean great, but what it actually means is that the object has qualities that can induce awe in the subject. If I ever try to use the word awesome, today, no one would understand that meaning -- but that's okay I just don't use it. People need to learn that language evolves -- for better or for worse.
@@SebWilkes ahhh, yes, that makes complete sense
Awesome, like a hotdog.
@@HouseInTheLakesis that a Bill Bailey reference? 😊
Gentle Geniuses.
Both of these men have such incredibly vast intellects and yet speak so softly, gently and with humility - it really draws you in.
I am surprised that there isn't more recognition of how timely this movie is related to advancements in AI. As AGI is inevitably obtained within the next few years, we are now starting to face a very similar dilemma with how to harness this literally superhuman power and not destroy humanity in the process. The parallels between the moral questions and potential impact of these two great inventions are uncanny, with stakes this time arguably even higher.
I thought about this throughout the whole movie. I’m sure it was in Nolan’s mind while making it
Nolan talked about this in one of the interview with french media.
It was really interesting to see Prof. Cox asking the questions
Having worked with and around many scientists, like myself, i was so pleasantly surprised how well these people were depicted. The atmosphere was must perfect. Simple labs, with simple chalkboards with very individual individuals. And when those simple rooms are empty, the board is cleaned, you can't even imagine the wonders being thought up.
A very impressive movie indeed
Love how you explained this. Incredible how they were able to come up with everything with such simple tools that we all have access to. It's unbelievable how smart these scientists were.
@@zman0005 cheers, hard to put into words :)
And ye these people were genuine geniuses. Also kinda explains why they couldn't care less about politics, it's just not interesting at all. lol
This film is true cinema. We are blessed to have talent such as Nolan keeping the industry alive!
I've been a Brian Cox fan for many years. I have most of his books!! I loved this interview
This is a competition to see who can be more soft spoken. The collaboration we didn't know we wanted but definitely needed..
After the movie ended, I thought to myself, 'I should go and see this again'. There's so much detail to everything. Also, great interview… Makes me want to gather a bit more details of certain characters and watch those more closely in the second viewing.
If you haven't read the biography, you should. The movie can only cover 10% of the book and does so well - but with the timeline bouncing back and forth in the movie, the linearity of events in the book adds so much more understanding to the movie, and to the subject and his relationships and conflicts
@@brucenaremore3433 I did gather so much information over the years, but I have to know more about some scientists. More details about how they solved some of the major problems when designing those two different type of nuclear weapons.
There's some fabulous Oppenheimer interviews out there however this one sits at the top. Genuinely wonderful; whoever said "we should get a famous physicist to meet with" is a virtuoso.
Loved the interviewer! He was an excellent choice
Thanks for bringing this two Geniuses together to talk about Physics, it is really a pleasure to be available to watch them debate about all those fascinating topics 😁👏👌👌
Nolan is one of those top tier film directors, I've loved his films for many years and I'm always super excited to get myself back in the cinema for the treat of seeing his latest creation in IMAX
I own almost every film he's made besides one or two, looking forward to expanding my collection of his masterpieces in the years to come.
Great chat with Brian Cox, he asks some interesting questions from a real physicists point of view, love his shows too :) try to make sure I catch them when they air because it's always fascinating
This movie was fantastic! Will see again!
Brian Cox is a suprisingly good interviewer I must say 👍
Surprised? He’s a Top G!
Two of my favourite people. Nolan is a master and he doesn't treat his audience like they're all stupid he trusts them to be intelligent and appreciate what he does and doing so he obviously takes risks like every real artist should do in my opinion.
I live in Bali, Indonesia - a country that didn't even exist when the events in movie took place. Recently I have seen Indy5, MI7 and several days ago I saw Oppenheimer. It was very noticeable just how different the audience was for it. Throughout Oppenheimer the audience was silent and sat still, focussed laser-like throughout the movie. In the other two, they were less so, with people talking, playing with their phones and children wanting the bathroom. Presumably, the Oppenheimer audience was made up of serious people, academics and such like, people who appreciated its sheer importance.
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This was just AWESOME! I love the explanation of the black and white vs colour threads in the movie which I didn't grasp at the time.