Media and Fine Art by Andrew Dimino

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Podcast Audio File        Podcast Notes:  Introduction Introduce: Christopher Nolan’s “Big Three” films — Interstellar, Inception, and Oppenheimer . Guest: Connor (Andrew’s college roommate + long-time friend from New York). Connor’s all-time favorite movie = Interstellar. Nolan Endings Endings are mind-blowing, layered, memorable. Nolan builds momentum from the opening scenes to the big thematic final moments. Why Oppenheimer Is Different Based on a true story (real history + character study). Not sci-fi or conceptual like Inception or Interstellar . The fear hits harder because it could actually happen. 1. Oppenheimer  Ending Breakdown Both consider it one of the scariest movie endings ever. Realism creates existential dread. Visual cue at the end (water → fire → Earth destruction) drives home the threat of nuclear annihilation. Themes + Character Work Oppenheimer’s guilt (“blood on my hands”). Mental deterioration after realizing what he’s created. Cil...