May 16, 2025

Oppenheimer (w/ Grant Robin)

With Oppenheimer turning into a cultural phenomenon (aka Barbenheimer) in the lead up to its release alongside Barbie and its subsequent financial success and critical acclaim, Christopher Nolan has emblazoned his name onto the list of historically important filmmakers. We talk about the significance of a 3 hour experimental biopic making summer blockbuster levels of money, the incredible artistry and storytelling on display, the Nolan-esque style and technique, Cillian Murphy’s career defining performance, and more!



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Guest Info:
Grant Robin
Website: https://www.grant-robin.com/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grantrobinmedia
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10281965/



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Other Links:
My Letterboxd Ranking of Nolan Films: https://letterboxd.com/eliprice/list/elis-ranking-of-christopher-nolans-directorial/



Research Resources:
-  The Nolan Variations: The Movies, Mysteries, and Marvels of Christopher Nolan by Tom Shone
- Christopher Nolan: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work by Ian Nathan

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Grant Robin

Videographer

Grant grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana dreaming of being a movie director. At age 18 he attended Crossroads Leadership college where he eventually did an internship in the media department of Crossroads Church which lead to a full time position as the Creative Content Manager. He’s been a full time videographer/photographer for over 9 years and run his own media company called Lion Heart Creative. He’s been married to Meghin Taylor Robin for 6 years and has an adorable fur child named Frenchy.

Favorite Director(s):
Christopher Nolan

Guilty Pleasure Movie:
Barbie