Why I refuse to see “Oppenheimer”—and you should, too

Posted at the Denison Forum:

Published July 24, 2023

I wish I could see Oppenheimer, the Christopher Nolan movie that collected $80.5 million in its opening weekend. Its theme is fascinating: one of the most pivotal moments in history is brought to life through outstanding performances by superb actors. When Janet and I saw the previews while viewing another movie, we decided on the spot that we needed to see the film.

Then I discovered that the movie includes scenes with explicit sex and nudity. The director explained that he wanted to show that the depicted romance transcended politics. But there is no moral way to justify immorality.

And make no mistake: the scenes keeping me from seeing Oppenheimer are immoral.

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