Why “Oppenheimer” Writer And Director Christopher Nolan Carries A Burner Phone

Stephen Colbert sits down with “Oppenheimer” writer and director Christopher Nolan for a wide-ranging interview set in a very apropos location: Albert Einstein’s office at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, NJ. Watch as Stephen digs deep into Nolan’s stylistic choices in the film and fact-checks elements of his personal mystique, like his reputation for shunning smartphones.

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[NotLeda]

The fact that all the parts of the interview are uploaded in non-chronological order is very Nolan-esque

[stephenholmgren]

One of the greatest filmmakers of all-time. He said his next movie will be about A.I. can't WAIT

[krisfrederick]

He knew Oppenheimer couldn't bomb at the box office

[thegunslinger]

I was lucky enough to see The Dark Knight re-released on the big screen last year. It was absolutely incredible. And Oppenheimer is another masterpiece.

[kingace]

This is part 1, for those who like watching in order.

[tyrannosaurusinf]

"Interstellar" changed me. I know understand I can only perceive reality partially because of a brain that has evolved to operate only in 4 dimensions rather than more. There are no "good things" or "bad things" that happen to you. They are only "things" that you happen to perceive, because all possibilities are happening as well, just without your perception.

[thethviewer]

Very useful putting the parts on the thumbnail but not so useful putting in the place where the timer is…. 😉

[dakritic]

6:38 is the highlight of the interview. Nothing but respect for Mr. Nolan.

[HKim]

Best film director of his generation. Never puts out a bad movie.

[kawaiiafangirl]

It makes sense that Colbert would conduct an Oppenheimer-like length of an interview w/ Christopher Nolan.

[jimfromzerosurge]

I can't wait to see this interview shown with the director's cut and with his commentary.

[al_chem_i_cal]

Nolan talking about Robert giving him the book made me sight with relief. I was worried he wouldn't talk about it.

[pio]

I love the set ban on "uggs boots" . No time for trashy modern fads, a man of timeless class. What a legend Nolan is. Smartphone ban a great idea too.

[shikharsav]

I thought it's April because it must be my birthday that I get so many Christopher Nolan interviews with Stephen Colbert!

[MwelwaOnCos]

@6:10 - Burner phone talk (you're welcome

[fernandooliveiralino]

Cinema on entire episode of the TV! So nice. Thank you, Stephen.

[sukanya]

Christopher Nolan is so sophisticated and so cerebral 🤩

[eneple]

That first question was a great question!

[MrTanuki]

I love the fact that Colbert doesn't try to be overly smart...and has his questions written down.

[marjanp]

You know you're important when Colbert goes to you and not the other way around.