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Can you hear the music?

Ed William
Apr 29, 2025
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Can you hear the music? Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (2023)

The first thing he notices is the violin.

Ryusuke Hamaguchi, the new poster boy of Japanese cinema, has had a quiet few months. After releasing two acclaimed films in 2021, he has spent the time since in rest mode. Creatively, his cup has run dry.

His eyes are closed. The open windows invite a …

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