Greta Gerwig on ‘Barbie’ + Cillian Murphy on ‘Oppenheimer’

Hosted by Elvis Mitchell Jul. 29, 2023 Entertainment

Director/Writer GRETA GERWIG on the set of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “BARBIE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jaap Buitendijk

This week on The Treatment, “Barbenheimer!” First, Elvis welcomes Greta Gerwig, director of the highly regarded summer box office smash, Barbie. She talks about her cinematic inspirations and how she hopes she hit the mark with her take on the iconic toy. Then, actor Cillian Murphy — star of Oppenheimer — joins to talk about disappearing into the role of “father of the atomic bomb,” J. Robert Oppenheimer.

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From this Episode:

Director Greta Gerwig on her ‘Barbie’ influences

“Barbie” filmmaker Greta Gerwig breaks down the tonal balancing act required to simultaneously critique and celebrate the wildly famous toy.

29 min

Actor Cillian Murphy on making music with his acting

Actor Cillian Murphy describes disappearing into the role of “father of the atomic bomb” J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s new film “Oppenheimer.”

22 min