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21 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About The 2024 Oscar Best Picture Nominees That You Might Not Know

Originally, the Anatomy of a Fall filmmakers wanted to use "Jolene" by Dolly Parton in the movie. Ultimately, they settled on "P.I.M.P." by 50 Cent.

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There are obviously some massive spoilers ahead for Oppenheimer, Barbie, Poor Things, The Holdovers, Anatomy of a Fall, American Fiction, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Past Lives, and The Zone of Interest.

1. First, in Oppenheimer, in order to recreate the Trinity nuclear test explosion, Christopher Nolan didn't want to use CGI. So, the special effects team built a tower, which included "about 60 gallons of gasoline with some high explosives." They detonated the gasoline, then set off a rig with aluminum powder "for some bright flash." Then, the mortar at the bottom was detonated, which was made up of gasoline, diesel, and black powder, which created the mushroom cloud.

Screenshots from "Oppenheimer"

2. Also in Oppenheimer, the production team