Kathryn Bigelow responds to Pentagon criticism of House of Dynamite: ‘I just state the truth’

<p>Director of Netflix hit said US government claims that the nuclear strike drama is inaccurate did not reflect the world’s ‘really combustible environment’</p><p><strong>Warning: contains a spoiler for the plot of House of Dynamite</strong></p><p>Kathryn Bigelow, the director of Netflix thriller House of Dynamite, which depicts government officials responding to a nuclear strike on the US, has responded to criticism by the Pentagon over the accuracy of its defence systems.</p><p>Speaking alongside writer Noah Oppenheim <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/house-of-dynamite-kathryn-bigelow-pentagon-1236412716/">to the Hollywood Reporter</a>, the Oscar-winning film-maker defended the film, saying: “I just state the truth. In this piece, it’s all about realism and authenticity.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oct/29/kathryn-bigelow--pentagon-house-of-dynamite-netflix">Continue reading...</a>