Posts Tagged ‘Paul Thomas Anderson’
An Appreciation – Gosford Park
The beauty of Robert Altman’s Gosford Park (2001) is how it delicately balances the numerous storylines to create a wonderful mosaic of characters. We’re not so much concerned with what happens, but with how everything unfolds. We’re familiar with the set-up—from Jean Renoir’s The Rules…
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An Analysis – The Significance of Family in the Films of Paul Thomas Anderson
There are significant aesthetic and tonal differences throughout all of Paul Thomas Anderson’s films, yet there’s a thematic continuity that is striking. From even his earliest film, Hard Eight, to his most recent, The Master, Anderson’s films tend to explore the nature of family, where…
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Episode 251 – Gwyneth Paltrow
In honor of the release of Iron Man 3, Spencer and Greg discuss Gwyneth Paltrow.
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Episode 233 – DVD Rundown 2-26-2013
Spencer and Greg give their DVD rundown for February 26th, 2013. In this episode they discuss The Master, How to Survive a Plague, Silent Hill: Revelation 3D, and Twilight.
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Top 10 of 2012 – Allen’s Picks
It’s been one heck of a good year for movies. From mainstream blockbusters to low-budget indies, there was a little bit for everyone in 2012. Even with a less than stellar summer season, I would argue that this been the strongest film year since 2007.…
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Film Analysis – Best Picture Predictions
It’s that time again: Oscar time. Many of the contenders have been seen, and the race for Best Picture is starting to take shape. But with the possibility of having five to ten nominees, things get a bit trickier. Here are the most likely contenders,…
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Episode 197 – William H. Macy
In honor of the release of The Sessions, Spencer and Greg discuss William H. Macy.
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Film Review – The Master
It’s apparent that director Paul Thomas Anderson is in love with the language of film. Every shot in one of his movies is framed and draped with so much attention to detail, and filled with so much enthusiasm for what is being delivered, that it…
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