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Justin George | Friday, January 21, 2022
Paul Thomas Anderson is the mastermind behind some of the finest films to grace the silver screen in recent memory, directing masterpieces such as “There Will Be Blood,” “The Master” and “Phantom Thread.” While these three films are known for their extreme precision in both visuals and storytelling, Anderson elected to take a different approach
Charlie Kenney | Wednesday, January 24, 2018
“Phantom Thread” doesn’t try to wow. Outwardly, it is timid, unambitious and introverted. It’s a film about a world-renowned dressmaker at the center of the fashion world in post-war England and his inability to love — or at least love properly. Its plot, characters and conflict don’t scream exuberance, excitement or memorability (and rightfully so).
Nick Laureano | Monday, April 11, 2016
Writer’s Note: This analysis discusses specific plot points from “Boogie Nights.” I want everyone’s first viewing of “Boogie Nights” to be as magical as mine, so please refrain from reading further if you’ve not yet seen the movie. “Boogie Nights” — the 1997 cult classic that examined family, capitalism and America through the lens of