The Evolution of Paul Thomas Anderson's Style

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2 жыл бұрын

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@ThomasFlight
@ThomasFlight 2 жыл бұрын
// This video has no Licorice Pizza content or spoilers! // There are big spoilers for Phantom Thread and very mild spoilers for Inherent Vice, Boogie Nights, and Hard Eight.
@man-iq8tp
@man-iq8tp 2 жыл бұрын
squiggle pop babay
@Omar_Little
@Omar_Little 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this comment! I really appreciate the warnings/clearances. Good to know there is no spaoilers for Licorice Pizza and I can enjoy your video. It's excellent to hear your thoughts. Again, I really am grateful for spoiler warnings.
@i_so_late
@i_so_late 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for this comment, I've only seen 4 of his films I so wasn't sure if I was prepared to watch this
@DanG1001
@DanG1001 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that! Licorice Pizza is coming out locally this week for me!
@ComfortableTool86
@ComfortableTool86 2 жыл бұрын
I wish I would've read this comment before I saw the Phantom Thread spoilers but I'll take responsibility for that since I probably should've seen the movie by now
@nicholasblauner7661
@nicholasblauner7661 2 жыл бұрын
For me, its the empathy Anderson has for every character. Every character feels loved and appreciated, and sympathized for. No one is used solely as a punch line, and if they are humiliated, we spend time with them after. We don't leave them alone.
@LuisSierra42
@LuisSierra42 2 жыл бұрын
Well, Eli was humiliated savagely at the very end of There would be blood and there was no redemption for him
@MrMusicbyMartin
@MrMusicbyMartin 2 жыл бұрын
I never thought I would ever feel empathy for an Adam Sandler character. Or the other ‘pathetic’ individuals, especially in his earlier films. I think of the arc of a character like Quiz-Kid Donnie Smith - we laugh with at the stupid decisions and absurd mindset but can’t help but recognise and empathise with the humanity there. Poor Eli would be another, even the wormlike Mattress Man is just a human in plain view.
@ginocerda3290
@ginocerda3290 2 жыл бұрын
In licorice pizza the Asian racism doesn’t get sympathized for after
@Heretbg
@Heretbg 2 жыл бұрын
Eli would like to have a word with you
@royorbit3800
@royorbit3800 2 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite moments of boogie nights is when Phillip Seymour Hoffman character tried to kiss marky mark. He could of cut it earlier and it would of been a good comedic moment, but instead he stays with Phillip. As he's crying and saying he's a fucking idiot over and over again. I really feel for him, and even tho that character got used fro comedy a lot, the fact he stayed with that character to the point you almost feel uncomfortable is truly incredible. I love his work
@Cyber_Noot
@Cyber_Noot 2 жыл бұрын
The fact that we got a PTA film with Philip Seymor Hoffman and Joaquin Phoenix together was a real treat.
@ARIZJOE
@ARIZJOE 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, a strong combination. But I found both those characters loathsome. One was deranged, the other cruelly exploitative. They both drank a toxic propellant for a torpedo, and found it to be a good cocktail. No thanks to spending time with those guys.
@jmp01a24
@jmp01a24 Жыл бұрын
I fell asleep from that movie. Was it supposed to be based on the life of LRon Hubbard? I didn't enjoy that a bit. You got two of the best actors on the planet and waste it on a shitscript like that? Com on. Give me a BRK!
@jasonchambers4495
@jasonchambers4495 11 ай бұрын
​@@jmp01a24It is a brilliant film.
@micsunday14
@micsunday14 11 ай бұрын
When I saw the master for the first time. Alone in a small theatre in Germany. I think I felt something I had never felt before
@micsunday14
@micsunday14 11 ай бұрын
​@@ARIZJOEmay have missed the point. Their love for each other redeems them both
@_mixedsignals
@_mixedsignals 2 жыл бұрын
I’m convinced Phantom Thread is a vampire movie without the biting.
@ThomasFlight
@ThomasFlight 2 жыл бұрын
This is hilarious.
@fweshdude
@fweshdude 2 жыл бұрын
Phantom Thread falls under the genre of "Gothic Romance", which does include vampire type romances so actually you are correct.
@jtatsiue
@jtatsiue 2 жыл бұрын
@@fweshdude Have you seen Let the Right One In? Does that fit within the Gothic Romance category?
@davidjames579
@davidjames579 2 жыл бұрын
No it's a Ghost Movie, Day-Lewis plays Fred
@ebcooper
@ebcooper 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the respect you gave to Hard Eight. Its typically neglected and falls at the bottom of most people's favorite PTA films. But as you point out, the first shot shows us how Paul was always an incredible filmmaker from the beginning. The entire film is a great example of how much you can achieve with proper blocking techniques.
@ThomasFlight
@ThomasFlight 2 жыл бұрын
I think his writing has improved massively since that film, but the core of what makes him an interesting filmmaker was already there!
@bennygerow
@bennygerow 2 жыл бұрын
I guess I better give it a look!
@sonpham32
@sonpham32 2 жыл бұрын
If you happen to bump into PTA, don't say "Hard Eight" but Sydney and he'll love you forever.
@billypilgrim1
@billypilgrim1 2 жыл бұрын
To me, that first scene at the diner is perfect; the dialogue, the delivery, the close ups to the things on the table, Phillip Baker Hall. Great start to a great career as a filmmaker.
@chickybaby2277
@chickybaby2277 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely LOVE Hard Eight.
@wosso3342
@wosso3342 2 жыл бұрын
Phantom Thread is one of the few films I consider to be perfect. Even when actively looking for flaws I'll only find more to love about it. The way the camera moves from one beautifully composed shot to the next at times is simply mind blowing and not only highlights the incredible cinematography but the production design as well. Add to that my favourite film score of all time and three unbelievably strong performances that compliment the excellent writing in all the best ways and you've got yourself a modern masterpiece of filmmaking.
@ThomasFlight
@ThomasFlight 2 жыл бұрын
It’s one of my favorite films probably of all time.
@LuisSierra42
@LuisSierra42 2 жыл бұрын
It's so beautiful that's incredible
@greggs12315
@greggs12315 2 жыл бұрын
@@ThomasFlight it’s so underrated
@randywhite3947
@randywhite3947 2 жыл бұрын
@@greggs12315 no it isn’t it’s considered to be one of the best films of the 2010s
@randywhite3947
@randywhite3947 2 жыл бұрын
What other films do you consider perfect?
@zxbc1
@zxbc1 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with your analysis, and I kind of wish you'd dwell a bit more on Punch Drunk Love, because it really is the defining film where PTA found his style. There's some remnants of his earlier flashy camera work, but they all serve the scenes perfectly instead of existing to show off (such as all those zoom and rotating dolly shots when the anxiety level picks up). On the other hand, composition has clearly come to the forefront of his concerns, right from the first shot all the way to the last. It's also worth noting that his musical style made a complete graduation in PDL too. In his first 3 films, the music is very reminiscent of Scorsese and Altman, basically just simple pop/jazz tracks layered underneath a scene to convey some ambiance. In PDL it has taken center stage to the point of driving the narrative, and since then he has unashamedly done it almost to the point of invoking Kubrick (but far more subtly done than in most Kubrick films). For a long time before Phantom Thread my favorite film was PDL, and I always had a hard time explaining to myself and others why. But now I see why. It marks the arrival of the individual and maturity from his influences. PTA is one of the rare examples of someone debuting at a very high watermark, but then managed to surpass himself and realize more of his potential with every subsequent film. We're blessed that he's still a fairly young person and likely has decades of fantastic creations left in him.
@ayubnor0
@ayubnor0 2 жыл бұрын
It's fascinating honestly. When PTA first stepped into the scene his style was derived from Scorsese and Altman, but developed a style of his own as his career went on.
@hugh-jasole
@hugh-jasole 2 жыл бұрын
@@Nonesovile96 Love the Ophuls comparison you're spot on
@fatha2092
@fatha2092 2 жыл бұрын
Literally just watched The Master and Phantom Thread, then you uploaded this. Really apreciate what you do in KZfaq. Hope you do more on director analysis
@ThomasFlight
@ThomasFlight 2 жыл бұрын
Planning to but boy are they a lot of work.
@00HoODBoy
@00HoODBoy 2 жыл бұрын
@@ThomasFlight already started with one of the most difficult i guess
@fatha2092
@fatha2092 2 жыл бұрын
@@ThomasFlight Take your time, as long as you enjoy making them, it's a for sure worth to watch
@LuisSierra42
@LuisSierra42 2 жыл бұрын
@@00HoODBoy The most difficult would probably be Scorsese
@maryalison1321
@maryalison1321 2 жыл бұрын
@@fatha2092 Hi Marvin 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@SirGrimLockSmithVIII
@SirGrimLockSmithVIII 2 жыл бұрын
It's really valuable that you managed to succinctly distinguish between the different effects that composition and camera movement have on a film and what exactly sets the two concepts apart as filmmaking techniques. It's important to realize that cinematography isn't some all-encompassing one-size-fits-all concept that you can throw at an analysis and say, "The cinematography was dynamic," or, "The cinematography was static." That's a little reductive to say the least.
@bennyblubman9476
@bennyblubman9476 2 жыл бұрын
These films feel like they simulate meeting people in real life. Suddenly someone pops into your life and then everything that happens with them is now you're story of them and how you perceive them.
@thejamnasium6447
@thejamnasium6447 2 жыл бұрын
It took multiple viewings for the brilliance of Phantom Thread to reveal itself to me. Honestly I watch There Will Be Blood once every 4 or 5 months and it's STILL revealing its brilliance and beauty to me. I think it's the greatest American film of all time.
@EJD339
@EJD339 2 жыл бұрын
This isn't a meant to be an insult by any means but how old are you? I did the same thing in college for some movies so I'm just curious if you still kept your passion after college (if that's the case)
@thejamnasium6447
@thejamnasium6447 9 ай бұрын
@@EJD339 35
@paulasfilms
@paulasfilms Жыл бұрын
Phantom Thread is undoubtedly one of the greatest cinematic achievements. From the get-go, the opening sequence leaves me in tears every time from how magnificent it is. On my first viewing I didn't know why I was crying but I quickly realised it was due to the utter perfection of every frame alongside one of the most beautiful scores. With every viewing now I find myself sighing of relieve with those first tears because I feel hugged by the wonder unfolding on screen, it feels like I am coming home to live in my favourite place in the world. I watched it twice on film on the big screen and I can only recommend it, one of the most breathtaking experiences there is.
@noahboyd8557
@noahboyd8557 2 жыл бұрын
PTA is my favorite director ever! He’s so criminally underrated. He really makes you feel for the characters and makes them just so human and makes the viewer understand that you shouldn’t judge as you don’t know someone’s story. No one is flawless, no one is perfect, we all have our own faults.
@damazywlodarczyk
@damazywlodarczyk 2 жыл бұрын
Except that none of them behave like humans, but like kids and psychopaths.
@babansar
@babansar 2 жыл бұрын
i was literally looking for a paul thomas anderson video essay just yesterday and then you upload this, thank you!!
@nicolasdazefilms
@nicolasdazefilms 2 жыл бұрын
PTA became my favorite filmmaker this past summer. I never connected to his movies before that. I remember seeing There Will Be Blood in a small theater 5 years ago when I was 16, being bored out of my mind. I rewatched it this past summer, and I rewatched it several times that said summer (with plentiful viewings of that dialogue-less intro)... I became obsessed with it. I've since looked up lots of advice from him and interviews with him - and I'm much more excited by screenwriting itself now than I ever was. I can't wait to watch Licorice Pizza, which honestly seems to be the best movie of this year... Thank you for this video Thomas!
@kamalmanzukie
@kamalmanzukie 2 жыл бұрын
it might just be that i'm half drunk, but i've been watching PTA video essays over the past couple days from watching Phantom Thread, and this is the first one that seems to actually have something to say. some insight. it makes it obvious how much others tend to phone it in instead. good job
@TheJacobHudman
@TheJacobHudman 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are incredible man. I would just never think of a lot of this stuff. Bravo 👏
@Craw1011
@Craw1011 2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow. I'm blown away by this video. Thank you so much for making it and for sharing it with us. I'd love to see you do this with other directors!
@lucasaugustinimonteiro6372
@lucasaugustinimonteiro6372 2 жыл бұрын
i commented the other day asking for a PTA video, i’m so glad you found the time to do it! wonderful!
@gabrielidusogie9189
@gabrielidusogie9189 2 жыл бұрын
Dude your video essays are astounding. My goal for this new year is to finally make one of my own. Just need to start small. Analyze one scene and it doesn’t have to be perfect. But yeah I love your essays man.
@heidilangman2980
@heidilangman2980 2 жыл бұрын
One of my all-time favorite directors. Thanks you for this beautifully written analysis and homage.
@crispywhiskers9365
@crispywhiskers9365 Жыл бұрын
this was a great watch! thank you
@isabeamon1190
@isabeamon1190 2 жыл бұрын
This essay is absolutely outstanding! Seriously, you managed to shed so much light on what makes P.T. Anderson's films so special. The characters and their interactions make his films so unique. There is always an element of reality to these scenes and characters. Part of it is Anderson's unbelievable knack for casting. Never once have I been watching a P.T. Anderson film and thought, "so and so would have been better in this role". His films are casted perfectly!
@MrWaffleMagic
@MrWaffleMagic 2 жыл бұрын
Coming back to this after watching a bunch of PTA films and I have to say love the breakdown you made me want to watch all his movies I’ve never seen. Amazing video
@thesoundofcoolness
@thesoundofcoolness 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, that short quote from PTA about letting the character tell the story rather than enforcing some writerly machinations reveals so much. The genius of his films is having an incredibly compelling protagonist and letting them lead the story.
@Menapho
@Menapho 2 жыл бұрын
I love Hard Eight! No need to summarize. Appreciate that you take us so thoughtfully through his works. Excellent!
@roel.vinckens
@roel.vinckens 2 жыл бұрын
I also go back again and again to There Will Be Blood, The Master and Phantom Thread for Jonny Greenwood, a man as rich in his music as PTA is in his cinematography.
@LariskiAgard
@LariskiAgard 2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful and well crafted reading of PTA's body of work. I greatly admire your dedication to the artform and your sense for articulating it. Thank you.
@OutstandingScreenplays
@OutstandingScreenplays 2 жыл бұрын
Most promising writer/director of our time.
@EricHamm
@EricHamm 2 жыл бұрын
I think Dennis V. will have a higher ceiling. PTA pretty much only makes music videos and shorts now. Dennis V is just getting started and he has some really heavy hitters.
@bigwilly528
@bigwilly528 2 жыл бұрын
@@EricHamm Licorice Pizza is incredible - but agree Denis has potentially higher ceiling
@damazywlodarczyk
@damazywlodarczyk 2 жыл бұрын
@@bigwilly528 If he's the most promising then Lynch was the best there ever was because his Dune was 10 times more interesting. You guys don't know shit.
@damazywlodarczyk
@damazywlodarczyk 2 жыл бұрын
If he starts to find good screenwriters for his movies, sure.
@Taylor_King
@Taylor_King 2 жыл бұрын
most promising? jesus, what else could we expect after TWBB, The Master, Inherent Vice and Phantom Thread? Let the man be at peace for fucks sake haha
@reservoirdude92
@reservoirdude92 2 жыл бұрын
This is an utterly fascinating subject, not only when it comes to PTA, but every other director whose style and type of film they make is of a certain kind in their early career, only to drastically change in many ways as that career goes on. I'm so happy that you made this video.
@babadook4404
@babadook4404 2 жыл бұрын
Great watch! He's become one of my favorite writers and directors. I'm so excited for Licorice Pizza that I've been rewatching a lot of his work and this was a nice taster.
@michaliskim2319
@michaliskim2319 2 жыл бұрын
Very tender and- to the point- analyses. Special approach! Great work!
@buttonsthemod
@buttonsthemod Ай бұрын
Thomas, one of your finest works. Brilliant analysis. Thank you.
@metacortex_io
@metacortex_io Жыл бұрын
Great job on this analysis of PTA, subscribed.
@dominickgramarosso3501
@dominickgramarosso3501 2 жыл бұрын
Magnolia is my favorite of PTA and you described my love for it perfectly. I haven’t yet seen Phantom Thread, but looking forward to it
@filmblabber5382
@filmblabber5382 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Come across your channel a couple months ago, and been binging ever since.
@Mdkdmxmcmffkckc
@Mdkdmxmcmffkckc 2 жыл бұрын
I just finished watching Phantom Thread, and this video came up just wonderfully. I loved it!
@halah9302
@halah9302 2 жыл бұрын
brilliant, thanks for putting this together!
@bryanrudy2378
@bryanrudy2378 2 жыл бұрын
A VERY astute summation! He's my favorite director and always liked how he recasts a lot of the same actors in his films. I would guess Phillip Seymour Hoffman has been in his most and it's heartbreaking we won't see him in another.
@t.hussain921
@t.hussain921 2 жыл бұрын
The Master is my favorite movie of all time. I was crying by the time the credits rolled, it was that beautiful.
@eternalcowboy224
@eternalcowboy224 2 жыл бұрын
Even more excited to see Licorice Pizza now. Seems like it is going back to the kinetic style of his earlier films.
@alfiewickham2004
@alfiewickham2004 2 жыл бұрын
What a great video. Thank you so much Thomas.
@authorrayrogers
@authorrayrogers 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your channel. It's amazing.
@painkiller346
@painkiller346 2 жыл бұрын
I really loved this video. Thanks for sharing!
@bradleyland
@bradleyland 2 жыл бұрын
Thomas, your ability to weave your analysis into a filmmaker's work is just incredible. It really says something that we all come away from your analysis feeling impacted in the same way we do when we enjoy these films. Thank you so much for your deep respect and overflowing passion for filmmaking.
@maryalison1321
@maryalison1321 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Brad 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@Harkness197
@Harkness197 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Love your work bro
@paulhoban1778
@paulhoban1778 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video!
@leninsyngel
@leninsyngel 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks
@KansasViking
@KansasViking 2 жыл бұрын
Before this week I had only seen Phantom Thread (when it came out in 2017). And I just watched Punch-Drunk Love the other night, and now I definitely want to see everything else that PTA has made! Thanks for this awesome video!
@user-mk9yo1ss2g
@user-mk9yo1ss2g 2 жыл бұрын
Truly the greatest American filmmaker working today
@RuiZavier
@RuiZavier 2 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal. Absolutely phenomenal video.
@philippatton7128
@philippatton7128 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Love PTA!
@SormehGaming
@SormehGaming 2 жыл бұрын
I truly appreciate your channel. Your videos are nice guid to understand Masterpieces of cinema. ❤
@Oliverfk3
@Oliverfk3 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I've always felt something about PTA film and this explains it so good!
@LingLingX8
@LingLingX8 2 жыл бұрын
I love you so much Thomas, thanks for all your amazing videos
@mirkocrupi4504
@mirkocrupi4504 2 жыл бұрын
I have strongly appreciated this video.
@rohanchadha3506
@rohanchadha3506 2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video! 🙌
@Ricardo.Santhiago
@Ricardo.Santhiago 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Thanks, Thomas
@SirSilicon
@SirSilicon 2 жыл бұрын
The quality of your analysis is unmatched. This ist content which elevates KZfaq over all other forms of media. Thank you.
@mfrederikson
@mfrederikson 2 жыл бұрын
Too good for youtube
@mahieddine_amamra
@mahieddine_amamra 2 жыл бұрын
Great essay Thomas, Keep up the good work.
@seansweetman
@seansweetman 2 жыл бұрын
This opened my eyes so much on his style, amazing break down!
@SP-cp3qu
@SP-cp3qu 2 жыл бұрын
great video!
@adityapurkar2027
@adityapurkar2027 2 жыл бұрын
You are doing a very good job Thomas. Respect.
@jorgereyna1796
@jorgereyna1796 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful work, great vid
@GenesisTheory23
@GenesisTheory23 2 жыл бұрын
So thoughtful, astute, and emotionally perceptive. PTA is an artist worthy of this kind of care and consideration.
@benjikaplan8752
@benjikaplan8752 2 жыл бұрын
brilliant analysis as always thomas!
@parissideris1757
@parissideris1757 2 жыл бұрын
one of the best videos ive ever seen
@SergioR00
@SergioR00 2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos bro excited to see the next one 💯
@KameronMcQueen
@KameronMcQueen 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible video about an incredible filmmaker. Well done!
@timothyhughes1082
@timothyhughes1082 2 жыл бұрын
I love how you divided his early and later films visually as Movement vs Composition (obviously an oversimplification but you get what I mean). I feel like that’s something I’ve always intuitively felt but you really put your finger on it. I also absolutely love that ending scene from Phantom Thread, especially the last line: “Kiss me before I’m sick.”
@maryalison1321
@maryalison1321 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Timothy 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@roberthostetler2982
@roberthostetler2982 2 жыл бұрын
Saw Licorice Pizza at The New Beverly in LA earlier this week. PTA fan for life and this video has clarified why his films have been influential to me. Thanks!
@maryalison1321
@maryalison1321 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@XanderShiller
@XanderShiller 2 жыл бұрын
The hard 8 is not only a film but also a very informative documentary. So awesome.
@harrysadlermusic
@harrysadlermusic 2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating insights. Thanks!
@TheGabe473
@TheGabe473 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for this one
@PaulCuenin
@PaulCuenin 2 жыл бұрын
really well done thank you.
@pakofajer838
@pakofajer838 2 жыл бұрын
Spot on, fantastic video on the absolute master of modern cinema
@sharonalbanese8084
@sharonalbanese8084 Ай бұрын
I just saw Phantom Thread- what an incredible film. Thanks so much for this excellent analysis of PTA's work. You just have to look at the calibre of performers that work with PTA (some multiple times) to realise how he is respected as a film maker.
@rossjennings8264
@rossjennings8264 2 жыл бұрын
I woke up this morning and this is the first video of a filmmaking analysis that’ll lead me into a better journey. What I enjoyed most is that you gave nod to notion that Hard Eight established the character’s inhabiting their tone of their own atmosphere. Character’s that try to impress others in order to be influenced under their wings (that’s how I took it in understanding) And in writing, PTA literally stands apart from not having a traditional three act structure, and I’m sitting watching Punch-Drunk Love; this was at the theaters in 35mm, and I’m just wondering, “how can you structure a story that’s only revolving around Adam Sandler?” To me that just helps me understand what I can, and practice more if I don’t tell a conventional story - but a few that are about character’s making the decision for themselves and facing the consequences. Thank you, Thomas!! Looking forward to your next videos that’ll educate and sit my ass down and write more!!
@GameZeroHD1
@GameZeroHD1 2 жыл бұрын
I love PTA. Thanks for making this 🎄
@stephenmitchell8577
@stephenmitchell8577 Жыл бұрын
Bravo! Huge PTA fan here and I’ve never really understood Magnolia either, and also never felt like I needed to. I saw it when I was 16 and fell in love. I’ve been obsessed with his movies ever since, and the ways they’ve differed and matured felt like my own aging. I really loved your take on how the movement of the camera (or lack thereof) presents a similar intrigue. I feel that. Anyway. Again, bravo, well done!
@cegalo12
@cegalo12 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!
@PerfectHandProductions
@PerfectHandProductions 2 жыл бұрын
A great video about my favorite director. Thanks!
@RicoPointer
@RicoPointer 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video! I've always loved PTA's motivated camera work/movement he really uses camera and lighting as characters themselves. I can't wait to see Licorice Pizza.
@niallcnghm
@niallcnghm 2 жыл бұрын
I saw thomas flight, then saw pta was the video. Todays greatest working filmaker, brilliant video analysis
@blainemarcano
@blainemarcano 2 жыл бұрын
I love your work! Thank you. Really. Just thank you.
@dominicsay8090
@dominicsay8090 2 жыл бұрын
This is a very very good video, that I watched on the back of watching and not really getting Licorice Pizza. It’s a; made me want to watch his filmography from the beginning to get a deeper understanding of his art, and b; helped me understand how the characters shape the plot and themes in Licorice Pizza and given me a different perspective. Thank you!
@corbinbishop1991
@corbinbishop1991 2 жыл бұрын
So pumped for Licorice Pizza! Love your breakdowns Thomas, I always look forward to your videos.
@davidthomas9190
@davidthomas9190 2 жыл бұрын
Loving your work 👌
@jaivirmalhotra15
@jaivirmalhotra15 2 жыл бұрын
For sure
@RatedRKO269
@RatedRKO269 2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite filmmakers who’s style is a huge inspiration for my own work. I love all his work but my favorite will always be There Will be Blood. I do really love Phantom Thread as well.
@maryalison1321
@maryalison1321 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@fhjunior6183
@fhjunior6183 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid
@contactkeithstack
@contactkeithstack 2 жыл бұрын
the sound design/soundtrack before the first scene, that noise loop, haven't seen hard eight in years, but still remember the feeling of that sound.
@MasDouc
@MasDouc Жыл бұрын
I really have to give Phantom Thread another shot. It didn't grab me when I first watched it but every time I see footage of it, it looks so enthralling and beautiful.
@robstrife6178
@robstrife6178 2 жыл бұрын
Great perspective. Well done.
@danielnelson85
@danielnelson85 2 жыл бұрын
It was great to see some love for Phantom Thread. I keep telling everyone how good it is, but I can't convince anyone to watch it!
@cotearias5528
@cotearias5528 2 жыл бұрын
Same here!! I believe you need a certain level of sensitivity to really connect with Phantom Thread. If you have it, you will engage with the movie and have a delicious ride. Cheers!
@rohitjadhav8100
@rohitjadhav8100 2 жыл бұрын
true , not all movies connect with everyone
@thomascollardeau9569
@thomascollardeau9569 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video essay! I'll always be intrigued by a new PTA film but I have to say that I much prefer and enjoyed his earlier movies, Boogie Nights and Magnolia, in particular.
@BrazyBlazer
@BrazyBlazer 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video.
@holasoyjuansm
@holasoyjuansm 2 жыл бұрын
I've been very interested in PTA over the last year, and that interest got reinvigorated by Licorice Pizza, and this video helped me see and understand and articulate many things that I had not understood as well before. Thanks Thomas, great work, keep going.
@SteveSilverActor
@SteveSilverActor 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent analysis, beautifully done.
@maryalison1321
@maryalison1321 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
@MrDamiandrago
@MrDamiandrago 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic assessment. Thank you for your hard work and astute perspectives.
@maryalison1321
@maryalison1321 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Damian 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….
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