Licorice Pizza (2021)
We’ve reached our second most recent Anderson film, 2021’s Licorice Pizza. The film stars Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman (in
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Phantom Thread (2017)
Next, we reach Phantom Thread. Just as Inherent Vice could be considered an odd follow-up to The Master, Phantom Thread
Inherent Vice (2014)
Next up, we have 2014’s Inherent Vice. I’m going to be brutally honest. If my interest in PTA’s films began
The Master (2012)
As always, potential spoilers ahead. After another five-year hiatus, Anderson returns in top form with The Master. Starring Joaquin Phoenix,
There Will Be Blood (2007)
As always, potential spoilers ahead. After a five-year hiatus following the release of Punch-Drunk Love, Anderson was back in top
Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
As always, potential spoilers ahead. There’s a funny story I am going to relay to you. While promoting Magnolia in
Magnolia (1999)
What do you get when you’re a young auteur and your film is a surprise hit? The answer is final
Boogie Nights (1997)
Now we arrive at the film that solidified Anderson as one of the most unique filmmakers of his generation: Boogie
Hard Eight (1996)
First, we have Anderson’s debut film, Hard Eight (aka Sydney). I will admit, writing about this is a bit odd.
PTA Prologue
Before I get into my post today, I want to apologize. This is my first post in months. In fact,
The Godfather Trilogy (Part 2 of 2)
I hate when people call The Godfather a mob movie. Goodfellas is a mob movie (albeit one with crazy and
The Godfather Trilogy (Part 1 of 2)
When I started this blog, I knew it would be inevitable that I would write about Francis Ford Coppola’s The
The Ballad of Will Ferrell
The subject of today’s post is Will Ferrell. When I started writing, I had every intention to write a brief
Manchester by the Sea (2016)
Today, we will discuss one of my favorite films of all time, Kenneth Lonergan’s Manchester by the Sea. Released in
Tom Cruise: Part 4 (The 2010s and Beyond)
The 2010s and beyond would be a mixed bag for Tom Cruise outside of the consistent success of the Mission:
Tom Cruise: Part 3 (The 2000s)
Like the previous decade, Cruise entered this one with his latest adrenaline-fueled pic, Mission: Impossible 2. Unlike the last decade,
Tom Cruise: Part 2 (The 1990s)
Entering the 1990s, Cruise doubled down on his strategy of balancing commercial films with more “serious” films. This decade would
Tom Cruise: Part 1 (The 1980s)
Tom Cruise. I’ve heard people describe him as the last true movie star, and I would believe it. He has
Oscar Reactions and Predictions 2025
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 97th Academy Awards on Thursday, January 23,
Favorites of 2024
These are my ten favorite films of 2024. Before we begin the list, I have a few things to address.