Posts Tagged ‘P.T. Anderson’
Scene Stealer | “Magnolia” Seduce & Destroy
Much can be said of P.T. Anderson and his films. One could argue that he didn’t find his true voice until Punch-Drunk Love and that Hard Eight, Boogie Nights, and Magnolia are treading on the styles of great filmmakers that have come before. Although that point is valid, I would be inclined to say that Anderson is paying tribute to the men that inspired him (such as: Robert Altman, Sidney Lumet, Martin Scorsese, and Jonathan Demme) while also letting his unique voice shine through.
Out off his first three films, my personal favorite is Magnolia. Anderson weaves four movies worth of characters in and out of each others lives, creating a suburban epic. Each individual has there own take on the world they inhabit and a destiny driven by the person they are. As interesting as each character is, the ultimate standout is Tom Cruise as Frank T.J. Mackey. Read the rest of this entry »
Michael Cera’s Favorite Films
Here at Filmdogs, we have a bit of a love hate relationship with Michael Cera. Although he has proven to filmgoers that he has talent, the jury still seems to be out on his cinematic range. I, for one, thought he was very good in Arrested Development, Superbad, and Youth and Revolt, while also acknowledging that he was completely underwhelming and unfunny in both Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist and Year One. That said, one thing that Filmdogs definitely agrees on is that Cera brought his “A” game and more to Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Well, now we can get a look at some of the films that inspire Michael Cera, and I must say he has good taste. Intervals of Awesome originally posted the list which features some Kurosawa, Scorsese, and Anderson (Wes and P.T.). Continue on to check out the list.
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Top Ten Movies About Movies
With Oscar Sunday quickly approaching, a lot of people have movies on the brain. The films that matter; the ones that don’t. The films that will stand the test of time, and the ones that will fade away. Well, in honor of this love for films; I present you with the ten best movies about movies. Enjoy. Read the rest of this entry »
