The Perfection of the Date Scene in ‘Punch-Drunk Love’
Paul Thomas Anderson's masterpiece is both romantic and rageful.
Tag: Paul Thomas Anderson
The Sacred Frog Storm in ‘Magnolia’
Two hours and forty-five minutes into 'Magnolia,' frogs start falling from the sky. Here's why that's the perfect ending.
The 50 Best Movie Trailers of the Decade
Sometimes trailers are the best part of a movie. These 50 particular trailers were some of the best parts of the decade.
14 Bold Predictions for Pop Culture in the 2020s
What will happen in our pop culture in the decade to come? Our team peers into a crystal ball to make some predictions.
Paul Thomas Anderson, Jonny Greenwood and the Creative Partnership of the Decade
How two of today’s most important artists found each other and created three defining works of the 2010s.
Which Director Had The Best Decade?
16 directors, from provocateurs to experimentalists to horror masters to Paul Thomas Anderson.
Watch Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Anima,’ Then Watch These Movies
We recommend classic silent films and more to watch after you see the new short film starring Thom Yorke.
What ‘Phantom Thread’ Gets Right About OCD
An exploration of the nuanced relationship of Alma and Reynolds and the barrier between them.
‘Phantom Thread’: Love and Compromise
This video essay examines the central relationship in 'Phantom Thread,' offering an insight into what makes Reynolds and Alma so fascinating to watch.
Then and Now: Ranking The Music Videos of Paul Thomas Anderson
While his feature-length films are synonymous with his name, PTA's work in the realm of music videos offers a style unique to each artist.
