Auteur: Anderson, P. T.
'You may be finished with the past but the past is not always finished with you.'
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There Will Be Blood (2007, R)
The hands that indeed built America, on the one hand this film is a testament to the dedication and sheer will power of early settlers to the untamed west, on the other, however, it's a cautionary tale about obsession and greed. Loaded with layers and subtext, this is a frightenging insight into a man so driven by the pursuit of power and capital, and its intoxicating effects, that he forsakes all else. Fairview's initial redeeming quality, as well as any sign of humanity, is in his love for his son, but by the end, he even manages to destroy this due to paranoia fuelled by alcoholism. Like Charles Foster Kane, by his twilight years, Fairview is nothing but a bitter and pathetic figure, who has shut himself away in his gilded cage. Day Lewis' performance is mesmerising and undeniably one of the most well-deserved Oscar wins of all time. Paul Dano holds his own as the slithery and shrewd Eli/Paul Sunday; not an easy feat when placed next to an artist such as Day Lewis. By the end, both characters are indeed finished. |
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Magnolia (1999, R)
Call it karma, call it destiny, this film is about dealing with unfinished business and taking responsibility for the wrongs committed to loved ones. A talented ensemble cast play an array of eclectic characters, each of whom are a product of their own horrors. Anderson cleverly disguises the heavy subject matter by his filmic flair, giving the viewer an adrenaline rush like no other. Brilliant filmmaking. |
kurosawian posted 527 days ago
Milkshake, my son. Milkshake.