PT Anderson Episodes
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Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2021 film LICORICE PIZZA is part of a wave of nostalgia-laden films from directors set during their own personal formative years — a wave that includes ONCE UPON A TIME… IN HOLLYWOOD, THE FABELMANS, and ROMA. However, Anderson sets out to do something very different with his 70’s period piece, digging deep…
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![Paul Thomas Anderson [Part 8]: Dystopian Dreamscapes](https://thedirectorsseries.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/screen-shot-2019-06-20-at-10.50.34-am.png)
PART 8: DYSTOPIAN DREAMSCAPES is the eighth installment of THE DIRECTORS SERIES’ examination into the films and careers of director Paul Thomas Anderson, covering his experimental Netflix collaboration with Thom Yorke, 2019’s ANIMA. This video is made possible in part by our generous supporters on Patreon. If you enjoyed this video, please consider supporting us!
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![Paul Thomas Anderson [Part 9]: “Summer Girls”](https://thedirectorsseries.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/working-sequence.01_31_35_15.still045.jpg)
PART 9: SUMMER GIRLS is the ninth installment of THE DIRECTORS SERIES’ examination into the films and careers of director Paul Thomas Anderson, covering his series of collaborations with Haim via several music videos and his 2021 throwback feature, LICORICE PIZZA. If you enjoyed this video, please consider supporting us on Patreon!
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![Paul Thomas Anderson [3.7] – Passion & Poison](https://thedirectorsseries.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sequence-03.00_09_38_02.still003.jpg)
3.7: PASSION & POISON is the seventh installment of THE DIRECTORS SERIES’ examination into the films and careers of director Paul Thomas Anderson, covering his 2017 feature, PHANTOM THREAD.
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A creative offshoot of the long-form video project, THE DIRECTORS SERIES, SHORT CUTS is a new series that aims to identify and analyze key sequences within the filmographies of influential directors. By reverse engineering the construction of classic moments throughout cinema, we hope to uncover resonant insights into the artistry of their creators. This inaugural…
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![PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON [3.6] — “ALTERED STATES”](https://thedirectorsseries.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sequence-01-copy-01.00_05_08_06.still050.jpg)
3.6: ALTERED STATES is the sixth installment of THE DIRECTORS SERIES’ examination into the films and careers of director Paul Thomas Anderson, covering his 2015 documentary JUNUN and a collection of musical short works.
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![Paul Thomas Anderson [3.5] – Higher States](https://thedirectorsseries.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/pta3-5.jpg)
3.5: HIGHER STATES is the fifth installment of THE DIRECTORS SERIES’ examination into the films and careers of director Paul Thomas Anderson, covering his explorations into the possibilities of an altered state, whether it’s naturally or chemically-induced. -INHERENT VICE (2014) -JOANNA NEWSOM MUSIC VIDEOS (2015) -JUNUN (2015)
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![Paul Thomas Anderson [3.4] – Portraits Of Power](https://thedirectorsseries.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pta3-4.jpg)
3.4: PORTRAITS OF POWER is the fourth installment of THE DIRECTORS SERIES’ examination into the films and careers of director Paul Thomas Anderson, covering his monumental pair of epic character studies: -THERE WILL BE BLOOD (2007) -THE MASTER (2012) -FIONA APPLE: “HOT KNIFE” (2012)
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![Paul Thomas Anderson [3.3]- The Concept Comedies](https://thedirectorsseries.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/pta3-3.jpg)
3.3: THE CONCEPT COMEDIES is the third installment of THE DIRECTORS SERIES’ examination into the films and careers of director Paul Thomas Anderson, covering his short foray into experimental art comedies: -VARIOUS MUSIC VIDEOS & SHORT WORKS (2000-2002) -PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE (2002) -VARIOUS SHORT COMEDY SKETCHES (2002)
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![Paul Thomas Anderson [3.2]- The California Chronicles](https://thedirectorsseries.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/pta3-2.jpg)
3.2: THE CALIFORNIA CHRONICLES is the second installment of THE DIRECTORS SERIES’ examination into the films and careers of director Paul Thomas Anderson, covering the pair of sprawling ensemble-based pictures that cemented him as a major new voice in American cinema. -BOOGIE NIGHTS (1997) -VARIOUS MUSIC VIDEOS (1997-1999) -MAGNOLIA (1999)
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![Paul Thomas Anderson [3.1] – The Sundance Kid](https://thedirectorsseries.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/pt3-1.jpg)
3.1: THE SUNDANCE KID is the first installment of THE DIRECTORS SERIES’ examination into the films and careers of director Paul Thomas Anderson, covering his lo-fi origins and his breakout at the Sundance Film Festival. -THE DIRK DIGGLER STORY (1988) -CIGARETTES & COFFEE (1993) -HARD EIGHT (1996)