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Video of the Day: ‘Taxi Driver’ Vs. ‘Boogie Nights’
When most people talk about Martin Scorsese’s influence on Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie Nights, the first scene that comes to mind is the opening tracking shot by steadicam operator Andy Shuttleworth – which begins on a crane, moving through a couple dutch rolls and tilts down to the ground, entering a nightclub, tracking the action […] More
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Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Thomas Anderson: One of film’s greatest teams
What more can be said about Philip Seymour Hoffman, especially in the wake of his terribly tragic, premature death? He was perhaps the finest actor of his generation, he was deeply loved in his community, and he was a partner, a father. More
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Five scenes that show the versatility of Philip Seymour Hoffman
The film world was rocked last weekend with news of the unexpected death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the most well-respected actors working before his untimely death, Hoffman was known for his incredible range, and his ability to deliver a stunning performance, no matter the role. The varied nature of his filmography is […] More
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Touchstones & Legacies: Paul Thomas Anderson & Philip Seymour Hoffman
An actor leaving us is the most strange of phenomenon. There is some solace in that, leaving behind a rich and diverse body of work, available to be re-watched forever, they do take on a certain unique immortality. More
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‘American Hustle’ an enjoyable, sprawling mess boosted by an over-the-top ensemble cast
American Hustle Written by Eric Warren Singer and David O. Russell Directed by David O. Russell USA, 2013 Watching American Hustle puts one in mind of the old anecdote relayed by the late Roger Ebert. He wrote of a child prodigy, invited to play an impossibly difficult piece of music on piano for one of […] More
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TIFF 2013: What We Learned from Jason Reitman’s Live Read of ‘Boogie Nights’
For the second coming of Jason Reitman’s (Labor Day) now infamous Live Read program to the Toronto International Film Festival, the young auteur has yet again assembled an all-star cast to tackle one of his (and everyone else’s) all-time favorite films. Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie Nights premiered at TIFF in the now defunct Uptown Theatre […] More
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Dirk Diggler, Amber Waves and Rollergirl Return to TIFF with Jason Reitman’s Live Read of ‘Boogie Nights’
September 6 at 6 p.m. at Ryerson Theatre “The story sucks them in.” — Jack Horner, Boogie Nights. Toronto — The Toronto International Film Festival® Press Release: The Toronto International Film Festival finally announced the title for Jason Reitman’s Live Read — a unique event in which classic movie scripts are read by contemporary […] More
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Mondo’s Latest Paul Thomas Anderson Poster Art Series
Mondo has just announced a poster series based on the films of one of our favourite directors, Mr. Paul Thomas Anderson. Curated entirely by Aaron Horkey, one of Mondo’s most popular artists, the series will be sold by Mondo online throughout the month of May. More information and artists details with each art print below. […] More
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‘The Art of Steadicam’ is a love letter to tracking shots in cinema and television
Effective shot composition is a key component of filmmaking, sometimes resulting in the only interesting aspect of a bad film, and elevating a good film into a great one. Good cinematography, however, unfortunately goes unnoticed a lot of times, no matter how well it enhances a movie. Larry Wright of Refocused Media, however, has turned […] More
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Video of the day: Top 20 Cinematic Techniques Part 2
Not to long ago we posted a pretty cool video titled Top 20 Cinematic Techniques, made by film student Oscar Feiven. Oscar has followed that montage up with a second video, editing together specific scenes from popular movies to showcase a variety of film techniques set in practice. Enjoy! Films featured: Boogie Nights The […] More
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P.T. Anderson’s ‘The Master’ and ‘Boogie Nights’
Paul Thomas Anderson’s much-anticipated dual character study The Master is finally upon us, having just enjoyed its proper North American premiere at TIFF. Julian, Ricky and Simon offer an epic take on the new film, along with a rewind back to the beloved 70s-porn ensemble pic Boogie Nights, as well asthe latest installment of our […] More