(Paul Thomas Anderson, US 1999, 188 min., 35mm)
Paul Thomas Anderson’s third feature concerns twenty-four hours in the lives of a varied lot of Los Angelenos. Two dying fathers work to mend broken ties with their estranged children, while two whiz kids, one grown and one young, struggle with the pressures of their intellects. Their various family members, as well as a cop, a nurse, and a young boy, are all connected in unexpected ways—forecasting a climax of biblical proportions. Philip Seymour Hoffman is Phil Parma, a sensitive nurse at the home of Earl Partridge, intent on fulfilling a dying man’s wish.
Upcoming Events in this Series
Film Screenings | Hard Eight (35mm)
Paul and Phil The feature debut of acclaimed young writer/director Anderson (Boogie Nights, Magnolia) is a brilliantly acted character study about the relationship between a professional gambler and his younger protege.
Film Screenings | Punch-Drunk Love (35mm)
Paul and Phil In a bold career move, Adam Sandler ditches his funny-guy persona to play Barry Egan, a lonely, repressed owner of a plunger and novelty-item wholesale company. Prone to fits of rage and social awkwardness, Barry’s life begins to turn around upon meeting Lena (Emily Watson), a friend of his sister’s.
Film Screenings | The Master (35mm)
Paul and Phil Paul Thomas Anderson’s mesmerizing survey of America’s bruised post-World War II psyche stands as one of the finest films of 2012 for many reasons: the dreamy cinematography; the exquisite production design; and Joaquin Phoenix’s startling, Oscar-nominated turn as Freddie Quell, a psychologically damaged vet who falls under the sway of charismatic cult leader Lancaster Dodd (Philip Seymour Hoffman).