PTA isn't really all that commercially successful. Kubrick was much more commercially successful, but honestly, I think that has to do with the times, not many artistic films are going to be commercially successful these days.
The last question Henry Rollins asked PTA made me smile. To hear one of your favorite directors say, "just don't give a fuck" as a word of advice in creating film- that's badass.
I love the interviewer's reaction when PTA mentions Penderecki. I agree with 'godfatherofwiseguys' that no one could quite anticipate just exactly what was coming their way with 'There Will Be Blood'. It truly is a unique film - the best of the decade, in my opinion. Also, 'godfatherofthewiseguys' has one of the best user names I've yet seen...
Everyone fighting over whether he’s more like Kubrick, Scorsese or Altman... it’s funny because he shares characteristics of all three and in one of his first interviews he said those were his top 3 influences.
Like a lot of great artists, he always seems so cagey and aloof about giving direct answers when people ask him about the specific social/cultural/political impetus behind his films. It's understandable that he doesn't want to pin one broad-brush explanation onto There Will Be Blood. It is a deep/complex film, and is "about" many things. But we would be remiss to overlook its obvious theme of the dark, violent nature of America's history with capitalism (something that was still very much a part of American culture in 2007, and remains so in 2018). I'm sure that when just chilling with friends and not in an interview, PTA would agree with that sentiment. With many wordy nuances, and neurotic caveats, no doubt. lol
You know what I appreciate about this interview? THe fact that there is not pretentiousness. I always fear watching interviews with intellects because of the phoniness,and this interview had neither. Such a relief. I really admire PTA. What a great director. I have never seen a more generous director who gives his actors free reign. He is great. I always look forward to his movies.
Not to mention that amazing performance he drew out of Daniel Day-Lewis!! DDL's a great actor but I believe PTA had a lot to do w/getting that character just right.
I really hope he doesn't wait another five years until his next film. Then again, if the end result is anywhere near as good as Blood, it'll be worth the wait
i think no one, even the interviewer, saw what was comming. Before, his films was sort of an ensemble Robert Altman type of films. but with There Will Be Blood, not only did he depart from his usual style of films, his starting to form a Kubrick like route. even in Punch-Drunk Love, little hints of Kubrick is there. Now with There Will Be Blood, he cements his legacy in Cinema forever.
@hampusheh Obviously he has a different directing style, but the comparison really comes from the fact of how original that particular style is over other modern directors, it's that originality that reminds me of Kubrick. And even though he does have a distinctive style, he still manages to make a very different film every time, like Kubrick.
PT Anderson's films are very much like Kubrick's. Not in ways of story telling but in ways the camera is placed throughout the film. They both used a lot of wide angle shots, center shots, and long shots...very similar styles of filmmaking but nonetheless different.
@TheSZimmer i think he did. Before, in the 2nd half of the 90s plus the early 2000s, he's sort of the "One of the best". but with There Will Be Blood, which is getting better in time, he now stands at the top of cinema.
There Will Be Blood is rightfully compared to Kubrick, it reminds me of the movies like "The Shining", the first half of the movie is just hypnotizing and builds tone and climaxes with madness in the second half. He really does remind me of Stanley Kubrick, hell, he even looks like a young Stanley Kubrick.
@Cain are you out of your mind.......have you seen any Kubrick movies other than the well known films?? As far as the Scorsese comment, I recommend you watch some Cassavetes stuff it starts there.
Amazing director, cigarettes & coffee, sydney (hard eight), boogie nights, magnolia, punch-drunk love, there will be blood... I think punch-drunk is one of his best with magnolia and there will..., please discuss this. With gondry, fincher, aronofsky, ritchie, glazer and ferrara, his one of the very best of the young directors of today.. sheers. Hope he does movies more often, even do I understand his way of work, maybe is his system.
I'm writing something myself. Its about a group of serial killers that record there own killings on a super 8 camera. Then they all meet up at an abandoned church and compare there work. Its similar to the oscars but they call it The Manson Awards. GIVE ME FEEDBACK!
***** That there is an awards for everything in the world today. Why not judge and compare murders. The moral of the story is Murderers all around you, nobody knows family or friends well enough.
this guy is one of my biggest insperations to make films. Boogie nights and magnolia are classics. If the oscar's was truely about addressing the art and not the buisness then magnolia would have walked away with it. or at least in my opinion it should have.
after first watching the "pizza interview", he comes across as arrogant in this one, realizes it in the last 30 seconds, and tries to apologize by saying "i love this show" when earlier he demonstrated a clear disdain by telling Rollins: "I don't know HOW you drew those conNECtions!" for a film he hadn't even begun shooting! forget 'bout it.
@thatwaskindofrude I actually think along with There will be blood, Punch Drunk Love has a lot of Kubrickian elements with the quirky characters, weird camera angles, dark humor, surrealistic imagery. However, even if you don't see similarities I think people are just comparing their uniqueness and brilliance when they discuss the two.
(cont) I guess you hate DePalma because he ripped off the scene from Eisenstein's "Battleship Potemkin" in "The Untouchables" huh? Or Spielberg because he openly admits directly copying scenes from "The Searchers"
@detriplea I don't get why people compare PTA to Kubrick... They're nothing alike. PTA is much more like Robert Altman imo. But I get what you're trying to say
@FunBoy15 Totally agree about PTA but i was thinking to my self if those two are connected somehow... I mean you know, a good director should have a writing skill.
definately one of the best potential in Hollywood right now. He has released a string of solid movies (i.e. Boogie Nights, Magnolia, There Will Be Blood) but he hasn't made a great film yet, but i have high hopes
Fuck what everyone is commenting- I'm just going to say it; PTA is better than Kubrick. Both as a filmmaker, writer, and person. He may not be as good as Scorsese yet, but give it time. He's still young.
No, P.T. Anderson hasn't done anything of 2001 Space Odyssey caliber yet. And he hasn't done anything to totally shake the foundation like Clockwork Orange or Dr. Strangelove. Give him more time and we'll see but I don't think he's comparable yet. He's a legend but he's not mythical quite yet.
Anderson is one of my favorite three working directors. However he is definitely not like Kubrick, his way of talking and his passion, knowledge and utilization of film history reminds me more of Martin Scorsese.
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Just got back from this film and it was amazing. Great characters and awesome plot turns. Go see it.
What the fuck GANG GANG
yo Theo wtf are you doing here mane
BRUH HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA
Yooo Theo a cinephile!
Dude you know as much about film as brendan schuab knows about winning a fight. Get out of here NOW.
I once watched Magnolia twice in the same day...
First time I watched it was the first time I tried acid. So it was a watching it over the course of a lifetime type deal. Pretty cool film.
Why wouldn’t you?
Seeing PTA and Henry Rollins name drop Penderecki just made my day
One of my personal heroes. People like him makes art go on.
I feel really sorry for PTA sometimes - he'll never be able to properly watch a PTA movie
💯
PTA isn't really all that commercially successful. Kubrick was much more commercially successful, but honestly, I think that has to do with the times, not many artistic films are going to be commercially successful these days.
great freakin director.. love all his movies.
"And hopefully there will be... blood"
I love this.
Thank you Paul Anderson your the best! !
Man what a cool, down to earth guy. Nothing Hollywood about him.
He is a very talented filmmaker who could easily rise to become one the best directors of his generation. Hollywood, keep your eyes peeled.
2006 was 14 years ago 😮
Time is moving fast, enjoy today to the fullest. Whatever, whoever you want, do it now; right now.
Two great guys. Love them both! Paul T Anderson is the best!
He's filming "The Master" right now!!!!! Man I can not wait...
What a pleasent interview to watch. Much respect for PT Anderson.
The last question Henry Rollins asked PTA made me smile. To hear one of your favorite directors say, "just don't give a fuck" as a word of advice in creating film- that's badass.
“There is a small possibility of blood”😁
A genious.
Liked it so much, I bought it! It's moody, mysterious, scary... just amazing.
He has to be one of least egotistical directors I have ever seen.
I love the interviewer's reaction when PTA mentions Penderecki. I agree with 'godfatherofwiseguys' that no one could quite anticipate just exactly what was coming their way with 'There Will Be Blood'. It truly is a unique film - the best of the decade, in my opinion. Also, 'godfatherofthewiseguys' has one of the best user names I've yet seen...
Henry!!! How could i forget Henry?!
Much respect for PT and Henry!
Everyone fighting over whether he’s more like Kubrick, Scorsese or Altman... it’s funny because he shares characteristics of all three and in one of his first interviews he said those were his top 3 influences.
Such a talent! There Will Be Blood is so amazing. Sucks that No Country for Old Men came out the same year, otherwise Blood would sweep.
Magnolia, such a beautiful moive.
Henry Rollins is a great American. Smart, intelligent and thoughtful. He's not full of baloney like so many other musicians.
The Best In The World!
its so sad that Robert Altman died a few months after this interview :(
Also I am really happy that PTA dedicated there will be blood in his memory :)
i really like rollins as an interviewer
The talent Mr. Anderson (Mr. Smith Voice from the matrix) displays is incredible. Pure skill. " I drink you milkshake."
Like a lot of great artists, he always seems so cagey and aloof about giving direct answers when people ask him about the specific social/cultural/political impetus behind his films. It's understandable that he doesn't want to pin one broad-brush explanation onto There Will Be Blood. It is a deep/complex film, and is "about" many things. But we would be remiss to overlook its obvious theme of the dark, violent nature of America's history with capitalism (something that was still very much a part of American culture in 2007, and remains so in 2018). I'm sure that when just chilling with friends and not in an interview, PTA would agree with that sentiment. With many wordy nuances, and neurotic caveats, no doubt. lol
You know what I appreciate about this interview? THe fact that there is not pretentiousness.
I always fear watching interviews with intellects because of the phoniness,and this interview had neither.
Such a relief. I really admire PTA. What a great director.
I have never seen a more generous director who gives his actors free reign.
He is great. I always look forward to his movies.
No I don’t know
Not to mention that amazing performance he drew out of Daniel Day-Lewis!! DDL's a great actor but I believe PTA had a lot to do w/getting that character just right.
PTA's seating position reminds me of an old Crowley photo.
Treasure of Sierra Madre with Humphrey Bogart. Great classic!
...i think you'll find the 'heart' your looking for in any one of his 'Brilliant' films. fruity
Jonny Greenwood ended up doing a wonderful job on the soundtrack, and his work sounded like it was HEAVILY influenced by Penderecki
Just don't give a fuck. Best advise ever? (Love PTA one of my main influences)
I really hope he doesn't wait another five years until his next film.
Then again, if the end result is anywhere near as good as Blood, it'll be worth the wait
PENDERECKI!?
"Just don't give a fuck" Best advice ever
3:08 - Wow, Robert Altman died only 7 months after this interview
an aimee mann song called "red vines" that's said to be about pta
the modern Kubrick, what I normally say.
Way better than Kubrick. PTA is one of a kind.
My ass was on the ground when he said he wishes he pushed his fear aside earlier. He was 23-24 when he started. I'm 27 lol
seems like a sincerely cool guy!
good interview
I like the "There might be blood" line. Actually when i saw this there were a few people that walked out of the theater. Losers.
PTA and Kubrick are only alike in the fact that they both strive and succeed in making great cinema
1. There Will Be Blood
2. Boogie Nights
3. Magnolia
4. Punch-Drunk Love
5. Hard Eight
i think no one, even the interviewer, saw what was comming. Before, his films was sort of an ensemble Robert Altman type of films. but with There Will Be Blood, not only did he depart from his usual style of films, his starting to form a Kubrick like route. even in Punch-Drunk Love, little hints of Kubrick is there. Now with There Will Be Blood, he cements his legacy in Cinema forever.
@Vaipan im pretty sure the comment about 'drew those connections' was sarcasm on Anderson's part.
Why am i just now seeing this?
@hampusheh Obviously he has a different directing style, but the comparison really comes from the fact of how original that particular style is over other modern directors, it's that originality that reminds me of Kubrick. And even though he does have a distinctive style, he still manages to make a very different film every time, like Kubrick.
I was hoping he'd mention radiohead as music.
The similarities to Chinatown are with Daniel Day-Lewis. It's obvious John Huston's character, Noah Cross, is the "inspiration" for DDL.
Goat
PT Anderson's films are very much like Kubrick's. Not in ways of story telling but in ways the camera is placed throughout the film. They both used a lot of wide angle shots, center shots, and long shots...very similar styles of filmmaking but nonetheless different.
@TheSZimmer i think he did. Before, in the 2nd half of the 90s plus the early 2000s, he's sort of the "One of the best". but with There Will Be Blood, which is getting better in time, he now stands at the top of cinema.
I love how there's a simpsons video in the related vids callled, "The PTA has disbanded!"
1:09 "Nooooh" translation: I can't believe what a dork you are.
There Will Be Blood is rightfully compared to Kubrick, it reminds me of the movies like "The Shining", the first half of the movie is just hypnotizing and builds tone and climaxes with madness in the second half. He really does remind me of Stanley Kubrick, hell, he even looks like a young Stanley Kubrick.
This guy is a fucking legend, probably the new Kubrick, did you see the interview where he is eating pizza?
@Cain are you out of your mind.......have you seen any Kubrick movies other than the well known films?? As far as the Scorsese comment, I recommend you watch some Cassavetes stuff it starts there.
I concur. Quite an outrageous comment concerning Kubrick. There has never been and will never be anyone on his level
www.top10films.co.uk/archives/21695, thank you
dont chase fame
Amazing director, cigarettes & coffee, sydney (hard eight), boogie nights, magnolia, punch-drunk love, there will be blood... I think punch-drunk is one of his best with magnolia and there will..., please discuss this. With gondry, fincher, aronofsky, ritchie, glazer and ferrara, his one of the very best of the young directors of today.. sheers. Hope he does movies more often, even do I understand his way of work, maybe is his system.
@detriplea That might very well true, considering the rate of how often he makes a film. Like Kubrick, he takes his time.
I'm writing something myself. Its about a group of serial killers that record there own killings on a super 8 camera. Then they all meet up at an abandoned church and compare there work. Its similar to the oscars but they call it The Manson Awards. GIVE ME FEEDBACK!
What is the message or the moral of the story? What is the reader/viewer supposed to walk away with at the end?
***** That there is an awards for everything in the world today. Why not judge and compare murders. The moral of the story is Murderers all around you, nobody knows family or friends well enough.
Could be interesting. Write it up and then self-publish it. lulu.com can put it in book form and ship it to you.
Its not as long as I would like it to be. So far I have about 50 pages.
Make the font bigger.
Aqui está el futuro del cine
Who else would we compare him to after the masterpiece "There Will Be Blood"?
But NO ONE will EVER BE KUBRICK
2001 and The Shining are Pure Genius
this guy is one of my biggest insperations to make films. Boogie nights and magnolia are classics. If the oscar's was truely about addressing the art and not the buisness then magnolia would have walked away with it. or at least in my opinion it should have.
after first watching the "pizza interview", he comes across as arrogant in this one, realizes it in the last 30 seconds, and tries to apologize by saying "i love this show" when earlier he demonstrated a clear disdain by telling Rollins: "I don't know HOW you drew those conNECtions!" for a film he hadn't even begun shooting! forget 'bout it.
There will be a milkshake.
@thatwaskindofrude I actually think along with There will be blood, Punch Drunk Love has a lot of Kubrickian elements with the quirky characters, weird camera angles, dark humor, surrealistic imagery. However, even if you don't see similarities I think people are just comparing their uniqueness and brilliance when they discuss the two.
PT! PT! PT!
Like Wayne Gretzky. Penderetzki. Because it's Polish, in the Polish language "ck" is pronounced "tzk" or "tsk."
(cont)
I guess you hate DePalma because he ripped off the scene from Eisenstein's "Battleship Potemkin" in "The Untouchables" huh? Or Spielberg because he openly admits directly copying scenes from "The Searchers"
This must have been filmed not long before Altman's death... Damn shame.
One of them for me was Top Mario Games. :)
@detriplea I don't get why people compare PTA to Kubrick... They're nothing alike. PTA is much more like Robert Altman imo. But I get what you're trying to say
@FunBoy15 Totally agree about PTA but i was thinking to my self if those two are connected somehow... I mean you know, a good director should have a writing skill.
definately one of the best potential in Hollywood right now. He has released a string of solid movies (i.e. Boogie Nights, Magnolia, There Will Be Blood) but he hasn't made a great film yet, but i have high hopes
cool
Type "Ghoulardi" in search and see Ernie Anderson, Paul Thomas Andersons father...
Enjoy
HAHAHA...God I love the internet.
I thought it was a stunning cinematic work. However the last 45 min maybe were lacking....I thought it was fascinating.
Fuck what everyone is commenting- I'm just going to say it; PTA is better than Kubrick. Both as a filmmaker, writer, and person. He may not be as good as Scorsese yet, but give it time. He's still young.
Day-Lewis talked about Ledger on Oprah.
I think he was joking. This is an ongoing gag on IMDb.
PTA, PTA, PTA, PTA, PTA!
Too me he is better than Kubrick!!!!
@carcillian im listing his movies, not half hour shorts, but yes, i have seen that
Penderecki? Isnt that ironic that jonny greenwood who did the score for there will be blood has done a collabration with him?
wow, your wrong. Paul W.S. Anderson mad A vs. P this is Paul Thomas Anderson, and none of his movies are anywhere near misses.
No, P.T. Anderson hasn't done anything of 2001 Space Odyssey caliber yet. And he hasn't done anything to totally shake the foundation like Clockwork Orange or Dr. Strangelove.
Give him more time and we'll see but I don't think he's comparable yet. He's a legend but he's not mythical quite yet.
Thank You...i'm aware of that. I still have yet to hear a reason from you why the entire movie is crap other than similarities in performances?
Anderson is one of my favorite three working directors. However he is definitely not like Kubrick, his way of talking and his passion, knowledge and utilization of film history reminds me more of Martin Scorsese.
Did you like it?
that's what i thought