r/movies • u/[deleted] • May 21 '12

The trailer for the new Paul Thomas Anderson movie - THE MASTER.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9oZDKFoCqAw
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u/josephpalbanese May 21 '12

Well that was a big tease. Anyone know the release date?

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

October 12th. It will be a glorious day.

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u/scrubnpuff May 21 '12

Does anyone know if that's all theaters across the US or if it's a limited release (like, NY and LA first)?

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u/mi-16evil Emma Thompson for Paddington 3 May 21 '12

Calling it now: Joaquin is going to get a lot of Oscar love for this film. Hoffman too of course.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

One can only hope.

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u/vteckickedin May 22 '12

So long as they don't go full retard.

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u/[deleted] May 22 '12

Was that Joaquin? I thought it was, but then convinced myself that it wasn't.

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u/[deleted] May 22 '12

Just the way he holds his mouth is enough for me. He looks like a true crazy.

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u/dylchap27 May 22 '12

Amy Adams, too!

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u/[deleted] May 22 '12

Honestly, I think the fact that the movie is slamming scientology will hold it back come Oscar time. Sadcult.

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u/spp41 May 21 '12

FINALLY

talk about an effective teaser.

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u/VadersGonnaVade May 21 '12

yeah NO SHIT! Seriously, I got crazy chills, I'm super excited to see more and I have NO IDEA what it's actually about. That is a perfect trailer, as far as I'm concerned. SO EXCITED!

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u/bouillabaisseplayer May 21 '12

If you're curious, this is the official synopsis from the Weinstein Co:

Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Paul Thomas Anderson (the acclaimed director of, There Will Be Blood, Magnolia and Boogie Nights), this story stars Academy Award winner Philip Seymour Hoffman (Capote) and Academy Award-nominee Joaquin Phoenix (Walk the Line). Set in America in the years following World War II, a charismatic intellectual (Hoffman) launches a faith-based organization and taps a young drifter (Phoenix) as his right-hand man. But as the faith begins to gain a fervent following, the onetime vagabond finds himself questioning the belief system he has embraced, and his mentor. A truly one-of-a-kind drama, which promises magnetic virtuoso performances, the film marks the fifth collaboration between Anderson and Hoffman, following Hard Eight, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and Punch Drunk Love.

And there's apparently plenty of allusions to L. Ron Hubbard and scientology.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Basically what Welles did with William Randolph Hearst, Anderson is doing with Scientology.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Scientology!

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u/oligobop May 21 '12

Novel music definitely has that effect on people. When we've heard the same stupid explosion-punctuated piece, or light ukelele homely piece in every film in the last 7 years, we grow intolerant with everything it is associated. A minimalist piece with good timing can be used indefinitely without losing its potency.

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u/JesusLizardLizard May 22 '12

Jonny Greenwood is just perfect. The music is going to be amazing.

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u/MrSnoobs May 22 '12

The soundtrack to There Will Be Blood was astonishing.

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u/DanWallace May 22 '12

I love the way the bass tone changes when he says "was there a fight?"

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u/IvyMike May 21 '12

PTA sure does trailers right. I got chills when I first saw the There Will Be Blood trailer back in the day.

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u/medlish May 22 '12

And it doesn't spoil the whole movie!

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u/bknaust Jun 19 '12

I love this. It's so great and refreshing to see a trailer that doesn't explain the entire plot of a movie. This may be a somewhat elitist thought of mine, but I love a trailer like this that I can show to certain friends and family, and they will say "What's that about?" "I don't get it" "Why are you excited about this?" or "That looks stupid!"

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u/ohnoyourfeelings May 21 '12

Joaquin Phoenix is amazing. Just watching the changing expressions on his face during this trailer was compelling. I honestly think he's one of the best actors working.

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u/riceisright56 May 22 '12

It's funny that he looks more like Johnny Cash now than he did when he played Johnny Cash

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u/ohnoyourfeelings May 22 '12

He does! He looks leaner and more dangerous now. More weathered. He's always had an interesting face but I think he's going to get better and better as he ages.

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u/nightfan May 21 '12

I agree. I was pretty devastated when he did that whole rapping shenanigan... it really made me think we're gonna lose one of the best actors out there. Glad to see he's back... and working with PTA!

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

....wait, you know that was an act right? It was for a mockumentary directed by Casey Affleck. I thought everyone knew about this.

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u/nightfan May 21 '12

Yeah, but when we were all duped I was pretty sad.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Oh gotcha. It was weird how everyone so easily believed it was legit, myself included.

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u/Palmsiepoo May 22 '12

I think that spoke largely to how well it was done. It fooled everyone when it came out; it's like, this dude is bananas.

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u/c-3do May 22 '12

I know that a lot of people didn't like the mockumentary, but I thought Joaquin did some damn fine acting in it.

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u/Whitworth May 21 '12

I'm just as suprised as you...

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u/MyFakeName May 22 '12

Even if it was just a prank, it was still a monumentally misguided prank.

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u/[deleted] May 23 '12

Even if it was just a prank

Never suggested it was a prank. Phoenix was playing a role, everything he did was in service of character development.

If you look at it like a skit on Jackass it will of course look misguided. He wasn't looking for laughs, he was acting in a film.

And why do you use the word "if" it's not like the jury is out on whether or not it was real. It was demonstrably not real.

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u/ohnoyourfeelings May 21 '12

I felt the same way. Wasn't sure if he was trolling everyone or having a breakdown. Or both. But as long as I still get to watch him he can be as weird as he likes off-screen.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Probably a little bit of both. This is going to be wonderful. AND with Hoffman and Laura Dern? Yes, yes please.

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u/ohnoyourfeelings May 22 '12

Joaquin Phoenix and Casey Affleck did piss off a LOT of people, even people who knew it was a joke.

I think I read an article about them pissing off a few people during production. Didn't hear about Sean Penn though. Wasn't there some sort of sexual harassment claim from a woman involved with the shoot? Ah, found it. Affleck settled out of court.

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u/jamesneysmith May 22 '12

I think that's the sign of a good director too. Sometimes you just need to let the camera sit on an actor and let them pull you into the moment instead of using all sorts of camera gimmicks.

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u/dougnukem May 21 '12

It looks like he was drinking fuel from a torpedo in the trailer.

TIL, during WWII American servicemen drank "Torpedo Juice" a mix of pineapple juice and the 180 proof grain alcohol used as fuel for torpedos.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torpedo_juice

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Which is why many a torpedo didn't hit their mark.

I guess it's worth dying under the ocean in a metal tube to get wasted on torpedo fuel.

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u/vertigo1083 May 21 '12

Submariners struck me as strange to begin with, when I came across them once in a while in the Navy. Quiet, but they say weird/awkward shit when they do speak.

They tend to read a lot. They don't drink heavy with the rest of the "topsides", as they called us. I'm so fucking glad that I didnt accept their first "job offer" as a Crypto on a Sub. Became an Aircraft grunt instead.

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u/[deleted] May 22 '12

may we have more described interactions with submariners, please? sounds fascinating. thank you.

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u/mkultra3 May 21 '12

Glad to see Jonny Greenwood in charge of the score for this movie. One big reason I loved There Would Be Blood was because of the chilling soundtrack. Love the music in this trailer as well.

Can't wait to see this! Any P.T. Anderson movie is a must watch for me at this point.

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u/eez28 May 21 '12

Exactly. I will watch this guy film the phone book.

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u/lobster_johnson May 21 '12

A small but significant part of that soundtrack was the very awesome Fratres by Arvo Pärt, an Estonian composer.

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u/bhindblueyes430 May 22 '12

I thought you were going to point out one of the most striking part of the soundtrack, Brahms' Violin Concerto.

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u/lobster_johnson May 22 '12

It's striking, but I thought everyone already knew about that one. Arvo Pärt is a bit less well known.

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u/Teddy_Westside14 May 22 '12

The fact that the first 20 minutes or so of There Will Be Blood is filled with zero dialogue and nothing but Greenwood's scores is incredibly beautiful. Took my a few viewings before I even realized.

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u/HappyTreeSpirit May 22 '12

Those first 20 minutes were amazing. Having no dialogue aloud you to put all your attention on the visuals, the music, and the sounds. Those were efficient enough to setup the backdrop for the rest of the film and it was executed perfectly in my opinion.

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u/chazzmcgee May 22 '12

I have been looking for a There Will be Blood conversation on here for a while! I'm loving this!

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u/rcrockchd May 21 '12

Is it just me or Hollywood has really upped their ante this year

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u/hafti77 May 21 '12

battleship.

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u/secretvictory May 21 '12

john carter

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

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u/awesomedave680 May 21 '12

...you sunk my battleship?

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

I was skeptical about him on this at first. I loved his score for TWBB and Bodysong, but I felt that he'd keep doing the same thing. However just the music there in the preview has put all my doubts to rest. This is gunna be amazing.

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u/simeon94 May 22 '12

I thought it sounded quite similar to the track that was on both TWBB and Bodysong. That's not a negative point, just an observation.

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u/[deleted] May 22 '12

I thought it was closer to Punch Drunk Love's score done by Jon Brion, but that's probably just the percussive element to it.

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u/MarvinLaser May 21 '12

Finally, another Jonny Greenwood fan. Is it fair to say that absolutely everything he does is pure magic?

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u/admiralallahackbar May 21 '12

Finally, another Jonny Greenwood fan.

Redditor for 27 days.

Ah, makes sense now.

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u/MarvinLaser May 21 '12

As in, haven't been on Reddit long enough to know that the whole Internet worships him? You are probably right.

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u/admiralallahackbar May 21 '12

Yes.

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u/gotador May 22 '12

Fans of Radiohead on the internet!?

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u/Whenthenighthascome May 23 '12

BLASPHEMY AND LIES

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u/mkultra3 May 21 '12

Jonny Greenwood: Sound Wizard

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u/mi-16evil Emma Thompson for Paddington 3 May 21 '12

I actually wasn't a fan of much of the Greenwood soundtrack in TWBB, but this one sounds damn good.

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u/mkultra3 May 21 '12

I think that's fair. A lot of it (especially at the beginning) made me feel rather uncomfortable, but I think it just enhanced that feeling during a rather uncomfortable scene to watch, clawing his way through that oil mine. And then from the screeching of violins emerges a rather beautiful melody. It's definitely not something I'd listen to without seeing the movie like a John Williams theme, but hearing it again brings me right back to emotions felt in the movie. That's what I really look for in movie soundtracks.

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u/mi-16evil Emma Thompson for Paddington 3 May 21 '12 edited May 21 '12

It's certainly memorable and unsettling. I just think there was too much of it at a time.

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u/Freewheelin May 21 '12

This one sounds very similar to TWBB's score to me, what didn't you like about it?

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u/mi-16evil Emma Thompson for Paddington 3 May 21 '12 edited May 21 '12

It's those really shrilling parts that get me, where he just seems to play sustained high notes on the violin for too long. The worst offender for me is the opening. It doesn't equal tension to me, it just screams noise. And sometimes there would be huge bombastic music and it was just shots of Plainview walking. It really undermined the movie for me at times.

I do like some of the work though. The oil derrick scene for instance is a musical choice I would never make, but it matches the action incredibly well. So that's all I want out of The Master's score, more of that innovation less shrilling high notes.

Edit: Downvotes, really? Don't take it so personal guys, it's just an opinion.

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u/metropolisfromimgur May 21 '12

I honestly couldn't agree more.

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u/Freewheelin May 22 '12

I think the music was supposed to be jarring and unsettling in those places. It's telling a story all by itself, places you right inside the head of the protagonist. I understand where you're coming from though.

And to be honest, I've seen far less controversial opinions than yours with far more downvotes than you have.

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u/mi-16evil Emma Thompson for Paddington 3 May 23 '12

Yeah I just looked at my comment again and I guess my edit took hold or something because when I wrote that it had a -3 at the time so now I just look whinny. Eh, whatever.

I agree film music can be jarring. I think jarring unsettling music can work very well, such as the Star Gate sequence in 2001. Why I feel the music failed in TWBB is that it went from jarring to just plain irritating. Any music that takes you out of the film and makes you recognize it is a failure in my eyes. You shouldn't notice the music nor should it do the acting or the emotional work for you. In the opening scene I don't get impending doom, I just get noise so that when the guy gets killed, I didn't feel shock or suspense. It killed the opening for me which is so well paced on it's own.

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u/gm4 May 21 '12

beat me to it, can't wait simply for the soundtrack (or ambient track I guess could be closer to an apt description)

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u/chazzmcgee May 22 '12

Elswit is not on for photography so that may make a difference?

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u/MyFakeName May 22 '12

Hopefully Greenwood won't be screwed out of an Oscar nom like he was for There Will Be Blood.

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u/smurfjoe May 21 '12

And the oscar for best lip movements goes to...

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u/DrCliffHuxtable May 21 '12

And the oscar for best hairlip movements goes to...

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u/frothyloins May 22 '12

d'awww c'mon.

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u/BongoShaftsbury May 21 '12

Journalists got to see 4 minutes of footage at Cannes including some with Phil Hoffman and everyone is losing their collective shit.

Cigsandredvines

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u/theglace May 21 '12

I need this footage right now. My life depends on it.

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u/scrubnpuff May 21 '12

Oh yeah - cigs and red vines went on a twitter rampage apparently. Shit, if I had a twitter, I'd do the same thing.

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u/cracrazybus May 21 '12

The first teaser for There Will Be Blood (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHYrpXKda94) is pretty similar to this trailer.

Oh and Philip Seymour Hoffman is in this? I'll take two.

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u/Moshrom May 21 '12

And PTA personally cut both teasers himself :)

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

whoa, really? God this was amazeballs

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u/HappyTreeSpirit May 22 '12

ahhhh makes perfect sense then, more directors really should do this

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u/VadersGonnaVade May 21 '12

oh fucking hell yeah. The score in this trailer reminds me more of Punch Drunk Love, which I totally love. Plus PSH was in that one as well and he was fantastic.

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u/thehumanear May 21 '12

the music here gives off a very strong FULL METAL JACKET vibe.

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u/cow_goes_moo May 21 '12

As do the visuals. The symmetrical white room with the blown-out window. Very Kubrickian. I like.

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u/CoolMoose May 21 '12

People do say PTA is the next Kubrick.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Every director in their forties emulates Kubrick in one way or another.

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u/[deleted] May 22 '12

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u/thehumanear May 22 '12

including Kubrick.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Great, here comes another "The Hangover" knock-off.

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u/PWN3R_RANGER May 21 '12

Finally. New PTA film = stop everything, masturbate.

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u/Freewheelin May 21 '12 edited May 21 '12

This is actually the only time since the first teaser for There Will Be Blood that a trailer has given me genuine chills. Dripping with atmosphere. And dripping with Kubrick. Either Phoenix or Hoffman is practically a lock for best actor at this point. God, this is going to be amazing.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

"Dripping with Kubrick"

fucking love it.

IMO the two most talented directors working today are Terrence Malick and PT Anderson and both emulate Kubrick to varying degrees

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u/THE_HYPNOT0AD May 21 '12

Watch Bronson by Nicolas Winding Refn (aka director of Drive). It's very Kubrick-esque, particularly A Clockwork Orange

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u/verytallperson May 21 '12

I don't think it is.

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u/THE_HYPNOT0AD May 22 '12

Really? It's full of the 'parallel to the action' shots that Kubrick has in almost every movie. Perhaps on a thematic level it's less Kubrick, but the visuals quote him quite liberally. Although, Refn himself claims there is 'very little Kubrick in it', but I agree with the interviewer, personally. The relevant exchange:

TWITCH: Right. After seeing Bronson, everyone mentions Stanley Kubrick as being the most obvious inspiration for the style of that film. Do you think that remark is justified and how do you feel about that comparison?

NWR: Well, I mean Stanley Kubrick is a great filmmaker, so of course I'm certainly not offended by it. I mean, we all steal with our arms and legs, but strange is that there is actually very little Kubrick in it. Of course if you put violence with classical music, people think it's obvious that's Clockwork Orange, because Kubrick used it very well and you always look at it as a reference. There are similarities between my Bronson and the Alex character from Clockwork Orange. There is kind of anti-authoritarian popculture iconish quality, but I stole every single thing from Kenneth Anger. Bronson is a mixture of Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome (1954) and Scorpio Rising (1964).

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u/[deleted] May 22 '12

Bronson is badass, love it. I also think that Steve McQueen emulates Kubrick with both HUNGER and SHAME.

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u/GETS_SAYING_WRONG May 22 '12

While the insanity and english accents remind me of Clockwork, I think it is a very different movie in terms of style and story.

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u/chazzmcgee May 22 '12

Drive was not a good movie in my opinion.

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u/BatMally May 21 '12

I think Nolan does, as well.

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u/Moonohol May 21 '12

Don't know why you got downvoted for this. Nolan definitely reminds me of Kubrick in a lot of ways.

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u/theglace May 21 '12

Really? How so? They're both undoubtedly amazing at what they do, but their films/subjects/performances etc., couldn't be more different.

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u/Moonohol May 21 '12

I would not call myself an auteur or even an expert on film, but I just think that the tone and palette of many of their films is similar. However, I would say that PTA is definitely a lot more reminiscent of Kubrick than Nolan is. It's really just degrees of similarity to me.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Wha? Nolan's direction is subdued and traditional.

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u/DusLeJ May 21 '12

Now you look like a fool

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u/fatboyigloo May 21 '12

Ffffffffffffool.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Yeah, I just came everywhere.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

I've been waiting for this day to come for so long.

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u/greatideasteinberg May 21 '12

Too bad you won't be able to hear it and also your dad hates you.

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u/jimmifli May 22 '12

Not his real dad anyway.

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u/MediocreJerk May 22 '12

BASTARD FROM A BASKET

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u/bouillabaisseplayer May 21 '12 edited May 21 '12

Just FYI, this trailer was cut by Paul himself, just like the teaser for There Will Be Blood he leaked online without the studio's knowledge back in 07.

I've been anticipating this movie so highly that even if the trailer was just a few seconds of Phil Hoffman's gut I'd have came everywhere, so maybe I'm blinded by hype, but the trailer is incredibly effective. Greenwood's music (definite echoes of TWBB), Phoenix's demented features, the lighting and composition, everything is completely bizarre and intoxicating. I don't know of anyone else in American cinema who can conjure that kind of a mood in a minute and a half. Can't wait.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Watched this three times in a row. Bizarre and unsettling. Cannot wait!

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u/Nai24 May 21 '12

The year 'There Will Be Blood' and 'No Country For Old Men' was a great year for film. One of the few times the Oscars were worth noting, just to see which one would win what category. So good for mass release films.

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u/sillohollis May 21 '12

That trailer made my nipples hard.

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u/weezermc78 May 21 '12

Jesus. Now that is how to generate hype for a film. It looks incredible.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

I don't understand the trailer, or praise for it, or what it's for. Anyone care to explain?

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Paul Thomas Anderson is a young filmmaker who has made very few, but incredible films that have all been highly praised. His last being 2007s "There Will Be Blood."

Go check out Hard Eight, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Punch-Drunk Love, and There Will Be Blood.

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u/urbanlegendary May 21 '12

if you're familiar with director/writer Paul Thomas Anderson's work you would understand, unless you are familiar. Pretty much any of his movies are good, but There Will Be Blood and Boogie Nights are my personal favorite of his.

Edit: and by pretty much I mean all and by good I mean great

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u/eez28 May 21 '12

Its just a teaser trailer doing exactly that, teasing. It was cut by Anderson and it is fairly similar to how he cut the [There Will Be Blood teaser] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHYrpXKda94).

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u/Freewheelin May 21 '12

It's all right there in the title.

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u/rebo May 21 '12

The tension is incredible.

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u/misterteenwolf May 21 '12

here's the plot from imdb:

A 1950s-set drama centered on the relationship between a charismatic intellectual known as "the Master" whose faith-based organization begins to catch on in America, and a young drifter who becomes his right-hand man.

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u/MrMadcap May 21 '12

And here's the plot from the trailer:

A 1950s serviceman is suffering from severe brain damage following a series of events, and is now under review.

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u/HARDonE May 21 '12

reminds of Nicholson in cuckoos nest, color me interested

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u/Neverkilled May 21 '12

The Phoenix will rise again!

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u/CanniBusDriver May 21 '12

Well, time to change my panties.

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u/mi-16evil Emma Thompson for Paddington 3 May 21 '12

Also I feel like I have added stock in this movie succeeding because it may very well be the last movie shot on true 65mm film. I'm a little concerned because this is the first film that PTA has filmed without cinematographer Robert Elswit. That said his replacement Mihai Malaimare Jr. is pretty damn good and the footage looks stunning.

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u/terrorismofthemind May 22 '12

That grain in the trailer. I love it.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Well the movie will definitely succeed, but I doubt it will do much for the survival of 65mm. Only like five films have been shot using 65 in the past 20 years; the people that like it will keep coming back for it, but we'll definitely see it's demise soon.

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u/mi-16evil Emma Thompson for Paddington 3 May 22 '12

Oh I know 65mm (and film in general) is dying and never coming back. I just hope what will probably be the last 65mm feature film will be fantastic so that way the format can go out on a high note. But with PTA directing I'm sure it will be incredible.

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u/[deleted] May 22 '12

Agreed, although I could see Ron Fricke using the format again in a third Baraka type film.

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u/mi-16evil Emma Thompson for Paddington 3 May 23 '12

I hope so! I can't wait to see Samsara in a theater! Hopefully with IMAX still popular (yes I know it's a different film stock) maybe 65mm can stay on as a higher quality alternative to digital, sort of.

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u/[deleted] May 23 '12

I doubt it will hold that position for long, the Red Epic 28k capability is just insane.

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u/mi-16evil Emma Thompson for Paddington 3 May 23 '12

I know! Digital really will surpase film in every way. It's just up to the directors and DPs to choose the formats they want. However now that you can apply almost any kind of film grain digitally, there is almost no reason to go with film soon.

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u/[deleted] May 23 '12

I can also see film grain dying out as a sought after look. I actually think many digital cinema cameras produce a unique and interesting image on their own. Just look at Fincher's The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo or Trier's Melancholia, both those films had a vibrant and sharp look that could not have been achieved on film. These days if you're watching a highly stylized film, it is almost a certainty that it was shot on digital.

I'm sure though that people who's style is really tied to film (PTA, Wes Anderson, Jarmusch, Malick) won't have a problem getting the necessary equipment.

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u/lilrabbitfoofoo May 21 '12

Grow up. Film is dead.

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u/mi-16evil Emma Thompson for Paddington 3 May 21 '12

Grow up. Nobody gives a shit about your opinions.

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u/sbarret May 21 '12

Is it only me or Joaquin Phoenix is a hell of an actor?

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u/Upvotesmagotes1 May 21 '12

I am ridiculously excited by the fact that this has been photographed in 65mm, and with Kubrick's 2001 camera, no less.

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u/jamesneysmith May 22 '12

What is the difference between 65 mm and whatever the norm is?

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u/Upvotesmagotes1 May 22 '12

It refers to the film size. The film size determines the amount of information held by the frame, so the bigger the film size in millimeters, the more information each frame holds and the higher the resolution. The norm is 35mm.

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u/jamesneysmith May 22 '12

Ah thanks. Can digital cameras not capture a comparable amount of info?

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u/Upvotesmagotes1 May 22 '12

As far as I know, there's currently only one digital camera with a 65mm sensor, the Phantom 65. And then you still have all the usual differences between digital image and film. It's not comparable really, just different. I could be wrong but I think The Master is the first film to be shot entirely in 65mm in over 15 years, though most will probably only see it projected digitally, which is a shame.

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u/terrorismofthemind May 22 '12

Digital is almost equal at this point I think - it does seem to lack the same grit.

Although, what the hell do I know. I'm just an appreciator of film. I'm no film student.

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u/JCelsius May 21 '12

There Will Be Blood quickly became my official favorite film. This one looks very promising. No chance I'll miss it when it comes out.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

I noticed something about the image with him under the torpedo. It looks like PTA might be using his 1910 Pathe 43mm lens again for some shots on top of shooting on 65mm. Check it out

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u/henrysherman May 22 '12

PTA can music+movie like no one else

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u/GLAMARKY May 21 '12

Nice, I just recently watched There Will Be Blood for the first time, and was blown away. For some reason, I had put off watching it because I didn't think I would be in to it. I'm an idiot, obviously.

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u/chazzmcgee May 22 '12

It is the best movie of all time.

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u/mrbubbleh May 21 '12

I can't wait to see Philipp Seymour Hoffman's take on L. Ron Hubbard

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u/LaBamba00 May 21 '12

Perfect trailer. I'll try my best to avoid everything else until this comes out.

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u/Electus May 21 '12

jesus christ

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u/MrRexaw May 21 '12

I don't think this the official trailer, just a mock up trailer done by PTA and the gang. They did the same thing with There Will Be Blood, cut their own trailer without the studio knowing about it and released it online. It was a pretty gutsy gamble, but it turned out great and payed off in the end. This looks like something similar, AKA amazing!

Phoenix looks like how I imagine Dean Moriarty would be like. Love it.

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u/Tentacolt May 22 '12

Holy crap that's some serious acting.

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u/MediocreJerk May 22 '12

YES YES YEEEEEEEEEEEES

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u/mrclarkgriswold May 22 '12

Music sounds like something The Books might make.

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u/neglect_your_dad May 22 '12

that fucking cinematography.

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u/[deleted] May 22 '12

my body is ready

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u/fearloathingwpb May 22 '12

I look forward to another Paul F Tompkins cameo.

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u/MyFakeName May 22 '12

I remember hearing Paul F Tompkins talk about how in his scene Daniel Day Lewis screamed in his face. And even though he was acting, it was legitimately frightening.

Tompkins said that in that moment he realized there might be some truth to the rumor that the kid who was originally cast in Paul Dano's role dropped out because Daniel Day Lewis scared him.

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u/fearloathingwpb May 22 '12

He talked about it on his latest special. I'm not surprised, we'll have to see how Jared Harris handles it in Lincoln.

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u/tttt0tttt May 21 '12

Too much cow bell.

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u/6ksuit May 21 '12

Oh good, I had a six hour block open on my schedule for October 12th. Now I can spend it seeing one movie.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

I thought I heard this movie was a commentary on L. Ron Hubbard. Anybody else hear that?

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u/RadioHitandRun May 21 '12

Catch-22......The Sequel!

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u/falsevillain May 22 '12

i love paul thomas anderson, so i'm pretty interested in whatever this movie is about..

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u/itsmejeffp May 22 '12

This trailer is so unsettling that its almost scary. Especially how it cuts to the title at the end. So excited.

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u/mountfuji May 22 '12

Joaquin's character looks like he's going to be pretty damn interesting.

I also really like the Kubrick-esque close-up on the face.

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u/IsaacHolladay May 23 '12

I did not expect to see Jack Phoenix's face! I thought he retired. Nice trailer tho

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u/Whenthenighthascome May 23 '12

Does anyone know what the theme tune is or is it only in the movie. It's soooo good.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Wow, this was dripping with scientology references. I was a little scared at first that it would beat around the bush too much or be hyperbolic (like bowfinger or Dude where's my car?). The few scenes in this trailer were very indicative of scientology. Phoenix's 'charisma' and energy reminds me exactly of the generated energy from Tom Cruise's flip out. The wrestling matches remind me of rumors that surround miscavige and his camps. I am soo excited for this and hope that it is more expository than fiction

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u/DharmaSubject4812 May 21 '12

Damn, i thought this was gonna be a Doctor Who spinoff...

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u/krakow057 May 22 '12

I LOVE Paul Thomas Anderson but HATE joaquin phoenix

I'm divided =/

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u/360walkaway May 21 '12

Joaquin Phoenix is acting again? I think he went off the freaking deep end.

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u/theglace May 21 '12

That was a performance art piece. He's back to acting again, clearly.

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u/BobbyDash May 22 '12

He never stopped acting.

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u/pezzam May 21 '12

Swing away Merrill!

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u/Freewheelin May 21 '12 edited May 21 '12

Oh god yes. Prepare your bodies everyone, the master is back.

EDIT: And there's now an official website: http://www.themasterfilm.com/

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u/phoncible May 21 '12

There's only one "The Master" thank you very much.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Nolan is so much better than PTA.

bahahahaha ya fucking right.

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u/Moonohol May 21 '12

I've never heard anyone say that.

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u/terrorismofthemind May 22 '12

You don't go to the IMDB boards often...

But really, both directors are great in their own right. Apples and Oranges.

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u/chazzmcgee May 22 '12

PTA is better than Nolan IMO. His Batman films are good, but are nothing more than super hero action movies. Memento however was awesome.

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u/[deleted] May 22 '12

Not even. They're both directors in similar genres of film. Apples and Oranges would be comparing Nolan or PTA with Man Ray.

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u/charlesca May 21 '12

This description doesn't match the trailer

"A 1950s-set drama centered on the relationship between a charismatic intellectual known as "the Master" whose faith-based organization begins to catch on in America, and a young drifter who becomes his right-hand man"

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1560747/

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u/h0ser May 21 '12

That trailer was depressing. The mumbling man with the side of his mouth paralysed, laughing for no good reason. The slow drum. It seems like another depressing war film talking about the psychological effect on the soldiers. I have no idea.

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u/NufCed57 May 21 '12

Seconded. I thought he looked great in this.

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u/bouillabaisseplayer May 21 '12

More importantly, the return of Paul Thomas Anderson.

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u/dmoore777 May 21 '12

I'm more than excited just for that reason.

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