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PTA's next?
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by: Mike Sampson Jun. 11, 2008

After Paul Thomas Anderson's epic THERE WILL BE BLOOD (the best film of last year), you've got to think he can pretty much make any movie he wants to. The question is when he'll make up his mind and decide fully on what he wants to do. The reliable PTA blog Cigarettes and Red Vines has some word on what might be Anderson's next film. They've gotten word that Anderson may be taking on POWER PLAY about the ongoing battles between Las Vegas casinos and Native American tribes. Jack Nicholson was at one time attached to the script but it's unclear if he'd be involved in PTA's version. The script was written by Peter Bart, the editor-in-chief of Variety. Bart was suspended for three months because the sale of the script violated Variety policy (Bart later reformatted the script as a novella to get around this issue). That in and of itself is an interesting story but off point. We probably won't hear much word on Anderson's next project for a little while longer but the thought of Anderson working with Jack Nicholson is pretty exciting.

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Extra Tidbit: Anderson once worked as an uncredited writer for "Saturday Night Live."

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pzadvance
12:09AM on 06/13/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
kdraines...
i·ro·ny

n. pl. i·ro·nies

a.) The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning.

b.) An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.



See, we're learning all sort of new things here today! Isn't JoBlo fun?!
i·ro·ny

n. pl. i·ro·nies

a.) The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning.

b.) An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.



See, we're learning all sort of new things here today! Isn't JoBlo fun?!
 
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HoyleHaw
4:35PM on 06/11/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Actually think xxxoverridexxx hit it on the head. Honestly, I liked both movies equally. My biggest beef with TWBB was it lacked a human foil to make sense of things. And it lacked any significant female characters, making the film even more odd, since I think it could have benefitted from it.
Actually think xxxoverridexxx hit it on the head. Honestly, I liked both movies equally. My biggest beef with TWBB was it lacked a human foil to make sense of things. And it lacked any significant female characters, making the film even more odd, since I think it could have benefitted from it.
 
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theotherness
4:31PM on 06/11/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Meh. THERE WILL BE BLOOD was luckily more interesting than bad, but it was too long, and D-Day was SO boring, but the movie was interesting enough that I'd give another movie (with a much less-hammy actor) a chance. So again: meh. I know I'm the only one who'll say this, but it's true...
Meh. THERE WILL BE BLOOD was luckily more interesting than bad, but it was too long, and D-Day was SO boring, but the movie was interesting enough that I'd give another movie (with a much less-hammy actor) a chance. So again: meh. I know I'm the only one who'll say this, but it's true...
 
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Dead as History
4:18PM on 06/11/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Totally right on about There Will Be Blood as last years best. I'm sure whatever he chooses will be great, as with all his movies. No Country was good, but way overblown. Definately not the Coens best.
Totally right on about There Will Be Blood as last years best. I'm sure whatever he chooses will be great, as with all his movies. No Country was good, but way overblown. Definately not the Coens best.
 
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cupajoe
3:04PM on 06/11/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I wanna see what he will do with a horror movie. I know he will make something amazing.



And I looked into the metal gear thing a while back and they said he wont be doing that. But still that would be awesome.
I wanna see what he will do with a horror movie. I know he will make something amazing.



And I looked into the metal gear thing a while back and they said he wont be doing that. But still that would be awesome.
 
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Benj
2:39PM on 06/11/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This man is the greatest filmmaker to ever live, better than any filmmaker of past or present. I'm so excited for this. This is a great plot.
This man is the greatest filmmaker to ever live, better than any filmmaker of past or present. I'm so excited for this. This is a great plot.
 
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evergreen
1:45PM on 06/11/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
METAL GEAR SOLID
I really hope the PTA doing MGS info pans out.
I really hope the PTA doing MGS info pans out.
 
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xxxoverridexxx
1:41PM on 06/11/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
No Country was def the better movie while There Will be Blood had the better acting. Each had its own flaws like:



No Country:



Last 10 minutes



There Will:



The plot?



You both can end your debate
No Country was def the better movie while There Will be Blood had the better acting. Each had its own flaws like:



No Country:



Last 10 minutes



There Will:



The plot?



You both can end your debate
 
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kdraines
1:29PM on 06/11/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
pzadvance, you're an idiot
It's not that you have a different opinion than me, it's that you actually think opinions (especially about art) are right or wrong. I noticed you provided not one little trifling bit to back up why my opinion is "wrong."



Yes, you pushed my button just right. Attitudes like yours are why professional movie reviewers are more important than ever.
It's not that you have a different opinion than me, it's that you actually think opinions (especially about art) are right or wrong. I noticed you provided not one little trifling bit to back up why my opinion is "wrong."



Yes, you pushed my button just right. Attitudes like yours are why professional movie reviewers are more important than ever.
 
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Deadly Sinner
1:18PM on 06/11/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Although I do agree There Will Be Blood was the best movie of last year, I just can't anticipate one of PTA's films like I do the Coens'.



Also, I don't believe that Blood would have been nearly as good without Daniel Day Lewis.
Although I do agree There Will Be Blood was the best movie of last year, I just can't anticipate one of PTA's films like I do the Coens'.



Also, I don't believe that Blood would have been nearly as good without Daniel Day Lewis.
 
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spacemonkey
1:00PM on 06/11/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
There Will Be Blood was better then No country for Old Men!
I agree There Will Be Blood was the best movie of the year. In every single aspect it surpassed No Country for Old Men, thematically, visually and performance wise. It was such a tour de force!



Anything PTA does I will go see. So get to it dude!
I agree There Will Be Blood was the best movie of the year. In every single aspect it surpassed No Country for Old Men, thematically, visually and performance wise. It was such a tour de force!



Anything PTA does I will go see. So get to it dude!
 
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nickdoll
12:03PM on 06/11/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
KDRAINES is right though...
No Country is way better than There Will be Blood.
No Country is way better than There Will be Blood.
 
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beatrixkiddo
12:00PM on 06/11/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I am all about a movie with native american casinos...why? i have no idea.
I am all about a movie with native american casinos...why? i have no idea.
 
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pzadvance
11:28AM on 06/11/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
kdraines...
You're wrong. It's not that you have a different opinion from me, it's just that you're wrong. But don't sweat it, that stuff happens.



Honestly, I was kind of interested in the PTA + MGS news. But I'll take anything that means more from this beautiful, beautiful man.
You're wrong. It's not that you have a different opinion from me, it's just that you're wrong. But don't sweat it, that stuff happens.



Honestly, I was kind of interested in the PTA + MGS news. But I'll take anything that means more from this beautiful, beautiful man.
 
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kdraines
11:21AM on 06/11/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Just one bit of clarification.
As much as I loved "There Will Be Blood" it was not the best movie of last year. I agree with the Academy that that honor goes to "No Country for Old Men." "There Will Be Blood" was a fantastic movie for two hours before it spiraled into a ridiculous over-the-top near parody of itself. "I drink your milkshake!" And I cringe.
As much as I loved "There Will Be Blood" it was not the best movie of last year. I agree with the Academy that that honor goes to "No Country for Old Men." "There Will Be Blood" was a fantastic movie for two hours before it spiraled into a ridiculous over-the-top near parody of itself. "I drink your milkshake!" And I cringe.
 
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Hunglowman
11:05AM on 06/11/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i dont care
this guy could make a movie about a diaper and I'd still be the first on line.



Just watched Boogie Nights again. This guy is an absolute, real deal, top shelf auteur.
this guy could make a movie about a diaper and I'd still be the first on line.



Just watched Boogie Nights again. This guy is an absolute, real deal, top shelf auteur.