The Master - Spoiler-Free Thread

[Sleepless]

I can't wait to see the movie.

But you will.

[Derek]

www.deadline.com/2010/10/qa-social-networks-mike-de-luca/

Interview with De Luca. He discusses the New Line years and briefly touches on The Master. Probably should have gone in The Social Network thread but I put it here.


DNY: What does it say when Anderson's The Master is having such a hard time getting off the ground?

De Luca: I think he has the financing. He's just going through his own creative process, asking himself, 'Is this what I want to make,' and is it ready to be made? That's just what he does.

[SiliasRuby]

or "Do I want to start a war with Scientology and end a beautiful friendship with Tom"

[Stefen]

Fuck it. Metal Gear Solid. It can go head 2 head with Aronofsky's Origins: Wolverine 2.

[Pubrick]

De Luca: I think he has the financing. He's just going through his own creative process, asking himself, 'Is this what I want to make,' and is it ready to be made? That's just what he does.

that doesn't surprise me and i think that was pretty much what was implied from what we already knew when it was called off.

basically he does this same thing EVERY time he starts a new film these days:

- Magnolia.. probably the first instance of this behaviour, in that case it was dixon and the worm character with unfortunately no time to recast, wasted days of shooting and abandoned an entire subplot.
- PDL.. abandoned first few days of shooting for unknown reasons, recasting was not necessary but from what i understand he did have to rethink the film somehow.
- CMBB.. realised early on in production that the kid hired to play Eli was no good, quick recasting solved the issue but again there were wasted days of filming.
- now Masty.. either renner isn't working out or the way he's thinking about the film needs to change. if he doesn't want to repeat himself (a major concern judging from the huge leap he took with CM), he really is giving himself a lot to think about. at least it seems that this time he did it during the reherasal period and not once filming had started.

dude has always had trouble getting started.

[socketlevel]

- Magnolia.. probably the first instance of this behaviour, in that case it was dixon and the worm character with unfortunately no time to recast, wasted days of shooting and abandoned an entire subplot.

Can you elaborate or link your sources for me, be it in the site or external. i've often wondered why this didn't make it in the film. i know in the video diaries the day they shot the scene in the diner (with the gun) that didn't make it into the film he was stressed out, but beyond that i've never known exactly the story behind this sub-plot being 90% removed.

[Alexandro]

De Luca: I think he has the financing. He's just going through his own creative process, asking himself, 'Is this what I want to make,' and is it ready to be made? That's just what he does.

that doesn't surprise me and i think that was pretty much what was implied from what we already knew when it was called off.

basically he does this same thing EVERY time he starts a new film these days:

- Magnolia.. probably the first instance of this behaviour, in that case it was dixon and the worm character with unfortunately no time to recast, wasted days of shooting and abandoned an entire subplot.
- PDL.. abandoned first few days of shooting for unknown reasons, recasting was not necessary but from what i understand he did have to rethink the film somehow.
- CMBB.. realised early on in production that the kid hired to play Eli was no good, quick recasting solved the issue but again there were wasted days of filming.
- now Masty.. either renner isn't working out or the way he's thinking about the film needs to change. if he doesn't want to repeat himself (a major concern judging from the huge leap he took with CM), he really is giving himself a lot to think about. at least it seems that this time he did it during the reherasal period and not once filming had started.

dude has always had trouble getting started.

well, it is comforting to know he's still learning the basics.

[elliottsmith001]

The status of The Master on imdb has been changed from in production to pre-production, maybe it means nothing but I'm excited to see that so I thought I'd say so here:)

[SiliasRuby]

The Elliot Smith Who didn't kill himself and had his first post on here gave my hopes up.

[Derek]

Kind of non-update from The Playlist regarding Renner's upcoming projects:


What about Paul Thomas Anderson's untitled Scientology film starring Phillip Seymour Hoffman, the film he allegedly passed on "Battleship" to make, but it couldn't get off the ground this summer (though Renner's own comments earlier this fall suggest that PTA tabled and or delayed the film under his own volition). "He's swimming out there somewhere, probably typing behind a computer," Renner said, not conceding too much, but clearly in awe of the director's talents. "That guy is genius. If he was directing the phone book I'd be in it." Well, at least that sounds optimistic. Those are two projects we're dying to see come to the screen, so here's hoping.

http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/archives/debunked_jeremy_renner_says_escape_from_new_york_reboot_rumors_are_untrue

[ono]

I'd watch The Phone Book.  Greenaway would make a hell of a movie outta that one, too, come to think of it.

[modage]

Anderson, Hoffman at Altar on Religion Pic
By: Mike Fleming, Variety

"There Will Be Blood" writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson has found religion, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, for his next film.

Anderson has written an untitled period drama that is set up at Universal. Hoffman, who has played supporting roles in most of Anderson's past films, would this time be the centerpiece.

Hoffman will play "The Master," as in "master of ceremonies," a charismatic intellectual who hatches a faith-based organization that begins to catch on in America in 1952.

The core is the relationship between The Master and Freddie, a twenty-something drifter who becomes the leader's lieutenant. As the faith begins to gain a fervent following, Freddie finds himself questioning the belief system he has embraced, and his mentor.

Anderson's treatment of religion was cynical in "There Will Be Blood." Here, the scrutiny isn't specifically directed toward faith-based movements like Scientology or Mormonism that are newcomers compared to established religions. Anderson explores the need to believe in a higher power, the choice of which to embrace, and the point at which a belief system graduates into a religion. . 

Universal, which has become very selective about green lighting adult dramas, won't make a decision on Anderson's $35 million budget pic until he delivers his finished script. His hope is to make the picture next year, sources said.

Anderson's frequent collaborator, JoAnne Sellar, is the producer. 

Hoffman made his breakthrough in the cast of Anderson's "Boogie Nights," and has also appeared in the Anderson-directed "Hard Eight," "Punch-Drunk Love" and "Magnolia."

Neither the studio nor reps for Anderson or Hoffman would comment.

Over a year ago since we got this news.  Isn't it sad that we don't seem to be any closer to seeing the film?

[Reel]

Universal, which has become very selective about green lighting adult dramas, won't make a decision on Anderson's $35 million budget pic until he delivers his finished script.

[john]

"Paul Thomas Anderson's Scientolgy Movie and Inherent Vice Adaptation Close to Finding Financing"

http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/02/paul_thomas_anderson.html

[Stefen]

How great would it be if we got two new PTA films instead of just one?