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Title: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilder on June 02, 2016, 08:21:51 PM
Paul Thomas Anderson & Daniel Day-Lewis Reteaming For Drama Set In 1950s Fashion World
via The Playlist

As one of the most exciting American filmmakers working today, we've all been wondering; what's Paul Thomas Anderson's up to next? Certainly not directing "Pinocchio" though he did do rewrites on the project for his buddy Robert Downey Jr. (he almost starred in "Inherent Vice"). Well, now we know and it's a move and project that no one would have really expected in a million years: PTA is reteaming with his "There Will Be Blood" star Daniel Day-Lewis for a movie set in the 1950s fashion world in New York.

Apparently no deals are in place, but Day-Lewis is in talks for the project. Anderson and Day-Lewis obviously were a tremendous pairing on 2007's "There Will Be Blood," a movie that won the actor his second Academy Award for Best Actor and one for its DP Robert Elswit (in total 'Blood' was nominated for eight awards including Best Picture and Best Director).

Evidently while Anderson is still working on the script Day-Lewis has been attached to the project for some time so clearly the director/actor have been mapping out there next move together likely months ago PTA has been apparently meeting young actresses of Eastern European descent to cast supporting roles. This is not unlike the director's approach to "The Master," which saw a number of names circling early on as he worked on the screenplay and conducted rehearsals, before the final cast solidified, and it rolled in front of cameras.

Megan Ellison's Annapurna Pictures, who last worked with Anderson on "The Master," is producing and financing the untitled project. Day-Lewis hasn't made a movie since 2011's "Lincoln" while Anderson's last movie was the terrific documentary "Junun" featuring Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood, Shye Ben Tzur & The Rajastan Express. He's also directed recent music videos for Joanna Newsom and Radiohead.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on June 02, 2016, 09:02:43 PM
Best film of 2019 (so far). Also:

Quote from: wilder on June 02, 2016, 08:21:51 PM
PTA has been apparently meeting young actresses of Eastern European descent to cast supporting roles.

PTA has a cool life.
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Post by: Kellen on June 03, 2016, 12:01:13 AM
Awwwww shit!
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Post by: Reel on June 04, 2016, 12:43:29 AM
So, is this about the guy who designed his favorite shirt?
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Post by: polkablues on June 04, 2016, 02:05:14 AM
Quote from: Reelist on June 04, 2016, 12:43:29 AM
So, is this about the guy who designed his favorite shirt?

The movie will be titled "The Perfect Shade of Brown".
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Post by: Reel on June 04, 2016, 02:52:52 PM
"I've got a fashion in me. I want no one else to wear tweed."
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Post by: wilder on June 04, 2016, 03:12:12 PM
For the love of god marquee
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Post by: Jeremy Blackman on June 04, 2016, 03:44:02 PM
My Left Pant
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Post by: Reel on June 04, 2016, 05:01:11 PM
"ASSHOLE IN AN ASCOT!!"
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Post by: Find Your Magali on June 04, 2016, 06:51:36 PM
OK, it says "drama," but this would seem like a possible opportunity for PTA to do a riff/homage of Putney Swope.

Plus, had DDL ever done anything approaching a full comedy? Get that three-time Oscar winner out of his comfort zone. Set him as the straight-laced executive trying to keep it together as Robert Downey Jr. and Don Cheadle go into full hijinx mode.
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Post by: Reel on June 04, 2016, 07:09:53 PM
"One night I'm going to come to you. Inside of your house, it's whatever if your sleeping. And I'm going to adjust your coat"
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Post by: Lottery on June 05, 2016, 01:50:48 AM
Quote from: Find Your Magali on June 04, 2016, 06:51:36 PM
OK, it says "drama," but this would seem like a possible opportunity for PTA to do a riff/homage of Putney Swope.

Plus, had DDL ever done anything approaching a full comedy? Get that three-time Oscar winner out of his comfort zone. Set him as the straight-laced executive trying to keep it together as Robert Downey Jr. and Don Cheadle go into full hijinx mode.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096166/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_13


He should bring back Mihai Malamaire back on this one.
Also, watch as PTA decides DDL is too old and then Joaquin steps in (but please more PTA DDL, I feel like most people would still cast DDL even if was too old).
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Post by: Reel on June 05, 2016, 05:33:39 PM
"I. SHRINK. YOUR. SILK CAPE!!"
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Post by: max from fearless on June 06, 2016, 03:50:30 PM
I'm with you Lottery! Please bring back Mihai Malamaire. The Master just keeps looking better and better in my eyes...
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Post by: max from fearless on June 07, 2016, 06:40:01 PM
If this is the story, this could be great...

Is Paul Thomas Anderson's Next Movie About This Famous Fashion Designer?
By Kyle Buchanan (From Vulture)


Last week's announcement that director Paul Thomas Anderson would be reuniting with Daniel Day-Lewis for his next film had the industry buzzing: Day-Lewis has not made a film since 2012's Lincoln, and his return to the screen could hardly come under better auspices, since he won an Oscar for his terrifying, iconic work as oil baron Daniel Plainview in Anderson's There Will Be Blood. But fans of Anderson have little to go on when it comes to the new project's log line. Unlike Anderson's last movie, Inherent Vice, which was adapted from a well-known Thomas Pynchon novel, his latest film has no name and its plot remains under wraps; all that Variety could divulge about it is that it will be set in the New York fashion world during the 1950s.

Still, even that slim thread provides a few clues. Anderson often makes films that are inspired by real people — Boogie Nights lead Dirk Diggler was a takeoff on porn star John Holmes, for instance, and Philip Seymour Hoffman's spiritual leader in The Master was clearly patterned on Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard — and since the new project has such a specific milieu, we sought to identify a figure from the fashion world during that era that Day-Lewis could conceivably play. Let the well-researched speculation begin.

While New York came into its own as a style capital after World War II, the 1950s were mostly dominated by designers who lived and worked in Europe, like Christian Dior, Pierre Balmain, and Cristóbal Balenciaga, so if you presume that Day-Lewis's character is a notable fashion designer — and given that the actor is in his late 50s, it's not likely he'd be playing some mere lackey — then there are only a few notable, New York–based designers from that time who seem like they could be plausible subjects.

One of them is Mainbocher, one of the most in-demand couturiers of the era, who famously designed the wedding dress for American socialite Wallis Simpson as she prepared to marry the abdicating King Edward VIII of England. (The story of the that coupling was told recently in Madonna's critically panned directorial effort W.E.) But we suspect that if Anderson is indeed making a movie inspired by a New York fashion designer in the 1950s, he'd be most drawn to Charles James, who created some of the most audacious, expensive gowns in the world and even dressed other titans of couture like Coco Chanel. His was a life full of terrific drama, and like several other Anderson protagonists, James was a mercurial mastermind, a prodigy around whom an interesting adopted family formed.

The British-born James came to America as a teenager, though not before a controversial stint at school that saw him yanked from Harrow for wearing makeup. The precocious James thrived in his new country, opening up a hat shop in Chicago at 19, then moving to New York to design and sell dresses at age 22. He made an impression with his famous taxi dress, which was boldly zipped around the torso, and quickly became a favored couturier of dynamic women like Marlene Dietrich, Babe Paley, and Gypsy Rose Lee. In the '40s and '50s, he was a fashion-world sensation and, reportedly, something of an egomaniac. As one biographer put it:

He considered himself an artist rather than a dressmaker, and was so strongly attached to his creations that he felt they ultimately belonged to him. He would borrow back a dress from one client, only to lend it to another; or, worse, loan it out for an advertising campaign for feminine products. At minimum eccentricity, the darkly handsome designer — who was said to have been an excellent model for his own work — might don a finished gown and dance all night in his apartment above the Chelsea Hotel before handing it over ... if he handed it over at all. He did not let go of his creations easily. He made his clients pay, sometimes twice for the same gown, and sometimes for a garment he had also promised another client. He was notorious for not having garments delivered on time.

James's personal life was just as hectic. A gossip and man-about-town, he was given to mood swings, and he once tried to kill himself over a boy he had romantic designs on. (Even that attempted suicide had a fairly fashionable outcome, as James was rescued and cut down by his neighbor, Jean Cocteau.) While he romanced men in plain sight, his sexuality was complicated; after one fling with stage designer Keith Cuerdon, James stole Cuerdon's wife, Nancy, and married her himself. It's no wonder that James's dresses were draped so dramatically, given all that was going on behind the scenes. As Patricia Mears, who oversees the James collection at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, said to Vanity Fair, "Each dress reflects his tortured soul. He's trying to deal with his own sexuality, his own conflicts in life."

Though his dresses were among the most expensive in the world, James was a profligate spender, and merely staying afloat and paying the rent was a suspenseful enterprise for him. (He once emptied a jar of cockroaches on the front desk of the Delmonico Hotel in an attempt to evade his debts there.) Mired in lawsuits, inattentive to his tax obligations, and irrevocably drawn to burning bridges in the fashion world, James's business went under in the late '50s, though he remained a charismatic society figure until his death, in 1978. Recently, there has been a resurgence of interest in his brand: James was the muse for the Met Gala two years ago and the subject of a recent New York Magazine article, and nearly a year and a half after Harvey Weinstein released Anderson's 2012 movie, The Master, Weinstein announced that his company had struck a deal to acquire the Charles James label.

Is that a clue about Anderson's next film (which is currently set up without a studio) or mere coincidence? Nobody involved with the project is talking, but whether or not Anderson's '50's-set fashion drama draws inspiration from Charles James, there's no denying the cinematic contours of James's wild life. Filmmaker Angela Bernhard Thomas recently helmed a documentary about James entitled Beneath the Dress, and even the artists in James's orbit have begun to entice Hollywood; Antonio Lopez, a fashion illustrator who enjoyed a notable friendship and collaboration with James, is set to be the subject of another documentary (and with good reason, because the man lived a crazy life that included plucking Jessica Lange out of a French mime school to give her the imprimatur of a superstar). James, his adventures, his friends, and his obsessions would certainly make for a terrific Paul Thomas Anderson film and give Daniel Day-Lewis a compelling new character, but even if our hunch is incorrect ... well, we're sure Charles wouldn't mind a rumor linking him to two more fabulous artists with boldfaced names.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lottery on June 08, 2016, 12:00:41 AM
Sounds like a great basis for a story/character. He should approach historical figures the same way he did in The Master- approximations of individuals. Drawing directly from history but using his own characters to explore the situations and moments he wants. Heck- The Master certainly isn't the first film where he did this. But I feel it's where he did it best.

QuoteTake the "I drink your milkshake" line from There Will Be Blood. There are a lot of people out there who I'm sure think, "Kind of hit a sour note with the 'milkshake' bit, Paul" [laughs]. Because, yeah, it's big. But if memory serves, that exact line was taken from a transcript from the 1920s, when the Teapot Dome scandal was going on, so . . . if you can convince yourself that there's some link to reality, then you can justify anything.

He doesn't need to do a biopic that mirrors reality- in fact, I think that would work against him. The dude is big admirer of American culture/people/history, he has so much to draw upon, so much to use- to create something fresh but real.
This probably all sounds basic and straightforward but goddamn, did he make the alternate reality of The Master feel so real without it ever feeling like a cheap allusion.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Find Your Magali on June 08, 2016, 08:23:44 AM
There is certainly more than enough material in James' bio for a fascinating film and a fascinating performance by DDL.

It also strikes me -- after reading the bio and checking out some photos -- that James' wife, Nancy Lee Gregory, could be in Maya Rudolph's wheelhouse. Which could be really cool.
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Post by: Fernando on September 08, 2016, 09:41:15 AM
Focus Features Pick Up Paul Thomas Anderson & Daniel Day-Lewis's New Movie, 2017 Release Planned

Deadline reports that Focus Features have won an auction for worldwide rights for the new movie from the "Magnolia" and "Inherent Vice" director, which will reteam him with his Oscar-winning "There Will Be Blood" star Daniel Day-Lewis. As previously reported, it'll be a drama set in the fashion world in the 1950s, and Focus will finance the $35 million budget entirely, making this one of the biggest deals ever struck at a festival.

While details are still thin on the ground (aside that Anderson will produce alongside longtime producing partner JoAnne Sellar and Megan Ellison, who backed his last couple of films too), the good news is that we shouldn't have long to wait: shooting will apparently begin next year for a release before the end of 2017. It couldn't be better news to start the fall season off with (particularly with Focus, who looked to be getting out of the prestige game for a while, but see this joining a slate that also includes movies by Tom Ford, Joe Wright and Sofia Coppola, among others). More news on this as we get it.
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Post by: Find Your Magali on September 08, 2016, 10:34:23 AM
$35M?
Release within 16 months?

Even if he's (secretly) way far along in pre-production, that would really represent slimming things down and speeding things up for this one.

Lean and mean no-frills drama. I like it.
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Post by: Sleepless on September 08, 2016, 02:09:49 PM
Steak and vodka.
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Post by: Just Withnail on September 08, 2016, 03:40:27 PM
Cocktails and finger food.
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Post by: Just Withnail on November 29, 2016, 11:29:27 AM
A little bird whispered some tantalizing details in my ear, from close to the source (for the moment very vague, maybe more a little later)

addiction and master/slave-relationship again plays a big part

the cinematographer will be a very surprising choice
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Post by: Shughes on January 24, 2017, 10:21:15 AM
Any further word on who the cinematographer might be?

Anyone got any dream DoP's they'd pair with PTA (excluding the guys he's worked with already)?
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Post by: greenberryhill on January 24, 2017, 08:52:11 PM
Paul is producing an upcoming film by Melora Walters!
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Post by: Just Withnail on January 25, 2017, 11:55:08 AM
Bingo, on the last part, as far as I heard.
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Post by: Lottery on January 25, 2017, 08:23:52 PM
That's pretty crazy. I wonder if the small crew/freedom of Junun gave him the confidence to go do that.
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Post by: Shughes on January 26, 2017, 05:44:43 AM
Wow. That's a huge decision to make. If this is the case surely it wasn't a choice that was made for budgetary reasons. Apart from anything else most DoP's would give their right arm to work with PTA regardless of budget.

I think he's always been pretty hands on in that respect anyway, and seems to be in control of the aesthetic for each film. I can't think of any other films shot by Robert Elswit that even come close to the work he's done with PTA.

I'm assuming this will be shot on film so while the Junun experience may have given him confidence in the smaller crew this will be completely different. I can't wait to see what he comes up with if this is true.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: greenberryhill on January 28, 2017, 01:21:32 PM
 Daniel Day-Lewis spotted filming in Lythe, England! The Film Stage says it´s Paul´s new movie!
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Post by: Just Withnail on January 29, 2017, 02:38:39 AM
Oh no, it's Vincent Froio again.

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.timeinc.net%2Fpeople%2Fi%2F2006%2Fstartracks%2F060814%2Fdaniel_day_lewis.jpg&hash=c1a96dadcd4ec5401a21c8e89f1ec4d6f8517e32)
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Post by: Fitzroy on January 29, 2017, 04:02:08 AM
More photos here. I think I see Paul in one of them...

https://www.whitby-photography.com/daniel-day-lewis-filming-whitby-yorkshire-today/
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lottery on January 30, 2017, 06:34:59 PM
https://cigsandredvines.blogspot.com.au/2017/01/new-pta-film-shooting-under-working.html

Phantom Thread?

What do you lads think?
I can already see it in a simple font and the end of a minute and a half long youtube teaser.
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Post by: Drenk on January 30, 2017, 06:50:25 PM
"The title is not THE PHANTOM THREAD. That is a production codename to deter paparazzi/film sites."

https://twitter.com/mccrabb_will/status/826211025200361472
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Post by: Lottery on January 30, 2017, 07:33:07 PM
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1560747/locations

Yeah, this is pretty new to him in that regard.

Quote from: Drenk on January 30, 2017, 06:50:25 PM
"The title is not THE PHANTOM THREAD. That is a production codename to deter paparazzi/film sites."

Kinda disappointing. I like those words, minus 'the'.
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Post by: velociraptor on January 31, 2017, 10:54:22 AM
https://thefilmstage.com/news/lesley-manville-and-richard-graham-join-paul-thomas-andersons-next-film/

Richard Graham, by the way, is ostensibly this guy: https://www.google.com/search?q=Richard+Graham+titanic&biw=1280&bih=637&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiO_YOe7OzRAhXDyyYKHX0_DXYQ_AUIBygC#imgrc=3f_9Yq_i8U9_MM%3A
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Post by: velociraptor on February 01, 2017, 02:01:31 PM
New pictures include PTA.

https://www.whitby-photography.com/paul-thomas-anderson-filming-staithes-yorkshire-jan-31st-2017/
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Post by: RegularKarate on February 01, 2017, 04:29:42 PM
Press Release (http://theplaylist.net/new-cast-members-logline-revealed-paul-thomas-andersons-new-film-starring-daniel-day-lewis-jonny-greenwood-20170201/)

QuoteLOS ANGELES, February 1st, 2017 – Production has begun in the U.K. on writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson's untitled new film. Three-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis is joined in the cast by Lesley Manville, who was a BAFTA Award nominee for Best Actress for Another Year, and Vicky Krieps, whose films include A Most Wanted Man and Focus Features' Hanna.

Focus holds worldwide rights to the film, and will distribute the film in the U.S. later this year with Universal Pictures handling international distribution.

The film's producers are JoAnne Sellar, Megan Ellison, through her Annapurna Pictures, and Paul Thomas Anderson. The executive producers are Peter Heslop, Adam Somner, and Daniel Lupi. Chelsea Barnard and Jillian Longnecker are overseeing production for Annapurna.

Continuing their creative collaboration following 2007's There Will Be Blood, which earned Mr. Day-Lewis the Best Actor Academy Award, Mr. Anderson will once again explore a distinctive milieu of the 20th century. The new movie is a drama set in the couture world of 1950s London. The story illuminates the life behind the curtain of an uncompromising dressmaker commissioned by royalty and high society.

The creative team includes Academy Award-winning costume designer Mark Bridges, marking his eighth consecutive project with Mr. Anderson; Emmy Award-winning production designer Mark Tildesley and BAFTA Award-nominated set decorator Véronique Melery; Academy Award-nominated film editor Dylan Tichenor, and BAFTA Award-nominated composer Jonny Greenwood, each marking their fourth feature with Mr. Anderson; casting director Cassandra Kulukundis, on her seventh film with Mr. Anderson; and lighting cameraman Michael Bauman.
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Post by: modage on February 01, 2017, 04:37:59 PM
The lack of DP there seems to confirm PTA shooting this himself.  :shock:

Also interesting that the other 2 announced castmembers are both actresses who have been spotted on set already in the first few days. I wonder if they are indeed the film's two other most central characters or will there be more that just haven't been announced yet bc they haven't been seen. (Normally I would assume all the main ones are in the press release, but with PTA you never know.)
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Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on February 01, 2017, 06:13:58 PM
The fact that he is DPing it himself is interesting but we need to keep a close eye on that blue scarf he's wearing. Could just be a cold day, but could also potentially be the "That fucking brown shirt" of this era.
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Post by: polkablues on February 01, 2017, 06:37:06 PM
It's at about a half-Aronofsky on the scarf meter for now, but we should continue to monitor its progress, just in case. God forbid it starts to Kravitz on us.
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Post by: ©brad on February 01, 2017, 06:48:28 PM
Could him DPing really be a budget mandate? Since when can't a $35 million dollar movie afford a DP? Hell I can imagine many talented young DPs who would work with PTA for free.
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Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on February 01, 2017, 07:10:59 PM
There's no way its a budget issue. PTA would never compromise on something that big. Crazy motherfucker just got a wild hair up his ass and wanted to do it himself.

I'm really excited to see what the look of the film is gonna be. Kind of hard to see from that angle but it looks like they are shooting 1.85:1 again.
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Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on February 01, 2017, 07:12:58 PM
Looks like Jonny's back too!!

http://pitchfork.com/news/71289-jonny-greenwood-to-score-new-paul-thomas-anderson-film/ (http://pitchfork.com/news/71289-jonny-greenwood-to-score-new-paul-thomas-anderson-film/)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lottery on February 01, 2017, 07:56:42 PM
Dylan Tichenor is back. That's really big news to me. Leslie Mann* was the editor on PDL, TM and IV-  their vibe and flow is different from his other films.

No Crank or Fisk either on this one but type Véronique Melery into google images and you get a few pics of her work and you can totally understand the choice for set decorator.

Jonny! Woooooooooo!

The fact he's DoP on this one is still pretty crazy but I think the mention of Michael Bauman as lighting cameraman is probably important in this regard. He'll be important in balancing out the workload.

EDIT:

*Jones.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Reel on February 01, 2017, 08:48:49 PM
Quote from: Lottery on February 01, 2017, 07:56:42 PM
Leslie Mann was the editor on PDL, TM and IV-  their vibe and flow is different from his other films.

Leslie Mann is an actress and Judd Apatow's wife. You're thinking Leslie Jones. Not that one. This is all so very confusing.


The earliest report said this would be set in New York, another hope dashed! I was so excited to see the NYC sequence in 'The Master' that was entirely cut out of the film. We'll get him one day. The end of that movie wasn't actually shot in the UK, so I've become very curious what PTA's England will look like.

Great to see everything moving along so quickly!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lottery on February 01, 2017, 09:11:34 PM
Quote from: Reelist on February 01, 2017, 08:48:49 PM
Leslie Mann is an actress and Judd Apatow's wife. You're thinking Leslie Jones. Not that one. This is all so very confusing.

Sorry, I'm a giant retard.

Perhaps Aimee Mann got caught into the mix of thoughts about past collaborators.

Quote from: Reelist on February 01, 2017, 08:48:49 PM

The earliest report said this would be set in New York, another hope dashed! I was so excited to see the NYC sequence in 'The Master' that was entirely cut out of the film. We'll get him one day. The end of that movie wasn't actually shot in the UK, so I've become very curious what PTA's England will look like.
Great to see everything moving along so quickly!

Yeah, that's the really exciting thing. He was kinda becoming known as a chronicler of America's 20th century in a way. So I'm wondering if he just followed the story he was writing or if there was some existing reason for him to try something different. A NYC sequence would be dope though. But there's always a possibility that there might be some scenes set in the US. I loved the department store parts in The Master, the production design was superb. I would love to see little NYC boutiques in a similar style.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UcaMCzsqNs
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on February 02, 2017, 03:49:22 AM
Quote from: Lottery on February 01, 2017, 07:56:42 PM
Dylan Tichenor is back. That's really big news to me. Leslie Mann* was the editor on PDL, TM and IV-  their vibe and flow is different from his other films.



I wish I could watch his first cut of The Master...I still think they cut too many flash-back scenes but: what do I know?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lottery on February 02, 2017, 04:12:11 AM
Quote from: Drenk on February 02, 2017, 03:49:22 AM
I wish I could watch his first cut of The Master...I still think they cut too many flash-back scenes but: what do I know?

I thought it was Peter McNulty that did that first cut? This is pretty neat though:

http://filmmakermagazine.com/51979-the-master-writerdirector-paul-thomas-anderson/
Quote
Anderson: It's pretty tight. We have a nice tight circle of trust. I mean, [editor] Leslie Jones for sure is probably the queen of the cast, her and [producer] JoAnne [Sellars]. But every day Leslie and I just go back and forth about what to do and where things might go. Ultimately the relationship I have with Leslie is pretty, pretty tight and it's between us. She's great to work with. [Editor] Dylan [Tichenor] was off doing something else, but he was a part of it, too, checking in and being again a part of what the decisions were. And then, yeah, friends and family.

He also gave some opinions at the writing phase like PSH. That sort of thing is always cool, like Sandler being around during the editing of TWBB, offering advice on cuts.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Just Withnail on February 02, 2017, 06:44:31 AM
Now that things are trickling out, this is what I heard the central plot was (though who knows): DDL plays a pretty misogynist fashion designer who meets a young modell, falls in love, and she hooks him onto drugs and they develop some sort of master-slave relationship, with him as the submissive.

Again, who knows, but it sounds like it could be PTA-ish.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Reel on February 02, 2017, 09:03:55 AM
Fuck yes.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Reel on February 02, 2017, 10:25:35 AM
Quote from: velociraptor on February 02, 2017, 09:15:19 AM
EDIT: More set pics. Including scarf. Obviously mild *SPOILERS* ahead. http://bit.ly/2kwltCG

Daniel Day Lewis is hogtied with a high heel in his mouth in one of them.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fernando on February 02, 2017, 10:04:21 PM
Quote from: Lottery on February 01, 2017, 07:56:42 PM
The fact he's DoP on this one is still pretty crazy but I think the mention of Michael Bauman as lighting cameraman is probably important in this regard. He'll be important in balancing out the workload.

Kubrick did the same with EWS, so maybe he's finally taking the SK road, small crew and a lot of DIY.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on February 02, 2017, 10:35:19 PM
I love the little story behind the pictures.

QuoteI had decided to head home, whilst thinking I had missed the filming and they had all left. However I nipped in a local shop for a coffee before leaving and they told me the filming was behind schedule so I hung about a while longer.

As actors and film crew started to turn up, what was noticeable today was the complete contrast in attitude from the film crew from how we had found them to be earlier in the week. Gone was that air of secrecy we had witnessed in Lythe last week.

The film crew were pleasant and smiley, quite happy to chat and even pose for photographs. They said the filming would be in the afternoon and even said I would be allowed on the platform for some photographs.

Whilst photographing the set and actors, The producer himself turned up and was more than happy to have his photograph taken alongside the Locomotive they would be filming on.

Mr Thomas Anderson seemed quite shocked that I actually didn't know who he was, however he found it quite amusing that the security and film crew had told me his understudy Roger Bartholemew-Ramjet was the actual producer, and that I had been snapping Mr Ramjet all week thinking i had some awesome shots of Oscar winner Mr Thomas.

Many of the film crew were shocked I had managed to locate them in the middle of the National Park. Some crew were laughing and said even they didn't know the secret location until 2 hours prior. I explained that we are a tight nit Yorkshire Community and not much goes unnoticed in The Esk Valley.

Mr Thomas Anderson said he had really Enjoyed his stay in Yorkshire, and had massively enjoyed Fish And Chips in Whitby, he added that "Yorkshire was indeed The Finest County in the whole of England".

The Film crew informed me that today was their final day in the area and they would be heading off to Gloucestershire this evening. However, as always Im sceptical about that given the amount of tales they have spun me this passed week. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest to see them back in the area again tomorrow morning.
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Post by: greenberryhill on February 03, 2017, 04:29:37 PM
Here´s a clip from the set. (Beware of spoilers)

Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: ono on March 24, 2017, 09:40:37 PM
http://cigsandredvines.blogspot.com/2017/03/philip-baker-hall-talks-working-with.html

And more pictures from the set.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on March 25, 2017, 06:11:34 PM
Are the rumors about this film possibly not being ready for release this year true? It's April next week and there seems to still be quite a lot to film!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: polkablues on March 25, 2017, 07:43:34 PM
My best guess would be NY/LA release in December for awards eligibility and full release in January. Plenty of time for post-production to be done by then.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: martinthewarrior on March 26, 2017, 10:00:17 AM
The current plan (according to someone who would know) is Christmas release.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: modage on March 27, 2017, 10:42:52 AM
Yeah, I think it's a contractual thing. Movie is greenlit but you gotta get it out in 2017 so he must've thought he could do it.

Maybe with that confidence and the return of Dylan Tichenor we're in for a tighter film with less mountains of footage to shape in the edit. Interestingly or coincidentally the Leslie Jones edited films are his most out there (and had the hardest time finding an audience). PDL. Master. Vice.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Something Spanish on March 27, 2017, 10:51:45 AM
I think all his films with the exception of Magnolia spent at least a year in post, so you're probably right about the contractual thing.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: modage on March 29, 2017, 09:15:52 PM
Christmas day release confirmed/announced at CinemaCon.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on March 29, 2017, 09:30:03 PM
As speculated, the 2017 clause must be true if they are indeed aiming for Christmas release, despite the rumors that the movie is currently on a filming hiatus with more still to accomplish
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Post by: Jeremy Blackman on March 31, 2017, 11:54:08 AM
Quote from: modage on March 29, 2017, 09:15:52 PM
Christmas day release confirmed/announced at CinemaCon.

Focus Features has re-confirmed the Christmas Release date.

http://www.avclub.com/article/paul-thomas-andersons-new-movie-will-arrive-christ-252969
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Sleepless on March 31, 2017, 01:51:53 PM
So he did make it for the Christmas.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Reel on March 31, 2017, 02:08:47 PM
Quote from: Sleepless on March 31, 2017, 01:51:53 PM
So he did make it for the Christmas.

There's a shot in 'Get Out' from inside the glass of a donut display and all I was thinking was "don't pan up to the black guy's face, don't pan up to the black guy's face.." and it didn't, but I still think it's a subtle nod. Jordan* says there are a lot of them in the movie.



*we're friends now
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: velociraptor on April 04, 2017, 01:13:09 PM
https://amywelborn.wordpress.com/2017/04/03/on-set-in-london/

Minor update on filming in London, starts about halfway down the post.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: velociraptor on April 16, 2017, 11:15:00 AM
Filming update.
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/whats-on/tv-and-film/sir-daniel-day-lewis-phantom-apperance-at-blackpool-s-tower-ballroom-1-8491208
Spoiler-y maybe:
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"One extra said it had been an "exciting but exhausting" experience - starting at 5am and ending after 10pm, complete with glamourous costumes and 'taboo goings on' reminiscent of the Chelsea parties. "
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on April 17, 2017, 12:36:47 PM
a PTA filmed new year's eve party will look pretty great in that setting.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on April 17, 2017, 09:18:56 PM
PTA doing New Years again after Boogie Nights is a win for me

I'm also getting slight Eyes Wide Shut vibes from all we know about the more sexual and salacious aspects of the content
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on April 27, 2017, 08:54:21 AM
The imdb page has been updated with new cast and plot line added.  Looks like it is about Charles James after all.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5776858/?ref_=nm_flmg_dr_1
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: modage on April 27, 2017, 09:33:20 AM
I'm not sure if I believe it, but I guess it's possible. I just still doubt PTA would go down the beholden to real life route.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on April 30, 2017, 04:15:19 AM
IMDB is prone to occasional misinformation and can be edited by users, but given all the details surrounding the film and PTA's past history, i do believe James is an inspiration rather the  flat-out the subject
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on May 03, 2017, 12:29:58 PM
anything new about the film?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on May 26, 2017, 02:10:48 AM
Is there any word if this has wrapped yet  :ponder:
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: greenberryhill on May 29, 2017, 01:00:15 PM
Here are some pics from march that i found a couple weeks ago...

https://www.criticker.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6409
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: polkablues on May 29, 2017, 02:33:11 PM
Dapper Sasquatch

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi35.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fd179%2Fpolkablues%2F2e3c493dee_zps5dtxvtyk.jpg&hash=003b0c5253c8bc1800bd0381f65c2cf11e498e67)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on May 29, 2017, 08:36:09 PM
Is he in mid-stride, or is he dancing in place?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: md on June 02, 2017, 12:29:38 PM
my source told me production wrapped last week and they are locating a house in the valley for post. 
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on June 02, 2017, 08:20:59 PM
They should just do it at my house.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Something Spanish on June 03, 2017, 04:01:24 AM
Cool, check out PTA bringing back the twist. No one's done that dance in a minute.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Reel on June 03, 2017, 06:53:57 AM
Quote from: polkablues on May 29, 2017, 02:33:11 PM
Dapper Sasquatch

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi35.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fd179%2Fpolkablues%2F2e3c493dee_zps5dtxvtyk.jpg&hash=003b0c5253c8bc1800bd0381f65c2cf11e498e67)

Quote from: Jeremy Blackman on May 29, 2017, 08:36:09 PM
Is he in mid-stride, or is he dancing in place?

Quote from: Something Spanish on June 03, 2017, 04:01:24 AM
Cool, check out PTA bringing back the twist. No one's done that dance in a minute.


It's actually the 'String Dance' popularized by Conan O' Brien


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Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: greenberryhill on June 20, 2017, 02:49:16 PM
 :(

http://variety.com/2017/film/news/daniel-day-lewis-quits-acting-oscar-winner-1202472766/
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on June 20, 2017, 02:55:04 PM
Wow!

I hope all is well between him and PTA! He is 60 and works so selectively, so he probably only had a few roles left anyway
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on June 20, 2017, 03:01:38 PM
Whoa. Maybe this new PTA shit is so good he knows he'll never be able to top it.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on June 20, 2017, 03:42:30 PM
playlist:

Quote(tentatively titled) fashion drama "Phantom Thread,"

it's june 20. six months out. the other hope is there's an amazing title they're keeping secret in order to knock our socks off
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: greenberryhill on June 20, 2017, 04:22:46 PM
Quoteit's june 20. six months out. the other hope is there's an amazing title they're keeping secret in order to knock our socks off

I hope the tittle is "There Will Be Fashion Dude"  :yabbse-grin:
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on June 20, 2017, 06:02:16 PM
Quote from: Fuzzy Dunlop on June 20, 2017, 03:01:38 PM
Whoa. Maybe this new PTA shit is so good he knows he'll never be able to top it.

thought the same. logged in here to write it just to realized that i missed out on two likes
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on June 20, 2017, 06:03:32 PM
Quote from: jenkins on June 20, 2017, 03:42:30 PM
playlist:

Quote(tentatively titled) fashion drama "Phantom Thread,"

it's june 20. six months out. the other hope is there's an amazing title they're keeping secret in order to knock our socks off

it will be a secret until PTA is retired. we're not ready to handle it
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on June 22, 2017, 03:31:08 PM
anyone know of a possible release date for a trailer or poster?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on June 22, 2017, 05:59:58 PM
Probably September or October. And then the poster with a title afterward...
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on June 22, 2017, 08:46:02 PM
Focus Features has Beguiled this weekend, Atomic Blonde July 28th, Victoria and Abdul in Sept, and Darkest Hour in November

Around September for Victoria and Abdul makes most sense
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on June 25, 2017, 01:42:11 PM
from this Variety article about DDL retirement (http://variety.com/2017/film/columns/daniel-day-lewis-retiring-1202477843/)

QuotePaul Thomas Anderson, who guided Day-Lewis to his most perversely beloved performance, as the sociopathic oil baron who stole John Huston's voice in "There Will Be Blood," has now bequeathed him his official final role. In Anderson's upcoming Christmas release, "Phantom Thread," Day-Lewis stars as the visionary British fashion designer Charles James, who was one of the most influential couturiers of the 20th century — and who, interestingly enough, retired himself in 1958, at the age of 52, 20 years before his death. Given Day-Lewis' legendary immersion in the roles he plays (during the shooting of "Lincoln," he never broke character, insisting that everyone on set, including director Steven Spielberg, address him as "Mr. President"), one has to wonder whether he might have developed an obsessive identification with a designer/artist like James, to the point of wanting to echo the way he exited the fashion world at the height of his powers.

Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Just Withnail on June 25, 2017, 01:50:18 PM
It's happening again! One day his new film is gonna end up being named "Untitled Paul Thomas Anderson Project".
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Kal on June 26, 2017, 12:28:44 AM
So is that not the title, or working title, or are we just choosing to ignore it here?

Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: polkablues on June 26, 2017, 12:44:35 AM
It's definitely the working title at least, but I won't be comfortable committing to it until we see a poster.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: modage on June 26, 2017, 09:44:53 AM
NYTimes (the paper of record) aso referred to it as Phantom Thread without clarification so that's another vote.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on June 26, 2017, 07:54:48 PM
Happy birthday, PTA!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Just Withnail on June 27, 2017, 08:00:48 AM
That's a better title!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on June 27, 2017, 10:22:14 AM
Apparently Paul met with Sean Parker and got some advice on the title. That man sure hates the word "The"!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on June 27, 2017, 11:24:52 AM
Metal Gear Wardrobe.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on June 27, 2017, 12:35:33 PM
Resident Eve's Wool
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on June 27, 2017, 01:50:24 PM
Clotheymon
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: md on June 28, 2017, 08:09:47 AM
What's interesting is that DDL was also a co-producer on this project along with Annapurna and PTA, and from what I heard had a heavy hand in the story.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on June 28, 2017, 07:15:40 PM
Exciting! Daniel Day is going all out in his "final" role
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: B on June 28, 2017, 08:11:01 PM
Quote from: md on June 28, 2017, 08:09:47 AM
What's interesting is that DDL was also a co-producer on this project along with Annapurna and PTA, and from what I heard had a heavy hand in the story.

Did you hear any details on the story (or other details on DDL's involvement in the story)?

Also I see recent rumors that DDL is becoming a dressmaker after leaving acting? I don't know how much faith to place in this but here's one source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/daniel-day-lewis-reportedly-retiring-acting-become-dressmaker/ (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/daniel-day-lewis-reportedly-retiring-acting-become-dressmaker/)

According to one anonymous source he was planning to retire from acting for years and just looking for the right project to leave with a "bang". So if true, looks like he really is looking to go all out!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lottery on June 28, 2017, 08:17:39 PM
That's cool as (and exclusive because I can't find that info elsewhere). Reminds me of how PSH was there on the early days of The Master screenplay and he was the one who told PTA that the movie was more Quell's story and less Dodd's.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Just Withnail on June 29, 2017, 03:55:17 AM
Quote from: B on June 28, 2017, 08:11:01 PM
Also I see recent rumors that DDL is becoming a dressmaker after leaving acting? I don't know how much faith to place in this but here's one source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/daniel-day-lewis-reportedly-retiring-acting-become-dressmaker/ (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/daniel-day-lewis-reportedly-retiring-acting-become-dressmaker/)

Woa. He's stuck. He's stuck inside the character and can't get out. It had to happen someday.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Just Withnail on June 29, 2017, 04:59:40 PM
Why Paul Thomas Anderson Didn't Hire a Cinematographer For His New Movie (http://www.indiewire.com/2017/06/paul-thomas-anderson-cinematographer-phantom-thread-daniel-day-lewis-1201848286/)

Quote from: IndieWire
What will be Daniel Day-Lewis' last movie was known as "Phantom Thread" during production, but that will not be the title when the film hits theaters Christmas Day, IndieWire has learned.

WELL THANK THE LORD

my money is on "Re: Untitled 1950s Fashion World Drama starring Daniel Day-Lewis"
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on July 02, 2017, 04:46:36 PM
I remember crew members had "The Cause" shirts during The Master production, so Phantom Thread is probably a similar placeholder
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: greenberryhill on July 03, 2017, 10:24:02 AM
And for "The Master", they had a film slate with the name "Untitled Western" on it.

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Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: velociraptor on July 06, 2017, 02:55:10 PM
Pointless thought: this image of Charles James feels like it could serve as potential poster inspiration. I'm likely just saying that because it reminds me a bit of The Master
(https://www.1stdibs.com/introspective-magazine/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/8.CharlesJamesbyCecilBeaton1936.jpg)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on July 12, 2017, 01:03:28 PM
I've noticed some stills from movies due out in 2018 have been released this week.  Maybe some stills are due out soon?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: greenberryhill on July 13, 2017, 11:41:39 AM
I´ve been investigating (like Doc Sportello) and found some interesting information about the release dates of Paul´s trailers for his last 3 films:

(This info is about the official trailers, i´m not counting the teaser trailers release dates for There Will Be Blood or The Master)

There Will Be Blood (2007)   
Release Day: December 26
Trailer Release: September 7
3 months and 19 days before release day.

The Master (2012):
Release Day: September 14
Trailer Release: July 19
1 month and 26 days before release day.

Inherent Vice(2014):
Release Day: December 12
Trailer Release: September 29
2 months and 13 days before release day.

So with these patterns i assume we can get a trailer for "Phantom Thread" 2 or 3 months before the release day, maybe late september/early october.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on July 13, 2017, 12:40:25 PM
Interesting....The Churchill biopic trailer was just released and that's a Focus/Universal picture.  That isn't due out to January.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH9ZWmizdIc
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on July 13, 2017, 10:49:34 PM
Darkest Hour releases in the states during Thanksgiving, and the trailer will probably be attached to Dunkirk in theaters
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: axxonn on July 18, 2017, 07:03:17 PM
So excited to see Lesley Manville act under PTA's direction and script! Incredible actress.

Looking at the cast list there's a bit of a Mike Leigh connection going on; I assume PTA is a fan? Has he ever been quoted on Leigh? Or vice versa?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilder on July 18, 2017, 07:08:35 PM
That certainly seems to be the case. He's mentioned Secrets & Lies and Naked before but I don't remember where.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: axxonn on July 19, 2017, 07:42:10 PM
Quote from: wilder on July 18, 2017, 07:08:35 PM
That certainly seems to be the case. He's mentioned Secrets & Lies and Naked before but I don't remember where.

http://www.indiewire.com/1997/10/an-interview-with-paul-thomas-anderson-director-of-boogie-nights-83371/

Ah, here. Thanks. I assume he'll get asked about it potentially when he does the press stuff nearer the time of Phantom Thread's release.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on August 01, 2017, 11:41:19 AM
Pretty slow news month, eh
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on August 02, 2017, 10:37:50 PM
The calm before the storm
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on August 07, 2017, 09:29:22 PM
QuoteKyle Buchanan‏Verified account
@kylebuchanan
I keep hearing that the Paul Thomas Anderson/Daniel Day-Lewis movie is sort of an art-house FIFTY SHADES OF GREY...

https://twitter.com/kylebuchanan/status/894650152115290118
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: axxonn on August 16, 2017, 06:53:12 PM
Not exactly a great bump to the thread but through a bit of IMDb trawling it appears there's more film shot on PTA's Pathé camera on this one.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on August 16, 2017, 07:17:54 PM
Quote from: BigSock on August 07, 2017, 09:29:22 PM
QuoteKyle Buchanan‏Verified account
@kylebuchanan
I keep hearing that the Paul Thomas Anderson/Daniel Day-Lewis movie is sort of an art-house FIFTY SHADES OF GREY...

https://twitter.com/kylebuchanan/status/894650152115290118

This is a film I really, really want to see. More so than Inherent Vice.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on August 20, 2017, 06:42:55 PM
QuoteKristopher Tapley‏Verified account
@kristapley
Can't figure out my anticipation level of PTA's movie. I bow down, but Mike Leigh's 50 Shades?

https://twitter.com/kristapley/status/898646409208971264
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on August 20, 2017, 06:54:08 PM
It's not surprising to me that he apparently made a movie about submission. Hey. Maybe it will be called The Master (for real this time).
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on August 30, 2017, 11:51:35 AM
Do you think this will play at any festivals? :ponder:
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on August 30, 2017, 12:00:54 PM
Probably not. They took eight months to edit The Master and even if it is not the same editor I think he'll finish the movie a few weeks before its release.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on September 04, 2017, 11:29:56 AM
Interview in Film Comment about the movie

https://twitter.com/jpraup/status/904696500739035136
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Just Withnail on September 04, 2017, 02:23:06 PM
A Fine Cut

Oscar-winning costume designer Mark Bridges talks about developing characters through clothes

BY CHRISTOPHER LAVERTY

Film criticism often ignores how essential costume design is to creating character, but one glance at the filmography of Mark Bridges is enough to clarify its importance. Try to imagine some of the characters in his films—Boogie Nights's Dirk Diggler and Rollergirl, There Will Be Blood's Daniel Plainview, The Artist's George Valentin—without their iconic ensembles. At the top of his field in creating both period and the oft-overlooked contemporary costume, Bridges spoke to us about his craft, from films past and future: his latest, Paul Thomas Anderson's Phantom Thread, coming later this year, is centered on the world of couture fashion.

How does what is required of you vary from director to director?

My process is the same with each director. I read the script, I do my research, and I make them presentations of what I think the costumes should look like. In that meeting I find out what works for them and what doesn't. Hopefully we find a rhythm. Sometimes you have to hit the ground running. For I ♥ Huckabees [2004], my first film for David O. Russell, I was called in eight days before shooting. David and I had a concept to work with: we were doing the palette of Luis Buñuel's film The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie. In fact, David even wanted some of the costumes re-created. David has a lot to say about costume, actually, more so than any other directors I have worked with. You're always safe with him if you just make it real sexy. He'd yell across the set, "Bring me another top and make it see-through!"

I was surprised to see you had taken on Fifty Shades of Grey [2015]. Why did this project entice you?

It was the opportunity to work with Sam Taylor-Johnson, the director. It was also the opportunity to do a project that will be watched by millions of fans. Could I do justice to that? A college girl and a billionaire's relationship told through the language of contemporary clothes was too good to pass up. Ultimately I think you see in the clothes that Christian Grey becomes a more regular guy and Anastasia Steele grows from a girl to a woman. And, you know, I don't get to dress a billionaire every day. I knew it was going to be high-profile and interesting. The book's author, E.L. James, was there all the time. There was some general guidance about what her fans would probably expect. She was particularly fond of the idea of Anastasia's graduation dress, described as "grey chiffon" in the book, which I thought was weird for a graduation dress. So how do you solve that? I like to maneuver through things with the least amount of stress so there was that level of diplomatically getting everyone satisfied and happy—including me.

Another surprise was Jason Bourne [2016], as it felt like a very established world already in terms of costume.


I had never done the action genre. I loved working with Paul Greengrass and his team. We did Captain Phillips [2013] together, and I wanted to try my hand at an international action film to see how that would work and how I could make it look and feel real for Paul, who comes from a documentary filmmaking background. I was actually very pleased with it because I feel like it is all there but is so distilled down to the barest essentials of differentiating and speaking about character. Re-creating the riots in Greece at the beginning of the film was a fun challenge to me. How do I make that look real? If someone asks "Is that real footage?" I can say, "No, we shot it all in Tenerife!" It was the same with the Somali village in Captain Phillips. People have asked me if that's a real village, but they're all wearing thrift clothes from the San Fernando Valley. I like to fool the eye in a way that is believable.

You have worked for Paul Thomas Anderson on all of his feature films. What is he like in terms of preparation and execution?

I wouldn't say that Paul is as specific as David O. Russell. He's a writer-director with a lot on his plate but an incredibly good instinct about what's right and what's wrong. He does an enormous amount of research, whether it's how an oil derrick works or how cult religions began in living rooms after World War II. We did a lot of research for There Will Be Blood [2007]. I put together a book to show him some possible images of the Sunday family and a look for Daniel [Day-Lewis]. It was an actual notebook he could leaf through that moves as the story moves. I think he gave it to Daniel to seal the deal on getting him to do the movie. With Paul there is all this meticulous preparation, but then the filming is more free-form. He creates on set, trying angles and lights and how to play a scene.

You have just finished working with Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Thomas Anderson again on the upcoming Phantom Thread. How was it?

It had a lot of layers to figure out. Real characters that had to be believable in the world of 1955 England. Both country folk and London society. I had to tell a story with each character's clothing and communicate the class structure of that period. Then we had to decide what are the designs of the couturier that is Daniel's character. Are his looks like Norman Hartnell? Hardy Amies? Or is it our own thing? What level of success is he? Is he a Balenciaga? Or a John Cavanagh? It was an enormous amount of research of silhouettes and trends. We were fortunate enough that about a year ago Daniel, Paul, and I were in London and were treated to see some of the clothes that are now on display at the V&A Museum, as part of their Balenciaga exhibition. We could view the construction and embroidery—actually touch it. That was the level of research we undertook.

What are your feelings on contemporary costume being forever overlooked at the Oscars?

It's funny, but when the Academy had two categories for Costume Design, Black and White and Color, up until 1967, most of the black and white films that won were contemporary. All About Eve, A Place in the Sun, La Dolce Vita—those all won. The films that would win in color, like Camelot, were mostly period. Camelot was the first year there was only one Costume Design category and since then, except for rare exceptions, the winners are all period. I just think what people actually think of as a "costume" is why the period stuff always wins.

You won an Oscar for your work on Michel Hazanavicius's The Artist [2011]. Are you glad it was for this film?

The Artist was such a labor of love. It was a low-budget movie by a relatively unknown French director. By the end of the shoot crew members would come up to Michel and ask, "How are we going to see this movie?" There was a chance that if nobody picked it up it would be languishing in some French video store as a novelty art piece. There was no reading the script and thinking, "Ooh, I'm gonna get an Oscar for this." That would be a deadly way to go into these jobs. I mean, I had a guarantee to work on La La Land, but unfortunately they didn't end up doing it when I was scheduled to, so I did Jason Bourne instead. I wasn't sitting there going, "La La Land is going to be an Oscar winner, so I'd rather do that." This is show business, so anything can happen.

Christopher Laverty is an author and costume consultant. He edits the award-winning website Clothes on Film and wrote the book Fashion in Film.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on September 15, 2017, 02:59:31 PM
Possible trailer dropping next week with the release of the Judi Dench movie?  Any word on a possible title?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on September 15, 2017, 03:34:35 PM
Probably not, we don't even have a title. And usually a teaser poster is released before the first trailer drops. I think the promotion will begin in November.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Sleepless on September 15, 2017, 03:35:51 PM
Yep, it's called Conflagrant Chaps: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3826338/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3826338/)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on September 18, 2017, 10:20:04 PM
Quote from: budwillies on September 15, 2017, 02:59:31 PM
Possible trailer dropping next week with the release of the Judi Dench movie?  Any word on a possible title?

No, there is not a trailer attached to that movie in theaters
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on September 19, 2017, 03:52:44 PM
Someone on the pta subreddit commented that he or she saw the trailer for a survey company. Maybe it is being released soon? I dmed them to ask about it
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on September 19, 2017, 04:21:34 PM
Quote from: budwillies on September 19, 2017, 03:52:44 PM
Someone on the pta subreddit commented that he or she saw the trailer for a survey company. Maybe it is being released soon? I dmed them to ask about it

Please spill the details! Hopefully we can get confirmation on the title
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on September 19, 2017, 04:48:17 PM
Quote from: BigSock on September 19, 2017, 04:21:34 PM
Quote from: budwillies on September 19, 2017, 03:52:44 PM
Someone on the pta subreddit commented that he or she saw the trailer for a survey company. Maybe it is being released soon? I dmed them to ask about it

Please spill the details! Hopefully we can get confirmation on the title

He or she said that it had "The Master kind of feel to it" in the thread.  Hopefully tonight he gets back to me.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on September 19, 2017, 05:23:52 PM
He replied in the thread:

"It was Phantom Thread, as has been previously mentioned. No change there. There isn't much I can say about it. It didn't give much of a sense of plot but did have almost the tone of a thriller to it, a bit of a departure from PTA's normal vibe. I didn't know I was about to watch it when I did and it was quite late, so I'm having trouble remembering anything else specific."
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on September 19, 2017, 05:27:12 PM
Yep. That's another "insider" on Reddit.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on September 19, 2017, 08:54:51 PM
this is it:
https://www.reddit.com/r/paulthomasanderson/comments/70o6am/untitled_paul_thomas_anderson_film/

you can click her name and see her posts. there's actually no reason not to believe her. survey people are always random and barely remember anything. i mean there's no reason to believe her either. but like i said.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on September 19, 2017, 10:38:38 PM
The guy dmed me and said that he definitely saw it.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on September 19, 2017, 10:43:51 PM
I still don't believe this because of the lack of detail, but hopefully we get the official news soon
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: polkablues on September 19, 2017, 11:16:46 PM
I'm inclined to believe it on the basis that if she were making it up, she would have thrown in more details to sell the lie. "I saw it, but I dunno, it was kind of thrillery, I guess, I don't really remember," is a terrible lie, but an utterly believable truth.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on September 19, 2017, 11:54:20 PM
her update

QuoteAgain, it was late at night and I didn't know it was about to happen. I was just told to watch a trailer. I didn't even know it was for Phantom Thread at first. And not much happened. What kind of details do you want exactly?? A second by second description? It was DDL and he was measuring things and there was a voiceover and ominous music. You know. A trailer.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on September 19, 2017, 11:58:15 PM
Biggest reason I'm dubious outside of lack of details, is that all the rumors state this is PTA doing Mike Leigh, so I'm anticipating more intimate footage
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jviness02 on September 20, 2017, 06:30:04 PM
Alright, I know how bad this looks, being a first time poster posting SPOILER details, but I can tell you that DDL's character is named Reynolds Woodcock(classic Paul), the film is mostly about an artist and his muse and it has a "Gothic, moody" vibe. Based on what I know, this reddit poster may be telling the truth.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on September 20, 2017, 06:55:11 PM
Ok. I can imagine PTA giggling while writing Woodcock and deciding to keep it.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jviness02 on September 20, 2017, 07:29:41 PM
Quote from: Drenk on September 20, 2017, 06:55:11 PM
Ok. I can imagine PTA giggling while writing Woodcock and deciding to keep it.

This was my response as well, haha.

I don't want to violate my NDA, but I can also tell you the film is locked and everything we've seen does have THE PHANTOM THREAD label on it.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on September 20, 2017, 08:12:07 PM
Quote from: jviness02 on September 20, 2017, 07:29:41 PM
Quote from: Drenk on September 20, 2017, 06:55:11 PM



Ok. I can imagine PTA giggling while writing Woodcock and deciding to keep it.




This was my response as well, haha.

I don't want to violate my NDA, but I can also tell you the film is locked and everything we've seen does have THE PHANTOM THREAD label on it.

Any word on a possible trailer release? And where did you hear this from?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jviness02 on September 20, 2017, 08:33:41 PM
Quote from: budwillies on September 20, 2017, 08:12:07 PM
Quote from: jviness02 on September 20, 2017, 07:29:41 PM
Quote from: Drenk on September 20, 2017, 06:55:11 PM



Ok. I can imagine PTA giggling while writing Woodcock and deciding to keep it.




This was my response as well, haha.

I don't want to violate my NDA, but I can also tell you the film is locked and everything we've seen does have THE PHANTOM THREAD label on it.

Any word on a possible trailer release? And where did you hear this from?

Looks like the trailer will drop next month and I legally can't really say anything about how I know this, which sounds like a cop out. Completely understandable to question my posts. I take no offense.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: ono on September 21, 2017, 12:45:24 AM
Quote from: BigSock on September 19, 2017, 11:58:15 PM
Biggest reason I'm dubious outside of lack of details, is that all the rumors state this is PTA doing Mike Leigh, so I'm anticipating more intimate footage
PTA doing Leigh?  So there.  There anyway.  Day-Lewis as Thewlis?  Yes, please!  Kinda rolls off your tongue.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Vicko99 on September 21, 2017, 01:19:32 PM
Quote from: jviness02 on September 20, 2017, 06:30:04 PM
Alright, I know how bad this looks, being a first time poster posting SPOILER details, but I can tell you that DDL's character is named Reynolds Woodcock(classic Paul), the film is mostly about an artist and his muse and it has a "Gothic, moody" vibe. Based on what I know, this reddit poster may be telling the truth.
Can you confirm (or deny) this rumoured plot:
Spoilers- DDL plays a pretty misogynist fashion designer who meets a young model, falls in love, and she hooks him onto drugs and they develop some sort of master-slave relationship, with him as the submissive.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Cloudy on September 21, 2017, 02:51:48 PM
keep getting these psh related feelings from this one, before even knowing what it is
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Gold Trumpet on September 21, 2017, 06:07:49 PM
I have a feeling Phantom Thread is going to stick as a title.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jviness02 on September 21, 2017, 10:21:56 PM
Quote from: Vicko99 on September 21, 2017, 01:19:32 PM
Quote from: jviness02 on September 20, 2017, 06:30:04 PM
Alright, I know how bad this looks, being a first time poster posting SPOILER details, but I can tell you that DDL's character is named Reynolds Woodcock(classic Paul), the film is mostly about an artist and his muse and it has a "Gothic, moody" vibe. Based on what I know, this reddit poster may be telling the truth.
Can you confirm (or deny) this rumoured plot:
Spoilers- DDL plays a pretty misogynist fashion designer who meets a young model, falls in love, and she hooks him onto drugs and they develop some sort of master-slave relationship, with him as the submissive.

I honestly don't know. All I was told was it focused on the relationship between an artist and his muse. That can obviously mean a ton of things.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Sleepless on September 22, 2017, 09:16:08 AM
If Paul's still looking for a title, maybe The Distressmaker would fit?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on September 22, 2017, 09:45:44 AM
I'd go with Fifty Dicks of Shade.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Sleepless on September 22, 2017, 10:53:16 AM
It'd be a reference only appreciated in the UK (http://www.marksandspencer.com/), by how about S&M&S
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Sleepless on September 22, 2017, 11:13:14 AM
They need to release something soon otherwise I'm going to continue making really bad puns.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on September 22, 2017, 05:48:04 PM
Quote from: jviness02 on September 21, 2017, 10:21:56 PM
Quote from: Vicko99 on September 21, 2017, 01:19:32 PM
Quote from: jviness02 on September 20, 2017, 06:30:04 PM
Alright, I know how bad this looks, being a first time poster posting SPOILER details, but I can tell you that DDL's character is named Reynolds Woodcock(classic Paul), the film is mostly about an artist and his muse and it has a "Gothic, moody" vibe. Based on what I know, this reddit poster may be telling the truth.
Can you confirm (or deny) this rumoured plot:
Spoilers- DDL plays a pretty misogynist fashion designer who meets a young model, falls in love, and she hooks him onto drugs and they develop some sort of master-slave relationship, with him as the submissive.

I honestly don't know. All I was told was it focused on the relationship between an artist and his muse. That can obviously mean a ton of things.

Is it screening at AFI or Fantastic Fest? Also, are the rumors that DDL assisted in story and producer also true?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on September 22, 2017, 05:56:44 PM
this is known of AFI Fest --

AFI Fest is an awards season launchpad, just 'cause it's in LA
Ridley Scott's 'All The Money In The World' will premiere
a major opening and closing premiere always take place
Spielberg and Linklater also have movies coming out
IV played AFI fest during its release year, but not as a premiere, which premiere occurred at the NY Film Festival
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on September 22, 2017, 06:53:47 PM
Quote from: jenkins on September 22, 2017, 05:56:44 PM
this is known of AFI Fest --

AFI Fest is an awards season launchpad, just 'cause it's in LA
Ridley Scott's 'All The Money In The World' will premiere
a major opening and closing premiere always take place
Spielberg and Linklater also have movies coming out
IV played AFI fest during its release year, but not as a premiere, which premiere occurred at the NY Film Festival

Linklater is opening NYFF, and the film releases Nov 3rd.

Spielberg's film is a possibility but it's still unknown if it's finished yet. Could just skip all fests.

Eastwood has a new film and he/WB really enjoy AFI, so secret screening is in the cards, but it still might not even release in 2017.

AFI opens Nov 9th and the film has yet to announce. Not many others are possible. Murder on Orient Express opens the next day on Nov 10, so it's unlikely to be the opener.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on September 22, 2017, 07:32:05 PM
i can't imagine they'd want to play a film which receives a wide release during the festival dates, in re to Murder on Orient at AFI. is NYFF all booked? and there's the other one, some other big festival which i can't currently remember, and might be a possibility.

i'd wanted Linklater :/
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on September 22, 2017, 08:07:35 PM
I would love if he did those random popup roadshows like he did for Master and Vice
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on September 22, 2017, 08:36:21 PM
https://twitter.com/jasonosia/status/911394210984681472

QuoteJason‏
@jasonosia
There's a rumor going around the forumsphere the new PTA is Picture Locked. Where could it premiere? Fantastic Fest? NYFF secret screening?

https://twitter.com/kylebuchanan/status/911398746805592064

QuoteKyle Buchanan‏Verified account
@kylebuchanan
Replying to @jasonosia
I've heard this too

NYFF is apparently out of the question, but it's nice to have confirmation that indeed the movie is coming along nicely and seemingly locked!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: ono on September 22, 2017, 11:40:31 PM
Good possibility that this place started the rumor.  Heh.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on September 25, 2017, 12:37:07 PM
Annapurna is releasing Wonder Woman biopic film on Oct 13th, and Annapurna was involved with this so I'm keeping my eye out for a trailer around then
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: WorldForgot on September 25, 2017, 12:47:23 PM
Quote from: BigSock on September 25, 2017, 12:37:07 PM
Annapurna is releasing Wonder Woman biopic film on Oct 13th, and Annapurna was involved with this so I'm keeping my eye out for a trailer around then

That would make for a sexy double... Let's hope!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on September 28, 2017, 01:40:03 PM
Update on film.

http://www.vulture.com/2017/09/oscar-futures-is-blade-runner-2049-a-major-contender.html

Under the Best supporting actress category, he writes that Manville and Krieps are very good in the film.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: ono on October 04, 2017, 09:56:46 PM
https://twitter.com/cigsandredvines/status/915715671803224064

Pretty sure we already knew it was Christmas.  Mentioned somewhere in this thread.  A nice little tweet to heighten anticipation.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 05, 2017, 12:48:29 AM
Quote from: ono on October 04, 2017, 09:56:46 PM
https://twitter.com/cigsandredvines/status/915715671803224064

Pretty sure we already knew it was Christmas.  Mentioned somewhere in this thread.  A nice little tweet to heighten anticipation.

Yeah, it was announced as a Christmas Day release several months ago.  The title has been in doubt, but not the release date.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on October 05, 2017, 10:39:34 AM
I can't wait for a trailer! My hopes are up for a mid or late October trailer release.

P.S. I think the title Phantom Thread is great, and I hope it sticks. I think it's one of the most interesting titles for a film to come along in a while ....
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on October 05, 2017, 12:07:56 PM
Quote from: csage97 on October 05, 2017, 10:39:34 AM
I can't wait for a trailer! My hopes are up for a mid or late October trailer release.

P.S. I think the title Phantom Thread is great, and I hope it sticks. I think it's one of the most interesting titles for a film to come along in a while ....

Hopefully the trailer releases next week with the release of the Annapurna-produced wonder woman movie. If it's not next week, then we might have to wait until the snowman, which is universal produced.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on October 06, 2017, 05:59:55 PM
Stupid question this maybe, but is it confirmed that Lesley Manville plays the partner of DDL?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lewton on October 07, 2017, 10:01:01 PM
I probably won't watch the teaser or any of the trailers, but I'm looking forward to the poster!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 12, 2017, 02:07:37 PM
And a strictly rumor-level, totally unconfirmed run time:

https://twitter.com/OscarPredictor/status/918236928369201152
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on October 12, 2017, 03:29:41 PM
Quote from: wilberfan on October 12, 2017, 02:07:37 PM
And a strictly rumor-level, totally unconfirmed run time:

https://twitter.com/OscarPredictor/status/918236928369201152

I think it will be shorter than usual.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on October 12, 2017, 03:54:50 PM
It would be nice for at least a still from the movie if we aren't  going to get a trailer anytime soon   :yabbse-angry:
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 12, 2017, 11:21:44 PM
I believe this is the blog post that started the 195-minute run time rumor:

http://hollywood-elsewhere.com/2017/10/long-throwing-rumors-around/

But what's interesting is that the first paragraph seems to have been severely edited.     A cached version reveals:

QuoteA guy who knows nothing says that the running time on Paul Thomas Anderson's Phantom Thread has been hovering around 195 minutes, but that efforts are afoot to whittle it down to 165 or thereabouts. (A Focus Features spokesperson says "the film and runtime are not yet final, but it will definitely be shorter than that!"**) Again, this guy knows nothing — he's just confiding what a guy he half-trusts has passed along, and that's all. Not worth depositing. The same guy says that a full-boat trailer for Phantom Thread was recently test-screened or focus-grouped, and that the title given in this trailer was The Phantom Thread, which of course sounds godawful. I can't emphasize how much I hate the unnecessary use of "the" in any context or capacity. I don't even like the "the" in "the end" — I prefer "finis."

[source]  https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:_8ganVjmqVkJ:hollywood-elsewhere.com/2017/10/long-throwing-rumors-around/+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 13, 2017, 01:26:25 AM
I had an interesting conversation this evening (via Twitter) with someone who's seen a "market tested trailer" (not exactly sure what that is) of The Phantom Thread.  (Perhaps he meant a "marketing test trailer" or "test marketing trailer"?

https://twitter.com/TheLollipopking/status/918194951036506113

Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on October 13, 2017, 07:44:07 AM
the master, the phantom thread... where are the amazing titles like punch-drunk love and there will be blood?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on October 13, 2017, 08:05:32 AM
Quote from: wilberfan on October 13, 2017, 01:26:25 AM
I had an interesting conversation this evening (via Twitter) with someone who's seen a "market tested trailer" (not exactly sure what that is) of The Phantom Thread.  (Perhaps he meant a "marketing test trailer" or "test marketing trailer"?

https://twitter.com/TheLollipopking/status/918194951036506113

Doesn't PTA cut his own trailers? Then: selling the movie to our grandmas is the way to go.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: greenberryhill on October 13, 2017, 10:44:06 AM
Al Rose Promotions is having some trouble with the marketing of the film. :shock:
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on October 13, 2017, 12:38:40 PM
Well, I think it is offically called Phantom Thread.  Focus Features have put it back up on their website.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilder on October 13, 2017, 12:51:26 PM
This is going to make the PT vs PT abbreviation infuriating from now on
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 13, 2017, 01:53:04 PM
Quote from: Drenk on October 13, 2017, 08:05:32 AM

Doesn't PTA cut his own trailers? Then: selling the movie to our grandmas is the way to go.

Someone commented elsewhere that Warner Bros cut the "Inherent Vice" trailer in the US, but that PTA got to do his thing in the trailers that ran abroad.  (I thought the (US) Inherent Vice trailer abominable...)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 13, 2017, 01:55:59 PM
Quote from: budwillies on October 13, 2017, 12:38:40 PM
Well, I think it is offically called Phantom Thread.  Focus Features have put it back up on their website.

http://www.focusfeatures.com/phantom-thread/

Anyone else having trouble clicking on the link to "Sign up for 'Phantom Thread' film updates"?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on October 13, 2017, 02:04:52 PM
Quote from: wilberfan on October 13, 2017, 01:53:04 PM
Quote from: Drenk on October 13, 2017, 08:05:32 AM

Doesn't PTA cut his own trailers? Then: selling the movie to our grandmas is the way to go.

Someone commented elsewhere that Warner Bros cut the "Inherent Vice" trailer in the US, but that PTA got to do his thing in the trailers that ran abroad.  (I thought the (US) Inherent Vice trailer abominable...)

I don't think so since the trailer is an hommage in a way to the trailer for the book. And Joanna Newsom is narrating the trailer. I think it's all PTA.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: WorldForgot on October 13, 2017, 02:28:10 PM
Jeff Wells brought up in Xixax... lol
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: polkablues on October 13, 2017, 03:06:08 PM
Let us quickly go back to forgetting that he exists or caring what he says.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on October 13, 2017, 05:07:01 PM
Quote from: KJ on October 13, 2017, 07:44:07 AM
the master, the phantom thread... where are the amazing titles like punch-drunk love and there will be blood?

I personally love Phantom Thread as a title ... although I agree that The Master as a title sucks. What's so bad about Phantom Thread?

Anyway, I hope the title confirmation is happening because a trailer is coming really soon.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: ono on October 13, 2017, 08:17:14 PM
Quote from: wilder on October 13, 2017, 12:51:26 PM
This is going to make the PT vs PT abbreviation infuriating from now on
Maybe, maybe not.  He's always been PTA to me, so it won't be too much of an issue, I think.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lottery on October 13, 2017, 08:30:05 PM
Goddammit, I got excited and looked up the font not realising it's a generic font used across the website...It's from the Spectrum font family.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: axxonn on October 14, 2017, 05:21:24 AM
Not sure about the title.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Just Withnail on October 14, 2017, 06:52:45 AM
If the actual title card is something like this, I feel the title might be perfect:

(https://cinecdoque.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/16.jpg)

(https://twentyfourframes.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/touch-of-evil-title.jpg)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on October 14, 2017, 08:24:32 AM
But he's not Tarantino. He prefers time travel to nostalgia in terms of filmaking. I warmed up to the title; the word phantom is, after all, at the heart of his last movies. Nostalgia lives through the characters. It hurts and haunts.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: velociraptor on October 14, 2017, 02:31:52 PM
Love the title. I also love "The Master" as a title, though. Yeah, TWBB and PDL are more bombastic, but I don't think that makes them inherently (heeeheheehee) better.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on October 14, 2017, 04:18:03 PM
hopefully trailer within next 2 weeks, I can't wait much longer!

Anyway, those 3hr+ rumors are nothing more than rumors: the film has been locked for a while now, so hopefully we start hearing word about screenings
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on October 16, 2017, 10:09:08 AM
Hmmm ... it's Monday, prime trailer-posting day. They'd better post a trailer by noon California time or else ... or else ... I will be slightly upset!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on October 16, 2017, 10:22:10 AM
I remember wanting a trailer for Inherent Vice and it was dreadful, but, come on, we don't need it. And I won't watch this one. I don't want to have a peak to the mood/the look/anything. Let's happily wait for what is coming. It is coming. :)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on October 16, 2017, 10:33:01 AM
Quote from: Drenk on October 16, 2017, 10:22:10 AM
I remember wanting a trailer for Inherent Vice and it was dreadful, but, come on, we don't need it. And I won't watch this one. I don't want to have a peak to the mood/the look/anything. Let's happily wait for what is coming. It is coming. :)

Yeah, I was being sarcastic (which is why I said, "slightly upset!"), but I guess sarcasm doesn't always come across well on the internet. PTA can take as much time as he wants with a trailer. He could even not release one at all and I'd be fine with that. :P But I do want a peak at the general tone and cinematography. I'm super excited for this one because the photography, direction, and story is ALL PTA. It's not often a film of this budget and quality gets made with all of these things overseen by one person. Plus Daniel Day Lewis .... Anyway, I'm off topic now.  :doh:
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 16, 2017, 02:27:48 PM
Part of me is really curious to see a trailer, but, yeah....if they didn't release one at all I'd be fine with that.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on October 16, 2017, 03:32:27 PM
Quote from: wilberfan on October 16, 2017, 02:27:48 PM
Part of me is really curious to see a trailer, but, yeah....if they didn't release one at all I'd be fine with that.

You would be fine with absolutely no marketing? Hopefully, they release a trailer this week.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 16, 2017, 04:46:59 PM
Quote from: budwillies on October 16, 2017, 03:32:27 PM

You would be fine with absolutely no marketing? Hopefully, they release a trailer this week.

From my own personal perspective, yes, I would.  Now, of course they need to market the film, but if I was not allowed to see a trailer, etc, before actually watching the film?  Yeah, that'd be fine.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: polkablues on October 16, 2017, 04:49:49 PM
DANIEL DAY LEWIS
IN HIS FINAL ROLE EVER
PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON'S EROTIC MASTERPIECE
PHANTOM THREAD

The marketing writes itself, and barely even has to give us a glimpse of the actual movie. The fact that we're not already seeing DDL's face plastered on every wall in New York and LA means everyone involved in releasing this movie is allergic to both money and Oscars.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on October 18, 2017, 12:49:49 PM
Did the inherent vice script leak beforehand? Or is this the first PTA script since PDL that hasn't leaked?
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Post by: budwillies on October 18, 2017, 04:47:09 PM
I don't know if it is official or not but a Twitter page and Facebook page was created for Phantom Thread.  Hopefully, a trailer drops tomorrow  :shock:
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Post by: chere mill on October 19, 2017, 11:23:37 AM
The Film Stage just tweeted "The first trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson's #PhantomThread has been finished and runs 2 minutes & 16 seconds. Check back soon."

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Post by: wilberfan on October 19, 2017, 02:27:04 PM
Quote from: chere mill on October 19, 2017, 11:23:37 AM
The Film Stage just tweeted "The first trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson's #PhantomThread has been finished and runs 2 minutes & 16 seconds. Check back soon."

Some of the replies are fun:  https://twitter.com/TheFilmStage/status/920978422398115840
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on October 19, 2017, 04:59:43 PM
https://twitter.com/Phantom_Thread
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Post by: greenberryhill on October 19, 2017, 06:34:22 PM
The Facebook page is verified now:

https://www.facebook.com/PhantomThread/

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Post by: Robyn on October 19, 2017, 08:56:45 PM
i'm going to bed soon. see you in the morning, trailer.

(please work)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on October 20, 2017, 01:58:36 PM
Well, I guess we have to wait another week.  :yabbse-angry:
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Post by: greenberryhill on October 20, 2017, 07:31:13 PM
New info about the movie!!!!  The "Phantom Thread" facebook page just posted this:

Set in the glamour of 1950's post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the center of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutants and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock. Women come and go through Woodcock's life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love. With his latest film, Paul Thomas Anderson paints an illuminating portrait both of an artist on a creative journey, and the women who keep his world running. Phantom Thread is Paul Thomas Anderson's eighth movie, and his second collaboration with Daniel Day-Lewis.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on October 20, 2017, 07:54:23 PM
I came here to post the exact same thing  :)

Those Woodcock rumors from a few pages back turn out to be true!
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Post by: budwillies on October 20, 2017, 08:07:23 PM
Guys, check out imdb for the ratings guide as well. It says it may be rated pg 13. We are getting close!!!!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Vicko99 on October 20, 2017, 08:46:00 PM
Imdb is full of shit. Ddl character still figure as charles james.
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Post by: wilberfan on October 20, 2017, 09:07:37 PM
Quote from: greenberryhill on October 20, 2017, 07:31:13 PM
New info about the movie!!!!  The "Phantom Thread" facebook page just posted this

Why don't I see it there anywhere?  All I see is the "Coming Soon" post from the 17th...
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jviness02 on October 20, 2017, 09:28:44 PM
Quote from: greenberryhill on October 20, 2017, 07:31:13 PM
New info about the movie!!!!  The "Phantom Thread" facebook page just posted this:

Set in the glamour of 1950's post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the center of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutants and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock. Women come and go through Woodcock's life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love. With his latest film, Paul Thomas Anderson paints an illuminating portrait both of an artist on a creative journey, and the women who keep his world running. Phantom Thread is Paul Thomas Anderson's eighth movie, and his second collaboration with Daniel Day-Lewis.

Still can't really say how I got this information, but this is the synopsis I got to read a while back when I dropped the Woodcock rumors. Excited for the trailer to come out.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lottery on October 20, 2017, 09:31:39 PM
Quote from: wilberfan on October 20, 2017, 09:07:37 PM
Quote from: greenberryhill on October 20, 2017, 07:31:13 PM
New info about the movie!!!!  The "Phantom Thread" facebook page just posted this

Why don't I see it there anywhere?  All I see is the "Coming Soon" post from the 17th...

It's in the "About" section/tab.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 20, 2017, 09:56:11 PM
Quote from: Lottery on October 20, 2017, 09:31:39 PM
It's in the "About" section/tab.

Ah.  I didn't go back far enough in my timeline....
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Rooty Poots on October 20, 2017, 10:25:59 PM
I set Phantom Thread's Facebook page to notify me of any new postings, and in my notifications it showed they posted a link—but as soon as I clicked the notification, they'd already deleted it. Anyone know what it was?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fitzroy on October 21, 2017, 03:16:56 AM
Synopsis from the Film Stage


(POTENTIAL SPOILER?)


QuoteSet in the glamour of 1950s post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the center of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutants and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock. Women come and go through Woodcock's life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love. With his latest film, Paul Thomas Anderson paints an illuminating portrait both of an artist on a creative journey, and the women who keep his world running. Phantom Thread is Paul Thomas Anderson's eighth movie, and his second collaboration with Daniel Day-Lewis.

https://thefilmstage.com/news/full-synopsis-unveiled-for-paul-thomas-andersons-phantom-thread/

No indication as to their source on this.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: WorldForgot on October 21, 2017, 03:47:06 AM
The source is indicated in the posts before yourz
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fitzroy on October 21, 2017, 03:59:18 AM
Ha, didn't see the couple of posts on the previous page. Thanks! :doh:
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on October 21, 2017, 04:38:31 PM
QuoteThe Oscar Predictor‏ @OscarPredictor  12h12 hours ago
My friend loved Phantom Thread's (almost finished) cut 😎

Pol‏ @floydm100  8h8 hours ago
Are the 50 shades rumors true..?

The Oscar Predictor‏
@OscarPredictor
Replying to @floydm100
Yes.

Quote
Lorenzo Ciorcalo‏ @rotovisor  12h12 hours ago
Replying to @OscarPredictor
Run time?

The Oscar Predictor‏ @OscarPredictor  12h12 hours ago
Shorter than you think.

https://twitter.com/OscarPredictor/status/921665406795952128
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on October 21, 2017, 05:05:54 PM
I had a feeling it would be shorter than usual. But I hope it will be at least 2 hours. Because I am greedy. Then: the running time fits the movie.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 21, 2017, 06:58:37 PM
Wait.  What...?

QuoteAnderson and Day-Lewis were very secretive while shooting the film, and for months plot details were only rumors. Phantom Thread was thought just to be a working title. This summer, Day-Lewis boosted some of the rumors by saying that he was retiring from acting after this film to become a dressmaker, after falling in love with the craft while making this movie.

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/10/daniel-day-lewis-phantom-thread-details
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 21, 2017, 09:25:31 PM
Quote...but Anderson fans are as interested in narrative as they are Anderson's visual signature, his sense of composition and movement within a frame. The biggest surprises in his films tend not to be turning points in the plot but in, say, the way he holds on a close-up of Joaquin Phoenix's rabid dog of a man in The Master or Mark Wahlberg's inept porn star in Boogie Nights. That can't be ruined, and it's what makes the wait for Phantom Thread's release on December 25th all the more unbearable.

http://collider.com/phantom-thread-synopsis/
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on October 21, 2017, 10:21:22 PM
Quote from: wilberfan on October 21, 2017, 09:25:31 PM
Quote...but Anderson fans are as interested in narrative as they are Anderson's visual signature, his sense of composition and movement within a frame. The biggest surprises in his films tend not to be turning points in the plot but in, say, the way he holds on a close-up of Joaquin Phoenix's rabid dog of a man in The Master or Mark Wahlberg's inept porn star in Boogie Nights. That can't be ruined, and it's what makes the wait for Phantom Thread's release on December 25th all the more unbearable.

http://collider.com/phantom-thread-synopsis/

To me, this really is the crux of my enjoying the film. In other hands, I could see what the plot synopsis describes (quoted a few posts back) being really interesting and enjoyable, but from PTA's pen, dare I say it does sound boring .... I'm hoping I'm wrong about the outcome. But what I'm most looking forward to are the character drawings, the actors who bring them alive, PTA's cinematography, and his framing and camera movement choices that he uses to tell the story.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on October 22, 2017, 12:37:53 AM
this story, as the synopsis reads now, draws me in more then inherent vice, the master and even most of his other stuff. I like fashion and I like sex (duh), and I'm really interested in seeing this world through the eyes of PTA. one of the characters on the IMDB page is "Chelsea Arts club New years eve party guest". that's the movie scene i'm looking forward to most, even though I don't know anything about it. it sounds so promising, and when I imagine it it's beautiful. the short description of Alma (a young, strong-willed woman) is intriguing too, and I really want to know more about that character. it might be a chance to make an interesting and fascinating female character, which is something I miss sometimes in PTA films

when people compare it to fifty shades of gray, I honestly believe that it sounds like the best thing ever. sex is something he hasn't explored before (except for boogie nights of course, but that's not really about sex, not real sex anyway). punch-drunk love is a love story of course, but that film is so unsexual and pure and almost childish. now I want to see this film, and this love story, and how it explore their passions and longings, and see what they get turned on by, and how they fuck each other, and how that make them feel.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on October 22, 2017, 01:40:41 AM
you're grasping at straws.

I don't know how you came to the conclusion that he isn't passionate about it just because DDL had some hand in it. so PTA liked some of his ideas, and brought them into the film? doesn't mean anything.

shooting it himself must be something he just want to do. he may even, you know, feel passionately about it?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lottery on October 22, 2017, 01:40:56 AM
Quote from: turntostone4 on October 22, 2017, 01:14:33 AM
My big worry is ever since someone here heard that DDL had a strong hand in the story, I can't help but have a hunch that PTA isn't so passionate (for lack of a better term) about this one.

Well, he's big on collaboration. The Master had a fair bit of input from PSH, and he's work-shopped ideas with cast and crew in the past. Regarding the DoP stuff, perhaps he feels he's at the height of his powers technically and has the confidence to streamline his process.

I personally find the setting and ideas pretty cool- A PTA film set in the UK focusing on 1950s dressmaker is totally bonkers. I can understand how some might think the plot might need more meat but we'll see how things unfold. In any case, present day PTA is about the character as we all know.

I mean I have no idea what the movie will be like but I can't imagine PTA making a movie that he's not totally into making- he's writing/directing/producing/effectively being DoP.

Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 22, 2017, 09:05:17 PM
Quote from: wilberfan on October 21, 2017, 06:58:37 PM
Wait.  What...?

QuoteAnderson and Day-Lewis were very secretive while shooting the film, and for months plot details were only rumors. Phantom Thread was thought just to be a working title. This summer, Day-Lewis boosted some of the rumors by saying that he was retiring from acting after this film to become a dressmaker, after falling in love with the craft while making this movie.

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/10/daniel-day-lewis-phantom-thread-details

Word of this has been out for a little while. Albeit in rumor form before.

Day-Lewis has been talking retirement for years. He falls in love with physical crafts (like being a cobbler) and while I'm sure he means retirement as he says it now, who knows if it holds. I will bet against it.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on October 23, 2017, 09:01:01 AM
Trailer is out!
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Post by: Drenk on October 23, 2017, 09:03:09 AM
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Post by: budwillies on October 23, 2017, 09:11:12 AM
I'm excited. The cinematography looks stunning.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on October 23, 2017, 09:16:12 AM
I am not watching the trailer. Is it good? Because that poster makes me think that PTA doesn't care about promoting this movie...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DM1Au8OU8AEC2Pm.jpg)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lottery on October 23, 2017, 09:28:16 AM
It's certainly not Was There A Fight but I've watched it a few times and I quite like it. It's surprisingly restrained and refined and kinda tense. If it's as weird as some have said, they're really keeping it as a surprise. Very different to what we've seen before from PTA.
Gorgeous Greenwood music as expected.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lottery on October 23, 2017, 09:41:28 AM
Quote from: Drenk on October 23, 2017, 09:16:12 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DM1Au8OU8AEC2Pm.jpg)

Huh, just noticed. R for language only. Very curious.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 09:43:28 AM
Only one viewing so far.  I'm not cringing or rolling my eyes or confused.  It does look gorgeous.  I like that the female lead isn't conventionally, model-stunningly gorgeous (at least by our modern standards).

[edit] 2nd Viewing.  Some mild goosebumps this time.  It certainly seems to be about the shifting nature of their relationship/personal dynamic.  (But, of course, the Inherent Vice trailer told us that film was a goofy, irreverent comedy, so...)  :ponder:
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: martinthewarrior on October 23, 2017, 09:52:55 AM
cinematography looks very... flat.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 10:04:18 AM
Thought this was an interesting reaction. 

https://twitter.com/luv_2read/status/922476086344105985
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: martinthewarrior on October 23, 2017, 10:07:02 AM
Oh God.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 10:10:08 AM
Quote from: KUBRICK WITH TWO BRICKS on October 23, 2017, 10:09:12 AM
Already read a couple of tweets calling this film "problematic" just from the trailer.

Did these people ever take into consideration that the age difference might be crucial to the plot?

Exactly.  And the (suggestion?) he might be closeted...
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: modage on October 23, 2017, 10:11:46 AM
Quote from: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 10:04:18 AM
Thought this was an interesting reaction. 

https://twitter.com/luv_2read/status/922476086344105985

I haven't watched the trailer yet but don't be surprised when PTA gets run through the 2017 Woke Filter.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 10:13:37 AM
The reaction to the trailer just now from a female friend of mine who tolerates my PTA-obsessiveness:  "I'd go see that movie..."
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: martinthewarrior on October 23, 2017, 10:15:11 AM
Quote from: KUBRICK WITH TWO BRICKS on October 23, 2017, 10:09:12 AM
Already read a couple of tweets calling this film "problematic" just from the trailer.

Did these people ever take into consideration that the age difference might be crucial to the plot?

no, because these people are boring.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: modage on October 23, 2017, 10:17:36 AM
Update: Watched the trailer. PTA enters his Merchant Ivory phase?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: martinthewarrior on October 23, 2017, 10:18:19 AM
Quote from: modage on October 23, 2017, 10:17:36 AM
Update: Watched the trailer. PTA enters his Merchant Ivory phase?

A thought I had. God, I hope not.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 10:23:31 AM
Quote from: Kubrick With Two Bricks on October 23, 2017, 10:18:37 AM
Quote

I haven't watched the trailer yet but don't be surprised when PTA gets run through the 2017 Woke Filter.

Fucking agree. Don't mean to sound like a pretentious gatekeeper on all things PTA but it's just sad that he has to exist and make movies in the current media landscape. Also, I'm stealing the phrase "woke filter".

LOL. I immediately thought of the shitstorm that "Life of Brian" created with conservatives (and others) who (of course) hadn't seen the film.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 10:28:55 AM
Lest we forget that Editing is All, an exchange I had this morning with @TheLollipopking who had seen a "test" trailer a month or so ago: 

QuoteWoah!! This is not the trailer I saw at all!

The middle has a lot of shots I recognize & feels familar, but the entire tone is totally different.

When I compared it to something like Carol....the one I saw had a lot more Christmas scenes, where she's wearing the red gown.

The scenes in the beginning and the end don't look familar at all.

The moment where she asks why he's never been married had a completely different feel.

The way they framed that scene in the trailer I saw, I thought she was an assistant who was very infatuated with him, and was too naive...

To realize he was gay and still in the closet.

This trailer shows much more of an actual relationship, rather than a mentor/pupil relationship the one I saw implied.

Yeah, I think I mentioned it before, but I thought it was an unrequited love scenario. She being infatuated, but DDL merely having affection

[edit] It will be interesting to see how "accurate" this trailer is.  How revealing of the nuances, story, etc are in the actual finished edit.  This might be pure marketing?  Specifically, for example, to get non-PTA-fanboy butts in theater seats?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lottery on October 23, 2017, 10:32:52 AM
Obviously I don't know the contents of the film but this looks positively mild in comparison to...almost everything he's made before. If folks are looking for 'problematic', they have a rich 20 year career they can explore.
I'd like to think that PTA's stuff is (generally) about people with issues, in rough spots and observing them without judgement.


Quote from: modage on October 23, 2017, 10:17:36 AM
Update: Watched the trailer. PTA enters his Merchant Ivory phase?
Ha!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 23, 2017, 10:41:18 AM
Looks good. Anderson seems back to being relaxed in camera movement for casual scenes. Seems like he is combining slower paced tone of his recent historical films with techniques that flooded his early films. I doubt he ever makes a film that tries to be Magnolia or Boogie Nights again, but I think that's a good thing too.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 10:48:38 AM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on October 23, 2017, 10:41:18 AM
I doubt he ever makes a film that tries to be Magnolia or Boogie Nights again, but I think that's a good thing too.

I doubt it, too--but I'd love to see a late-career return to that kind of youthful energy.  Just to prove he could still pull it off.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fernando on October 23, 2017, 10:49:06 AM
I love the trailer although it showed too much for my taste, I kind of expected a trailer in the fashion of EWS.

Anyway, my anticipation for this movie has skyrocketed.

That poster is so bland tbh.


Quote from: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 10:04:18 AM
Thought this was an interesting reaction. 

https://twitter.com/luv_2read/status/922476086344105985

I hear her but that is the reality of that world.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on October 23, 2017, 10:53:58 AM
So when do you think it will be shown to critics? Late November? Do you think this will make any festivals?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on October 23, 2017, 11:04:02 AM
Quote from: Kubrick With Two Bricks on October 23, 2017, 11:01:10 AM
I don't have a twitter. Can someone check what 3 accounts @phantom_thread is following now? It was following 0 yesterday.

The usual. Universal. Annapurna. Focus Features.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 11:04:53 AM
Quote from: Fernando on October 23, 2017, 10:49:06 AM
I love the trailer although it showed too much for my taste, I kind of expected a trailer in the fashion of EWS.

Anyway, my anticipation for this movie has skyrocketed.

That poster is so bland tbh.


Quote from: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 10:04:18 AM
Thought this was an interesting reaction. 

https://twitter.com/luv_2read/status/922476086344105985

I hear her but that is the reality of that world.

Poster doesn't feel bland to me.  I got kind of a "classy" vibe off of it.  And, yes, the reality of THE world is that older men are often attracted to younger women (and vice-versa).
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Scrooby on October 23, 2017, 11:07:43 AM
Alexander McQueen sewed secret obscene scribblings (phrases and pictures) into the linings of garments he worked on during his time as an apprentice at Anderson & Sheppard back in the late 1980s. (See Andrew Wilson's biography, p. 50.)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 23, 2017, 11:08:30 AM
Quote from: Kubrick With Two Bricks on October 23, 2017, 11:04:36 AM
By the way, this does look very much like a Mike Leigh film. The rumor about PTA doing Mike Leigh may be correct.

I wondered that, but I'm not going there. A period piece featuring a small technical crew is generally going to look a certain way. Mike Leigh and Ken Loach have made a career of doing those kind of films. They flooded the market for standards when it come to independent British filmmaking.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on October 23, 2017, 11:13:53 AM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on October 23, 2017, 11:08:30 AM
Quote from: Kubrick With Two Bricks on October 23, 2017, 11:04:36 AM
By the way, this does look very much like a Mike Leigh film. The rumor about PTA doing Mike Leigh may be correct.

I wondered that, but I'm not going there. A period piece featuring a small technical crew is generally going to look a certain way. Mike Leigh and Ken Loach have made a career of doing those kind of films. They flooded the market for standards when it come to independent British filmmaking.

Yes. I have seen the first two frames of the trailer and it looked like a PTA movie to me. In England.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 11:18:15 AM
Quote from: Kubrick With Two Bricks on October 23, 2017, 11:16:56 AM
It doesn't reveal too much of the plot.

Or does it?   :ponder:
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on October 23, 2017, 11:20:35 AM
Quote from: Kubrick With Two Bricks on October 23, 2017, 11:16:56 AM
Quote from: Drenk on October 23, 2017, 11:13:53 AM
Yes. I have seen the first two frames of the trailer and it looked like a PTA movie to me. In England.

LMAO just watch the trailer dude. It doesn't reveal too much of the plot.

No? And I saw them because it begins automatically on Twitter. I don't like to let my mind beginning to fill the holes with a trailer especially for a Paul Thomas Anderson movie—these rare gems. I imagined a whole part about Freddy's time in the war for The Master because of the trailers and teasers and was disappointed in a totally irrational way. I don't care about the plot.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 11:23:44 AM
Quote from: Kubrick With Two Bricks on October 23, 2017, 11:21:02 AM
Quote from: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 11:18:15 AM
Quote from: Kubrick With Two Bricks on October 23, 2017, 11:16:56 AM
It doesn't reveal too much of the plot.

Or does it?   :ponder:

Deceptive trailer for sure. Just to lure the mainstream audiences. Remember the Inherent Vice trailer?
Kinda has a Downton Abbey feel to it LOL.

Yes.  "Downton Abbey".  "The Crown".  Should definitely get the over-50 crowd into the theaters...or at least get their attention.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 11:59:39 AM
"You can sew almost anything into the canvas of a coat.  When I was a boy, I started to hide things in the linings of the garments.  Things that only I knew were there.  Secrets."

Try this experiment:  Rewatch the trailer, holding the idea that Woodcock is a homosexual in 1950's London...  Every scene could be viewed as consistent with that.   

Or a total misdirect.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on October 23, 2017, 02:28:48 PM
i thought it would look a lot more "out there" considering inherent vice and the master, but i'm not getting that vibe from the trailer at all. maybe this is more low-key then I originally thought. there's some good moments, but nothing got me as exiting as the first the master teaser or twbb trailer.

also, hello oscars?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: WorldForgot on October 23, 2017, 02:39:02 PM
Maybe this illuminates that I am an incurable (delusional?) romantic, but this is looking to be my second favorite PTA concept yet. Inherent Vice did it for me, in a way I didn't know cinema could, the heart pangs and elusive memories. This is another beast. Closer to PDL's howl.

Maybe if There Will Be Blood and The Master were a couplet, this will match IV's romantic-haze in stark cuts and fine lines of lovers at odds.

Very excited for this Christmas.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on October 23, 2017, 04:09:42 PM
It's not news that some people have seen it. I wouldn't care about what henry123 has to say, though.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on October 23, 2017, 04:14:55 PM
It's different than what I'd envisioned in my mind's eye, but that was to be expected. A lot more white light than I thought there'd be. But I'm pleasantly surprised. It's unmistakably PTA-looking. It retains a lot of what The Master and Inherent Vice looked like but has less Robert Elswit and more recent music video PTA (obviously and understandably).
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on October 23, 2017, 04:21:29 PM
Quote from: Kubrick With Two Bricks on October 23, 2017, 04:03:28 PM
https://mobile.twitter.com/henryturlingto1/status/922521145668263936

Thoughts on this thread? DDL is not the lead and the movie is "garbage"?

What Drenk said. I don't know if Twitter opinions are useful unless it's a first-hand account. This thread could get a bit cluttered with rumors and such if we obsess about that sort of thing.

Also, it looks like henry123 is an anti-Jewish crusader. (On Twitter of all places. Shocking.)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jviness02 on October 23, 2017, 04:55:29 PM
I've heard DDL is the lead, but you could argue they are "co-leads". This is from the same source I got the Reynolds Woodcock info.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Vicko99 on October 23, 2017, 05:17:25 PM
Quote from: jviness02 on October 23, 2017, 04:55:29 PM
I've heard DDL is the lead, but you could argue they are "co-leads". This is from the same source I got the Reynolds Woodcock info.
Tell us something more!!!!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: polkablues on October 23, 2017, 05:32:51 PM
If I was shown that trailer absent any foreknowledge or context, I would never guess it was a Paul Thomas Anderson film, and that fact excites me more than I can describe. The greatest filmmaker in the world is doing something he hasn't done before. Regardless of anyone's personal impressions of the trailer itself, if that doesn't give you a tingle, you should give up on movies altogether.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: ©brad on October 23, 2017, 05:45:25 PM
Quote from: polkablues on October 23, 2017, 05:32:51 PM
If I was shown that trailer absent any foreknowledge or context, I would never guess it was a Paul Thomas Anderson film, and that fact excites me more than I can describe. The greatest filmmaker in the world is doing something he hasn't done before. Regardless of anyone's personal impressions of the trailer itself, if that doesn't give you a tingle, you should give up on movies altogether.

Agreed. I'm kinda bummed about the lack of enthusiasm so far. Come on Xixax, do you know how rare a moment it is when a PTA trailer drops? It's almost as exciting as watching the film itself. We should be turned up to 11 right now. This was me when I first saw the trailer in my Facebook feed before immediately clicking over here.

(https://68.media.tumblr.com/dcb5a9fd171f4ebe637df658318e6ee9/tumblr_o1km8qMAXc1ra5yvko1_500.gif)

It's amazing how with every first viewing of a PTA trailer - this one included - you NEVER know what to expect. Most of your predictions are usually proven wrong (in a good way). I don't know how the man does it.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on October 23, 2017, 06:22:20 PM
i really don't think there's much dispute toward Scorsese being the greatest living filmmaker. it's just kind of funny to say anyone else.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on October 23, 2017, 06:27:13 PM
Quote from: jviness02 on October 23, 2017, 04:55:29 PM
I've heard DDL is the lead, but you could argue they are "co-leads". This is from the same source I got the Reynolds Woodcock info.

Spill more details please  :shock: Do you have any word on the runtime of the film  :ponder:
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 06:27:32 PM
Quote from: jenkins on October 23, 2017, 06:22:20 PM
i really don't think there's much dispute toward Scorsese being the greatest living filmmaker. it's just kind of funny to say anyone else.

I think Scorsese's films are very often brilliant (Goodfellas can still melt my brain whenever I watch it), so I'll avoid the term "best" and say that PTA is my favorite living filmmaker.  My heart isn't broken if Marty makes a 'dud';  I'm still disappointed in Inherent Vice.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 06:50:17 PM
I've been scanning a lot of the online press about the trailer today.  It's interesting (and logical) that for the most part the headlines are about "Daniel Day-Lewis' Last Role!"--whereas my headline would be "Paul Thomas Anderson's Next Feature!"
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: BB on October 23, 2017, 07:07:45 PM
Quote from: ©brad on October 23, 2017, 05:45:25 PM
I'm kinda bummed about the lack of enthusiasm so far. Come on Xixax, do you know how rare a moment it is when a PTA trailer drops? It's almost as exciting as watching the film itself. We should be turned up to 11 right now.

This is what I was getting at in the Blade Runner thread:

Quote from: BB on October 10, 2017, 01:24:36 AM
I feel like this movie raises an interesting question about the extent to which context matters when it comes to the quality of a film. To me, it's a MIRACLE given the modern studio system (if this does well and the general public demonstrates a taste for it, some real interesting films could get made), but agree that it's not perfect. Most movies of this scale don't even seem to try to try for perfect. And you never know what might have been studio mandated. The runtime almost definitely given that most people won't leave the house for anything less than two hours.

The same thing seems to be happening with The Florida Project, with people online getting pretty nit-picky. These are good films! Real deal adventurous, interesting films!

Have this persistent feeling that people -- even movie people -- are a little down on movies lately. PT looks exciting! Homie's name is Woodcock! Merchant-Ivory movies are great!

Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Sleepless on October 23, 2017, 07:41:44 PM
I had to give this some time to breathe in my brain. Wow. Looks amazing. Don't get the criticisms at all, unless it's simply not what people expected. I can understand that. But this isn't any M&I stuff - it's not even Terence Davies does M&I. It's PTA, period. The crescendoing music cut bluntly with the clip of the scissors on fabric, the rat-a-tat dialogue at the trailers end. Shivers! What about this looks like a happy, romantic love story? My take is that it's about the pursuit of perfection, something that is never attainable. A doomed desire for control. And, of course, much more, that we simply can't know from a brief trailer. Is Woodcock homosexual? Possibly. But I'm betting there's something more interesting than that here. After all, you can sew almost anything into the canvas of a coat. There's the promise of plenty of surprises. It gets better every time I watch it. Cannot fucking wait.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Scrooby on October 23, 2017, 07:48:30 PM
"After all, you can sew almost anything into the canvas of a coat."

Nice line: and it brings us to what may be a meaning of the title. "Phantom Threads" are the secrets regarding the artist encoded in the artist's work. (Whether intentionally integrated, or unconsciously done, is irrelevant.)

Secrets that may be eventually revealed, or that may never come to light.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on October 23, 2017, 07:51:24 PM
The FYC Ad is up:

DDL is Leading, Krieps is Leading; Manville is Supporting

PTA is not listed for Cinematography

https://focusfeaturesguilds2017.com/categories/phantom-thread/
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on October 23, 2017, 07:57:51 PM
Quote from: Sleepless on October 23, 2017, 07:41:44 PM
I had to give this some time to breathe in my brain. Wow. Looks amazing. Don't get the criticisms at all, unless it's simply not what people expected. I can understand that. But this isn't any M&I stuff - it's not even Terence Davies does M&I. It's PTA, period. The crescendoing music cut bluntly with the clip of the scissors on fabric, the rat-a-tat dialogue at the trailers end. Shivers! What about this looks like a happy, romantic love story? My take is that it's about the pursuit of perfection, something that is never attainable. A doomed desire for control. And, of course, much more, that we simply can't know from a brief trailer. Is Woodcock homosexual? Possibly. But I'm betting there's something more interesting than that here. After all, you can sew almost anything into the canvas of a coat. There's the promise of plenty of surprises. It gets better every time I watch it. Cannot fucking wait.

I'm with you on this one. I was skeptical after the plot synopsis a couple days ago, but after seeing the trailer, it seems that there's tons of mystery and something strange woven into the story, just as the title and the music suggests. I was worried it would just be a stately basic love story, but I'm thinking and hoping there's going to be something more odd going on.

This frame is unmistakably PTA, by the way.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on October 23, 2017, 08:01:38 PM
Quote from: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 07:56:19 PM
Quote from: BigSock on October 23, 2017, 07:51:24 PM
The FYC Ad is up:

DDL is Leading, Krieps is Leading; Manville is Supporting

PTA is not listed for Cinematography

https://focusfeaturesguilds2017.com/categories/phantom-thread/

Dammit.

according to its imdb page, which was nodoubt inputted by the production company, PTA isn't credited as being the cinematographer. i'd go ahead and guess that means a nomination isn't possible.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: polkablues on October 23, 2017, 08:14:44 PM
Quote from: jenkins on October 23, 2017, 08:01:38 PM
according to its imdb page, which was nodoubt inputted by the production company, PTA isn't credited as being the cinematographer. i'd go ahead and guess that means a nomination isn't possible.

Most likely the result of Guild-related complexities concerning who can be credited how. If he chose to be credited as a pseudonym, like Soderbergh does for his cinematography, or the Coens for their editing, he could still be nominated (technically the pseudonym would get the nomination). I have no idea how nominations might work if there literally is no cinematographer credit on the film, or even if the ASC would allow it to be uncredited in that way.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: martinthewarrior on October 23, 2017, 08:45:47 PM
Quote from: wilberfan on October 23, 2017, 06:27:32 PM
Quote from: jenkins on October 23, 2017, 06:22:20 PM
i really don't think there's much dispute toward Scorsese being the greatest living filmmaker. it's just kind of funny to say anyone else.

I think Scorsese's films are very often brilliant (Goodfellas can still melt my brain whenever I watch it), so I'll avoid the term "best" and say that PTA is my favorite living filmmaker.  My heart isn't broken if Marty makes a 'dud';  I'm still butthurt over Inherent Vice.

Except Inherent Vice is a masterpiece, so there's that.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: tpfkabi on October 23, 2017, 09:26:33 PM
I wonder if there will be some Vertigo vibes and there is also the use of the name, Alma.

The table shot makes me think of Barry Lyndon and some shots of EWS - maybe the Christmas decorations/stairs.

This reminded me of Jack White hiding vinyl records in the furniture he made pre-White Stripes.

"Women come and go through Woodcock's life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love."

I wonder if PTA having a relationship with a comedienne will inform this at least a little bit indirectly.
As to 'more reserved socially' versus the opposite.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jviness02 on October 23, 2017, 10:15:36 PM
Quote from: tpfkabi on October 23, 2017, 09:26:33 PM
I wonder if there will be some Vertigo vibes and there is also the use of the name, Alma.

The table shot makes me think of Barry Lyndon and some shots of EWS - maybe the Christmas decorations/stairs.

This reminded me of Jack White hiding vinyl records in the furniture he made pre-White Stripes.

"Women come and go through Woodcock's life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love."

I wonder if PTA having a relationship with a comedienne will inform this at least a little bit indirectly.
As to 'more reserved socially' versus the opposite.

Vertigo would be interesting, but the trailer seemed to have a call back to another Hitchcock classic when DDL was peering through that door...
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cultureontheoffensive.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F03%2Fimage-29.png&hash=44ac08a967b81d15844435bf75c2ceb0f4bd7dad)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on October 23, 2017, 10:17:41 PM
I absolutely love the logo design for the title that's used in the trailer, and it actually makes me like "Phantom Thread" a whole lot more. Wish that was used in all the marketing.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Rooty Poots on October 24, 2017, 02:01:59 AM
Quote from: Jeremy Blackman on October 23, 2017, 10:17:41 PM
I absolutely love the logo design for the title that's used in the trailer, and it actually makes me like "Phantom Thread" a whole lot more. Wish that was used in all the marketing.

Really? I was so disappointed when I saw the type treatment for the titles a few months ago, but assumed it was just a temp treatment PTA used to give Dustin Stanton an idea of the feeling he wanted and would be eventually replaced with more professional type design. The ornamental swashes and odd, uneven lettering feels amateur and the least attractive of all of PTA's type treatments, to me. (That being said, this movie looks absolutely gorgeous. Just from the trailer, it looks like the shots may be more composed in general than the more seat-of-the-pants, improvisational look that much of Inherent Vice and even The Master had. And it looks like it'll transport me to a world I won't want to leave. I'd personally be very happy to hear a 194 minute runtime confirmed.)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jviness02 on October 24, 2017, 02:48:25 AM
Quote from: BigSock on October 23, 2017, 06:27:13 PM
Quote from: jviness02 on October 23, 2017, 04:55:29 PM
I've heard DDL is the lead, but you could argue they are "co-leads". This is from the same source I got the Reynolds Woodcock info.

Spill more details please  :shock: Do you have any word on the runtime of the film  :ponder:

Longer than Sydney and PDL. Most likely shorter than everything else.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on October 24, 2017, 03:57:17 AM
Quote from: jviness02 on October 24, 2017, 02:48:25 AM
Quote from: BigSock on October 23, 2017, 06:27:13 PM
Quote from: jviness02 on October 23, 2017, 04:55:29 PM
I've heard DDL is the lead, but you could argue they are "co-leads". This is from the same source I got the Reynolds Woodcock info.

Spill more details please  :shock: Do you have any word on the runtime of the film  :ponder:

Longer than Sydney and PDL. Most likely shorter than everything else.

I grow more curious by the day as I salivate over these details! So about 120 minutes or so... interesting. Seems like a relatively more intimate, narratively straightforward film compared to the epic mosaics of his last 3.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on October 24, 2017, 07:43:18 AM
At least his Oscar for TWBB has been stolen by a great film.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Sleepless on October 24, 2017, 08:50:56 AM
(https://xixax.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=13512.0;attach=3563;image)

Because she's blocking the fucking screen.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: axxonn on October 24, 2017, 10:38:57 AM
Quote from: jviness02 on October 23, 2017, 10:15:36 PM
Quote from: tpfkabi on October 23, 2017, 09:26:33 PM
I wonder if there will be some Vertigo vibes and there is also the use of the name, Alma.

The table shot makes me think of Barry Lyndon and some shots of EWS - maybe the Christmas decorations/stairs.

This reminded me of Jack White hiding vinyl records in the furniture he made pre-White Stripes.

"Women come and go through Woodcock's life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love."

I wonder if PTA having a relationship with a comedienne will inform this at least a little bit indirectly.
As to 'more reserved socially' versus the opposite.

Vertigo would be interesting, but the trailer seemed to have a call back to another Hitchcock classic when DDL was peering through that door...
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cultureontheoffensive.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F03%2Fimage-29.png&hash=44ac08a967b81d15844435bf75c2ceb0f4bd7dad)

And the light on DDL's eye looks identical to the light on Phoenix in the final shot of Inherent Vice
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fernando on October 24, 2017, 11:57:06 AM
Quote from: Kubrick With Two Bricks on October 24, 2017, 07:26:05 AM
I want PTA to win Oscars for best director and best screenplay at some point, but I have a feeling this one won't win him those. :(

Fuck the oscars, it's rare when the best film is even nominated. e.g. 2001, The Master
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: polkablues on October 24, 2017, 12:00:36 PM
When PTA finally wins his Oscars, it will be Scorsese-style: two decades late and for entirely the wrong movie.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on October 24, 2017, 12:03:53 PM
Quote from: polkablues on October 24, 2017, 12:00:36 PM
When PTA finally wins his Oscars, it will be Scorsese-style: two decades late and for entirely the wrong movie.

You mean: it will be for co-writing that Pinocchio movie for Downey Jr!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on October 24, 2017, 12:51:46 PM
Has there been any reactions to the film thus far? I know someone posted earlier that they talked to someone that said that it was "great and weird." Any early buzz?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on October 24, 2017, 01:29:06 PM
'Phantom Thread': Everything You Need to Know About Daniel Day-Lewis' Final Movie (http://www.indiewire.com/2017/10/phantom-thread-details-spoilers-daniel-day-lewis-paul-thomas-anderson-vicky-krieps-1201890410/)

we know everything? not sure i've heard this part yet

QuoteAccording to IMDb, Anderson's camera choices for "Phantom Thread" are identical to "Inherent Vice," including the use of the Kodak Vision3 200T 5213 and the Vision3 500T 5219. Similar to his last feature, "Phantom Thread" will reportedly be presented in 35mm and blown-up 70mm in select locations.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 24, 2017, 03:14:19 PM
Quote from: jenkins on October 24, 2017, 01:29:06 PM
'Phantom Thread': Everything You Need to Know About Daniel Day-Lewis' Final Movie (http://www.indiewire.com/2017/10/phantom-thread-details-spoilers-daniel-day-lewis-paul-thomas-anderson-vicky-krieps-1201890410/)

This made me laugh: 
Quote"He previously served as cinematographer of his 1988 short, "The Dirk Diggler Story,"
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jviness02 on October 24, 2017, 08:21:22 PM
I've been told this film will probably be polarizing, perhaps even between fellow PTA fans and that DDL has a pretty low key performance in this. A great performance, but not the type that wins awards. People expecting a big theatrical exit for DDL will be disappointed.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on October 24, 2017, 08:42:04 PM
Quote from: jviness02 on October 24, 2017, 08:21:22 PM
I've been told this film will probably be polarizing, perhaps even between fellow PTA fans and that DDL has a pretty low key performance in this. A great performance, but not the type that wins awards. People expecting a big theatrical exit for DDL will be disappointed.

What about the performances of Krieps or Manville

I don't expect this to get many awards nominations anyway outside of DDL and costume
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on October 24, 2017, 08:47:30 PM
Quote from: BigSock on October 24, 2017, 08:42:04 PM
What about the performances of Krieps or Manville

I don't expect this to get many awards nominations anyway outside of DDL and costume

If he hasn't sexually harrased anyone in the last twenty years, he may have a better shot at more awards.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: HACKANUT on October 25, 2017, 09:37:50 AM
Quote from: jviness02 on October 24, 2017, 08:21:22 PM
I've been told this film will probably be polarizing, perhaps even between fellow PTA fans and that DDL has a pretty low key performance in this. A great performance, but not the type that wins awards. People expecting a big theatrical exit for DDL will be disappointed.

That's quite interesting. Sounds sort of akin to Isabelle Huppert's performance in The Piano Teacher. She emotes very very little but you end up being able to read her face front the smallest of movements. Like a white sheet a paper, you could identify any sized mark on it.

If DDL is going for this kind of subtlety I would be extremely happy.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Something Spanish on October 25, 2017, 04:57:18 PM
Phoenix was pretty low key in Vice compared to The Master and his performance as Doc is hands down one of my all-time favorites.

The Phantom trailer gives a slow-burn/low-key vibe, no outbursts like Hoffman shouting SHUT UP or Brolin barking moto panikaku or Day-Lewis' "there's a whole ocean of oil" snap, yet I still get chills each time I've played it. I still remember seeing the "One" teaser for Magnolia during a commercial break for the '99 MTV VMAs and in those 30-seconds I knew this movie would be like nothing I've ever seen. I'd just become addicted to watching Boogie Nights on VHS and couldn't believe that this writer/director's next movie would be what was shown in that little teaser. Practically every one of his trailers has had a similar effect, and this is no exception. Also as previously mentioned here, feels like a similar relationship to Dodd/Freddy only this time they actually make out and quite possibly fuck.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 25, 2017, 07:25:45 PM
It's hard to tell so far. In the trailer, it definitely shows a story arc that could be main one in the film. When I think of what I see in the trailer and the look at the title, I imagine Phantom refers to the missing thread, the impossible one to get - a hallmark of someone's obsession in being perfect in their craft., this case making the perfect dress. DDL's character could also be trying to make the perfect girl through his dresses and failing. A story like that could go many routes and reach levels of intensity while still feeling subtle too. Should be interesting how it plays out.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilder on October 25, 2017, 07:30:18 PM
Quote from: Gold Trumpet on October 25, 2017, 07:25:45 PM
DDL's character could also be trying to make the perfect girl through his dresses and failing.

Wow that's interesting. I don't know that I see that in the trailer, but I love the idea.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Gold Trumpet on October 25, 2017, 07:35:53 PM
The idea comes from the hints of him trying to control her and she refusing to give in (even after she tells someone else he made her dreams come true and all she had to do was give him everything he desired). But he seems fascinated by her on first sight and it looks like it immediately leads to a muse relationship and he making dresses perfectly tailored for what idea he has of her.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on October 25, 2017, 07:47:11 PM
The synopsis seems to tell that his work becomes difficult after he's met her.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on October 25, 2017, 07:50:08 PM
a phantom thread isn't missing, it's imaginary. which doesn't contradict what's being said, but rather enforces it.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on October 26, 2017, 03:37:17 AM
His name is Woodcock, so I can picture something regarding impotency

Or possibly background of DDL is presented in a very open-ended fashion in a very subtle, subdued film which would result in the possible polarized reactions
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on October 26, 2017, 03:32:21 PM
Jonny posted this on Twitter

Quotehttps://twitter.com/JnnyG/status/923641634960617473
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: HACKANUT on October 27, 2017, 08:26:45 AM
Quote from: Kubrick With Two Bricks on October 26, 2017, 02:35:09 PM
What do you think the general consensus for the movie would be? The trailer post on r/movies was mostly joke comments ("i knit your milkshake" etc.)

if I had to guess, I would assume most people will overlook this one, and those that dont will mostly be in it for DDL's last performance. But even those people will have to rethink their interest because it sounds like DDL is playing this one really reserved. all of these things excite me honestly. I want Paul to cut out a new swath of his style that upsets even the diehard's expectations, much like Inherent Vice and The Master did.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on October 27, 2017, 08:39:07 PM
To counter the polarizing notices, Vulture has published an article revealing this:

QuoteThe luscious trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson's fashion drama didn't feature much of Manville, but I keep hearing glowing reactions to both her and the film, which early viewers are calling Anderson's most accessible effort in years. The relatively unknown Vicky Krieps will have a tougher road in the Best Actress category if she's positioned there as the love interest for Daniel Day-Lewis's dressmaker, but Manville (playing his wary sister) offers another chance to recognize Phantom Thread in a less competitive race.

http://www.vulture.com/2017/10/how-will-the-harvey-weinstein-moment-affect-awards-season.html
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: d on October 28, 2017, 02:45:16 AM
Maybe it is obvious but having no clue about reading notes I wonder if the sheets posted by Greenwood are indeed one of the pieces used in the trailer. Has it been verified? If not PTA fans I guess that Radiohead fans have already played it and posted somewhere, right?

Speaking of which, Nigel Godrich tweeted yesterday with a link to the trailer:
QuoteThis film is very beautiful and also has very beautiful music by @JnnyG bravo!

Not very revealing but I think that may be the first "official" opinion about Phantom Thread.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on October 28, 2017, 06:16:59 AM
Quote from: d on October 28, 2017, 02:45:16 AM
Maybe it is obvious but having no clue about reading notes I wonder if the sheets posted by Greenwood are indeed one of the pieces used in the trailer. Has it been verified? If not PTA fans I guess that Radiohead fans have already played it and posted somewhere, right?

Speaking of which, Nigel Godrich tweeted yesterday with a link to the trailer:
QuoteThis film is very beautiful and also has very beautiful music by @JnnyG bravo!

Not very revealing but I think that may be the first "official" opinion about Phantom Thread.

https://soundcloud.com/neutraltones-1/polysixphantomthread#t=0:00
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: HACKANUT on October 28, 2017, 10:17:54 AM
the software instruments sound a little wonky in parts but damn thats a great theme!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: barrydiggler on October 30, 2017, 05:29:58 PM
17:15 mark. SPOILERS if any of what is mentioned is true.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VdWP-ufV6E&feature=youtu.be&t=17m15s

Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on October 30, 2017, 08:14:26 PM
* MINOR SPOILER *

Sounds like we're in for a doozy of a polarizing ending  :bravo: Wonder if anyone here can spill the beans of what it entails
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on October 30, 2017, 11:45:48 PM
They are basically talking about what to expect from the ending, so don't watch it.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on October 30, 2017, 11:48:26 PM
He said Phantom Blood.

Phantom Thread confirmed fake title.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lottery on October 31, 2017, 01:22:30 AM
Let's avoid talking spoilers here and have a separate thread for spoiler discussions like usual.

Quote from: KJ on October 30, 2017, 11:48:26 PM
He said Phantom Blood.
Phantom Thread confirmed fake title.
Or surprise PTA x JJBA crossover incoming.

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.tvtropes.org%2Fpmwiki%2Fpub%2Fimages%2Fphantom_blood.jpg&hash=8d37c1bd90014c24c3ef2e93f39f3470544ebe47)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 01, 2017, 03:53:56 PM
Quote from: Kubrick With Two Bricks on November 01, 2017, 01:10:33 PM
. Hope he does a couple of Marc Maron style 2 hour interviews for this movie.

I was (re-)listening to that episode a couple of weeks ago, and I had this exact thought--specifically the "Marc Maron-style" aspect.  I'm also feeling like I want to listen to his "Boogie Nights" commentary track again...
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on November 01, 2017, 04:43:14 PM
I'll gladly read and listen to everything he says, but he's the king at saying nothing of substance about his work. Which is a talent. He's playing the innocence card.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on November 01, 2017, 05:19:51 PM
Quote from: Drenk on November 01, 2017, 04:43:14 PM
I'll gladly read and listen to everything he says, but he's the king at saying nothing of substance about his work. Which is a talent. He's playing the innocence card.

Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on November 01, 2017, 05:41:12 PM
I must add that I am not waiting for a filmmaker  to say anything substantive about the work he's doing—because what's the point, if it works, if it's in the movie, then there is no need to say anything. In this one, he's at Cannes—obviously high—speaking to french TV, he's pleased because they liked the movie and says some interesting things about the process. But I remember how good he was at bullshiting when he was promoting The Master.

I'm curious to see if he will be asked why his last two original scripts are about some kind of twisted relationship between two "lovers". He'll probably respond: "Oh, now that you talk about it, I see how it looks that way!".
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on November 01, 2017, 06:42:34 PM
He started it around the PDL era, but really mastered it around the release of CMBB. In the Charlie Rose interview with him and DDL they just keep looking at each other and giggling and not giving him anything, its awesome.

His first three films he couldn't shut up about, especially Boogie Nights and Magnolia. I wonder if he just got sick of hearing himself talk, or tapped into the idea that people would respect him and the work more if he started playing the role of mysterious genius instead of hyperactive film nerd (which QT was already the king of).

There's something to Plainview's line about not wanting to explain himself that feels personal, it definitely coincided with his interview and filmmaking style becoming more and more elliptical.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jviness02 on November 02, 2017, 12:15:32 PM
http://ew.com/movies/2017/11/02/phantom-thread-paul-thomas-anderson-interview

First interview with Paul! No DP credited.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Sleepless on November 02, 2017, 12:58:00 PM
That's a good interview.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on November 02, 2017, 05:12:59 PM
Pure non-spoiler highlights:


"The film, quite simply, is not done."

"I know how to point the camera in a good direction, and I know a few things. But I'm not a director of photography."

"Then the process of writing it was really the two of us together, quite honestly. I'd give him things as I was writing. Rather than go away and write a script and try to impress him, I was collaborating with him each step of the way as I was going, which was very helpful in terms of forming the story and the character."
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on November 02, 2017, 05:28:13 PM
Who recently said that he was impressed by how much PTA knew about technical stuff? With The Master, I'm sure he was kind of his own DP already. The Master and IV look the same even if Elswit came back in between.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: axxonn on November 02, 2017, 05:53:56 PM
Quote from: Drenk on November 02, 2017, 05:28:13 PM
Who recently said that he was impressed by how much PTA knew about technical stuff? With The Master, I'm sure he was kind of his own DP already. The Master and IV look the same even if Elswit came back in between.

I don't agree.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Little Ronnie Howard on November 02, 2017, 06:04:19 PM
http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG10275681/The-mysterious-Cristobal-Balenciaga.html

Quote from this article:

"Balenciaga did not appear at the openings of his collections. Nor did clients see him for fittings as a rule. He watched the shows from the doorway to the ateliers, peeking through a small hole in the curtains."

I guess the scene from the trailer where Reynolds is looking though a hole is directly taken from this article.

Also, Lesley Manville's character seems to be based on Mlle Renée, whose character is Reynolds' sister in the movie.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 02, 2017, 08:29:21 PM
Quote from: Little Ronnie Howard on November 02, 2017, 06:04:19 PM
http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG10275681/The-mysterious-Cristobal-Balenciaga.html

What a fascinating article.  I especially enjoyed this:

QuoteFor many, a Balenciaga show was the closest fashion gets to a religious experience. As the Vogue editor-in-chief Diana Vreeland put it, 'One fainted. It was possible to blow up and die. I remember at one show in the early 1960s... Audrey Hepburn turned to me and asked why I wasn't frothing at the mouth at what I was seeing. I told her I was trying to act calm and detached because, after all, I was a member of the press. Across the way Gloria Guinness was sliding out of her chair on to the floor. Everyone was going up in foam and thunder.'

There's another marquee quote:  "Everyone was going up in foam and thunder".   
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 02, 2017, 09:01:21 PM
Wonder if DDL will be wearing "himself" at the premiere?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on November 02, 2017, 10:32:10 PM
Quote from: Drenk on November 02, 2017, 05:28:13 PM
Who recently said that he was impressed by how much PTA knew about technical stuff? With The Master, I'm sure he was kind of his own DP already. The Master and IV look the same even if Elswit came back in between.

They don't look the same at all.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: velociraptor on November 03, 2017, 09:31:02 AM
Important side observation on that EW article: PTA keeps getting better looking.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on November 03, 2017, 02:27:57 PM
Quote from: csage97 on November 02, 2017, 10:32:10 PM
Quote from: Drenk on November 02, 2017, 05:28:13 PM
Who recently said that he was impressed by how much PTA knew about technical stuff? With The Master, I'm sure he was kind of his own DP already. The Master and IV look the same even if Elswit came back in between.

They don't look the same at all.

Do people agree with me? I'm saying it as a gut feeling. Of course, IV has different colors, but there is a mood in the pictures that isn't only linked to his new directing style. But maybe I am wrong.

Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: DocSportello on November 03, 2017, 04:49:54 PM
"I'm a large aficionado of those large Gothic romance movies as the old masters might do them. What I like about those kinds of love stories is that they're very suspenseful. A good dollop of suspense with a love story is a nice combination."

Anybody care to take some guesses as to what films PTA might be referring to here? What are some good, large Gothic romance movies with a hint of suspense from old masters? I think I've got some catching up to do.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilder on November 03, 2017, 04:52:16 PM
He mentioned Rebecca (1940) in that very interview.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: DocSportello on November 03, 2017, 04:57:11 PM
Well, yes, caught that. Suppose I should have asked if anyone knows of any other large gothic romance movies with a hint of suspense from the old masters. I'll google it.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilder on November 03, 2017, 05:04:53 PM
http://www.imdb.com/list/ls005169472/


Val Lewton fits. And I think he may have talked about George Cukor's Gaslight (1944) once.




Maybe Fritz Lang's Secret Beyond the Door (1947)




And Joseph L. Mankiewicz's Dragonwyck (1946), which is coming to blu-ray from Twilight Time soon. Rebecca is straight up mentioned in its trailer:



A simple Connecticut farm girl is recruited by a distant relative, an aristocratic patroon, to be governess to his young daughter in his Hudson Valley mansion.

For Miranda Wells (Gene Tierney), moving to New York to live in Dragonwyck Manor with her rich cousin, Nicholas (Vincent Price), seems like a dream. However, the situation gradually becomes nightmarish. She observes Nicholas' troubled relationship with his tenant farmers, as well as with his daughter (Connie Marshall), to whom Miranda serves as governess. Her relationship with Nicholas intensifies after his wife dies, but his mental imbalance threatens any hope of happiness.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on November 03, 2017, 09:03:32 PM
PTA confirmed those rumors from months ago that DDL was heavily involved during writing process
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lewton on November 04, 2017, 11:59:12 AM
I didn't watch the trailer but I heard there's a line about Woodcock threading secrets into the dresses he makes? I imagine someone else has already made this connection, but that recalls Freddie Quell mysteriously referring to the "secrets" that go into his alcoholic concoctions.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on November 05, 2017, 12:03:35 PM
Quote from: Drenk on November 03, 2017, 02:27:57 PM
Quote from: csage97 on November 02, 2017, 10:32:10 PM
Quote from: Drenk on November 02, 2017, 05:28:13 PM
Who recently said that he was impressed by how much PTA knew about technical stuff? With The Master, I'm sure he was kind of his own DP already. The Master and IV look the same even if Elswit came back in between.

They don't look the same at all.

Do people agree with me? I'm saying it as a gut feeling. Of course, IV has different colors, but there is a mood in the pictures that isn't only linked to his new directing style. But maybe I am wrong.

OK, when talking about specifically just the "physical" look (the film stock, lighting choices), I would consider The Master and IV to be generally different. But then once we start talking about framing choices, mood, depth of costume design, etc., I think they do become similar in lots of respects (although IV did employ some handheld shots and things like that, unlike The Master). I DO definitely think there is overlap in some of the immediate shots. For example, in The Master, when Freddie is undergoing some testing (he's shown pictures and asked to say the first thing that comes to mind), he's sitting in a drab, sparsely furnished room. Doc's office in IV is a sparsely furnished, drab-colored old doctor's exam room. They look really similar across the films. (I consider this to be a pretty PTA touch because, in the book, Doc's office is upstairs, has a sign on the door with a giant eyeball on it that has green and magenta veins around the iris and "LSD" written above it, an old modular booth from a restaurant or diner with a formica-topped table in the middle, and papers and stuff spread all over the table, including old match boxes, tickets, a typewriter, joint roaches, an ashtray, etc. So the office in the book is a much more cluttered, hippy-styled affair.) One thing I'm struck by with both is the kind of simultaneously realistic but cinematic look. Many of the compositions are framed simply and the cuts very long, so there's a sort of realistic, tactile feel to things -- yet they still feel a bit more hyper real or dream-like than, say, a French new wave film. Most of me wants to chalk this up to the direction and the choices of film stock, cameras/camera settings, and lighting. And also the acting/directing combo.

Of course, this is all splitting hairs between The Master and IV. There are similarities and differences between the two within many frames. I think both have the recent PTA drama vibe, though, if you know what I mean.

P.S. I really recommend reading IV to anyone interested in a thought-provoking psychedelic romp. Pynchon is my favorite author and one of the few artists who I can wholeheartedly say changed my life.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lewton on November 05, 2017, 05:08:02 PM
Quote from: Drenk on November 02, 2017, 05:28:13 PM
The Master and IV look the same even if Elswit came back in between.

Quote from: Drenk on November 03, 2017, 02:27:57 PM
Do people agree with me? I'm saying it as a gut feeling.

I have a similar sense, although I wouldn't say they're exactly the same or anything. I have yet to substantiate this hunch through a close comparison of both films, though (after editing in some screen caps, I'm not even sure how convinced I am anymore, because TM definitely has this darker, moodier, melancholic look, and IV seems way softer and brighter...so whatever "overlap" I detected definitely doesn't go that far).

If you look at the scenes inside Doc's office (https://i.imgur.com/KprjtXz.png) in Inherent Vice, and compare them to the scenes of Freddie in the hospital (https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8743/17140559155_c21d540c07_b.jpg) near the beginning of the The Master, I believe there's some similarities there in the texture of the image, the plain backgrounds, and the distribution of light. I know "texture of the image" is too vague, but again, this is mostly just a hunch (it's been a while since my last viewing of either film). IIRC, the effect I'm talking about can probably be described as "naturalistic," as opposed to overtly expressionistic and stylized. There's this kind of blanched quality via lots of white light -- literally streaming in through windows in a Janusz Kaminski/bloom-esque effect (like here in TM (https://s3.amazonaws.com/filmlinc/assets/uploads/comment/film_comment_blog/themaster01.png) and here in IV (https://i.imgur.com/U1Pipxe.png)) or through the background color (https://imgur.com/vw6Sl3Z).

During his "master class" thing at NYFF, Anderson said something about admiring Robby Müller's cinematography in Repo Man. He said Müller made the night shots actually look like nighttime. I think you can detect something similar going on in some scenes from TWBB, TM, and IV -- an "authentic," no frills kind of thing. There are still moodily arranged, expressionistic moments in all of these films, of course, and they're great, but there are other bits where it feels more like a decidedly unfussy, detail-oriented, naturalistic showcase for an actor's face (https://filmgrab.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/371.jpg), without shadows or snazzy lights stylizing or obscuring someone's appearance.

Even when the shot is dimmer and there are more shadows, it can still feel like natural magic hour stuff rather than, say, a Wes Anderson close-up, where, IIRC, color and light can sometimes go full-tilt in a contrived and artificial way (still nice, though). I think this is evident in TWBB when Plainview is brooding in his office before stepping out to address the Little Boston denizens. It's a shadowy shot (https://i.imgur.com/KGiOKug.png) but it's in the same naturalistic ballpark (actually, a better example is probably this one moment near the end of the film...I believe there's a great close-up on Plainview in his office there?). It just scans as authentic and down to earth...a Malick-esque seizing of the right light at the right time of day, rather than, say, Barry and Lena in the blue haze of that car ride in PDL (which is also beautiful, but in a different way).

I think the beach scenes (https://thefilmstage.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/The_Master_Paul_Thomas_Anderson89.png) in TM, and Doc and Sancho talking over beers (https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jJ69MgIpPa8/hqdefault.jpg) in IV, are visually arresting in a similar way. I just don't see that precise look in other films -- it's a very unique, subtle thing where the characters' faces seem naturally lit, there's a dollop of grain, this mix of sharp clarity and a certain softness in the use of light, etc. Another hunch tells me that the closest analogue for this exists in my favourite movies from the 70s: The French Connection, Don't Look Now, Days of Heaven, etc. I haven't watched the Phantom Thread trailer yet, but I've come across a few screen-captures and I think I see something along these lines there, too...

EDIT: Added some screen-caps...although I'm not sure if you'll think they effectively support this hunch or if I'm making any sense. TM definitely seems to feature more contrasts between dark and light, but there's still some overlap in terms of that soft, natural look I'm struggling to define.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 06, 2017, 07:39:42 PM
Quote from: BigSock on November 03, 2017, 09:03:32 PM
PTA confirmed those rumors from months ago that DDL was heavily involved during writing process

I've been wondering why DDL is not listed as a co-writer of the film? 

QuoteWriting Credits (in alphabetical order) 
Paul Thomas Anderson
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lottery on November 06, 2017, 09:09:05 PM
It's the Mike Leigh approach. Spends month improvising and developing the story with your actor friends and then keep the writing credit for yourself.

Nah, but I reckon DDL was probably like PSH on The Master- DDL helped develop Reynolds Woodcock and his overall arc (and the dialogue it seems) but PTA still sat down and wrote out the scenes and all. Screenwriter guild rules may play into it to but PTA obviously takes this writing thing seriously and probably did the bulk of the work.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: HACKANUT on November 08, 2017, 09:05:05 AM
has anyone else seen a Phantom Thread poster hanging in their local theaters yet? I'm in Pittsburgh and just saw one last night. seems we're a part of the limited release as the poster still said Dec 25th.

edit: here's a picture https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DOHrUrwXcAEs_g9.jpg:large (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DOHrUrwXcAEs_g9.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: barrydiggler on November 09, 2017, 09:45:36 AM
Screening 11/25 for BAFTA LA and on 12/1 for HFPA...
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 09, 2017, 06:26:47 PM
Quote from: barrydiggler on November 09, 2017, 09:45:36 AM
Screening 11/25 for BAFTA LA and on 12/1 for HFPA...

Those are both in Los Angeles, or...?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Rooty Poots on November 10, 2017, 12:04:23 AM
Quote from: wilberfan on November 09, 2017, 06:26:47 PM
Quote from: barrydiggler on November 09, 2017, 09:45:36 AM
Screening 11/25 for BAFTA LA and on 12/1 for HFPA...

Those are both in Los Angeles, or...?

Yes.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on November 10, 2017, 10:28:14 PM
Quote from: HACKANUT on November 08, 2017, 09:05:05 AM
has anyone else seen a Phantom Thread poster hanging in their local theaters yet? I'm in Pittsburgh and just saw one last night. seems we're a part of the limited release as the poster still said Dec 25th.

edit: here's a picture https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DOHrUrwXcAEs_g9.jpg:large (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DOHrUrwXcAEs_g9.jpg:large)

Cool! I haven't seen one yet. I'll be lucky if it screens near me. The Master did screen in my city, but then the closest to me that Inherent Vice screened was in the much larger city about an hour away. With parking and gas, it would've been possibly a $100 night. Pretty frustrating.

I found it strange that Hateful Eight didn't screen anywhere near me when it came out. Considering that Inglorious Basterds made quite a bit of money by Hollywood standards and then Django Unchained made even more, it boggles my mind that Hateful Eight just wasn't picked up. Maybe my local chain cinema got fed up with all the N words in Django and Tarantino's reputation for violence in general (though I really don't think his films are that violent at all .... The new Saw film is probably way more violent and graphic). Just kind of lame that all these crappy superhero movies were playing at the time instead.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: matt35mm on November 11, 2017, 12:40:37 AM
Damn. A bunch of awards screenings were just announced here: https://focusfeaturesguilds2017.com/screenings/phantom-thread/

But only for Academy and SAG members. :(

There should be some in December that I can get into. I'll keep monitoring daily, as I have been doing...
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 11, 2017, 08:50:16 PM
Quote from: matt35mm on November 11, 2017, 12:40:37 AM
Damn. A bunch of awards screenings were just announced here: https://focusfeaturesguilds2017.com/screenings/phantom-thread/

But only for Academy and SAG members. :(

There should be some in December that I can get into. I'll keep monitoring daily, as I have been doing...

That's a LOT of screenings.  I would imagine the 'buzz' will spread quite significantly after that weekend.  (Perhaps spoilers as well.)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on November 13, 2017, 11:52:15 AM
Quote from: Howling Fantods on November 13, 2017, 11:49:04 AM
A woman saw Phantom Thread.

QuoteUpon my return from Paris I went to see Paul Thomas Anderson's Phantom Thread with Daniel Day-Lewis. It is supposed to be his last film as an actor. He plays a dressmaker in the 50s, loosely based on Charles James. As always, it was a remarkable performance and I would not be surprised if he wins all the awards.

Source: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2017/11/anne-mcnally-social-diary-october-2017

And she has nothing to say about it, too.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on November 13, 2017, 02:11:42 PM
QuoteKristopher Tapley‏Verified account
@kristapley
3h3 hours ago
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First "Phantom Thread" screenings will be Nov. 24.

John Burt‏
@jdbfilm
3h3 hours ago
SAG & Academy? Wonder when DGA will screen it.

Kristopher Tapley‏Verified account
@kristapley
Following Following @kristapley
Replying to @jdbfilm
Press.

https://twitter.com/kristapley/status/930125176078876672
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on November 13, 2017, 02:42:00 PM
You've escaped the ten minutes "more of a comment than a question".
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on November 13, 2017, 02:48:32 PM
What's the question you would ask PTA? I saw him at a premiere without a Q&A and realized I had nothing to ask him anyway.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: matt35mm on November 14, 2017, 02:48:17 PM
Cigarettes & Red Vines is teasing special screenings on their Twitter... details to come very soon apparently.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 15, 2017, 07:28:51 PM
I'm not sure yet where the boundaries are around here.  I was excited to see this, for what it's worth...

https://twitter.com/JohnDarko/status/930922113422077952
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: matt35mm on November 15, 2017, 07:55:12 PM
They've just expanded the number of guilds that are allowed to RSVP, which gives me hope that I can snag one with ACE. I'll keep checking each day (as I have been doing). Probably the ones with Q&As will fill up before I get access.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 15, 2017, 07:57:16 PM
Quote from: matt35mm on November 15, 2017, 07:55:12 PM
They've just expanded the number of guilds that are allowed to RSVP, which gives me hope that I can snag one with ACE. I'll keep checking each day (as I have been doing). Probably the ones with Q&As will fill up before I get access.

They're over-RSVPing, too.  So seating isn't even guaranteed. 
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: matt35mm on November 15, 2017, 08:35:09 PM
Quote from: wilberfan on November 15, 2017, 07:57:16 PM
Quote from: matt35mm on November 15, 2017, 07:55:12 PM
They've just expanded the number of guilds that are allowed to RSVP, which gives me hope that I can snag one with ACE. I'll keep checking each day (as I have been doing). Probably the ones with Q&As will fill up before I get access.

They're over-RSVPing, too.  So seating isn't even guaranteed.

That's standard. Even so, these screenings are never ever full.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Tictacbk on November 16, 2017, 01:38:34 AM
Woo! Just rsvp'd for Aero Theater on 11/29/2017 7:00 PM. Very excited.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 16, 2017, 02:18:39 AM
115 minute run time? 

https://i.redd.it/pfmxwj1xmayz.png
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: HACKANUT on November 16, 2017, 08:22:18 AM
thats substantially shorter than I was expecting. I'm sure the film's as tight as possible, but I was really looking forward to that rumored 3 hour cut!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on November 16, 2017, 12:04:28 PM
Quote from: wilberfan on November 16, 2017, 02:18:39 AM
115 minute run time? 

https://i.redd.it/pfmxwj1xmayz.png

Wow, that's surprising.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on November 16, 2017, 12:59:20 PM
Can we expect a second trailer?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on November 16, 2017, 09:49:20 PM
The rumor going around was that this will be a shorter runtime, so it's nice to see a new confirmation
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on November 17, 2017, 05:51:03 PM
Announcement in 70mm at the music box theater in Chicago. And cigs and red vines said that they were announcing something soon.  Possibly a early screening in 70mm?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Tdog on November 18, 2017, 03:46:56 PM
Better poster for sure! 115 runtime is only 15 minutes shorter than The Master, which as much as I love it could have done with shaving off 5-10 minutes towards the end.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lottery on November 18, 2017, 07:00:54 PM
Pretty surprised by the runtime.
I wonder if this was more informed by the editing process with Tichenor or if PTA had determined that this would be a lean drama type thing early on in writing.
I hope there's some additional footage like usual.

Quote from: Tdog on November 18, 2017, 03:46:56 PM
Better poster for sure! 115 runtime is only 15 minutes shorter than The Master, which as much as I love it could have done with shaving off 5-10 minutes towards the end.

Master Spoilers


I might be one of the few who think this but I would have been happy with an extra 5-10 minutes between Freddie leaving Dodd in the desert and returning to him in England.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on November 18, 2017, 08:31:27 PM
IJ absolutely works on the page. It would be a disaster filmed. And I hope he'll always be able to do movies. But who knows how the world will be in twenty years.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on November 20, 2017, 11:02:53 AM
PREVIEWS IN NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES.


http://www.focusfeatures.com/phantom-thread/screenings
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: greenberryhill on November 20, 2017, 11:15:20 AM
New teaser!



The last scene reminds me of the  processing scene in The Master  :shock: 
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on November 20, 2017, 11:24:01 AM
Quote from: Drenk on November 20, 2017, 11:02:53 AM
PREVIEWS IN NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES.


http://www.focusfeatures.com/phantom-thread/screenings

huh, well. they're going to buy my ticket? i mean that's chill. i got one for a date that i might go, but i might not go (i never quite know)

(https://i.imgur.com/aPnKs2x.png)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 20, 2017, 11:50:02 AM
Quote from: Drenk on November 20, 2017, 11:02:53 AM
PREVIEWS IN NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES.


http://www.focusfeatures.com/phantom-thread/screenings

Nothing there now.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: HACKANUT on November 20, 2017, 12:19:45 PM
I believe that screening site has been replaced by phantomthreadscreenings.com
strangely it redirects to the old url tho
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 20, 2017, 12:24:59 PM
Quote from: HACKANUT on November 20, 2017, 12:19:45 PM
I believe that screening site has been replaced by phantomthreadscreenings.com
strangely it redirects to the old url tho

Exactly.  Maybe they're still in the process of getting it online.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on November 20, 2017, 12:38:49 PM
Create an account on the Focus site! Got my pass for Thurs 11/28  :shock:

http://www.focusfeatures.com/phantom-thread/screenings
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: noyes on November 20, 2017, 12:44:01 PM
LA still has about 7 or 8 screening dates available. NYC's screenings, on the other hand, are totally Sold Out, unfortunately. Better luck in early December, I hope.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 20, 2017, 12:52:48 PM
Quote from: noyes on November 20, 2017, 12:44:01 PM
LA still has about 7 or 8 screening dates available. NYC's screenings, on the other hand, are totally Sold Out, unfortunately. Better luck in early December, I hope.

The weird thing is that I can only access that site via my cellphone.  I'm on a waitlist.  Non of the non-sold out links do anything but remind me that I'm on that list and will be notified, blah-blah-blah...
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jviness02 on November 20, 2017, 01:09:07 PM
Quote from: greenberryhill on November 20, 2017, 11:15:20 AM
New teaser!



The last scene reminds me of the  processing scene in The Master  :shock:

POSSIBLE SPOILERS.......




I believe the narration is from the begining. Supposedly it opens with her being interviewed about Woodcock. I believe the interview either serves as bookends or something similar structurally.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: noyes on November 20, 2017, 01:09:55 PM
Officially all sold out. Looking forward to reviews at the end of the week.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on November 20, 2017, 01:13:39 PM
Quote from: noyes on November 20, 2017, 01:09:55 PM
Officially all sold out. Looking forward to reviews at the end of the week.

yes. very exited for this.

it probably comes to sweden in february or something silly like that :(
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on November 20, 2017, 01:16:23 PM
Quote from: KJ on November 20, 2017, 01:13:39 PM
Quote from: noyes on November 20, 2017, 01:09:55 PM
Officially all sold out. Looking forward to reviews at the end of the week.

yes. very exited for this.

it probably comes to sweden in february or something silly like that :(

February in France. It's still better than when they used to get released in March because they thought the movies would get Oscars.

For LA: You can win tickets with Cigarettes & Red Vines:

https://cigsandredvines.blogspot.fr/2017/11/la-win-passes-to-early-screening-of.html?m=1
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: matt35mm on November 20, 2017, 01:48:03 PM
I got greedy and booked 3 dates (also because I don't know for sure if I'll be in town for the first few days of the screenings). All at the Beverly Hills spot.

Nov 24 at 2pm (with Q&A)
Nov 26 at 7pm
Nov 28 at 7pm

Who's going to what? XIXAX meetup?????
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on November 20, 2017, 02:54:02 PM
I got multiple for NYC, but not sure I can attend
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on November 20, 2017, 03:03:49 PM
I don't know how reliable this is but Wikipedia has it at 160 minutes.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Alethia on November 20, 2017, 03:04:18 PM
I grabbed two for NYC, Sunday and Monday, and will attempt to attend both, for we all know how those first PTA screenings can be.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Tdog on November 20, 2017, 04:10:34 PM
Boy oh boy! I only watched a few seconds of it but that has to be a PTA cut trailer right? Full of money shots that bloody well better make it into the movie! Also, THAT SCORE!!!!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on November 20, 2017, 05:43:10 PM
Does somebody have extra pass to DGA screening
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on November 20, 2017, 05:58:31 PM
We should open a SPOILERS thread.


(phantom pun intended.)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lewton on November 20, 2017, 07:18:23 PM
I still haven't watched any of the trailers -- keep running into screen caps and video thumbnail images, though -- and I'm wondering...this was shot in January and February of this year, right? So, I wonder if this will provide the first instance of snow, falling or fallen, in a PTA movie. Unless I'm mistaken, none of his films have ever featured snow.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 20, 2017, 07:29:42 PM
Quote from: Drenk on November 20, 2017, 05:58:31 PM
We should open a SPOILERS thread.

I was thinking that very thing today.  Screenings are coming...
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on November 20, 2017, 09:08:50 PM
Quote from: matt35mm on November 20, 2017, 01:48:03 PM
I got greedy and booked 3 dates (also because I don't know for sure if I'll be in town for the first few days of the screenings). All at the Beverly Hills spot.

Nov 24 at 2pm (with Q&A)
Nov 26 at 7pm
Nov 28 at 7pm

Who's going to what? XIXAX meetup?????

i'll text you on the 26th xx
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 20, 2017, 11:03:26 PM
More passes being given away for L.A. screening:

https://consequenceofsound.net/2017/11/win-passes-to-a-phantom-thread-advanced-screening-and-qa-with-director-paul-thomas-anderson/
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: velociraptor on November 21, 2017, 01:30:06 PM
The music in this new trailer is absolutely stunning.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 21, 2017, 02:35:04 PM
I don't recall this level of pre-release screenings for Inherent Vice.  What do you suppose is behind it?  To generate buzz?  Fishing for nominations?  All of the above? What does the Director-and-actors-in-person add to the equation?  A coolness factor?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: modage on November 21, 2017, 02:53:59 PM
No, Inherent Vice didn't have nearly this many advance screenings for the public though I'll be curious to see if they open this up beyond NY/LA. Without any inside knowledge I would assume that Focus doesn't think playing the secretive game will do the film any favors once it's out in the world. PTA has a crazy passionate fanbase and if they can get the film in front of enough of those people hopefully they can get some buzz going for this that translates to a wider audience.

The initial announcement of these screenings was for guilds only so the timing for this is making sure everyone has a chance to see it before they vote for year end awards which starts happening right after Thanksgiving. But it's pretty cool of them to open those same screenings up to film nerds and PTA heads. And hopefully this will pay off.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 21, 2017, 06:36:05 PM
Quote from: modage on November 21, 2017, 02:53:59 PM
No, Inherent Vice didn't have nearly this many advance screenings for the public though I'll be curious to see if they open this up beyond NY/LA. Without any inside knowledge I would assume that Focus doesn't think playing the secretive game will do the film any favors once it's out in the world. PTA has a crazy passionate fanbase and if they can get the film in front of enough of those people hopefully they can get some buzz going for this that translates to a wider audience.

The initial announcement of these screenings was for guilds only so the timing for this is making sure everyone has a chance to see it before they vote for year end awards which starts happening right after Thanksgiving. But it's pretty cool of them to open those same screenings up to film nerds and PTA heads. And hopefully this will pay off.

Clearly their "Oh, the screenings are sold out but give us your e-mail address anyway" gambit is part of their marketing strategy.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lewton on November 23, 2017, 11:24:52 AM
I was recently thinking about how PTA first met DDL. If I recall correctly, Day-Lewis really admired Punch-Drunk Love, passed along some glowing remarks to Anderson, and that eventually led to them collaborating on There Will Be Blood. Do I have that right?

I'm really not sure what type of movie Phantom Thread is going to be, but perhaps it's the eccentric, romantic love story that DDL wanted all along. This is not to say that he didn't gravitate toward TWBB; interviews suggest DDL had a real affinity for that material. It is interesting, though, that Anderson's most optimistic and explicitly romantic movie, which is opposed to TWBB in many ways, drew him into the collaboration in the first place.

At any rate, I'm really excited to see a strain of romanticism come to the fore in Anderson's work again. It was definitely there in The Master and Inherent Vice, but it seems like Phantom Thread's romantic aspects will be much more sustained and explicit, whereas there were a lot of other things competing for our interest in the last two films.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: mogwai on November 23, 2017, 11:48:32 PM
Don't know if I dig the title. Should be retitled as "Phantom Beaver".
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Something Spanish on November 24, 2017, 09:04:11 AM
Quote from: mogwai on November 23, 2017, 11:48:32 PM
Don't know if I dig the title. Should be retitled as "Phantom Beaver".


Is that based on your viewing of the film or conjecture?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on November 24, 2017, 10:32:44 AM
Is someone watching it today?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lewton on November 24, 2017, 03:46:40 PM
A new poster is apparently on display at Ahrya Fine Arts, where the first two screenings are taking place. This photo was tweeted out:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DPbWqotVAAEX4v5.jpg)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on November 24, 2017, 04:26:30 PM
It could have been worse, with just the giant head and the text "last film of DDL" slapped underneath it.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Something Spanish on November 24, 2017, 04:49:36 PM
Shits going down in la RIGHT NOW
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on November 24, 2017, 05:00:34 PM
It's like fantasizing about your girlfriend being fucked by some other dude and being excited
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Something Spanish on November 24, 2017, 05:05:27 PM
Quote from: KJ on November 24, 2017, 05:00:34 PM
It's like fantasizing about your girlfriend being fucked by some other dude and being excited

Well, I wouldn't want to ask the dude in that hypothetical situation how it was, whereas I do want to ask everyone at this screening how it was.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on November 24, 2017, 06:00:04 PM
There's an embargo for social media. We'll have to wait for Xixaxers.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on November 24, 2017, 06:02:57 PM
I know of some attending tonight
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on November 24, 2017, 06:21:24 PM
Kristopher Tapley‏Verified account
@kristapley
"Phantom Thread" is dedicated to Jonathan Demme.

https://twitter.com/kristapley/status/934214672915427328
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on November 24, 2017, 07:18:47 PM
we all have a friend who's in the know

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb5LzFcBRSn/
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Tdog on November 24, 2017, 07:35:42 PM
That red "E.T finger" like glow is a camera sensor light right? Also isnt the DDL head positioning just the Lincoln poster all over again?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on November 24, 2017, 07:38:21 PM
Word is that Greenwood's the MVP here and it's some of his best work
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fitzroy on November 25, 2017, 09:23:19 AM
https://instagram.com/p/Bb7EkSwFiN6/

This is nice.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Yes on November 25, 2017, 11:42:35 PM
Does anyone need plus one for DGA screening Sunday
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: modage on November 26, 2017, 09:04:25 AM
Any NYC Xixaxers not get into any of the screenings? I might have an extra for Monday.

Edit: apologies. Don't have an extra anymore. My wife is gonna come.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on November 26, 2017, 01:57:05 PM
a meme about what you're saying

https://twitter.com/danvasmoon/status/934273898933342208
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Pozer on November 26, 2017, 02:01:42 PM
He's still getting these movies made in this day and age and how lucky are we?

Phantom Thread is incredible.

No other human making movies messes with our heads (I'm in the morning after phase!) the way this dude does with these otherworldly environments and weird character traits and insane emotional conflicts he comes up with. I don't even know how to try and sum it up anymore. It's the PTA world. HOW DOES HE COME UP WITH THIS STUFF?

This will become one of my favorites I'm sure. I don't really rank them but it's Master level but it's its own incredible thing.

I mainly had to chime in from the dead to argue against that idiot celebrity stalking Youtuber crying about Paul dropping pens. After the awesome and hilarious Q & A following yesterday's 2 PM screening, he graciously hung about with us freaks, insisting we form the meet and greet line into a circle and talked more about his process and posed for pics with us. AND he had a flight to New York to catch!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Something Spanish on November 27, 2017, 12:26:28 PM
Quote from: BigSock on November 25, 2017, 11:42:35 PM
Does anyone need plus one for DGA screening Sunday
Quote from: modage on November 26, 2017, 09:04:25 AM
Any NYC Xixaxers not get into any of the screenings? I might have an extra for Monday.


xixaxers are the nicest.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: budwillies on November 27, 2017, 12:28:24 PM
Any extra tickets available for NYC? Really would love to go.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on November 27, 2017, 01:28:01 PM
^ Just a warning, that track is another MIDI version. It's a lot better than the last one, but I had to stop when the strings kicked in.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on November 27, 2017, 01:50:21 PM
Oh for sure. Just, personally, listening to the whole thing is not worth the spoilage. I should probably wait for the movie anyway.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: mogwai on November 27, 2017, 10:14:53 PM
Quote from: Something Spanish on November 24, 2017, 09:04:11 AM
Quote from: mogwai on November 23, 2017, 11:48:32 PM
Don't know if I dig the title. Should be retitled as "Phantom Beaver".


Is that based on your viewing of the film or conjecture?


Im hoping for beaver as there was blood in "There will be blood".
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 28, 2017, 05:27:23 PM
NY Times on couture and the film.  (Not too spoilery).

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/28/t-magazine/entertainment/phantom-thread-movie-paul-thomas-anderson.html

QuoteIn 1939, presumably because the model employed to wear his clothes was inadequate, he wore his own ball gowns for Andrew Goodman of Bergdorf Goodman who, nevertheless, placed an order.

QuoteI find these superstitions and traditions to be very exciting," Anderson says of the different couturiers (and their quirks) he researched for the film. "They can make for great stories, great fairy tales." And indeed, fairy tales are one of the primary reasons haute couture still exists today — wedding dresses are the most frequently ordered items in the industry, fit for a make-believe princess (or a real-life one).

New Guild Screenings Announced (https://focusfeaturesawards2017.com/)


    London
    Los Angeles
    Miami
    New York
    Palm Springs
    Phoenix
    San Diego
    San Francisco
    Santa Barbara
    Seattle

And a rumor of "something special" courtesy Cigs and Red Vines?


QuoteDespite the strict embargo placed on the critical response until December 7th, the whispers we've heard following the screenings in Los Angeles and New York indicate something really special has been cooked up with this movie.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jviness02 on November 28, 2017, 11:39:28 PM

I'm pretty sure the "something special" is the film itself. I read his comment as "Even though there is technically an embargo, we've heard the film is great ".
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 28, 2017, 11:52:20 PM
Quote from: jviness02 on November 28, 2017, 11:39:28 PM

I'm pretty sure the "something special" is the film itself. I read his comment as "Even though there is technically an embargo, we've heard the film is great ".

Yeah, I thnk you're probably right.  That makes more sense, too. 
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: d on November 29, 2017, 10:00:01 AM
https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/126484-phantom-thread-2018

Wow! Considering the praise Greenwood's score receives that sounds even more awesome. Any Londoners here?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on November 29, 2017, 10:51:20 AM
Tempting to travel from Paris, but it probably means there will be a premiere there a few days later.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: max from fearless on November 30, 2017, 07:23:43 AM
Anyone looking to go to the London orchestral screening?
Tickets onsale tomorrow from 10am unless you're a Southbank member...
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: boogienights on December 01, 2017, 02:23:09 AM
Hi, new to the forum, I'm the PTA fan wilberfan helped out on the sub reddit.

First and foremost loved the film!

So I got there around 5 so I was waiting around a while, at 6 doors opened and another guy without a ticket saw on Twitter that the Aero theater had a standby line and wondered if the Ahrya was going to do the same.

He went inside while I stood outside with my "Plus 1?" sign. He came out and said they're letting non-rsvp's in.

I went in and the three Focus Features girls all 'awwed' in unison at my sign.

At about 6:45 I went to the restroom and came back to a full house.

I hadn't looked back while waiting for most the hour, I'm guessing the guild members/ RSVP's were not a huge number but they had no problem filling the house.

Thank god I saved my seat by putting my jacket on it, my row went from empty to full by the time I came back.

I think this movie will do just fine.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: d on December 01, 2017, 07:28:09 AM
Quote from: wilberfan on November 29, 2017, 01:20:40 PM
We were just talking about the live musical accompaniment they did for Punch-Drunk Love almost two years ago in NY & LA. It cost me $70, but I really enjoyed it.

I will probably go to London in January but since that will be my first viewing of Phantom Thread I am both excited and slightly worried. With PDL and similar London events for TWBB, I imagine knowing the movies already makes it a different experience. I am sure it will all be nice and pro but the "mix" must be somehow different, right? Isn't live music a little bit distracting? I understand that Greenwood's score here is great but with the first viewing I would like to enjoy the movie and not listen to live concert with the movie somehow ith the background. Do you guys have any suggestions?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on December 01, 2017, 02:45:15 PM
That's reminds me of my last "Live Music PTA Event":  I attended the live-music "Punch-Drunk Love" (https://youtu.be/BzhleewJbTg) here in L.A. almost two years ago.  I remember thinking that theater audio had gotten so good these days, that--sitting in the balcony, where the orchestra was out of view--it was really hard to tell the music was "live" at all.   It might have been a slightly better experience if I'd been sitting where I could see the orchestra--but then that would have distracted from watching the film.

I think I ultimately concluded that the whole thing--while awesome (and expensive)--was a bit of a "stunt".  I would have had just as good a time seeing the film "normally" with a huge auditorium full of PTA and PDL fans.  (It was the collective 'vibe' I think I enjoyed the most. It was fun seeing Luiz Guzman in the foyer after, though, too...)  I remember leaving the theater thinking, "Yeah, instead of $70 with a live orchestra, I would have had rather paid $20 just to see the film with this excited crowd."
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: axxonn on December 01, 2017, 06:06:29 PM
Quote from: d on December 01, 2017, 07:28:09 AM
Quote from: wilberfan on November 29, 2017, 01:20:40 PM
We were just talking about the live musical accompaniment they did for Punch-Drunk Love almost two years ago in NY & LA. It cost me $70, but I really enjoyed it.

I will probably go to London in January but since that will be my first viewing of Phantom Thread I am both excited and slightly worried. With PDL and similar London events for TWBB, I imagine knowing the movies already makes it a different experience. I am sure it will all be nice and pro but the "mix" must be somehow different, right? Isn't live music a little bit distracting? I understand that Greenwood's score here is great but with the first viewing I would like to enjoy the movie and not listen to live concert with the movie somehow ith the background. Do you guys have any suggestions?

Honestly, even as a Londoner I'll probably give the January showing a miss because I've got a feeling the live music will be a distraction for me - it's great for silents but I'm not convinced otherwise. Will have to wait till February for the multiplex style rollout. Which sucks.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on December 02, 2017, 07:06:26 AM
I found this tweet for people who live in Australia:

"Sydney friends: There is an early screening of PHANTOM THREAD at the Randwick Ritz on Jan 25th at 6:30pm. Go go go!"
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilder on December 03, 2017, 03:31:42 PM
Guys I think it's time to start separate threads for twitter reactions, critic's reviews, and awards news. There are going to be a million more awards and 140 character hot takes in the next few months. Let's try to keep this thread for spoiler-free discussion amongst xixax members. Without some level of organization this forum is going to turn into the greater internet.

Going to leave the info about early screenings members might be able to attend.


Separated threads:

Everything twitter (http://xixax.com/index.php?topic=13816.0)

Phantom Thread - Critic's Reviews (http://xixax.com/index.php?topic=13819.0)

Phantom Thread - Awards Ticker (http://xixax.com/index.php?topic=13815.0)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on December 03, 2017, 06:01:11 PM
Phantom Thread posters by Tony Stella

(https://i.imgur.com/T3a9LgV.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/APkx9KF.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/D3PESaa.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zuxMu2v.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Jxdh1Sl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/W8nYpts.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/sX3sqjX.jpg)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: FilmCell on December 03, 2017, 08:05:40 PM
Way better!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fitzroy on December 06, 2017, 07:42:33 AM
Hats off to Mr Johnson, that's one of the best summations of my own feelings towards PTA's films that I've ever read.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: velociraptor on December 08, 2017, 07:10:59 PM
New little preview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PHso_OCwCs
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on December 08, 2017, 07:32:14 PM
When we all reconvene on the 26th, I'd like to discuss why he drives so fast...and she seems to care so little that he does. 
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on December 08, 2017, 09:02:32 PM
Not sure of the source, but this is interesting:
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on December 08, 2017, 09:37:22 PM
'Phantom Thread' 70mm Screenings Are Coming to Select Theaters

http://www.slashfilm.com/phantom-thread-70mm-screenings/

December 25: 70mm & digital

    Arclight Hollywood, LA
    The Landmark, LA
    AMC Lincoln Square 13, NYC

January 12: 70mm

    Alamo Drafthouse New Mission, SF
    Alamo Drafthouse Ritz, Austin
    Alamo Drafthouse Brooklyn, NYC
    The Music Box, Chicago
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on December 08, 2017, 10:00:54 PM
Quote from: velociraptor on December 08, 2017, 07:10:59 PM
New little preview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PHso_OCwCs

Lovely shots! That score is amazing. Totally reminds me of Steve Reich. I watched Dunkirk today and, although the soundtrack has some good and appropriate elements, I was disappointed with the music on the whole. I thought, man, if only Jonny Greenwood had done the score for this film! Great work by Hoyt Van Hoytema, though.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: ono on December 08, 2017, 10:26:44 PM
Really bummed this doesn't go wide until January 19th.  At first I was wanting to see this on Christmas, but the realized that's only a limited release.  Ugh.

Not to mention, just a warning: it's probably best not to go into anything related to PTA anywhere on the Internet.  Even seemingly innocuous stuff.  I had one little thing about the film spoiled that I'd rather not know, and I'm still really finding it hard to stay away, out of boredom and curiosity.

I didn't care all that much about Inherent Vice because it was adapted material, but it's a great feeling to be truly excited about a PTA film.  Sure, I was excited about CMBB, but that came with the assurances he was doing his own riff on Oil!.  But I digress.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Something Spanish on December 09, 2017, 10:58:37 AM
As if it isn't bad enough we have to wait till the 19th, we also have to settle for DCP projection while NY/LA flaunts 70MM prints.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Heisenberg on December 09, 2017, 11:53:29 AM
Odd that there doesn't seem to be any 35mm showings anywhere. Also, it looks like those of us who don't live in NY or LA have to wait until at least January 12th to see it. Hopefully they will do some general advance screenings before the expansion like they did for Inherent Vice.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on December 09, 2017, 12:02:02 PM
I have seen a 70mm print of IV. My sight isn't the best there is but it looked like regular 35mm. I don't see the point of making those.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Reel on December 09, 2017, 03:32:04 PM
I guess it's no so much that you're getting a "clearer" image like with DCP, but the fact that the film is twice the size means it doesn't have to be blown up as much to fit the screen. So, you're kind of getting a denser image, if that makes any sense.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: giodashorts on December 09, 2017, 05:09:01 PM
Yes. When I saw 'Inherent Vice' on 70mm in the cinema, it was truly magnificent. The colors and the movement (of the film -- stability) was wonderful. I'd love to see 'Phantom Thread' in 70mm. Of course, 35mm would be great as well. I wonder if they did "negative cutting" on this film. It can, in some instances, be observed, in a DCP or Blu-ray, for having a slight wobble between certain cuts (at least I have noticed this on some films).
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: WorldForgot on December 09, 2017, 11:57:46 PM
Quote from: Drenk on December 09, 2017, 12:02:02 PM
I have seen a 70mm print of IV. My sight isn't the best there is but it looked like regular 35mm. I don't see the point of making those.

Having seen both 35mm and its 70mm blow-up, for real for real that the 70 even seemed a lil crushed when compared to the 35's colors. ;_;
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: boogienights on December 10, 2017, 08:20:44 PM
Quote from: Something Spanish on December 09, 2017, 10:58:37 AM
As if it isn't bad enough we have to wait till the 19th, we also have to settle for DCP projection while NY/LA flaunts 70MM prints.

DCP is fine, I actually think blowing up 35mm to 70 is dumb, like someone else said I saw Inherent Vice on 70mm looked just like a 35mm projection.

I think 35mm screenings would be cooler, but having seen it on 35mm I actually would like to see it next on a DCP, soak in the photography from a perfect scan. Just my opinion though, great film no matter how you see it though.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilder on December 11, 2017, 03:48:05 PM
Splitting interviews (http://xixax.com/index.php?topic=13831.0) for easy access
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on December 16, 2017, 02:06:13 PM
New clip here. There is some dialogue, which could be considered lightly spoilerish, so don't watch if you want to go into the movie fresh. http://ew.com/movies/2017/12/15/phantom-thread-daniel-day-lewis-vicky-krieps-clip/
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Just Withnail on December 16, 2017, 02:17:54 PM
Nice. There aren't really any plot spoilers there, but it certainly revealed a side of DDL's performance that hasn't been seen in the trailers.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lewton on December 16, 2017, 05:31:32 PM
I know this is technically old news, but based on what I've seen, this promotional photo is one of the best that have accompanied any PTA movie.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DPHKhQ1VAAAgXob.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on December 17, 2017, 12:37:30 PM
That soundtrack will never be released or what?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: valhalla on December 17, 2017, 01:13:33 PM
Quote from: wilberfan on December 17, 2017, 12:49:56 PM
Quote from: Drenk on December 17, 2017, 12:37:30 PM
That soundtrack will never be released or what?

QuoteWith Paul Thomas Anderson's new film Phantom Thread arriving during the holiday season, we're now getting word on the accompanying soundtrack by Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood. While so far there is no firm release date for the album, it will be arriving via Nonesuch Records.

http://exclaim.ca/film/article/jonny_greenwoods_phantom_thread_score_set_for_release_via_nonesuch


Citing from the Film Music Reporter page: "The soundtrack is expected to be released digitally next month. The CD version is set to come out on January 19, 2018 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon and the vinyl version is available to order here." The pages for the CD and vinyl releases are not up as of this moment, but if it does not digitally release this month, then more than likely it will release all across when the film goes nationwide on January 19th.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: martinthewarrior on December 18, 2017, 04:58:01 PM
Vinyl won't be out until Spring because the film locked picture so late.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Riley Jonathawinn Drake on December 19, 2017, 08:36:38 AM
Can any of you fine lads share some quotes you liked from the film?
Nothing spoilerish though.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: ono on December 19, 2017, 09:27:56 AM
Quotes are spoilers, though.  Try going to the Spoilers thread if you want stuff from the movie.  Welcome!  Whatever you do, do it carefully.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: HACKANUT on December 21, 2017, 10:19:01 AM
found a full track from the nonesuch website

Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on December 21, 2017, 11:39:00 AM
January 12th.


http://www.nonesuch.com/albums/phantom-thread-soundtrack


I WANT IT.  :bravo:
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on December 21, 2017, 11:41:20 AM
Speaking of the soundtrack...

How the 'Dunkirk' and 'Phantom Thread' Original Scores Dodged Disqualification

http://www.indiewire.com/2017/12/oscars-2018-best-original-score-dunkirk-phantom-thread-hans-zimmer-1201909102/
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: axxonn on December 22, 2017, 08:11:24 AM
Probably shouldn't listen to any of the soundtrack prior to seeing it but I couldn't resist - WOW that's an incredible piece. Greenwood's talent knows no end.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Alethia on December 22, 2017, 11:55:45 AM
This is by far my favorite of the scores he's done for PTA.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on December 22, 2017, 06:19:15 PM
Is there a Parody, uh Thread yet...?



Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Alethia on December 22, 2017, 10:18:57 PM
A present I bought myself for the Christmas
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: ono on December 23, 2017, 08:07:39 AM
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/12/spotlight-vicky-krieps-phantom-thread/amp
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Riley Jonathawinn Drake on December 24, 2017, 08:36:44 AM
Cool new photo posted by Phantom Thread Instagram account.

https://www.instagram.com/phantomthread/
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on December 24, 2017, 02:52:51 PM
Why the 'Phantom Thread' 70mm Screenings Are a Unique Experiment That Could Look Significantly Different
How will the film's grainy 35mm images look blown up to a much larger format? Paul Thomas Anderson's experiment with film projection continues apace.

http://www.indiewire.com/2017/12/phantom-thread-70mm-screening-grainy-35mm-blow-up-1201910595/

QuoteWhat's notable here is the reason Anderson needed to push the stock, similar to what Lachman does when he shoots 35mm, and why today so many filmmakers are now reaching for 16mm: It's because of how grainless Kodak 35mm stocks have become. In a digital age, the Kodak stock has gotten "too good" – too clean, too grainless – for filmmakers who specifically are reaching for the organic texture of film versus the video sharpness. For these filmmakers, 16mm is an great option to use on an intimate film like "Mother" or "Carol," but it's too small a format – lacking detail in wide shots – for a film with scope and landscape like "Mudbound," which tested 16mm, but went in a different direction. While Anderson's films have gotten increasingly intimate and smaller in scope, he is also filmmaker who craves detail and depth in his images, so 16mm would likely never be a viable option for him.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: WorldForgot on December 25, 2017, 01:18:11 AM
Wow that print is going to be delectable.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lottery on December 26, 2017, 04:57:41 PM
https://www.talenthouse.com/i/create-artwork-for-phantom-thread

Very cool opportunity.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on December 26, 2017, 05:22:19 PM
Quote from: Lottery on December 26, 2017, 04:57:41 PM
https://www.talenthouse.com/i/create-artwork-for-phantom-thread

Very cool opportunity.

Some talented guy(s) submitted these wonderful posters A MONTH AGO.  Focus wasn't interested.

https://imgur.com/a/A2iKD
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on December 27, 2017, 11:14:10 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/f1jX8Hr.png)

deliberate or accidental how would i know. this is how it's listed in imdb showtimes
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: giodashorts on December 27, 2017, 12:21:12 PM

I saw the film yesterday in 70mm. It looked fantastic. Unfortunately, as is often the case nowadays, the projectionist didn't exactly have it "perfectly" in focus. The top and bottom were a little blurred, which affected some of the wider shots. Kodak 2383 colors look fantastic. I am in complete understanding of the way this film was photographed. I agree with it completely. This is very rare.  It's fantastic. And, if you've seen other films from Paul Thomas Anderson, it's very predictable in the sense that it works very, very well.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: boogienights on December 27, 2017, 01:47:33 PM
Quote from: giodashorts on December 27, 2017, 12:21:12 PM

I saw the film yesterday in 70mm. It looked fantastic. Unfortunately, as is often the case nowadays, the projectionist didn't exactly have it "perfectly" in focus. The top and bottom were a little blurred, which affected some of the wider shots. Kodak 2383 colors look fantastic. I am in complete understanding of the way this film was photographed. I agree with it completely. This is very rare.  It's fantastic. And, if you've seen other films from Paul Thomas Anderson, it's very predictable in the sense that it works very, very well.

What theater was it? I'd prefer to avoid a focus problem if possible.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on December 27, 2017, 01:51:32 PM
Quote from: boogienights on December 27, 2017, 01:47:33 PM
What theater was it? I'd prefer to avoid a focus problem if possible.

I wonder if a pre-screening request to check focus would be useful?  (Or is that the equivalent of your soup coming back with spit in it?)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: giodashorts on December 27, 2017, 04:54:30 PM
Yeah, I would think that would be useful. Unfortunately, the film had already started before I noticed this -- although, I noticed this very quickly -- I didn't want to leave the theater for it. It didn't really affect the film too much, but it really shouldn't happen. It should be in focus (all the way from top to bottom). And this was the 'Landmark' theater. I had seen 'The Hateful Eight' there when that showed in 70mm, and there were no problems at all. But there you go. Some people might not really have noticed it -- they all seemed to really enjoy the film.

It felt like I was watching something that had an age to it. There's always this kind of mysterious quality to the people surrounding the main characters in PTA's films. They just seem to exist in the space. It makes me excited by the idea that, hopefully, people will continue to value film. It feels so natural to watch film projected in the theater. It's very beautiful. I think this film will last for a very long time. 
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on December 27, 2017, 09:26:47 PM
Quote from: giodashorts on December 27, 2017, 04:54:30 PMIt felt like I was watching something that had an age to it. There's always this kind of mysterious quality to the people surrounding the main characters in PTA's films. They just seem to exist in the space. It makes me excited by the idea that, hopefully, people will continue to value film. It feels so natural to watch film projected in the theater. It's very beautiful. I think this film will last for a very long time.

This excites me a lot. I just can't wait to catch this movie. Unfortunately, I'm not in one of the major US cities, so the earliest I can see it is Jan 5th in Toronto (not too bad, but I've been too curious and hyped up to not check out reviews, interviews, trailers, etc.). I'm still hoping it comes to my local Landmark or Cineplex, and if not those then the Film House downtown, which shows a bunch of indie films and non-blockbusters. But boy how I envy those who get to see the film projections.

I think I'm even more excited for this film than I was for Inherent Vice ... and Pynchon is my favourite novelist. The ornate images, DDL matched by two amazing female roles, Jonny Greenwood doing romantic music, Britain, tea, art ... it's all just so wonderful. It's everything I want in a film at the moment (oh gosh, I'm starting to get gushy and hysterical).

Even though I started out as solely interested in the new PTA film rather than DDL/DDL's last performance, I'm now enthralled that he's in another role, and a PTA one at that. DDL's commitment to the craft and his willingness to put all he has into the preparation is inspiring, and I know it's going to be a wonderful thing and a treat to watch such a person on screen.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: boogienights on December 27, 2017, 09:56:18 PM
Quote from: giodashorts on December 27, 2017, 04:54:30 PM
Yeah, I would think that would be useful. Unfortunately, the film had already started before I noticed this -- although, I noticed this very quickly -- I didn't want to leave the theater for it. It didn't really affect the film too much, but it really shouldn't happen. It should be in focus (all the way from top to bottom). And this was the 'Landmark' theater. I had seen 'The Hateful Eight' there when that showed in 70mm, and there were no problems at all. But there you go. Some people might not really have noticed it -- they all seemed to really enjoy the film.

It felt like I was watching something that had an age to it. There's always this kind of mysterious quality to the people surrounding the main characters in PTA's films. They just seem to exist in the space. It makes me excited by the idea that, hopefully, people will continue to value film. It feels so natural to watch film projected in the theater. It's very beautiful. I think this film will last for a very long time.

I just got back from seeing it at the Arclight 70mm, it looked amazing, the blow up was great, looked more or less the same as the 35mm print, but bigger and a little better. Blew my buddy away too. Did not notice any focus problems
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on January 01, 2018, 06:23:51 PM
Quote from: boogienights on December 27, 2017, 09:56:18 PM
I just got back from seeing it at the Arclight 70mm, it looked amazing, the blow up was great, looked more or less the same as the 35mm print, but bigger and a little better. Blew my buddy away too. Did not notice any focus problems

Same -- Arclight Hollywood's 70mm print is gorgeous, definitely a step up from the print I saw at the Fine Arts early screening (which I believe was a 35 print?). Arclight sound and picture are always top notch. Curious to see the DCP too just to compare but I'll probably just keep seeing the 70 print as long as its still playing.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: boogienights on January 04, 2018, 05:28:28 PM
Quote from: Fuzzy Dunlop on January 01, 2018, 06:23:51 PM
Quote from: boogienights on December 27, 2017, 09:56:18 PM
I just got back from seeing it at the Arclight 70mm, it looked amazing, the blow up was great, looked more or less the same as the 35mm print, but bigger and a little better. Blew my buddy away too. Did not notice any focus problems

Same -- Arclight Hollywood's 70mm print is gorgeous, definitely a step up from the print I saw at the Fine Arts early screening (which I believe was a 35 print?). Arclight sound and picture are always top notch. Curious to see the DCP too just to compare but I'll probably just keep seeing the 70 print as long as its still playing.

Yes the Fine Arts wa sa 35mm print. We saw it at the same theaters. I am interested in the DCP as well. Having a very hard time not going again, but having seen it twice already I also don't want to spoil it quickly.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on January 04, 2018, 06:39:11 PM
Question:  I can't tell which screenings at the ArcLight (ie, 'The Dome') are actually in that auditorium.  There doesn't seem to be any indication on the website, and the start times are an hour apart in some cases.  What am I missing? 
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on January 04, 2018, 06:47:19 PM
it's reserved seating. you select your seat. you see the seats. you feel me.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on January 04, 2018, 06:52:09 PM
Quote from: jenkins on January 04, 2018, 06:47:19 PM
it's reserved seating. you select your seat. you see the seats. you feel me.

Of course, but it must be running in TWO DIFFERENT auditoriums, based on the fact that some of the start times are only an hour apart...

Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on January 04, 2018, 06:57:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/oV5yvNI.png)

that's Star Wars. there's a thing next to it for the Dome also, and like i said you select your seat so you can see the size of the auditorium you'll be in.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on January 04, 2018, 07:03:00 PM
Quote from: jenkins on January 04, 2018, 06:57:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/oV5yvNI.png)

that's Star Wars. there's a thing next to it for the Dome also, and like i said you select your seat so you can see the size of the auditorium you'll be in.

Yep.  Actually managed to reach a human there.  Auds 3 & 6 are running PT, Star Wars in the Dome.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on January 04, 2018, 07:10:01 PM
here's why Star Wars is there on a 4 week stay (http://deadline.com/2017/11/the-last-jedi-disney-theater-chain-terms-popcorn-concession-sales-1202199763/)

QuoteDisney is reportedly, per the Wall Street Journal, demanding a 65% cut of The Last Jedi's domestic ticket sales along with a four-week hold in each venue's largest auditorium and a 5% B.O. penalty to any theater owner who breaks any part of the contract including taking the film off-screen
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: boogienights on January 04, 2018, 08:27:34 PM
Quote from: wilberfan on January 04, 2018, 06:39:11 PM
Question:  I can't tell which screenings at the ArcLight (ie, 'The Dome') are actually in that auditorium.  There doesn't seem to be any indication on the website, and the start times are an hour apart in some cases.  What am I missing?

Not in the dome I think cinemas 3 and 6, I saw it in cinema 3 it was stunning.

Dome is probably for Star Wars, while it's a cool theater I wouldn't worry too much the Arclight has a really high level of picture and sound throughout and I *believe* cinema 3 was constant height, I.E. the right way to exhibit movies.

It's a little bit of a bummer given IV was shown at the dome, but at the same time Phantom Thread is 1.85:1 doesn't need that huge auditorium.

EDIT: Redundant information, sorry.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on January 04, 2018, 08:39:00 PM
frankly i think it's within the logic of theaters to expect it in the Dome. Jan 14 is the 4 week end of Star Wars and Jan 19 is the wide release of Phantom Thread. it'll still be at theater and there's logic in wanting the full use of your 70mm print.

Quote from: jenkins on December 27, 2017, 11:14:10 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/f1jX8Hr.png)

deliberate or accidental how would i know. this is how it's listed in imdb showtimes

this is still true and it makes far more sense that it's indeed a deliberate joke. Xixax i know you know the joke
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on January 05, 2018, 02:32:11 AM
Quote from: boogienights on January 04, 2018, 08:27:34 PM
It's a little bit of a bummer given IV was shown at the dome, but at the same time Phantom Thread is 1.85:1 doesn't need that huge auditorium.

Interesting point.  I think it's revealing of my PTA-centricity that I assumed Thread would be in the Dome.  Also perhaps because that's where we saw The Master on it's opening weekend...
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on January 07, 2018, 12:33:26 AM
is this the favorite for the best soundtrack Oscar?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: WorldForgot on January 07, 2018, 07:48:09 PM
Quote from: boogienights on January 04, 2018, 08:27:34 PM
It's a little bit of a bummer given IV was shown at the dome, but at the same time Phantom Thread is 1.85:1 doesn't need that huge auditorium.

IV is 1:85, too.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: boogienights on January 07, 2018, 08:29:09 PM
Quote from: WorldForgot on January 07, 2018, 07:48:09 PM
Quote from: boogienights on January 04, 2018, 08:27:34 PM
It's a little bit of a bummer given IV was shown at the dome, but at the same time Phantom Thread is 1.85:1 doesn't need that huge auditorium.

IV is 1:85, too.

Yeah.

Saw it before I got into film making so I had no idea the difference between scope and flat.

Interesting how he's gone 1.85 since The Master after more or less a career in anamorphic scope.

I usually prefer scope, but he's a master frame composer, either ratios look incredible in his movies.

While it would be cool to have Phantom Thread in the dome, let's be honest-- Star Wars is a big scope action flick, while I hated it, it's okay that it's in the dome. Not like Phantom Thread was looking shabby in 70mm in Cinema 3, in fact I thought it was an incredible presentation. 
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: WorldForgot on January 07, 2018, 08:39:13 PM
Also, Arclight has that comfortable space between front row and the Image.
All the better for breathing in the House of Woodcock.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on January 07, 2018, 10:40:04 PM
https://youtu.be/q7dcoxlwWZ8
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: boogienights on January 08, 2018, 08:24:50 PM
Quote from: WorldForgot on January 07, 2018, 08:39:13 PM
Also, Arclight has that comfortable space between front row and the Image.
All the better for breathing in the House of Woodcock.

Better theater than Landmark. I know a lot of people, including film makers, love the landmark, but I never really feel like I"m getting as good of an experience compared to the Arclight, mostly in terms of sound.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on January 12, 2018, 03:57:19 AM
"Three-time Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis will be in Athens for the premiere of his new film Phantom Thread on Feb. 1, at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center."
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: modage on January 12, 2018, 09:27:09 AM
Score now available on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/5WyVg6gJ9kCPkZs4zhIrDz).
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Alethia on January 12, 2018, 09:59:53 AM
I think this is easily Greenwood's best work, and I've been listening to the Master OST regularly since it came out.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: greenberryhill on January 12, 2018, 03:54:38 PM
I found these tv spots, they have some footage i haven´t seen in other teasers or trailers so be careful for MINOR SPOILERS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebohu4fqvTg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw5PVcahALY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOv_u-3KyPw
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Something Spanish on January 13, 2018, 01:24:59 PM
Six more days wait for me, tortuous.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: d on January 13, 2018, 02:08:55 PM
Quote from: Mogambo on January 13, 2018, 11:46:04 AM
Need to watch it before the Oscars.

Why before the Oscars? It's your choice but you really wanna spoil the experience by watching poor quality screener? Look at the trailers or at least the thumbnails if you're staying away from the trailers and clips!

And from what I've read the screener may not leak anyway - this has something to do with the limited number of screeners being sent and those sent being audio watermarked but I might be wrong.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: samsong on January 13, 2018, 03:32:53 PM
soundtrack on spotify now.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5WyVg6gJ9kCPkZs4zhIrDz
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on January 16, 2018, 03:51:40 PM
Phantom Thread is finally playing at my local theatre on Friday. I'm so happy. :') I got a ticket for a screening just after noon in the best seat in the house.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Riley Jonathawinn Drake on January 17, 2018, 07:53:54 AM
Cool

http://www.etonline.com/daniel-day-lewis-reveals-what-drew-him-phantom-thread-his-final-film-exclusive-94364
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on January 18, 2018, 01:56:55 AM
I was greeted with this tonight:
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on January 18, 2018, 11:47:19 AM
Fun facts from my theater experience:

Arrived early, so had to literally cover my ears like a crazy person as people walked out openly discussing spoilers.

In the auditorium, a large group to the back left came in chatting up a storm. Then I realized they were chatting about how they hate people who talk during movies. Sure enough they were silent except for the girl who giggled delightfully at appropriate moments.

Right before the movie started, guy to the back right inexplicably began reading a detailed plot synopsis to his companion. Had to shield my delicate ears once again.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on January 18, 2018, 11:52:38 AM
You've made it! Unfortunately, I've been spoiled. Just some keywords...But by my own fault.

I remember this couple who was probably on a first date or something just after TWBB:

"So...? That's not your kind of movie?
—No."
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Sleepless on January 18, 2018, 04:16:56 PM
Quote from: Jeremy Blackman on January 18, 2018, 01:56:55 AM
I was greeted with this tonight:

(https://xixax.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=13512.0;attach=3683;image)

Marquee it?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on January 18, 2018, 05:28:36 PM
It looks like Rian Johnson will be on the Slashfilmcast next week to discuss Phantom Thread! I'll update if/when it materializes.

https://twitter.com/davechensky/status/954103552460206080
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: boogienights on January 18, 2018, 07:23:06 PM
Quote from: csage97 on January 16, 2018, 03:51:40 PM
Phantom Thread is finally playing at my local theatre on Friday. I'm so happy. :') I got a ticket for a screening just after noon in the best seat in the house.

Awesome, I'm excited for you! Hope you dig it!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: modage on January 18, 2018, 09:02:12 PM
Quote from: Jeremy Blackman on January 18, 2018, 05:28:36 PM
It looks like Rian Johnson will be on the Slashfilmcast next week to discuss Phantom Thread! I'll update if/when it materializes.

https://twitter.com/davechensky/status/954103552460206080

Very cool. Fun tidbit: I had emailed with Rian about writing a little something about The Master for C&RV back in 2012. I think he was into the idea but for whatever reason it never ended up happening.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: d on January 19, 2018, 05:48:37 AM
Quote from: Drenk on January 18, 2018, 11:52:38 AM
You've made it! Unfortunately, I've been spoiled. Just some keywords...But by my own fault.

Does one of the keywords begin with "p"? Cause that's the one I have learnt before seeing it, saldy. Seems major but hope that that's not the biggest surprise. Well, in terms of the plot it probably is but I'm trying to convince myself that it's not a big deal. Spoiling the scenes, the way they are put together, lines of dialogue etc. is much worse for me. But then again it's so fuckin' hard to avoid that at this point with all the clips, gifs, headlines, even the giggles of PTA and/or the interviewer in spoiler-free podcasts. Movies should be released everywhere at the same time, right? Why aren't they?! At least PTA's movies.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on January 19, 2018, 09:01:23 AM
Unfortunately, that probably is the majorest of the spoilers. But at the same time, this movie isn't quite as spoilable as you might think.

I actually wish I hadn't watched the trailer, not even once, so I could have discovered some of those beautifully idiosyncratic lines for the first time in the film.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Alethia on January 19, 2018, 09:11:27 AM
Even if that detail IS spoiled as such, it's (while unfortunate) nearly impossible to spoil exactly how it factors in and what ultimate meaning it takes on.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: d on January 19, 2018, 09:27:39 AM
Hope you are right and I'll still be able to enjoy that aspect. But it's hard not to think about it now and during the screening, trying to guess how and when it happens, waiting for it to happen.

Hope I'm not spoiling it for others just by writing about it.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on January 19, 2018, 01:48:06 PM
Rebecca, The Passionate Friends, Rear Window, and their influence on Phantom Thread.

http://www.freecinemanow.com/2018/01/informedimages-rebecca-passionate.html

QuoteWhile the 1940 Oscar winner Rebecca has its fingerprints all over Phantom Thread, I wanted to bring to light a couple of other films whose heartbeats pulsate throughout Anderson's film: David Lean's 1949 drama The Passionate Friends and Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 thriller Rear Window. Lean's film shares more similarities to the high society looks and settings of Rebecca and Phantom Thread. Rear Window is the less obvious inspiration but it shares an important connection to Phantom Thread's theme of obsession (while also providing commentary on how physical ailment can sometimes reignite the romance between partners).

Direct Link to the video essay:  https://vimeo.com/251583308
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Ravi on January 21, 2018, 04:21:53 PM
https://slate.com/culture/2018/01/the-secrets-behindphantom-threads-evocative-sound-design.html

How Phantom Thread Made Toast Irritating

By Jackson McHenry
Jan 18, 2018

In Phantom Thread, Daniel Day-Lewis's quiet, meticulous dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock falls hard for a young, mysterious woman named Alma (Vicky Krieps). As with any fall, what results is bruising and chaotic—and a significant amount of noise. Reynolds is graceful and exacting. Alma is clumsy and clamorous. He works quietly; she walks heavily, trips, drop things. He insists on eating breakfast in total silence. She chews so loudly even the audience starts to grimace. It's through these small, bothersome sounds—Alma scraping butter across her toast at breakfast and slowly pouring tea, or Reynolds aggressively cutting his asparagus—that the movie unnerves you, traps you inside the couple's shared psychosis. The sound is as much a part of the story as the couture, or the characters themselves.

In order to learn the secrets behind Phantom Thread's evocative sound design—and figure out how they made that toast so damn annoying—Vulture spoke with sound designer and rerecording mixer Christopher Scarabosio. Scarabosio, who's worked with director Paul Thomas Anderson ever since Punch-Drunk Love and earned an Oscar nomination for There Will Be Blood, developed a plan for Phantom Thread's specific sound design after watching the complex relationship between the characters play out in an early cut of the film. "I thought, I'm going to base my sound design on the these characters, and way they're building tension," he explained.

Scarabosio has previously worked on blockbuster films like The Force Awakens and Rogue One, and noted that a film like Phantom Thread requires a different sort of approach to sound. "Nothing can take you out of the film," he said. "With a blockbuster, we know we're going into an action sequence, or a mind-altering sequence, and it's all about creating exciting and cool sound-design-y moments." In a film like Phantom Thread, however, with a director like Anderson, the goal is to stay within the story—and match the director's aesthetic.

Scarabosio began by using rerecorded sounds, or matches, and integrating them into the film with the production sound, i.e., what was recorded on set. That initial sound "was a little rough to start," Scarabosio said, and since Anderson prefers not to use a lot of additional dialogue recording or Foley effects to reproduce sounds, a lot of Scarabosio's work involves finding sounds that feel real, like they were recorded in the moment. Because he'd worked with Anderson before, he also knew that the director preferred a "messy" and "not overly polished or produced sound to things," as he did in Punch-Drunk Love or There Will Be Blood. In essence, the directive was to bring on the irritation, with one caveat—"the fabrics, those have to sound really beautiful."

The noise created by moving fabric can seem like indistinct white noise—fuzzy, without a lot of definition. In order to capture the textures of Reynolds's dresses with exactitude, the sound department composed a collection of "satins and silks and cottons and linens and fabrics with textures and some that were smoother." "Everything that Reynolds is making has to be of the highest quality, and we started building a library of different textures for various fabrics," Scarabosio said. The team had to be exact; the way that silk might sounds as it moves or is cut, for example, is different from the way cotton or linen might sound. The same conscientiousness is necessary when scoring different types of sewing machines, differentiating between the sound of machine and hand sewing, and even contrasting various types of needles and threads. Each gets its own place in the library. "We're trying to make it as distinctive as possible," Scarabosio said.

Scarabosio was also charged with establishing character and tone through sound. In scenes where Alma finally stops pushing up against Reynolds's strict lifestyle and conforms to his expectations, she becomes nearly silent, and the noises she produces—opening or closing a door, for instance—are far softer. "This is her way of saying, 'You're going to have your time and I'm going to have my time,'" explained Scarabosio. Reynolds's officious sister Cyril (Lesley Manville), in contrast, is "disruptive and deliberate." "Earlier in the film, every time that she enters, she breaks the moment," Scarabosio said. "She'll come in with loud footsteps or she'll slam a door or she'll start talking, and all those moments break the initial spell."

Many of the film's most crucial scenes take place while Reynolds and Alma are eating around a table, where the familiar noises of chewing, cutting, and scraping soon become overwhelming. In one scene—which Scarabosio said was one of the most difficult to get right—Alma eats breakfast across from Reynolds and his sister Cyril, and in a key moment, scrapes butter across her toast in a way that's especially grating, both to Reynolds and viewers.

"That was one of those moments where we really had to intensify what was happening in the scene," Scarabosio said. He and his team tried cutting out all production sound and focusing recorded effects, but instead settled on "a combination of reality and enhanced reality," which meant finding and recording the right noises to match what was happening in the scene. "We recorded a bunch of various things—plates clacking and silverware dropping and toast being buttered—as did the Foley [artists]." Then, in the studio, the team combined and exaggerated these noises, so they might be as irksome as possible to Reynolds.

And as for how he made that toast-buttering so unbelievably loud? Scarabosio did his diligent carb research. "We buttered a lot of different toasts," he said. "We did bagels. We did rye. We did sourdough. We tried them all." The bread that worked best: "Plain white toast," he said. "When you toast it and get it to that nice dark brown—that and some good sourdough, with a really thick crust."
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: HACKANUT on January 25, 2018, 10:57:11 AM
sooo, how soon is too soon to talk about how poor the box office numbers are? :(

6.8/35 million is rough, worse than any of his other films if i remember correctly. hope awards season draws a lot of people to it, at least.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on January 25, 2018, 11:25:19 AM
It will probably do better than IV. Which doesn't mean much because IV made nothing. BUT! with these nominations I think he's safe for the next movie. When he got 35 millions, everyone knew they were losing money.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on January 25, 2018, 11:48:14 AM
Quote from: modage on January 18, 2018, 09:02:12 PM
Quote from: Jeremy Blackman on January 18, 2018, 05:28:36 PM
It looks like Rian Johnson will be on the Slashfilmcast next week to discuss Phantom Thread! I'll update if/when it materializes.

https://twitter.com/davechensky/status/954103552460206080

Very cool. Fun tidbit: I had emailed with Rian about writing a little something about The Master for C&RV back in 2012. I think he was into the idea but for whatever reason it never ended up happening.

Turns out their Rian Johnson episode just replaced (pushed back) their Phantom Thread episode. Oh well. It's still a great deep dive into TLJ.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Punch Drunk Hate on January 25, 2018, 11:53:08 AM
The box office results don't have such a burden for artsy films. Paul is going to secure the funding for his next project no matter the disappointing business  outcome of this film. How much of a profit does his other work have on home video and streaming?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on January 25, 2018, 02:08:47 PM
Quote from: HACKANUT on January 25, 2018, 10:57:11 AM
sooo, how soon is too soon to talk about how poor the box office numbers are? :(

6.8/35 million is rough, worse than any of his other films if i remember correctly. hope awards season draws a lot of people to it, at least.

So far it's performing just slightly better than IV based on opening weekend income. http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=inherentvice.htm   http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=paulthomasanderson2017.htm

I'm a bit surprised by that given the glowing reviews and "DDL's last movie" as the big draw. We'll see how it does since it's gotten all these Oscar nominations. Plus I have a bit of a hunch that it'll perform better in the foreign market than IV, given its setting of dressmaking in Britain and DDL, but I really don't have any evidence to support my hunch beyond that.

Edit: I saw Phantom Thread two times over the weekend at my local Landmark cinema, the first time early in the afternoon and the second time late at night on a Saturday. During the afternoon screening, there were some small groups of older people scattered about and I think one young dude by himself at the back (probably a PTA buff). And then on Saturday, the attendance was about the same but the groups were younger ... and this time there was again another lone presumed PTA buff by himself at the back, plus me by myself at the back. Ha. I found all this sort of amusing.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: martinthewarrior on January 25, 2018, 03:25:50 PM
Quote from: Punch Drunk Hate on January 25, 2018, 11:53:08 AM
The box office results don't have such a burden for artsy films. Paul is going to secure the funding for his next project no matter the disappointing business  outcome of this film. How much of a profit does his other work have on home video and streaming?

This is not true in the slightest. His ability to finance movies is not a given, and the box office performance absolutely matters.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: samsong on January 25, 2018, 04:11:22 PM
Quote from: wilberfan on January 24, 2018, 01:31:07 PM
Phantom Thread screening + live score with orchestra (US premiere)
February 24th & March 2nd, 2018


http://www.wordlessmusic.org/phantom-thread/

QuoteWordless Music + London Contemporary Orchestra
Saturday, February 24 • Brooklyn Academy of Music
Friday, March 2 • The Theatre at Ace Hotel, Los Angeles

Wordless Music presents the U.S. premiere live score in New York (Saturday, February 24) and Los Angeles (Friday, March 2) of Paul Thomas Anderson's PHANTOM THREAD, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps, and Lesley Manville, with music by Jonny Greenwood, and nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Paul Thomas Anderson), Best Actor (Daniel Day-Lewis), and Best Score (Jonny Greenwood).

In both cities, Wordless Music Orchestra will team up with principals from London Contemporary Orchestra, who recorded Greenwood's original score for Nonesuch. Together, the orchestra will perform the entirety of Greenwood's score, which itself is heard in more than 70% of the film, along with selections from Brahms, Schubert, Fauré, and Debussy. This event marks the third collaboration between Anderson and Wordless Music, following live score premieres for THERE WILL BE BLOOD and PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE.

**LA/Ace presale starts Thursday, Jan. 25 at 12pm PST (password: ALMA).

LA/Ace tickets (on sale Friday, Jan. 26 at 12pm PST)
BAM tickets (on sale Monday, Jan. 29 at 10am EST)

PHANTOM THREAD
Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
Original score by Jonny Greenwood

Wordless Music Orchestra
London Contemporary Orchestra
Robert Ames, conductor
Galya Bisengalieva, concertmaster/solo violin
Katherine Tinker, piano
Jonathan Green, sound engineer
Richie Clarke, production engineer


I attended the Punch-Drunk Love live score event a couple of years ago at the Ace in L.A.   It ultimately was worth it--but the $70 price tag (for a mid-range ticket--after all of the bullshit "convenience" fees and assorted other ripoffs) still gives me pause.  I'm assuming this will cost considerably more?

bought my tickets.   pricing is the same as pdl.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: axxonn on January 25, 2018, 05:32:45 PM
Quote from: csage97 on January 25, 2018, 02:08:47 PM
Quote from: HACKANUT on January 25, 2018, 10:57:11 AM
sooo, how soon is too soon to talk about how poor the box office numbers are? :(

6.8/35 million is rough, worse than any of his other films if i remember correctly. hope awards season draws a lot of people to it, at least.

So far it's performing just slightly better than IV based on opening weekend income. http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=inherentvice.htm   http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=paulthomasanderson2017.htm

I'm a bit surprised by that given the glowing reviews and "DDL's last movie" as the big draw. We'll see how it does since it's gotten all these Oscar nominations. Plus I have a bit of a hunch that it'll perform better in the foreign market than IV, given its setting of dressmaking in Britain and DDL, but I really don't have any evidence to support my hunch beyond that.

Edit: I saw Phantom Thread two times over the weekend at my local Landmark cinema, the first time early in the afternoon and the second time late at night on a Saturday. During the afternoon screening, there were some small groups of older people scattered about and I think one young dude by himself at the back (probably a PTA buff). And then on Saturday, the attendance was about the same but the groups were younger ... and this time there was again another lone presumed PTA buff by himself at the back, plus me by myself at the back. Ha. I found all this sort of amusing.

It's harder than ever to get people to go and see movies. Phantom Thread haemorrhaging money shouldn't be a surprise, sad as it is.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: modage on January 26, 2018, 06:13:14 PM
I'll be in BK too. Will be my third after TWBB and PDL. Magnolia with Aimee Mann next plz.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: swopula on January 26, 2018, 07:02:54 PM
(https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/27292385_3684973523642_359449869_n.jpg?oh=0e768484ecd4261da8cd4424ae297ac4&oe=5A6DF8C1)
Can we all agree this poster is ungood?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: HACKANUT on January 26, 2018, 07:45:35 PM
yikes dont let that be the bluray cover or something!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on January 26, 2018, 09:25:20 PM
Quote from: axxonn on January 25, 2018, 05:32:45 PM
Quote from: csage97 on January 25, 2018, 02:08:47 PM
Quote from: HACKANUT on January 25, 2018, 10:57:11 AM
sooo, how soon is too soon to talk about how poor the box office numbers are? :(

6.8/35 million is rough, worse than any of his other films if i remember correctly. hope awards season draws a lot of people to it, at least.

So far it's performing just slightly better than IV based on opening weekend income. http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=inherentvice.htm   http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=paulthomasanderson2017.htm

I'm a bit surprised by that given the glowing reviews and "DDL's last movie" as the big draw. We'll see how it does since it's gotten all these Oscar nominations. Plus I have a bit of a hunch that it'll perform better in the foreign market than IV, given its setting of dressmaking in Britain and DDL, but I really don't have any evidence to support my hunch beyond that.

Edit: I saw Phantom Thread two times over the weekend at my local Landmark cinema, the first time early in the afternoon and the second time late at night on a Saturday. During the afternoon screening, there were some small groups of older people scattered about and I think one young dude by himself at the back (probably a PTA buff). And then on Saturday, the attendance was about the same but the groups were younger ... and this time there was again another lone presumed PTA buff by himself at the back, plus me by myself at the back. Ha. I found all this sort of amusing.

It's harder than ever to get people to go and see movies. Phantom Thread haemorrhaging money shouldn't be a surprise, sad as it is.

Why do studios and financiers continue to shell out money for such projects, then? Obviously I want PTA's movies to get made. I'm becoming more interested in the topic. I see a lot of people talk about home video and streaming, but I can't see home video sales being that large, and I guess streaming rights would pay a bit, but I again can't imagine a ton from that either. Is financing for relatively smaller, artsier projects being phased out?

P.S. That new poster looks like the cover of a $1 romance novel I'd get at a garage sale. Part of me likes it as a guilty pleasure ... but it is pretty bad.  :yabbse-grin:
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Alethia on January 26, 2018, 11:16:13 PM
Quote from: swopula on January 26, 2018, 07:02:54 PM
(https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/27292385_3684973523642_359449869_n.jpg?oh=0e768484ecd4261da8cd4424ae297ac4&oe=5A6DF8C1)
Can we all agree this poster is ungood?

This can't be a Stanton...
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Pringle on January 26, 2018, 11:36:33 PM
As far as home video and streaming goes, PTA has said that his films typically do pretty well there. Boogie Nights and There Will Be Blood are very popular on Netflix and Amazon Prime every time they go up, and Boogie Nights and Magnolia (especially BN) are in regular rotation on premium movie channels to this day.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Rooty Poots on January 27, 2018, 03:00:32 AM
Quote from: eward on January 26, 2018, 11:16:13 PM
Quote from: swopula on January 26, 2018, 07:02:54 PM
(https://scontent.ford1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/27292385_3684973523642_359449869_n.jpg?oh=0e768484ecd4261da8cd4424ae297ac4&oe=5A6DF8C1)
Can we all agree this poster is ungood?

This can't be a Stanton...

Yeah, no way is that a Stanton. For one thing, Dustin for sure has the actual typefaces used to market the movie to date, and this poster uses something else—a sign it was designed by someone who didn't have the original font files and went, "eh, close enough!"
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilder on January 27, 2018, 02:46:04 PM
The blu-ray is up for pre-order (https://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Thread-Blu-ray/dp/B0797MXZNX?SubscriptionId=AKIAIY4YSQJMFDJATNBA&tag=bluray-082-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0797MXZNX&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on January 27, 2018, 03:00:10 PM
That just might be the worst PTA poster ever.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Punch Drunk Hate on January 27, 2018, 03:22:47 PM
The poster art seem like a rushed skirt, designed by some hack after hearing the surprise Oscar announcements, who just hours later designed this tasteless turd.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on January 27, 2018, 03:25:04 PM
Quote from: Pringle on January 26, 2018, 11:36:33 PM
As far as home video and streaming goes, PTA has said that his films typically do pretty well there. Boogie Nights and There Will Be Blood are very popular on Netflix and Amazon Prime every time they go up, and Boogie Nights and Magnolia (especially BN) are in regular rotation on premium movie channels to this day.

I wonder if those sales are enough to cover, for instance, the ~$5 million box office-to-budget deficit for Inherent Vice. I'm really ignorant on the subject and the expected earnings from streaming and home video sales, so I just don't really know. But it does strike me as a lot to be banking on to approach a good profit.

Quote from: wilder on January 27, 2018, 02:46:04 PM
The blu-ray is up for pre-order (https://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Thread-Blu-ray/dp/B0797MXZNX?SubscriptionId=AKIAIY4YSQJMFDJATNBA&tag=bluray-082-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0797MXZNX&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER)

Nice! If you google the release date, it says it's expected in April, but digital HD from Amazon and iTunes is expected February 2nd. That's remarkably soon! Thought I'd have to wait at least a month after it left theatres in major cities. I will still buy the blu-ray too for the highest quality.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Punch Drunk Hate on January 27, 2018, 03:38:23 PM
Quote from: csage97 on January 27, 2018, 03:25:04 PM
Quote from: Pringle on January 26, 2018, 11:36:33 PM
As far as home video and streaming goes, PTA has said that his films typically do pretty well there. Boogie Nights and There Will Be Blood are very popular on Netflix and Amazon Prime every time they go up, and Boogie Nights and Magnolia (especially BN) are in regular rotation on premium movie channels to this day.

I wonder if those sales are enough to cover, for instance, the ~$5 million box office-to-budget deficit for Inherent Vice. I'm really ignorant on the subject and the expected earnings from streaming and home video sales, so I just don't really know. But it does strike me as a lot to be banking on to approach a good profit.



Home video and television rotation contributes to the salaries to actors and director yearly. I bet many inactive actors still earned money from the movies only because they were being heavily shown on HBO. The profits in the box office goes to more then half of the studio who distributes the film in question. Boogie Nights and There Will Be Blood weren't exactly box office smashes but they did earned decent cashed in release along with earning award nominations.  I'm not sure if Inherent Vice will grow a cult following that will hopefully pushed to profitable levels, as it would need a specific demographic such as stoners to spread the word of mouth that this is the movie to bong out.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on January 27, 2018, 04:40:54 PM
That February date for the Digital HD release seems weird, but that's what Amazons says on its website too. Nothing is announced for iTunes yet, though...Well. I don't think it's true, it would be really weird since it would be at the same time as Europe or even before some countries in Europe.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on January 27, 2018, 04:58:55 PM
Quote from: Drenk on January 27, 2018, 04:40:54 PM
That February date for the Digital HD release seems weird, but that's what Amazons says on its website too. Nothing is announced for iTunes yet, though...Well. I don't think it's true, it would be really weird since it would be at the same time as Europe or even before some countries in Europe.

Yeah, I was thinking it seems really weird too considering what you said. The 2nd is this Tuesday.

Edit: Whoops, the 2nd is not this Tuesday; it's Friday. Misread my calendar.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilder on January 27, 2018, 05:41:45 PM
Quote from: wilder on January 27, 2018, 02:46:04 PM
The blu-ray is up for pre-order (https://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Thread-Blu-ray/dp/B0797MXZNX?SubscriptionId=AKIAIY4YSQJMFDJATNBA&tag=bluray-082-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0797MXZNX&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER)

There's a 4K blu-ray (https://www.amazon.ca/Phantom-Thread-4K-Blu-ray/dp/B07923YGB3?SubscriptionId=AKIAIY4YSQJMFDJATNBA&tag=bluraycom0c-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B07923YGB3&m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB) release up for pre-order in Canada, so that's probably coming in the US, too. If not, same region code anyway.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Alethia on January 28, 2018, 12:54:08 AM
Quote from: Drenk on January 27, 2018, 04:40:54 PM
That February date for the Digital HD release seems weird, but that's what Amazons says on its website too. Nothing is announced for iTunes yet, though...Well. I don't think it's true, it would be really weird since it would be at the same time as Europe or even before some countries in Europe.

I seem to recall Inherent Vice becoming available on Digital HD  a few months before the bluray...
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: axxonn on January 28, 2018, 12:27:59 PM
I always thought the digital HD versions are 2 weeks before the physical release, but I seem to remember that being true about Inherent Vice. So maybe. Lol the digital version may be out in the States before I even get to see it for the first time!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: modage on January 28, 2018, 03:51:21 PM
Quote from: axxonn on January 28, 2018, 12:27:59 PM
I always thought the digital HD versions are 2 weeks before the physical release, but I seem to remember that being true about Inherent Vice.
Yeah that is almost always the case but I think bc WB took such a bath on IV they decided to just push the digital up after it had barely left theatres figuring anyone who was even slightly interested in the film might roll the dice on it, rather than wait 3-4 months until all the buzz had completely died off.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: boogienights on January 28, 2018, 09:43:56 PM
Quote from: wilder on January 27, 2018, 02:46:04 PM
The blu-ray is up for pre-order (https://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Thread-Blu-ray/dp/B0797MXZNX?SubscriptionId=AKIAIY4YSQJMFDJATNBA&tag=bluray-082-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0797MXZNX&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER)

No 4K?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Vicko99 on January 29, 2018, 03:10:58 PM
The date of digital hd release was removed from amazon...
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: axxonn on January 29, 2018, 05:06:50 PM
Quote from: boogienights on January 28, 2018, 09:43:56 PM
Quote from: wilder on January 27, 2018, 02:46:04 PM
The blu-ray is up for pre-order (https://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Thread-Blu-ray/dp/B0797MXZNX?SubscriptionId=AKIAIY4YSQJMFDJATNBA&tag=bluray-082-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0797MXZNX&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER)

No 4K?

In Canada
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: d on February 01, 2018, 01:15:18 PM
Saw the London screening yesterday. Have mixed feelings about the movie, surely need repeated viewings but the event itself was great. Despite my worries, live music was not distracting at all. Everything, including sound design was "mixed" live perfectly. To be honest I wish the music stood out more sometimes. I kept forgetting they were playing the score live and kept looking at the musicians to check if they were moving;) (btw, I guess at least one piece was prerecorded if I'm not mistaken, maybe one of non-Greenwood tracks?), which generally is a good think I guess, especially for the first viewing. But the score is so great and plays so important role that I wouldn't mind music being a bit distracting at times. For that reason, I really enjoyed the credits when they played the main theme.

There was a short introduction/Q&A before the screening with PTA and Greenwood. Paul seemed to be in a really playful mood. Introduced the movie and joked about Greenwood's clothes and the idea of Jonny wearing tuxedo and giving acceptance speech at Oscars. It seems PTA really find the prospect of Greenwood Oscar win both well-deserved and hilarious. Speaking of Oscars, he also made a comment on how the nominations are good for film's theatrical run. I have poor quality audio of the whole conversation, around 7 minutes - let me know if anyone wants to listen to it.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on February 01, 2018, 02:52:00 PM
Quote from: d on February 01, 2018, 01:15:18 PM
I have poor quality audio of the whole conversation, around 7 minutes - let me know if anyone wants to listen to it.

Yes.  Mandatory.  (We even have an audio wizard that might be able to clean it up.)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on February 01, 2018, 03:31:34 PM
Quote from: d on February 01, 2018, 01:15:18 PMI have poor quality audio of the whole conversation, around 7 minutes - let me know if anyone wants to listen to it.

Email that to me, and I'll make it available for download...

xixaxfilmforum@gmail.com
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on February 01, 2018, 03:57:54 PM
Quote from: wilberfan on February 01, 2018, 02:52:00 PM
Quote from: d on February 01, 2018, 01:15:18 PM
I have poor quality audio of the whole conversation, around 7 minutes - let me know if anyone wants to listen to it.

Yes.  Mandatory.  (We even have an audio wizard that might be able to clean it up.)

If you are referring to me, I will take that as a compliment and hope it's not at all sarcastic. :P I'd be willing to do a bit to make it more listenable if I can!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: d on February 01, 2018, 04:31:17 PM
I just e-mailed it to Jeremy and sent all three of you pm with a link to it on my Google drive. Hope you don't mind. The quality is worse than I thought sadly. Anyway, though the conversation was short, it was cool to see two of them together, which is a rare thing, isn't it?

Minor thing I thought of - Anderson said Alma is an immigrant from Eastern Europe and I guess I read that before somewhere else. Being Eastern European myself, the name (and also the surname said in the scene Reynolds middle name is also said) does not sound Eastern European to me at all. Or am I missing something?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on February 01, 2018, 04:44:47 PM
Here it is:

http://xixax.com/files/PTAsouthbankJG.aac

If there's a new version made, I can upload that as well.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on February 01, 2018, 05:21:44 PM
There was a masterclass with PTA at the premiere I attended. It was filmed so I'll post the link when the video will appear.

NOT REALLY SPOILERS BUT SPOILERS IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW ANYTHING

He compared Krieps and Day-Lewis to boxers and that he had never seen someone being like that with Daniel. He gave an example: at some point in a scene at the beginning of the movie, she gives a long pause and PTA said that he could sense Day-Lewis wondering if she were fucking with him or if she had forgotten the line and, just when it was too much, she said her line...

AND REAL SPOILERS

And he lied about the breakfast scene, saying that no sound was made more noisy than it was, which is total bullshit since there is a whole article about the sound design of that scene. It was such an unnecessary lie!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fitzroy on February 02, 2018, 08:40:29 AM
Movie is released in the UK today. Finally going to see it this evening!

Mentioned to my Granddad last night that I was going to see a film called Phantom Thread.

He's hard of hearing and thought I said 'Phantom Fred'.

New internet handle methinks...
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on February 02, 2018, 10:45:18 AM
Quote from: wilberfan on February 01, 2018, 11:30:54 PM
Quote from: csage97 on February 01, 2018, 03:57:54 PM
Quote from: wilberfan on February 01, 2018, 02:52:00 PM
Quote from: d on February 01, 2018, 01:15:18 PM
I have poor quality audio of the whole conversation, around 7 minutes - let me know if anyone wants to listen to it.

Yes.  Mandatory.  (We even have an audio wizard that might be able to clean it up.)

If you are referring to me, I will take that as a compliment and hope it's not at all sarcastic. :P I'd be willing to do a bit to make it more listenable if I can!

I was indeed referring to you, and sarcasm-free!  You did wonderful things with my post-screening interview audio way back in November (!)

Cool! Thanks. Glad I could assist!

I can take a look at that new file pretty soon, likely tonight or tomorrow in the day.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on February 02, 2018, 12:47:47 PM
Phantom Thread theme song by PFT with special guests:

https://www.avclub.com/for-oscar-consideration-paul-f-tompkins-has-composed-1822664267 (https://www.avclub.com/for-oscar-consideration-paul-f-tompkins-has-composed-1822664267)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: boogienights on February 02, 2018, 03:38:50 PM
Quote from: wilberfan on February 02, 2018, 12:17:16 PM
Quote from: Mogambo on February 02, 2018, 11:51:57 AM
This. (Not a review)

https://news.sky.com/story/amp/in-this-years-oscars-race-only-one-film-stands-out-11230525

QuoteThis year more than ever, the best picture contenders seem to be a who's who of diversity and inclusion.

A gay romance, a racial satire, a feminist coming-of-age, an anti-Trump protest film, a fantasy sci-fi about social inclusion, a racially-charged drama about police brutality and, not one, but two British movies about the heroism and glory of the politics of yesteryear.

These are all relevant movies, some of them are even good. But they are not the year's best.

They are the Academy's fear of its own shadow.

QuoteBut in its clumsy quest to erase past mistakes, the Oscars have become irrelevant - a sub-product of an industry detached from its purpose and muddied by politics.

Still, in the midst of all the box-ticking and crowd pleasing, there is one movie whose artistic flair warrants a place in the pantheon.

Paul Thomas Anderson's Phantom Thread is, in every way, a masterpiece. It's beautiful and strange and unique. The tale of a narcissistic and spoiled couturier who falls in love with a waitress.

For me, personally, Thread is literally the only one of the Best Picture nominees that impressed me.  The others I either actively disliked, was disappointed by, or found rather unexceptional.   

Thread was my favorite of the nominations, i did like (not love) Shape of Water, and thought Dunkirk was a great tech temo. Hated Three Billboards, was bored by Get Out. The rest I haven't seen. 

But Thread was my favorite film of the year hands down (biased of course, but still).

The industry awards have become too political, they literally mean nothing anymore. I probably won't watch, I'll just look up the winners the next day.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on February 07, 2018, 09:58:37 AM
Digital: March 27.
DVD/Blu Ray: April 10.

Camera Tests With audio commentary by Paul Thomas Anderson
For the Hungry Boy A collection of deleted scenes. Music by Jonny Greenwood
House of Woodcock Fashion Show Fashion Show narrated by Adam Buxton
Behind the Scenes Photographs Photographs from the film by Michael Bauman with demo versions of Jonny Greenwood's score
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on February 07, 2018, 10:04:03 AM
Double Feature! Paul Thomas Anderson In Person!
PHANTOM THREAD / PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE
Program includes the Haim music video "Valentine" (2017, 14 min. Dir. Paul Thomas Anderson).

Discussion following PHANTOM THREAD with director Paul Thomas Anderson, moderated by Jim Hemphill.

http://www.americancinemathequecalendar.com/content/phantom-thread-punch-drunk-love

Los Angeles Cinematheque, Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, Feb 13th, 2018

[ spits coffee clear across the room and jumps online to order ticket ]
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: giodashorts on February 07, 2018, 01:18:17 PM
I would love to go to this, and perhaps I might (although, knowing this, it will probably sell out very quickly), but I'm not sure I can go and watch the film again, after watching it again (a DCP). Hopefully the film will be in focus!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on February 07, 2018, 02:52:54 PM
All of the fan submitted artwork for Phantom Thread:

https://www.talenthouse.com/i/create-artwork-for-phantom-thread/submissions
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: giodashorts on February 07, 2018, 03:34:01 PM
A lot of great art there! The same night, at the Aero, they're showing 'Dunkrik' and 'Interstellar' in 70mm. Interesting. Both theaters have a great selection of films this month, I have to say.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: polkablues on February 07, 2018, 04:27:47 PM
There are a ton of amazing designs in there, but this is the one I would want as a poster on my wall:

(https://i.imgur.com/DtqHRqv.jpg)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lewton on February 08, 2018, 01:00:37 PM
So, a very serious post: Phantom Thread's promo photos do not include an image of PTA's brown dress shirt, which is a key production element that links TWBB, TM, and IV. I wonder if it held some sort of sentimental value or was considered a good luck charm or something. At any rate, it was last seen in a photo of Martin Short making PTA laugh (http://www.latimes.com/resizer/7EnZe-uuAwx0MRLvy2ynXhL8aHI=/1400x0/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tronc.s3.amazonaws.com/public/NSEWPGHWDZEM7L7MGKGKMOLH6Q.jpg) on the set of Inherent Vice.

Perhaps it's finally in the Smithsonian, alongside, I'm assuming, Kubrick's glasses and Chaplin's hat or whatever.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lewton on February 08, 2018, 02:05:31 PM
My favourite promotional photo from those early days is the one of PTA in his pyjamas on the set of Magnolia.

(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-C_5_H0bYj6s%2FT57l0KGb4fI%2FAAAAAAAAAS0%2FTNjWQrrefm4%2Fs1600%2Fpjs.jpg&hash=d44ad216eb9e4c1bf5d5134c794ea5616f10d9ac)


Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: greenberryhill on February 08, 2018, 02:32:49 PM
Actually there are no photos of him in the set of TWBB with the brown shirt, or at least i haven´t seen them. I 've seen photos of him using a grey/white shirt on the set of TWBB.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Alethia on February 08, 2018, 03:06:30 PM
Quote from: Lewton on February 08, 2018, 01:00:37 PM
So, a very serious post: Phantom Thread's promo photos do not include an image of PTA's brown dress shirt, which is a key production element that links TWBB, TM, and IV. I wonder if it held some sort of sentimental value or was considered a good luck charm or something. At any rate, it was last seen in a photo of Martin Short making PTA laugh (http://www.latimes.com/resizer/7EnZe-uuAwx0MRLvy2ynXhL8aHI=/1400x0/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tronc.s3.amazonaws.com/public/NSEWPGHWDZEM7L7MGKGKMOLH6Q.jpg) on the set of Inherent Vice.

Perhaps it's finally in the Smithsonian, alongside, I'm assuming, Kubrick's glasses and Chaplin's hat or whatever.

I have no idea. It's probably turned to ashes by now, fallen to pieces...
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lewton on February 08, 2018, 06:06:37 PM
Quote from: greenberryhill on February 08, 2018, 02:32:49 PM
Actually there are no photos of him in the set of TWBB with the brown shirt, or at least i haven´t seen them. I 've seen photos of him using a grey/white shirt on the set of TWBB.

Yeah, you're probably right. I must have been thinking of the post-production photos (i.e., the one you posted of him and Day-Lewis).
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: tpfkabi on February 08, 2018, 08:38:16 PM
I guess Fifty Shades Freed pushed this out of most theaters.
It finally came to my area for a week or two and will gone everywhere close by tomorrow 2/9.
I was expecting it to enter the top 10, but I don't think it did.
I don't think Inherent Vice made it here. It didn't have any awards push to bring it back.
The Master played only one week that I can remember.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on February 08, 2018, 08:48:11 PM
$14,000,000+ in 6 weeks is pretty disheartening.  (Worldwide, $18M as of last week (http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=paulthomasanderson2017.htm).)   I think it opened in a bunch more theaters last week, so perhaps these numbers will change a bit?  Still, isn't exactly melting the charts.   Some big-catagory Oscars could only help?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Punch Drunk Hate on February 08, 2018, 09:27:08 PM
The closest theater playing the film is 48 minutes away from where I reside. It's supposedly coming soon according to my local theater site, though I have little faith there will be a substantially time slot for the film.  It makes me jealous of those who live in the big cities that have showings before the rest of the country can see the picture.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Alethia on February 09, 2018, 07:42:09 AM
Chic??!! You ought to be spanked in public, fucking chic!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: boogienights on February 09, 2018, 02:07:02 PM
Quote from: wilberfan on February 08, 2018, 08:48:11 PM
$14,000,000+ in 6 weeks is pretty disheartening.  (Worldwide, $18M as of last week (http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=paulthomasanderson2017.htm).)   I think it opened in a bunch more theaters last week, so perhaps these numbers will change a bit?  Still, isn't exactly melting the charts.   Some big-catagory Oscars could only help?

Yikes that is disheartening, especially how good it was/DDL.

I understand why IV lost money, but I'm surprised The Master did and this isn't looking good.

I'm hoping that home media sales make up for it/ Megan Ellison still finances him.

Quote from: wilder on January 27, 2018, 05:41:45 PM
Quote from: wilder on January 27, 2018, 02:46:04 PM
The blu-ray is up for pre-order (https://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Thread-Blu-ray/dp/B0797MXZNX?SubscriptionId=AKIAIY4YSQJMFDJATNBA&tag=bluray-082-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0797MXZNX&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER)

There's a 4K blu-ray (https://www.amazon.ca/Phantom-Thread-4K-Blu-ray/dp/B07923YGB3?SubscriptionId=AKIAIY4YSQJMFDJATNBA&tag=bluraycom0c-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B07923YGB3&m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB) release up for pre-order in Canada, so that's probably coming in the US, too. If not, same region code anyway.

Good to know-- if they don't do a US one I'll buy from amazon Canada. It's the perfect movie for a 4K release given it was (to my knowledge) online edited on a flat bed/ scanned to 4K,  so no uprezzing or anything. Would look incredible on my TV.

Quote from: eward on February 09, 2018, 07:42:09 AM
Chic??!! You ought to be spanked in public, fucking chic!

Drawn and quartered, fucking chic!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Alethia on February 09, 2018, 02:17:34 PM
Quote from: boogienights on February 09, 2018, 02:07:02 PM
I'm hoping that home media sales make up for it/ Megan Ellison still finances him.

If I had that money, I'd gladly fund his career regardless of the costs/box office losses. She's a hero.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: boogienights on February 09, 2018, 03:02:25 PM
Quote from: Mogambo on February 09, 2018, 06:18:29 AM
This Christopher Nolan's kids watching Phantom Thread story is so wholesome. :)

time: 16:41

https://youtu.be/v2RTMnWdyyU?t=16m41s

What a cool panel

Quote from: eward on February 09, 2018, 02:17:34 PM
Quote from: boogienights on February 09, 2018, 02:07:02 PM
I'm hoping that home media sales make up for it/ Megan Ellison still finances him.

If I had that money, I'd gladly fund his career regardless of the costs/box office losses. She's a hero.

Same, and I can't speak for her but she clearly sees something in him that deserves the investment despite the risk, and she has so much money that she can do it. I already respect her for doing so, but if she keeps doing it she'll be a saint for the betterment of movies.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on February 09, 2018, 03:42:28 PM
I have to assume there's a certain amount of industry cred or cachet from producing/financing PTA's films.  Perhaps especially if you already have a lot of money, or other films are taking up the slack?  If I had George Harrison money, for example, I certainly would have financed Monty Python films.  There might be a Warner Bros/Kubrick argument in there somewhere as well.  (Not sure what kind of money latter Kubrick films made.)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on February 09, 2018, 05:04:59 PM
Quote from: boogienights on February 09, 2018, 03:03:41 PM
Quote from: eward on February 09, 2018, 02:17:34 PM
Quote from: boogienights on February 09, 2018, 02:07:02 PM
I'm hoping that home media sales make up for it/ Megan Ellison still finances him.

If I had that money, I'd gladly fund his career regardless of the costs/box office losses. She's a hero.

Same, and I can't speak for her but she clearly sees something in him that deserves the investment despite the risk, and she has so much money that she can do it. I already respect her for doing so, but if she keeps doing it she'll be a saint for the betterment of movies.

Yeah. Megan Ellison's net worth is $41 billion. Phantom Thread's budget was $35 million. She could finance 1,171 of them.

I think she's perfectly fine with losing money on these films. I'll take her at her word:


https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/megan-ellison-gives-rare-speech-796478

On stage, Ellison admitted that her work so far in the film industry has had an emotional impact on her. "It has made me feel less alone in the world, and for that, I will always be grateful," she said. "I don't believe in very many things, but art is definitely one of them. And at the top of that list, film and art, influence our world's culture much more than many of us understand and fully respect. Art does not belong to the few, but to the many.

She continued to say that the perspectives filmmakers are putting out in the world should not come from such a small subset of people because that would be a disservice. In closing, she quoted iconic American scribe Kurt Vonnegut, proving that her artistic inspirations also include literature.

"As Kurt Vonnegut said, the arts are not a way to make a living, they are a very human way of making life more bearable. And that's what I believe. And that's what I want to be a part of."
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on February 09, 2018, 05:14:50 PM
Just ran across this. Wow...


https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2013/03/megan-ellison-27-producer-zero-dark-thirty

But when The Master opened to much lower receipts than expected, Ellison and Weinstein fell apart. "Harvey told Megan that the film wasn't doing well because P.T.A. and the actors weren't doing enough press," says a source with knowledge of the situation. "Now, that obviously doesn't have much to do with it, but Harvey knows two things before he gets up in the morning: Megan thinks P.T.A. is a god, and P.T.A. isn't going to do more press just because he's asked. So that makes *The Master'*s receipts her fault. And she's 25, so when he tells her that, she believes it. And then he tortures her about it." (Weinstein declined to comment.)

Actions by Weinstein have "brought Megan to tears four or five times," says a source, who adds that Ellison declared upon occasion that she would leave the business if she and Weinstein couldn't get along. But eventually she found her footing. When he began pushing her to make changes to their next movie, Killing Them Softly, starring Brad Pitt—he also moved it from her preferred slot before the election to a holiday date—she refused. In fact, she denied Weinstein a chance to test the movie.

Unfortunately, the film didn't perform well domestically and received a rare F grade on CinemaScore. According to a source, Ellison has vowed not to work with Weinstein again. David O. Russell and the actor Bradley Cooper—who stars in Russell's Silver Linings Playbook, produced and distributed by Weinstein, and will also be in Ellison's new film with Russell—tried to broker peace. (Cooper's publicist did not return messages.) "We did ask her to consider [working with Harvey] in the future, and from there, that's about her relationship with Harvey," says Russell.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on February 09, 2018, 05:35:28 PM
Two great finds, Jeremy.  Thanks.   Yeah, she's got Oracle money, (I knew absolutely nothing about her before just now).  Pretty good track record in Hollywood so far, at least in terms of Oscar noms.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on February 09, 2018, 06:25:02 PM
fuck harvey.

all hail the queen! etc.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: boogienights on February 09, 2018, 07:31:57 PM
Quote from: KJ on February 09, 2018, 06:25:02 PM
fuck harvey.

all hail the queen! etc.

Here, here! She sounds awesome!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: BB on February 09, 2018, 11:53:47 PM
Quote from: boogienights on February 09, 2018, 02:07:02 PM
I understand why IV lost money, but I'm surprised The Master did and this isn't looking good.

Man, the vast majority of people I know haven't ever heard of any of these movies. A bunch of my friends who are into movies (more mainstream fare) hadn't heard of Phantom Thread until I mentioned it ("...the guy who did There Will Be Blood.").

These are weird times. Film culture has never been more robust yet its station is diminished. PTA will be fine and the next PTA best-of-a-generation filmmaker will be fine too. I don't know what's gonna happen after that though.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Punch Drunk Hate on February 10, 2018, 12:58:41 PM
Quote from: Punch Drunk Hate on February 08, 2018, 09:27:08 PM
The closest theater playing the film is 48 minutes away from where I reside. It's supposedly coming soon according to my local theater site, though I have little faith there will be a substantially time slot for the film.  It makes me jealous of those who live in the big cities that have showings before the rest of the country can see the picture.


So, my local theater is playing this next week. What's the problem here? The only showing is at 9:20, which means I'll have to get my ass down there as soon as possible. Theater chains really screwed up the momentum by making these ridiculous scheduling sessions.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on February 10, 2018, 02:38:14 PM
Uwe Boll attempting to troll PTA about the Phantom Thread poster

https://www.avclub.com/uwe-boll-accuses-paul-thomas-anderson-of-hiding-a-fuck-1822890557 (https://www.avclub.com/uwe-boll-accuses-paul-thomas-anderson-of-hiding-a-fuck-1822890557)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on February 10, 2018, 03:05:06 PM
"But the snipe, the great snipe, the jack snipe, the woodcock in their season, the quail, the curlew?"

that's a line from Bulgakov's The Master & Margarita which alerted to me to the fact a woodcock is not only a bird but a bird served at the finest restaurant in Moscow.

(https://i.imgur.com/Jt2aJTo.jpg?1)

that's a woodcock (with a worm in its beak). i just hadn't realized that and someone might very well have mentioned this already.

on top of that, i had before thought of a "phantom thread" in relation to a "phantom pattern" and therefore thought of it as illusory, but that's true and not true. because you see i went to the Museum of Jurassic Technology (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museum_of_Jurassic_Technology) and i spent 80% of my time there reading about Athanasius Kircher (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athanasius_Kircher) and magnetism. basically Kircher presented magnetism as a unified theory, which unified theory is what science craves. his exhibit was titled "The World is Bound with Secret Knots". the theory is that the world is composed of synthesis and antithesis and this is all magnetism which relates to, for example, gravity and love.

so i still think of the phantom thread as being composed of love (certainly whether it's a love of self or a love for others has been a hot topic), but i'm able to picture this thread within a larger concept.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on February 11, 2018, 08:33:42 AM
The deleted scenes for the BR/Day will last five minutes. I was hoping a twenty minutes short like Back Beyond. It's a nice way to put together footage you didn't use.

The camera tests: eight minutes.

The fake Woodcock show: two minutes.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jviness02 on February 11, 2018, 01:03:06 PM
Aside from Criterion, it seems special features have kind of been forgotten about. Possibly a casuality of streaming.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on February 12, 2018, 12:39:29 AM
Quote from: Drenk on February 11, 2018, 08:33:42 AM
The deleted scenes for the BR/Day will last five minutes. I was hoping a twenty minutes short like Back Beyond. It's a nice way to put together footage you didn't use.

The camera tests: eight minutes.

The fake Woodcock show: two minutes.

I'm pretty satisfied with the kind of content they're putting on there. As a tech junkie, the camera tests and the photos by Michael Bauman are wonderful. And then as someone who works in the audio industry and as a Certified Radiohead Maniac, I'm very excited for the score demos.

The timing is a bit short ... but ehh, I can't really ask for more, and I'll be glad for quality content over quantity.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lewton on February 19, 2018, 05:28:29 PM
The Cinema Scope review (http://cinema-scope.com/currency/phantom-thread-paul-thomas-anderson-us/) of the film (don't read it if you're totally avoiding spoilers) includes this line:

Quote from: A large debt is owed to Daniel Day-Lewis, an actor who inspires some of Anderson's best instincts and who co-wrote the screenplay, but apparently begged out of sharing screen credit.

Is this just speculation on the writer's part, or does it have some basis in an interview or something? Day-Lewis begged to be uncredited?

As far as I understand, DDL contributed research, but didn't do any of the actual writing. He also helped PTA reorient the dialogue so that it sounded authentically British (Manville did something similar during production). So, he researched and advised on the script, but that doesn't technically qualify as writing, right? I'm not sure if this has something to do with WGA rules about what does or doesn't constitute a co-writer credit.

I'm just trying to get a more accurate idea of the preproduction process. This particular point has been a bit foggy -- for me, anyway -- since the beginning.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Jeremy Blackman on February 19, 2018, 05:48:28 PM
Seems to me that DDL would get a story by credit at most. Didn't PTA describe them walking around and discussing the concept? I don't think they were handing the pen back and forth or anything like that. PTA also tends to emphasize the efforts of his collaborators when talking about the process, so his words should be viewed with that in mind.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lewton on February 19, 2018, 06:00:04 PM
Quote from: Jeremy Blackman on February 19, 2018, 05:48:28 PM
Seems to me that DDL would get a story by credit at most.

That was my initial thought, as well, but it's still hard to say. If PTA arrived with the basic bones of the thing -- the general gist, even if they didn't decide on the dressmaker aspect until later -- and Day-Lewis supplemented it through good research, then perhaps that doesn't warrant a "story by" credit?

Keep in mind, of course, that I have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on February 19, 2018, 06:14:21 PM
I've wondered about this since the first post-screening Q&A.  Everything I've heard since makes it sound (to my ear) like DDL helped shape the story and was involved to the point that I've never understood why PTA gets sole screening writing credit on this film.  Contrast that to the story we were presented with of him writing Magnolia by himself in Macy's (Vermont?) cabin (with the snake outside as incentive).  But here, too, I'm not familiar with WGA rules that might dictate who's considered responsible for what in terms of actual screen credit.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Shughes on February 19, 2018, 07:21:17 PM
I feel like it's more likely that DDL's contribution was all just part of their collaboration - in a similar way that Producers will develop a script or story with a director - they are not writing the film and nor should they get a writing credit but rather putting the work in as part of their existing role. Film is a collaborative medium. I (can only) imagine that DDL embraced having such an input and that the collaboration was so open - people like to affect change and make a difference. PTA discussed a similar working process on TWBB which was also surprising to hear, but really great.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lewton on February 19, 2018, 10:22:05 PM
This conversation reminds me that I recently came across a YouTube video of Tony Kushner, circa Lincoln, mentioning that DDL "is a great writer in his own right," or something along those lines. This, along with recent reports that DDL has been taking meetings in the interest of possibly producing some films, makes me wonder if he will ever try his hand at writing his own movie.

I do hope PTA convinces him to come back so that DDL and Joaquin Phoenix can play brothers or something, but if not, then I'm hoping whatever he does next will still be something artistic that will be put out for public consideration. Day-Lewis behind the camera, or putting pen to paper in some capacity, sounds very interesting to me and there are reasons to believe he'd excel at either one of those challenges.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: samsong on February 28, 2018, 07:51:59 PM
any of you brooklyn hipsters see this with live accompaniment at BAM or what?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Alethia on February 28, 2018, 08:02:31 PM
I was shooting, I wanted so badly to be there, my buddy Paul went and said there were tears.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: samsong on February 28, 2018, 10:26:12 PM
going to the one in LA on friday.  i combed through the BAM geotag on instagram to see if anyone stole some footage.  there are only a handful of clips from the end credits (surprised!) and they gave me chills.  im anticipating a religious experience.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: modage on March 01, 2018, 07:01:36 AM
Quote from: samsong on February 28, 2018, 07:51:59 PM
any of you brooklyn hipsters see this with live accompaniment at BAM or what?
Yep. It was great. (Sat behind Paul Dano, who was also there for PDL a few years ago.)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Tdog on March 01, 2018, 09:14:43 AM
Quote from: Lewton on February 19, 2018, 10:22:05 PM
I do hope PTA convinces him to come back so that DDL and Joaquin Phoenix can play brothers or something, but if not, then I'm hoping whatever he does next will still be something artistic that will be put out for public consideration. Day-Lewis behind the camera, or putting pen to paper in some capacity, sounds very interesting to me and there are reasons to believe he'd excel at either one of those challenges.

This is my dream too. He made two with Daniel and two with Joaquin so it's only natural that he puts them together for the third collaboration. Now would they be enemies or friends? Brothers would be good, sometimes bickering more often loving. On a road trip.

Also re: DDL's co writing credit on Phantom Thread, PTA said that him and DDL spent a lot of time sitting at DDL's kitchen table in Ireland writing it so there's definite credence to there having been sone sort of credit for DDL. He has a producers credit anyway.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on March 02, 2018, 12:04:01 AM
A couple of nice closeups of a 70mm print of Phantom Thread.


(https://i.imgur.com/XJqIHuL.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/zA7OzDn.jpg)


Source (https://nowtoronto.com/movies/features/five-reasons-to-see-phantom-thread-on-70mm/)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Tictacbk on March 02, 2018, 10:25:06 PM
Going to the late screening of the live score show thanks to the cigs and redvines twitter contest. Woo!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilder on March 20, 2018, 06:21:00 PM
The 4K Blu-ray (https://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Thread-4K-Blu-ray/dp/B079781D68?SubscriptionId=AKIAIY4YSQJMFDJATNBA&tag=bluray-016-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B079781D68&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER) is coming in the US May 8th
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Pringle on March 23, 2018, 01:51:23 AM
Well, I guess that's it. Another project come and gone, and now it's time for the man to go away and dream it all up again.

We were hoping for a great film, and he delivered yet again. PTA continues to amaze and astonish and inspire and deliver the goods.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: WorldForgot on March 23, 2018, 01:13:55 PM
SHOUTOUT
4/20 Vinyl Release

Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on March 23, 2018, 04:33:06 PM
Quote from: Pringle on March 23, 2018, 01:51:23 AM
Well, I guess that's it. Another project come and gone, and now it's time for the man to go away and dream it all up again.

We were hoping for a great film, and he delivered yet again. PTA continues to amaze and astonish and inspire and deliver the goods.

I Love Films
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on March 24, 2018, 07:32:32 PM
Quote from: Pringle on March 23, 2018, 01:51:23 AM
Well, I guess that's it. Another project come and gone, and now it's time for the man to go away and dream it all up again.

We were hoping for a great film, and he delivered yet again. PTA continues to amaze and astonish and inspire and deliver the goods.

Yup, another bittersweet passing of a new release from an artist I really enjoy. I totally reveled and indulged in all the media around the release, the interviews, the movie itself by seeing it several times in the theatre, and keeping up with the Xixax discussion. A bit sad to see it go, but it's good knowing that PTA feels the clock ticking and the need to keep making movies. Can't wait for his next one.

I did pre-order the blu ray today. I am stoked about being able to play it at home and about the special features. Even though they're not that long, the content that's there is perfect for a nerd like me (camera tests with PTA commentary!? Adam Buxton narrating a fashion show!? Audio demos from Jonny, and behind-the-scenes photos from Michael Bauman!? Does it get any better?).
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on March 26, 2018, 10:33:44 PM
Some camera and lighting test video (with PTA narration) from Phantom Thread:   

http://ew.com/movies/2018/03/26/phantom-thread-camera-lighting-tests/
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on March 27, 2018, 11:36:41 PM
Some behind-the-scenes stills (https://thefilmstage.com/news/go-behind-the-scenes-of-paul-thomas-andersons-phantom-thread-in-exclusive-clip/) with some unused Greenwood music.  (A sneak of one of the Blu-ray/DVD extras.)

And Cyril & Reynolds in an unused take (http://www.etonline.com/daniel-day-lewis-and-lesley-manville-food-fight-in-phantom-thread-deleted-scene-exclusive-99213) from breakfast (a la Animal House).


Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on March 29, 2018, 11:16:14 AM
Quote from: wilberfan on March 27, 2018, 11:36:41 PM
Some behind-the-scenes stills (https://thefilmstage.com/news/go-behind-the-scenes-of-paul-thomas-andersons-phantom-thread-in-exclusive-clip/) with some unused Greenwood music.  (A sneak of one of the Blu-ray/DVD extras.)

And Cyril & Reynolds in an unused take (http://www.etonline.com/daniel-day-lewis-and-lesley-manville-food-fight-in-phantom-thread-deleted-scene-exclusive-99213) from breakfast (a la Animal House).

This is definitely why I'd love to watch all the footage. I'm sure many scenes went wild like that.

Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Robyn on March 30, 2018, 12:41:34 PM
is the script available somewhere?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on April 01, 2018, 10:21:28 PM
So, has anyone gotten the digital download yet? Have you been enjoying the extras? I ordered the blu-ray, which comes with a digital download too (shipping April 10th here), so I'm waiting for that rather than buy it on digital.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on April 02, 2018, 04:43:35 PM

Phantom Thread Camera Tests - with commentary by PTA.  (I'm assuming this is the complete camera test extra feature?  Perhaps someone can confirm.)

Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Drenk on April 02, 2018, 05:50:10 PM
It's full.

And here is the deleted footage. A sweet little clip for our twisted couple.

Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: csage97 on April 02, 2018, 10:27:03 PM
There must be more deleted scenes than just those.

A-and here are the behind-the-scenes photos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcWJcYmNwEk
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on April 03, 2018, 12:58:41 PM
Man, I enjoyed those.  Some really beautiful shots in there.  It was fun seeing shots of Barbara Rose--and a little startling to see Mother sitting in a chair at the end of the bed.  (I'm sorry--or maybe I'm not--that we didn't get to see Mom smiling or a little more out of character.)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on April 06, 2018, 06:50:24 PM
Gotta be in it to win it my friends:

http://cigsandredvines.blogspot.com/2018/04/contest-enter-to-win-copy-of-phantom.html?m=1 (http://cigsandredvines.blogspot.com/2018/04/contest-enter-to-win-copy-of-phantom.html?m=1)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Tdog on April 10, 2018, 12:41:11 PM
Found out today the Irish (and I assume UK) Blu Ray release date isn't until June 15th!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on April 11, 2018, 04:34:27 PM
Yes dumb yes fun

http://splitsider.com/2018/04/phantom-bread-so-dumb-so-fun/ (http://splitsider.com/2018/04/phantom-bread-so-dumb-so-fun/)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on April 11, 2018, 05:12:46 PM
I was hoping for a shot of his mother's ghost--wearing a baker's apron and hat.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: matt35mm on April 11, 2018, 07:54:37 PM
The long pauses got me.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Tdog on April 11, 2018, 08:33:22 PM
Oh god that's so good I hope PTA see's it.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Lewton on April 11, 2018, 09:05:16 PM
"Now, something else...and please don't be insulted if I speak about this -- bread. Let's talk about bread. Now, to my mind, it's an abomination to consider that any man, woman, or child in this magnificent country of ours should have to look upon a loaf of bread as a luxury."
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: BeckyTheIceboxOShea on April 11, 2018, 10:58:48 PM
Would see this in 70mm

Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on April 16, 2018, 07:46:53 PM
Another parody. 


Downton Thread


https://youtu.be/EjKwHB1IQx8
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jviness02 on July 05, 2018, 02:05:55 AM
This is an interesting article.

https://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/Blog/Blog_Post/?contentId=4295008502
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Pringle on July 25, 2018, 03:21:45 PM
I don't think I've seen this posted here yet. PTA's letter to projectionists regarding Phantom Thread.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on August 23, 2018, 01:49:07 AM
https://youtu.be/Ic5m7X6WtdQ
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Alethia on August 23, 2018, 05:37:43 AM
That was great! Seeing this again on 70mm this weekend at the Museum of the Moving Image, now triply excited to revisit it on the big screen.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on September 04, 2018, 04:20:17 PM
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on September 29, 2018, 03:24:42 PM
um i'm pretty sure you fellas are the demographic for phantom thread out of context (https://twitter.com/andsomesausages)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Alethia on September 29, 2018, 04:46:34 PM
Love it! Also finally found a restaurant that serves Welsh Rarebit - in Saratoga Springs, of all places. Was quite delicious!
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: HACKANUT on December 18, 2018, 09:54:47 AM
Quote from: Pringle on July 25, 2018, 03:21:45 PM
I don't think I've seen this posted here yet. PTA's letter to projectionists regarding Phantom Thread.

not sure if any of you work with projectors but 7.0 is borderline hilarious to me. on average most movies we play at my theater land somewhere between 4.6 and 5.4 on volume.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on December 26, 2018, 10:05:07 PM
Phantom Thread, by the Numbers


Quote
Phantom Thread had its early screenplay development costs fronted by Annapurna Pictures, owned by Megan Ellison, who financed Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master (2012).  It was announced in September 2016 that Universal's Focus Features won the worldwide bidding rights to the project, after Anderson's script went onto the auction market and both Focus and Fox Searchlight were aggressively courting Phantom Thread.  The picture was packaged with a $35 million budget, which Focus financed and repaid Annapurna for the development expenses.  Additional coin came from China based Perfect World Pictures, which inked a $500M slate financing deal with Universal in early January 2016.


Phantom Thread received free publicity in June 2017 when Daniel Day-Lewis announced his retirement and that this picture would be his last — though he walked away from movies 20 years earlier after the lukewarm response and commercial failure of The Boxer (1997).


Focus dated Phantom Thread for a limited release on December 25, 2017 and a nationwide expansion set for January 19, 2018 — which was to coincide with the announcement of the Oscar nominations on January 23.  Despite the pedigree of the director and cast and very strong reviews, Phantom Thread had muted awards buzz going into release.  It was shut out of all the major guild awards and was looked at as a dark horse Oscar candidate — even for Daniel Day-Lewis.


Over the holiday frame, Focus booked Phantom Thread into 4 locations, where it pulled in $127,272 with a $31,818 per screen average.  Before expanding wide, it cumed $2,812,729 in its limited run over 3 weeks (at 62 locations in its third frame).  Focus expanded the theater count to 896 locations where it made $3,246,720.  Phantom Thread then landed 6 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress.  The following weekend, most of the pictures that were still in release that landed nominations (The Shape Of Water, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, I, Tonya, Darkest Hour), were able to capitalize off the accolades and saw an uptick in business, but Phantom Thread declined a small 8.2% to $2,981,885.  The following session it fell 28.6% to $2,129,155 and the domestic run closed with a very disappointing $21,023,275.


Overseas numbers stalled at a soft $26.2M, with Italy posting the strongest market gross at $4.6M.  The worldwide total stands at $47.2M and Universal would see returned about $25.9M after theaters take their percentage of the gross — which leaves much of the global P&A costs (and expensive awards lobbying) in the red and the budget untouched by the theatrical receipts.


Source (https://bombreport.com/yearly-breakdowns/2017-2/phantom-thread/)
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: jenkins on November 09, 2019, 05:46:32 PM
https://twitter.com/sjmay92/status/1193147082531655680
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on November 25, 2019, 08:05:13 PM
The Zuck just gave me a nostalgic smack on the back of the head.  Two years ago yesterday.  (Thanks again to Matt!)

(https://i.imgur.com/7IRSyKO.png)


Wonder if they'll roll out the 2020 in a similar fashion (ie, these "industry" screenings, etc...), or if they'll try something new.  And I wonder what 'new' would even entail?  Things are changing so quickly...
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: kingfan011 on July 06, 2020, 09:52:06 PM
Just finished watching this 2.5 hour with the lighting crew on Phantom Thread discussing how they made Phantom Thread. Very very fascinating.


https://thefilmstage.com/lighting-phantom-thread-watch-a-2-5-hour-masterclass-with-ptas-cinematography-team/


Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Tdog on July 09, 2020, 02:16:29 PM
I just watched Kubrick's Lolita for the first time and I have to say it's ridiculous how much the opening music of Phantom Thread with the ladies coming to work etc resembles the opening title music of Lolita.

I'm not complaining but they are remarkably similiar at first.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on July 09, 2020, 03:15:51 PM
Quote from: kingfan011 on July 06, 2020, 09:52:06 PM
Just finished watching this 2.5 hour with the lighting crew on Phantom Thread discussing how they made Phantom Thread. Very very fascinating.

https://thefilmstage.com/lighting-phantom-thread-watch-a-2-5-hour-masterclass-with-ptas-cinematography-team/ (https://thefilmstage.com/lighting-phantom-thread-watch-a-2-5-hour-masterclass-with-ptas-cinematography-team/)

This may have been mentioned in the other thread, but there's going to be a Live Q&A from these folks on Friday, July 10th.  1pm (PDT?) 

Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Tdog on July 10, 2020, 04:00:46 PM
Awesome again.

Cool that we have confirmation that they are scouting for the next one. Also sounds like more tight interiors.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on July 10, 2020, 04:43:28 PM
Especially interesting to me to hear them describe PTA's process...  I wrote to Jonny suggesting they do one of these for Master and Vice. 
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: ForTheHungryBoy on July 10, 2020, 07:23:06 PM
Loved the Q&A. Really cool to see how PTA has gotten to a point of clout where he can come to set with his mental plans & knock it out of the park
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Shughes on July 11, 2020, 11:58:54 AM
Quote from: wilberfan on July 10, 2020, 04:43:28 PM
Especially interesting to me to hear them describe PTA's process...  I wrote to Jonny suggesting they do one of these for Master and Vice.

It was great to hear more about his process, and the confirmation that they are scouting the new one/looking at old tests.

Mike Bauman would probably be the better contact - since he's the Lux Lighting guy and seemed to be running the show. I would LOVE one of these for The Master, and Vice! I could listen to these guys talk for (more) hours.
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Tdog on July 12, 2020, 05:35:18 PM
Did anybody email Lux directly to say thanks and to politely request for them to do Master/Inherent Vice?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: wilberfan on July 12, 2020, 08:04:34 PM
I wanted to write to Mike, but couldn't find an up-to-date social media or email address...that's why I wrote to Johnny.    They displayed contact info during the 'cast--we should be able to snag it when the recorded version is posted?
Title: Re: Phantom Thread
Post by: Tdog on July 13, 2020, 02:10:49 AM
Quote from: wilberfan on July 12, 2020, 08:04:34 PM
I wanted to write to Mike, but couldn't find an up-to-date social media or email address...that's why I wrote to Johnny.    They displayed contact info during the 'cast--we should be able to snag it when the recorded version is posted?

You probably won't find a direct Email to Mike but he is one of the 2 owners of Lux so you can send an email to them. If you mention in the subject line what its regarding his team might forward it to him.