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The Director's Chair => Paul Thomas Anderson => Topic started by: kotte on August 23, 2003, 08:41:45 AM

Title: Too into PTA
Post by: kotte on August 23, 2003, 08:41:45 AM
I have a problem...maybe you have it too.

The last year I've been watching his films daily (almost obsessively). If it's not Magnolia, it's one of the others.

When I to write scripts of my own I subconsciously think "Is this something Paul would like. Would he write this if he was me?" etc.

I know this is VERY unhealthy for a writer and I try to block these thoughts out which I've done succesfully lately.
I think I've looked at his films as perfect but now I realize there are many writers/directors as good has him (but different). Coens for example.

I tend to like dialogue with a twist to it, you know. Not the ultra-realistic but realistic in a 'highten reality'. I think the Coens and PTA does this.

I'm pretty sure this didn't make sense...but if it did...
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: neatahwanta on August 23, 2003, 08:56:42 AM
I've listened to new albums at least once a day for up to a year, but after a while, it wears on ya.  Best thing to do is put those movies away where you can't play them (a locker at school or work, perhaps?).  During the time you'd be watching the movie, read a short story or something...or write.

Unless Paul is gonna grade your writing, you should probably stop wondering if Paul would like it.  :wink:
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: neatahwanta on August 23, 2003, 09:02:28 AM
"Extra cheese is 2 dollars."

I watched DTRT again a week ago, and damn that's a good movie.  I even wrote a crappy poem after watching it, which I haven't done in a year or so.
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: kotte on August 23, 2003, 09:08:04 AM
It's not that I wanna write like him...I have my own ideas how story and dialogue should play out but I think it can be dangerous to obsess about a director like I've done. Lately my own creativity and productivity have suffered because of this...

I'm finally getting out this phase...
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: Cecil on August 23, 2003, 11:55:41 AM
dont worry, i used to be the same with tarantino. youll grow out of it
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: ᾦɐļᵲʊʂ on August 23, 2003, 12:37:30 PM
So Cecil B. Demented DOES know Quinten Tarantino...and after you shot into the ceiling and yelled at the cashier girl....

For shame.
Title: Re: Too into PTA
Post by: AlguienEstolamiPantalones on August 23, 2003, 02:49:21 PM
Quote from: kotteI have a problem...maybe you have it too.

The last year I've been watching his films daily (almost obsessively). If it's not Magnolia, it's one of the others.

When I to write scripts of my own I subconsciously think "Is this something Paul would like. Would he write this if he was me?" etc.

I know this is VERY unhealthy for a writer and I try to block these thoughts out which I've done succesfully lately.
I think I've looked at his films as perfect but now I realize there are many writers/directors as good has him (but different). Coens for example.

I tend to like dialogue with a twist to it, you know. Not the ultra-realistic but realistic in a 'highten reality'. I think the Coens and PTA does this.

I'm pretty sure this didn't make sense...but if it did...

what you have is a very commen problem amungst people who never get their scripts let alone made but looked at by anyone else except their co workers at kinkos

take a break clear your head and try again, writters are born not made if it was meant to be , it was meant to be

to prove my point look at all those bad tarantino rip offs that came out in 95 and 96 by guys who had zero expeierence and less talent, their films went straight to video and now they have to suffer the indignity of watching their films not get rented , because they all got jobs at blockbuster

not to be harsh, dont be a copy of anyone

i love pta's films , more then most people but im nothing like him in style
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: Cecil on August 23, 2003, 04:42:38 PM
Quote from: Walrus, KooKookajoobSo Cecil B. Demented DOES know Quinten Tarantino...and after you shot into the ceiling and yelled at the cashier girl....

For shame.

NO ADD LIBING!
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: aclockworkjj on August 23, 2003, 05:16:51 PM
someone should start an offical..."I wannna fuck PTA" thread...cause seriously there are way too many stupid ass threads stating this very notion.
Title: pta
Post by: IHeartPTA on August 23, 2003, 05:26:48 PM
I Heart PTA
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: Cecil on August 23, 2003, 05:40:19 PM
Quote from: aclockworkjjsomeone should start an offical..."I wannna fuck PTA" thread...cause seriously there are way too many stupid ass threads stating this very notion.

this comes close http://www.xixax.com/viewtopic.php?t=296
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: aclockworkjj on August 23, 2003, 06:08:42 PM
lots come close...there is a fine line between "fanboy" and "faggot"...a lot of you need to kill your hard-on's...cause seriously I am sick of faggot ass threads all coming back to .."pta is so cool, and sexy.."...check yerself, cause you wreckin' shit here!  where is the substance in this shit?...reconize the flava in which ya throwin' it is stickin' shit n' sweet!
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: chainsmoking insomniac on August 23, 2003, 11:29:58 PM
Quote from: mogwaiyou're as obsessed as 'chainsmoking nut'. you can't compete with paul or try to be as him. watch a lot of various movies to get some inspiration. my advice is to watch spike lee movies. i don't why because i don't think it'd help anyway.

No truer words have been said mogwai.  only, my name is chainsmoking insomniac.  And I'm slowly but surely growing out of this.  It is dangerous to compare yourself to director/writers that you admire, creatively speaking.  But there's nothing wrong with gleaning inspiration from them.
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: Pubrick on August 24, 2003, 12:34:00 AM
Quote from: aclockworkjjlots come close...there is a fine line between "fanboy" and "faggot"...a lot of you need to kill your hard-on's...cause seriously I am sick of faggot ass threads all coming back to .."pta is so cool, and sexy.."...check yerself, cause you wreckin' shit here!  where is the substance in this shit?...reconize the flava in which ya throwin' it is stickin' shit n' sweet!
dude, stop trying to be me.. or sum fucked up version of alguien with those painfully inept attempts at ebonics.

go back to being bland and fake cos this pretend integrity is worse than ur pretend gushing-praise. a message to all other wannaPs, just cos u start acting tough and pseudo-wise doesn't mean that u hav any fuckin perception of what is good and bad. especially since ur trying to fuckin copy sumone. clones.
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: NEON MERCURY on August 24, 2003, 12:41:04 AM
that would be kind of cool ..though..it could be like your..crew or something.you already have a good name for them

and introducing......the..   ::drum roll::
wannaPs

clever....
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: kotte on August 24, 2003, 07:07:49 AM
Quote from: aclockworkjjsomeone should start an offical..."I wannna fuck PTA" thread...cause seriously there are way too many stupid ass threads stating this very notion.

That wasn't my intention...a 'fuck PTA'-thread...

I was just telling people about the problem I had.

So is the new rule in here at the PTA forum: 'Do not talk about how good he is...because we all know that'?
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: aclockworkjj on August 24, 2003, 08:46:21 AM
Quote from: Pdude, stop trying to be me.. or sum fucked up version of alguien with those painfully inept attempts at ebonics.
haha...that is funny.
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: Dirk on August 24, 2003, 09:06:10 AM
Quote from: aclockworkjjlots come close...there is a fine line between "fanboy" and "faggot"...a lot of you need to kill your hard-on's...cause seriously I am sick of faggot ass threads all coming back to .."pta is so cool, and sexy.."...check yerself, cause you wreckin' shit here!  where is the substance in this shit?...reconize the flava in which ya throwin' it is stickin' shit n' sweet!

:shock:
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: chainsmoking insomniac on August 24, 2003, 09:51:00 AM
Quote from: aclockworkjj
Quote from: Pdude, stop trying to be me.. or sum fucked up version of alguien with those painfully inept attempts at ebonics.
haha...that is funny.

isn't it? as if that's something we all aspire to be.
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: chainsmoking insomniac on August 24, 2003, 09:52:00 AM
Quote from: kotte
Quote from: aclockworkjjsomeone should start an offical..."I wannna fuck PTA" thread...cause seriously there are way too many stupid ass threads stating this very notion.

That wasn't my intention...a 'fuck PTA'-thread...

I was just telling people about the problem I had.

So is the new rule in here at the PTA forum: 'Do not talk about how good he is...because we all know that'?

kotte, get used to it man.  there are alot of pissed off people around here.   :cry:
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: kotte on August 24, 2003, 11:54:31 AM
obviously...
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: AlguienEstolamiPantalones on August 24, 2003, 01:07:05 PM
people have been ripping me off since day one , but they fuck it up and always do it wrong
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: Pozer on August 24, 2003, 02:23:16 PM
Quote from: P
Quote from: aclockworkjjlots come close...there is a fine line between "fanboy" and "faggot"...a lot of you need to kill your hard-on's...cause seriously I am sick of faggot ass threads all coming back to .."pta is so cool, and sexy.."...check yerself, cause you wreckin' shit here!  where is the substance in this shit?...reconize the flava in which ya throwin' it is stickin' shit n' sweet!
dude, stop trying to be me.. or sum fucked up version of alguien with those painfully inept attempts at ebonics.

go back to being bland and fake cos this pretend integrity is worse than ur pretend gushing-praise. a message to all other wannaPs, just cos u start acting tough and pseudo-wise doesn't mean that u hav any fuckin perception of what is good and bad. especially since ur trying to fuckin copy sumone. clones.

oooh God
this is what ruins Good Message Boards
I'd LOVE to see what you really look like
Do you have Short Man's Complex?
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: aclockworkjj on August 24, 2003, 09:52:26 PM
anyways...yeah...I have this homo erotic notion as to what it would be like to have Paul fuck me (notice how I play da bitch).....I think he could work it good.

I am sorry for my sarcasm, but seriously it's sad that the PTA portion of this site is overrun by faggo fans....there used to be substance here...what happen to it?

....a challenge to all you folk...make a thread, that captures hearts alike, and has meaning (in this forum, and relevant to it)....I will be the judge....convince me....and I will send you a present worth your time.
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: NEON MERCURY on August 24, 2003, 10:28:20 PM
Quote from: AlguienEstolamiPantalones

what you have is a very commen problem amungst people who never get their scripts let alone made but looked at by anyone else except their co workers at kinkos


..i didn't notice this before..LOL...this and the mcdonalds kid are freaking hilarious....
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: kotte on August 25, 2003, 01:18:35 AM
Tell me...what is substance?
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: AlguienEstolamiPantalones on August 25, 2003, 01:24:18 AM
Quote from: NEON MERCURY
Quote from: AlguienEstolamiPantalones

what you have is a very commen problem amungst people who never get their scripts let alone made but looked at by anyone else except their co workers at kinkos


..i didn't notice this before..LOL.......

yeah im a fucking pimp, but the best part is how i am freaking out the stuffy uptight p.c NAZI'S ive been told they are having meetings about me

im a legand
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: aclockworkjj on August 25, 2003, 09:54:57 AM
Quote from: kotteTell me...what is substance?
sub·stance (n.)[/i]
  1.   a. That which has mass and occupies space; matter.
        b. A material of a particular kind or constitution.
2.      a. Essential nature; essence.
        b. Gist; heart.
3. That which is solid and practical in character, quality, or importance: a plan without substance.
4. Density; body: Air has little substance.
5. Material possessions; goods; wealth: a person of substance.

(really kotte, I apoligize for singling you out, as it's not your fault, and it is in the opinion of this narrater that this kinda stuff happens all the time.)
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: Pubrick on August 25, 2003, 10:06:17 AM
a word, especially one like substance or quality, is more than its dictionary definition.

also..
Quote from: poseroooh God
this is what ruins Good Message Boards
I'd LOVE to see what you really look like
Do you have Short Man's Complex?
hey i think i saw a horse-like chick posting in sum other thread! u should go check it out man! really i think u may hav a chance, when u see ur dream u should chase it down, i say! especially if it makes u lose character to an unforgivable degree, poser.
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: kotte on August 25, 2003, 10:41:32 AM
Quote from: aclockworkjj(really kotte, I apoligize for singling you out, as it's not your fault, and it is in the opinion of this narrater that this kinda stuff happens all the time.)

yeah, well don't worry...I can see this forum is of a different kind. That's what attracts me, and I think most of you, to this place.
I hate those forums where the admins aren't active in maintaining the quality. They are more often then not spammed with 'admiration'- and 'what is a director?' kind of posts.
As I write this I can see that I'm guilty of this myself...but I'll do better. I promise.
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: kotte on August 25, 2003, 11:04:28 AM
I'm definitely gonna be terrified to post again...if I ever do :)
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: Something Spanish on August 25, 2003, 11:09:13 AM
In my honest opinion, I believe P to be a faggot, a piece of shit and a loser. He should die.
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: phil marlowe on August 25, 2003, 11:14:05 AM
Quote from: Shaun DigiIn my honest opinion, I believe P to be a faggot, a piece of shit and a loser. He should die.
well, who cares?
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: chainsmoking insomniac on August 25, 2003, 11:14:17 AM
Rock it Shaun!  
But enough P bashing.  According to some on this board, these P bashing posts have no "substance."  Only the ones that praise him and bash others who don't like him DO have substance, so remember that.
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: SoNowThen on August 25, 2003, 11:19:44 AM
well, regardless of who we like or hate, I don't think we should have anybody-bashing threads. it's not cool.... and it's not sexy, it's just not sexy.


besides, we all need to band together for our kevin smith bashing anyway...
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: chainsmoking insomniac on August 25, 2003, 11:26:38 AM
That's true.
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: aclockworkjj on August 25, 2003, 11:27:51 AM
Quote from: kotteI'm definitely gonna be terrified to post again...if I ever do :)
no, no, no...shit, half of which I mummble here is garbabge.  The point is not to make you stop, the point is to make you continue, so we can find something wrong with what you say, flip it all backwords, smash it, kiss it...until finally the entire thread is fuct...so we move on to another one.

Seriously, if you stop posting cause off this, I will hunt you down with an internet stoning.
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: Cecil on August 25, 2003, 11:29:34 AM
i wanna smash pta's face with a sledgehammer
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: Pozer on August 25, 2003, 08:43:14 PM
Quote from: Shaun DigiIn my honest opinion, I believe P to be a faggot, a piece of shit and a loser.

don't forget short. He's got short man's complex
alright, no more P bashing now for real
If you ignore Bees, they eventually go away
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: Pubrick on August 25, 2003, 10:01:43 PM
Quote from: poserIf you ignore Bees, they eventually go away
u shouldn't ignore horse-like chicks tho, u may never hav another chance. go for it dude!
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: Pozer on August 27, 2003, 07:15:45 PM
notice no one thought this was funny the last three times you posted it douche bag.
btw, typing like this: u, u're, tho, hav is ghey. my little sister even gave it up.
just had to grab the hose and water down the hive
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: Pubrick on August 28, 2003, 07:03:04 AM
Quote from: posernotice no one thought this was funny the last three times you posted it douche bag.
btw, typing like this: u, u're, tho, hav is ghey. my little sister even gave it up.
just had to grab the hose and water down the hive
it's not sposed to be funny dumbass, it's the truth. ur a transparent fake ass bitch like all the other deadbeats who agree with u. now just die and everything will be good.

and attacking the way sumone writes... really now, stick to being insignificant, u know it's ur specialty.
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: aclockworkjj on August 28, 2003, 08:55:24 AM
Quote from: Pur a transparent fake ass bitch like all the other deadbeats who agree with u.
did you get that from his name?

...cause honestly I don't think I have ever seen you even make an attempt at giving a person like poser a chance, but instead of addressing him constuctivly, you go back to the pathetic little whines.

are you just sore that finally not everyone is kissin' your ass?  b4 you give him shit for attacking anything about a person, look at yourself.

p.s. you were tryin' to be funny, it didn't work.
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: ©brad on August 28, 2003, 11:17:32 AM
oh jj pleaz, u were the king ass kisser until a week ago, before u and pantalones started dating. p was the one who's ass u kissed the most.  now ur all self-righteous and pickin fights.

whatever, im done. if this shit isn't going to stop atleast keep it in idle chatter. that way i can avoid it all together.
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: Pozer on August 28, 2003, 06:01:10 PM
cbrad's fawking right. How did I get caught up in these shenanigans.

Quote from: P
Quote from: posernotice no one thought this was funny the last three times you posted it douche bag.
btw, typing like this: u, u're, tho, hav is ghey. my little sister even gave it up.
just had to grab the hose and water down the hive
it's not sposed to be funny dumbass, it's the truth. ur a transparent fake ass bitch like all the other deadbeats who agree with u. now just die and everything will be good.

and attacking the way sumone writes... really now, stick to being insignificant, u know it's ur specialty.

you'll have to quote the title and # of episode:

REPAIR MAN: Here's your problem. Somebody had this thing switched to evil.
KRUSTY DOLL: I love you Homer.
HOMER: C'mere you.
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: RegularKarate on August 28, 2003, 07:34:17 PM
Treehouse of Horror III: Clown Without Pity

Episode:9F04
Original Airdate: 10/29/92
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: Pubrick on August 28, 2003, 09:51:38 PM
(season 4)

haha
Title: Too into PTA
Post by: picolas on August 28, 2003, 10:32:37 PM
there's nothing to see here. read the sign.


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Title: Too into PTA
Post by: ©brad on August 29, 2003, 09:17:45 AM
i like that sign. that is a nice sign.