'The Master' Reel

Worth noting how you can't take you eyes off this. How, from second to second, it's fresh and captivating. How none of it seems to have been done before.





















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Tell Me What You See Clip From 'The Master'

Joaquin Pheonix just rules here. Wow, nice job. Great music. Can't wait.

Seriously, if people are around, turn the volume off (not down, off) or use headphones.





















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One Last Trailer for 'The Master'

One of the best rollouts I've seen. Great trailer. A mini movie -- deep character, strong sense of drama and conflict.

via TheFilmStage























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Another Uncompromising Poster for 'The Master'

Nicely turned. Bold.

I believe this was first posted at Cigarettes & Red Vines

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Cinematography by Mihai Malaimare Jr.

We just got a promo for PT Anderson's 'The Master'. What strikes me most about this movie is the sureness of direction by Anderson and the solid yet dynamic visuals from cinematographer Mihai Malaimare Jr.

Malaimare handles the camera in an orthodox manner to be sure, but the frame always has some asymmetry not usually found in such an otherwise classic technique. One side or the other is too full or too empty. What you would expect to be centered is not and what should be off the to the side is perhaps nudged too far.

I don't necessarily agree with the approach or even like it but it has a way of locking you into the moment, which may be Malaimare's intent. It accentuates the edge and suspense of Anderson's story, especially I think, the volatile and nebulous performance by Joaquin Phoenix.

Here's an atmospheric short film by Malaimare from his Vimeo page. These shorts can be tedious or pretentious or too conceptual but I was surprised at how the camera makes this one breathe. It gets under your skin. Makes me think Malaimare could direct a good feature some day.

'Take This Lollipop'

Take This Lollipop from mihai malaimare jr on Vimeo.


















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'The Master' Promo

Showing tonight, 8/16, in Chicago at the Music Box Theatre in 70mm. Show starts at 10 pm.

Tickets are $10, available at www.musicboxtheatre.com

























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New Poster for PT Anderson's 'The Master'

Everything about this movie, every graphic, every second of the trailer, stops you, grabs your attention.

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Trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson's 'The Master'

This breathes. Takes on a life of its own.

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Original Teaser Poster/Label for PT Anderson's 'The Master'

One thing is certain, I've never seen a poster like this before. Or, is this more properly called a label?

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2nd Teaser Trailer for 'The Master'

Can't take your eyes off -- you know you're in good hands.






















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Teaser for PT Anderson's 'The Master'

I don't care about anything this movie is about but, to me, it's must-see.


















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