Ep 121 - Magnolia (1999)
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The second film in the Paul Thomas Anderson arc is a sprawling, jarring, and personal epic by the director. But don't let the 3-hour run time scare you away, Zach and Ben recount all of the reasons why this film is a masterpiece. Tune in to hear their opinions!
Episode Notes (Made with Riverside)
0:00- 10:07 - Introduction and Plot Summary
10:08 - 21:03 - Exploring Themes of Regret and Pain
21:04-28:15 - The Impact of Broken Families
28:16-41:04 - Phillip Baker Hall’s Performance and Theme of Forgiveness
41:05-49:15 - Tom Cruise’s Greatest Performance
49:16-58:15 - Who was the Most Interesting Character?
58:16-01:01:04- Symbolism of Frogs Falling from Sky
01:01:05-01:06:45 - Adults Neglecting Children
01:06:46-01:09:37 - Paul Thomas Anderson and the Importance of Humility
01:09:38-01:13:25 - Reflections on End of Life, Movie Highlights and Conclusion
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