tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post4749371881350623297..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: Top 10 Unsung Performances in Paul Thomas Anderson FilmsAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-17922001013275351482017-06-22T10:35:33.146-04:002017-06-22T10:35:33.146-04:00Best email? You can send me one first if you like:...Best email? You can send me one first if you like: withrowag@gmail.com<br /><br />Thanks!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-54910346764211166582017-06-21T19:03:31.004-04:002017-06-21T19:03:31.004-04:00Email your questions.Email your questions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02292969048289898531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-25989018568459817892017-06-20T15:07:26.605-04:002017-06-20T15:07:26.605-04:00My oh my, where to begin. Could I create a list of...My oh my, where to begin. Could I create a list of questions and email them to you? Or we could do a phone call so you wouldn't have to type so much. Whatever you're comfortable with - I <i>really</i> appreciate this!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-67890903193999147372017-06-20T15:03:41.853-04:002017-06-20T15:03:41.853-04:00What would you like to know? There's quite a l...What would you like to know? There's quite a lot to tell.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02292969048289898531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-71548256332399122482017-06-20T14:53:33.545-04:002017-06-20T14:53:33.545-04:00Oh wow, that is SO cool. I would absolutely love t...Oh wow, that is SO cool. I would absolutely love to hear more about that experience. If interested, I would love to interview for this site and learn more about that shoot. There Will Be Blood is one of my all-time favorite movies. It would be an honor to have a glimpse into how it was made!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-65950449001579498262017-06-20T14:07:46.982-04:002017-06-20T14:07:46.982-04:00You're welcome! I worked as an extra in TWBB, ...You're welcome! I worked as an extra in TWBB, and it was quite an experience. Having been behind the scenes, I will never watch movies the same way again.<br /><br />In Fort Davis Dillon was quite the hero for awhile.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02292969048289898531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-71552399357333294522017-06-20T09:27:54.508-04:002017-06-20T09:27:54.508-04:00Thanks so much for the personal insight! I'm v...Thanks so much for the personal insight! I'm very glad to hear Mr. Frasier is happy and doing well!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-30259861982190347452017-06-16T02:34:08.755-04:002017-06-16T02:34:08.755-04:00Dillon Frasier, the adopted son of Regina Frasier,...Dillon Frasier, the adopted son of Regina Frasier, a TX state trooper, came from Dirks-Anderson Elementary School in Fort Davis. PTA sent casting on a mission for a tough little lad who could handle a rifle and generally keep his cool under pressure. School principals in the towns of Marfa, Alpine and Fort Davis were interviewed and asked to suggest pupils who might fit that description. Dillon, obviously, was the choice.<br /><br />Soon after filming ended, the Frasiers moved away from Fort Davis, and Dillon continued doing what he loved best, playing football and tussling with his classmates. He had no interest in furthering his acting career.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02292969048289898531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-9497369163954593102015-01-05T16:04:27.007-05:002015-01-05T16:04:27.007-05:00You know, I've actually never seen Sliding Doo...You know, I've actually never seen Sliding Doors. The concept sounded very intriguing, but I've never checked it out. I definitely will now!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-3030109875051468322015-01-04T14:27:58.997-05:002015-01-04T14:27:58.997-05:00Great list. This just reminds me that I need to re...Great list. This just reminds me that I need to rewatch most of these films, and I've not seen Hard Eight (or Inherent Vice) yet. Freasier and Welch stick out to me, but I really need to give Magnolia and Boogie Nights another look. Speaking of Paltrow, I saw Sliding Doors recently, and it might be her best performance. She can be great in the right role.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-30830767480919277872014-12-22T17:46:37.557-05:002014-12-22T17:46:37.557-05:00Ohh man that is so tough. Okay, let me think here....Ohh man that is so tough. Okay, let me think here...<br /><br />Male<br />5. Joaquin Phoenix – The Master<br />4. Tom Cruise – Magnolia <br />3. Mark Wahlberg – Boogie Nights<br />2. Philip Seymour Hoffman – The Master<br />1. Daniel Day-Lewis – There Will Be Blood<br /><br />Female<br />5. Joanna Gleason – Boogie Nights<br />4. Emily Watson – Punch-Drunk Love<br />3. Julianne Moore – Boogie Nights<br />2. Amy Adams – The Master<br />1. Julianne Moore – Magnolia Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-16278890917817826212014-12-22T13:45:23.247-05:002014-12-22T13:45:23.247-05:00Gwyneth Paltrow, The Sisters, Robert Ridgely, Chri...Gwyneth Paltrow, The Sisters, Robert Ridgely, Christopher Evan Welch, Dillon Freasier, Joanna Gleason, all steals some scenes, love them. They got some great moments. I wanted to ask you what are your Top 5 Male Performances in PTA Films and your Top 5 Female Performances in PTA Films?<br />For me:<br />5.Adam Sandler (I'm a really big fan of his body of work)<br />4.Mark Wahlberg (his best performance)<br />3.Tom Cruise (maybe his best role, when I saw the film I said: Tom Cruise act for the first time)<br />2.Daniel Day-Lewis (his greatest performance, the fact that I love about PTA, he makes his actors to act to their limit)<br />1.Philip Seymour Hoffman in every single film (a legend lost, indeed, I cried when I saw him Lancaster Dodd in The Master, Dean Trumbell in Punch-Drunk Love, Phil Parma in Magnolia, Scotty J. in Boogie Nights, that man somehow became his character in every of this films)<br /><br />5.Heather Graham (she has great moments in Boogie Nights, love her there and in Hangover)<br />4.Amy Adams (was great in The Master but I don't know why she was nominated, she is good but not that good)<br />3.Emily Watson (her performance was absolutely wonderful in that film)<br />2.Joanna Gleason (your favorite scene in Boogie Nights is my favorite scene in Boogie Nights, she nails her role)<br />1.Julianne Moore (she was incredible in her role in Boogie Nights, she was perfect)<br />1.Julianne Moore (she was a 100% her character, in that pharmacy she got me, my eyes were on her and just her)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059813680559966539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-13137206415848194652014-12-19T12:06:33.160-05:002014-12-19T12:06:33.160-05:00It's a lot better than many people (including ...It's a lot better than many people (including PTA himself) give it credit for. The cinematography is WAY better than it should be (based on the film's budget) and the cast is universally superb. Let me know what you think when you check it out!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-68305893804454014462014-12-19T08:07:38.661-05:002014-12-19T08:07:38.661-05:00I can't believe i still haven't gotten aro...I can't believe i still haven't gotten around to checking out Hard Eight. It's the only PTA movie i have yet to see other than Inherent Vice. I'm gonna have to put that on my 'to watch' list right away.Henrik J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12675100900709348187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-51804344001478364722014-12-16T19:03:39.711-05:002014-12-16T19:03:39.711-05:00Ahh I know right? Such a strong performance. Thank...Ahh I know right? Such a strong performance. Thanks for the comment!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-8470657338685653672014-12-16T19:03:18.936-05:002014-12-16T19:03:18.936-05:00Thanks! He's so good in that movie. Hall and P...Thanks! He's so good in that movie. Hall and PTA work great together.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-51083016884383824332014-12-16T19:02:59.847-05:002014-12-16T19:02:59.847-05:00So glad to hear your praise for those performances...So glad to hear your praise for those performances. PTA's commentary for Boogie Nights is one of the best I've heard. Makes me wish he did them for all his films.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-7542643697385251972014-12-16T17:20:52.795-05:002014-12-16T17:20:52.795-05:00Poor Stanley Specter ... that kid's plight was...Poor Stanley Specter ... that kid's plight was heartbreaking. Great list!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574641672605054506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-73805087671796031232014-12-16T15:43:40.453-05:002014-12-16T15:43:40.453-05:00GREAT list! I really loved Philip Baker Hall's...GREAT list! I really loved Philip Baker Hall's performance in Boogie Nights.The Movie Conversationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12740223697094855325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-32976932228696111372014-12-16T01:53:48.806-05:002014-12-16T01:53:48.806-05:00Bowen's performance as Rick Specter is so good...Bowen's performance as Rick Specter is so good. One of the things that stands out the most in the trailer is Rick having a fit throwing the chair across the room. It's such a tense moment in a film that pulls out all the stops. <br /><br />I really get throttled with that performance in Boogie Nights as well. As PT said in the commentary, I wish it was ten minutes longer. Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231911249238795602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-33826308725301013012014-12-15T15:19:52.814-05:002014-12-15T15:19:52.814-05:00Ahhh gotcha, that makes sense. I've heard she ...Ahhh gotcha, that makes sense. I've heard she is a really renowned theater actress. I'd love to see her live on stage on day!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-39537206507108962682014-12-15T15:16:23.103-05:002014-12-15T15:16:23.103-05:00Sorry if I confused you! Gleason isn't in the ...Sorry if I confused you! Gleason isn't in the film version, she was in the original Broadway run, and she won a very well-deserved Tony for it too! Emily Blunt is playing her role in the film. I think that there is a filmed version with the Original Broadway Cast on YouTube, if you're interested in watching it before the film.<br /><br />Yeah, I didn't really notice it because when I first watched it because I wanted the film to quicken to get to where Eddie becomes Dirk, but after watching it a few years later, it just absolutely killed me, especially that shot.Aditya Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-31112190237698460482014-12-15T15:06:16.749-05:002014-12-15T15:06:16.749-05:00Now I'm even more excited to see Into the Wood...Now I'm even more excited to see Into the Woods! I love hearing that Gleason gives a strong performance in it. The dad in that Boogie Nights scene... wow, he floors me. What a powerful shot that is. Easily my favorite shot of the film. He's just sitting there on the edge of the bed, waiting for the horror to subside.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-24715411773691223222014-12-15T15:04:21.245-05:002014-12-15T15:04:21.245-05:00Great call, I completely agree. He has such a stro...Great call, I completely agree. He has such a strong presence. I love that guy.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-18394703182867223722014-12-15T14:34:30.729-05:002014-12-15T14:34:30.729-05:00Thanks Dan. I love your praise for Hard Eight. I r...Thanks Dan. I love your praise for Hard Eight. I remember hearing the stories about that film before I ever saw it. How PTA got screwed by the studio and he more or less turned his back on the movie. But then I saw it and I thought... shit, this isn't bad at all. In fact it's pretty damn good. So I'm happy to hear that you're a fan.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.com