Paul Thomas Anderson


Paul Thomas Anderson has headed back to the Valley of Los Angeles for his Licorice Pizza. But his latest Valley tale is nothing like his masterpiece Boogie Nights. Actually, both are masterpieces, so there’s that. Whereas Boogie dealt with a “family” at the center of the pornography revolution that was […]

Licorice Pizza Blu-ray Review: Paul Thomas Anderson Returns to The ...


Paul Thomas Anderson has headed back to the Valley of Los Angeles for his Licorice Pizza. But his latest Valley tale is nothing like his masterpiece Boogie Nights. Actually, both are masterpieces, so there’s that. Whereas Boogie dealt with a “family” at the center of the pornography revolution that was […]

Licorice Pizza Review: Paul Thomas Anderson Crafts a Love Letter ...


Welcome to a new column here at The Movie Mensch, something we affectionately call The Perfect Scene. Starting off this look at these impeccable moments that are orchestrated by a priceless collaboration of directors, cinematographers, editors, performers, production designers, and music is a scene from Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie Nights. […]

The Perfect Scene #1: Boogie Nights Rocks Jessie’s Girl