Dan and Brian are joined by their friend and co-host of The Movie Call Podcast, Mitch, to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s rich and beguiling filmography, including a close look at PTA’s debut Hard Eight. Join as they discuss PTA’s distinct filmmaking characteristics, the wonderful John C. Reilly, the appeal of gambling movies, the secret keys to unlocking PTA films, paternal affection, emotionally complicated endings, and some other PTA film mini-reviews.
Episode Number
232
Films Reviewed
- Hard Eight (1996)
Is It Good?
Is It Good? - Dan's Rating
Very Good (6/8)
Is It Good? - Brian's Rating
Very Good (6/8)
Is It Good? - Mitch's Rating
Very Good (6/8)
Supplemental Media
Mitch’s Podcast:
The Movie Call Podcast
Brian Terrill is a filmmaker and horror host.
Dan Stalcup writes reviews for The Goods and is a member of OFCS. Follow Dan on Letterboxd.