Toles, George
Paul Thomas Anderson
- ISBN 13:
- 9780252081859
- author:
- Toles, George
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Illinois Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 20.83 x 13.72 x 1.52 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- supplier_id:
- 9
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Paul Thomas Anderson: A Film Scholar's Insight George Toles offers a nuanced analysis of Paul Thomas Anderson's films, exploring their role in the context of emergence and the unaccountable. This study delves into Anderson's fascination with history, workplaces, and environments, as well as his interest in spaces that reflect the people who inhabit them. Through a close examination of three key films - Hard Eight, There Will Be Blood, and The Master - Toles reveals the evolution of Anderson's style and thematic preoccupations. This book provides a thought-provoking exploration of Anderson's oeuvre, shedding light on his use of allegory and myth in his recent works. By blending penetrating analysis with a deep understanding of filmic storytelling, Toles offers a comprehensive understanding of Paul Thomas Anderson's filmmaking process and artistic vision.