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iluv2viddyfilms
03-14-03, 09:35 PM
Which P.T. Anderson film did you like more, Magnolia or Boogie Nights? I thought they were both great and Boogie Nights might have the edge on entertainment value, Magnolia was much more deeper and philosphical.
I'd say Magnolia is the better film.
LordSlaytan
03-15-03, 03:47 AM
I like Boogie Nights better, but like them both tremendously.
Piddzilla
03-16-03, 11:26 AM
I would have to say Magnolia. It had a more powerful impact on me than Boogie Nights, which I too like very, very much.
Have you seen Sydney (or Hard Eight as it was called first)? It's good too.
marlowe203
03-22-03, 03:11 AM
as much as i liked boogie nights also magnolia was much deeper and it made me think and everytime i watch it i discover something new that i havent thought about before
verbal penguin
03-22-03, 04:04 AM
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Ezikiel
10-31-03, 12:15 AM
Although I loved both of these films, I have to say Magnolia. Both films where definately 4 stars, but I did enjoy watching Magnolia more, I thought it was better made than Boogie Nights.
http://www.tccandler.com/magnolia_tapestry.jpg
I have to say that Boogie Nights is a very close 2nd to Magnolia, but Magnolia wins out. It was more stimulating to me. It is also a movie that I would tend to watch numerous times to catch everything. Boogie nights, although a very good movie, does not quite compare
chunkybeefstyle
11-01-03, 07:43 PM
Magnolia - complexity of the themes and imagery stimulates extensive rumination of the movie at both a conscious and subconscious level. The experience extends more durably beyond the theater. Artistry of direction is more evident, not obscured by and does not obscure the storyline. Aimee Mann soundtrack among the best of modern times. As a whole, it makes a palpable impact on the viewer.
And I like frogs.
The Silver Bullet
11-01-03, 07:59 PM
PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON FILMOGRAPHY
01. Magnolia (1999) ****
02. Punch-Drunk Love (2002) ****
03. Boogie Nights (1997) ****
04. Sydney (1996) *** ½
Magnolia had the greatest impact upon me as a filmmaker. There was one point, late last year, where I was watching the whole three one a day, for maybe three or four days. It really changed the way I approached writing more than anything else. It made me feel much more relaxed about writing straight from the gut.
I understand how people can feel that Anderson is a pretentious filmmaker, because his films are all very much a personal, self-interested extension of himself. But I see no problem with that personally, I think it's a good thing. As with Tarantino, I think that the further Anderson gets away from his sources, the better he will become. Punch-Drunk Love was the film that, thus far, came most from Anderson the person as opposed to Anderson the film geek [despite the obvious Tati influence], and I feel it was a step in the right direction for him.
Both are absolutely fantastic but I prefer Magnolia personally. Paul T. Anderson is easily my favorite director working today,I really want to see what else he has in store. He manages to make extremely entertaining,human and personal films all with incredible style.Style and substance.
Some parts of Boogie Nights felt a little disjointed, and overall I like Magnolia more.
Magnolia has some of the most memorable scenes I've ever scene.
Mr.Sparkle
12-19-13, 12:37 AM
Magnolia, for the opening and closing sequences alone.
The Sci-Fi Slob
12-19-13, 10:16 AM
Magnolia
Gideon58
12-19-13, 10:48 AM
I think both films were brilliant, but BOOGIE NIGHTS definitely has more re-watch appeal.
Guaporense
12-19-13, 04:55 PM
Magnolia: 88/100
Boogie Nights: 85/100
Both are very good though and I would include both in a personal top 250.
Magnolia for me. Imo PTA has yet to make a bad film, but for me Boogie Nights is my least favourite along with Hard Eight.
I've seen only 4(Magnolia,Boogie Nights,TWBB,Punch-Drunk Love) but I think they are all great films, I plan to see The Master(which i heard is phenomenal) and Eight-Ball soon.
I've seen only 4(Magnolia,Boogie Nights,TWBB,Punch-Drunk Love) but I think they are all great films, I plan to see The Master(which i heard is phenomenal) and Eight-Ball soon.
I hope you like The Master it's my fav of the decade so far, Joaquin Pheonix was robbed of the oscar last year imo. Hard Eight is good but you can tell that it was an experimental first try for PTA imo, he was only 24 or something at the time though so it's certainly impressive in it's own way.
Guaporense
12-19-13, 05:18 PM
My raking of PTA films:
1 - There Will Be Blood
2 - Magnolia
3 - Boogie Nights
4 - The Master
All are 80/100 or better though.
My raking of PTA films:
1 - There Will Be Blood
2 - Magnolia
3 - Boogie Nights
4 - The Master
All are 80/100 or better though.
You should try Punch Drunk Love, Guap, it's not fantastic but it's a fun little film and even though Sandler plays the same sort of character he does in alot of other films, you can tell under the right direction he's tolerable :p
1.There Will Be Blood
2.The Master
3.Magnolia
4.Punch Drunk Love
5.Hard Eight,Boogie Nights
Even though he's only made 6 so far i've got to say with my limited knowledge of film he's my second favourite director after Scorcese.
Frightened Inmate No. 2
12-19-13, 05:30 PM
magnolia is really boring and overrated, but boogie nights is entertaining as hell. the only thing magnolia had going for it was the fantastic performances.
rankings:
boogie nights
punch-drunk love
there will be blood
the master
hard eight
magnolia
Skepsis93
12-19-13, 05:42 PM
I think they're both wonderful movies, especially after rewatching Boogie Nights. Magnolia has the edge though.
earlsmoviepicks
12-19-13, 06:02 PM
Magnolia, by a c-nt hair... :D:D
cricket
12-19-13, 06:53 PM
Boogie nights is at the top for me as it's just the type of movie I love. It was the first PTA film I saw, and it was an instant favorite. I then watched Magnolia and couldn't get into it at all. After that, I kind of tuned PTA out. That is until I finally watched There Will Be Blood. The only real reason I watched TWBB is because of all the fans it has here. I ended up thinking it was brilliant. Because of TWBB, I tried The Master. I went into The Master almost wanting to not like it. I didn't love it, but I did like it. More than that, I was impressed by it, and it made me really believe that PTA is without a doubt an incredible filmmaker. I now look forward to trying Magnolia again, as well as seeing his other films. I especially look forward to his next film, Inherent Vice.
Boogie nights is at the top for me as it's just the type of movie I love. It was the first PTA film I saw, and it was an instant favorite. I then watched Magnolia and couldn't get into it at all. After that, I kind of tuned PTA out. That is until I finally watched There Will Be Blood. The only real reason I watched TWBB is because of all the fans it has here. I ended up thinking it was brilliant. Because of TWBB, I tried The Master. I went into The Master almost wanting to not like it. I didn't love it, but I did like it. More than that, I was impressed by it, and it made me really believe that PTA is without a doubt an incredible filmmaker. I now look forward to trying Magnolia again, as well as seeing his other films. I especially look forward to his next film, Inherent Vice.
You should definitely give Magnolia another go. It's my personal favorite film by PTA, although all of the films he has made are brilliant in one way or another. Surprisingly TWBB is my least favorite of his, but I still heavily respect that film. It's a film I admire more than I love if that makes any sense.
Skepsis93
12-21-13, 04:36 PM
You should definitely give Magnolia another go. It's my personal favorite film by PTA, although all of the films he has made are brilliant in one way or another. Surprisingly TWBB is my least favorite of his, but I still heavily respect that film. It's a film I admire more than I love if that makes any sense.
This probably suits a general PTA thread better, so move it if you feel the need, mods.
I know what you mean about admiring more than loving - not necessarily in the context of There Will Be Blood but I definitely have that relationship with a number of great films. Have you seen Hard Eight? What about that do you think makes it a better film than TWWB? I need to see it again but for now I would have to say it's his only film that doesn't have elements of brilliance.
mojofilter
12-24-13, 06:59 PM
That's a tough one to decide on.
I love them both, and I agree with you completely.
Boogie Nights is far more entertaining. However, Magnolia is deep and gripping. Both have excellent ensemble cast performances. The strongest performance of them all has got to be Tom Cruise in Magnolia when he cries frantically over his estranged and ailing father. It gets to me all the time.
If I had to choose one over the other...I'd pick Magnolia.
fuze931
12-26-13, 02:45 AM
After seeing them both for the first time these past couple days, I would say Boogie Nights slightly over Magnolia for me. I feel like after a few more viewings of each that can easily change, but I had such a fun time with Boogie Nights that I just have to give it the slight edge. Very powerful scenes, although I think the best scene in either movie is the song montage in Magnolia.....the song title escapes me, but that was pure brilliance and just beautiful.
mojofilter
01-01-14, 03:51 AM
After seeing them both for the first time these past couple days, I would say Boogie Nights slightly over Magnolia for me. I feel like after a few more viewings of each that can easily change, but I had such a fun time with Boogie Nights that I just have to give it the slight edge. Very powerful scenes, although I think the best scene in either movie is the song montage in Magnolia.....the song title escapes me, but that was pure brilliance and just beautiful.
I LOVE that scene!
The song is called Wise Up by Aimee Mann.
I remember when I watched that movie in the theatre about 14 years ago, and that song montage came on, it took me by surprise. I was speechless, and kept thinking to myself, "I have never seen anything like this before, and it's f**king awesome!" :)
It's not going to stop...'til you wise up!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNmKghTvj0E
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