• Watch Amy Adams' Raw Tribute To Philip Seymour Hoffman

    The passing of Philip Seymour Hoffman shook the film community and audiences everywhere, and we're still processing the loss of one of the greatest acting talents our generation is likely to see. Amy Adams, who co-starred with Hoffman in Doubt (above) and The Master, appeared last night on Inside the Actor's Studio, and the subject…

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  • Germain's Top Ten Movies Of 2012

    2012 was an incredibly good year at the movies. Looking back at the almost 200 films I saw that were released this calendar year, many were in contention for this list. But in the end, there can be only 10. These ten films, ranked in reverse order, are the ones that most stuck with me…

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  • The Alamo Drafthouse Picks The Top 10 Films Of 2012

    The Alamo Drafthouse brand is beloved among moviegoers for their plush theaters, but it's revered for their impeccable taste in movies. Whether programming a film festival or picking up indies for distribution, they've demonstrated an eye for films that aren't just good, but unique. With 2012 on its way out, the company has just released its list…

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  • Paul Thomas Anderson Admires Christopher Nolan's 'Dark Knight' Trilogy

    People tend to put filmmakers and film fans into strict categories; someone might be a comedy guy, a drama person, a horror fan or a superhero admirer. For example, no one would expect a filmmaker like Lars Von Trier to be a huge fanboy for Disney movies. He probably isn't of course, but it's just…

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  • The /Filmcast: Bonus Ep. - The Master (GUEST: Tasha Robinson From AV Club)

    In this bonus episode, Dave, Devindra, and Adam try to review one of the year's most challenging and rewarding(?) films. Tasha Robinson joins us from AV Club. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Download or Play Now in your Browser: Subscribe to the /Filmcast:  

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  • One More Long 'The Master' Trailer Has Much Footage Cut From Final Film

    After seeing Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master, I was happy to realize that much of the footage seen in clips released before the film hit theaters was not in the final film. And while The Master has been in theaters for almost two weeks, The Weinstein Company, along with Anderson, has released a new long…

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  • 'The Master' Sets An All-Time Per-Screen Box Office Record

    The word "comforting" comes to mind when you realize a new Paul Thomas Anderson movie can set box office records. His latest film, The Master, opened this past weekend in five theaters and grossed $736,311 for a per-screen average of $147,262. That's the highest per-screen average ever for a live-action film with a traditional release.…

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  • Final Trailer For Paul Thomas Anderson's 'The Master'

    After what feels like years of speculation and waiting, it is exciting that Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film, The Master, opens in only a few weeks. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix in a widely praised performance as an ex-Navy man who falls under the spell of the "master" of the title, played by Phillip Seymour…

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  • 'The Master' Trivia: Paul Thomas Anderson Reworked Unused 'There Will Be Blood' Ideas, Laments Focus On Scientology Connection [Updated With Clip And San Francisco Screening Info]

    A new Paul Thomas Anderson film is an event, and his latest, The Master, is already the subject of intense scrutiny even before the film opens. That opening date is September 14 in some cities, September 21 in others, but screenings have taken place in Santa Monica, Chicago, and New York. The film will also…

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