The Master - Paul Thomas Anderson Retrospective Pt.4 (S01E16)

Published: Dec. 15, 2016, 2:09 p.m.

This week, Jason and Lee are joined by Brendan Cassidy from the InSession Film Podcast to talk about Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master. The film stars lots of alcohol, multiple lines of questioning, and the New York Times Best Seller "The Split Sabre." Episode 16 Breakdown Introduction Feature Film Discussion: The Master 7:07 Transitions Pt.2: Pragmatism to Existentialism 11:17 Setting, Nature, and Isolation 19:00 Anderson and Family 36:46 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 48:58 Hedonism vs. Utilitarianism: How The Master encapsulates Paul Thomas Anderson's career 1:10:52 Closing Thoughts and Shout Outs 1:30:26 How would you rate Anderson's The Master? Did you like the film? Sound off in the comment section below! Be sure to like, share, follow #AtlanticSC on SoundCloud, and leave comments on the track or in the comment section below or on iTunes. We’re looking forward to discussing with you!