The Master (Movie History, Plot Breakdown, & Pairings)

This week we're back with Paul Thomas Anderson's excellent post-war drama, "The Master." We discuss the long road to getting this film made as well as the varied influences on the film's look and story. We, then, dive into the plot of the film and describe everything we love about it. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure!Thank you so much for listening!Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChillCreated by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44

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This week we're back with Paul Thomas Anderson's excellent post-war drama, "The Master." We discuss the long road to getting this film made as well as the varied influences on the film's look and story. We, then, dive into the plot of the film and describe everything we love about it. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills for your viewing pleasure! Thank you so much for listening! Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChill Created by Spi...

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