Paul Thomas Anderson may be the best director working today. His career as a writer/director transcends genre and convention with unique stories and characters every time he steps behind the lens. But how does One Battle After Another stand up to his previous work?
Anderson’s latest depicts a fight against fascism set in a world where white supremacists have taken over the levers of power. Bob Ferguson (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a young revolutionary against the oppressors joined by his girlfriend Perfidia (Teyana Taylor). But unbeknownst to him, Perfidia is cheating on him with a leader of the fascists, Colonel Steven Lockjaw (Sean Penn). In the midst of both relationships, a baby is born. That baby grows up to become the central conflict of the story as Bob and Col. Lockjaw battle each other for the daughter they both believe belongs to them.
Join Jon and Tim as they discuss the joys of glamping, Jon’s birthday extravaganza, the Death Star Dodgers, Evan Peters as Dahmer, Tim’s fear of Daniel Day-Lewis, Sharon Stone in Casino, Halloween horror recommendations, Paul Thomas Anderson’s filmography, HBO’s Task, why younger generations don’t connect with Leo, great performances by unknown actresses, the Dexter reboot, Sean Penn’s life and career, the explosion of Dadcore, how to battle fascism, whether violence is necessary for revolution, and why the most important work against injustice often happens behind the scenes.
