Guest Writer: Matthew Mupfanochiya

Summary:

The movie’s title, “The Ides of March” refers to a specific date, March 15, which is the day upon which the events of this film focus. In this story, March 15 is the date of the Ohio Primary, when Governor Mike Morris (George Clooney) hopes to vanquish his opponent and claim the Democratic nomination allowing him to run for the presidential seat.

In his camp are his campaign manager, Paul (Philip Seymour Hoffman), and his chief strategist, Stephen (Ryan Gosling). Stephen is a man at the height of his powers despite his youth. Stephen’s talents are coveted by his opponent, namely Duffy (Paul Giamatti). As with any political contest especially one run in the convoluted American system; this is not all about winning the race for Ohio. Obtaining the endorsement of Senator Thompson (Jeffrey Wright), a primary drop-out with … Read More »

Guest Writer: Matthew Mupfanochiya

Summary:

The movie’s title, “The Ides of March” refers to a specific date, March 15, which is the day upon which the events of this film focus. In this story, March 15 is the date of the Ohio Primary, when Governor Mike Morris (George Clooney) hopes to vanquish his opponent and claim the Democratic nomination allowing him to run for the presidential seat.

In his camp are his campaign manager, Paul (Philip Seymour Hoffman), and his chief strategist, Stephen (Ryan Gosling). Stephen is a man at the height of his powers despite his youth. Stephen’s talents are coveted by his opponent, namely Duffy (Paul Giamatti). As with any political contest especially one run in the convoluted American system; this is not all about winning the race for Ohio. Obtaining the endorsement of Senator Thompson (Jeffrey Wright), a primary drop-out with … Read More »

Written by: Stoic Taco

Paul Thomas Anderson (PTA), the genius behind Magnolia and There Will Be Blood, is all set for his new film The Master.

Philip Seymour Hoffman stars in the lead role as Lancaster Dodd, a World War II veteran who returns home disillusioned with everything he’s seen whilst serving in the war. In an effort to find himself, Dodd builds a belief system that catches on during the 1950′s. Joaquin Phoenix co-stars as Freddie Sutton, an alcoholic drifter who becomes Dodd’s right hand man.

The film has already generated a lot of buzz with its subject matter as it has been said to be influenced by a  current popular celebrity religion and has since undergone some script changes.

PTA has delivered some of the most intense, gripping, and emotionally draining films that I have ever seen, as mentioned above, Magnolia and There … Read More »

Written by: Stoic Taco

Paul Thomas Anderson (PTA), the genius behind Magnolia and There Will Be Blood, is all set for his new film The Master.

Philip Seymour Hoffman stars in the lead role as Lancaster Dodd, a World War II veteran who returns home disillusioned with everything he’s seen whilst serving in the war. In an effort to find himself, Dodd builds a belief system that catches on during the 1950′s. Joaquin Phoenix co-stars as Freddie Sutton, an alcoholic drifter who becomes Dodd’s right hand man.

The film has already generated a lot of buzz with its subject matter as it has been said to be influenced by a  current popular celebrity religion and has since undergone some script changes.

PTA has delivered some of the most intense, gripping, and emotionally draining films that I have ever seen, as mentioned above, Magnolia and There … Read More »