Perhaps the definitive real life serial killer, David Fincher’s Zodiac is yet another example of Fincher’s unique ability to blend his immense technical prowess with his prowess at creating entrancing, meticulously crafted films that examine the darker corners of human psychology, this time focusing on a particularly beloved topic of Fincher’s, that of obsession and it’s impact on people’s lives. Based on the acclaimed true crime book of the same name, Zodiac carefully tracks the infamous Zodiac Killer, and the investigations into his (still unknown) identity, with a specific focus on the independant research of San Francisco Chroncle cartoonist Robert

A stunning, daunting, intense mosaic, Paul Thomas Anderson's third film showed him reaching the very edge of the ensemble style of storytelling he had proven to be such a master of with Boogie Nights. Here, everything is larger, more intense, and infinitely more complex, and while it's sheer mammoth size might daunt some viewers, for those willing to take the film on it's own terms, it proves to be a true masterpiece. It's truly a showcase of Anderson's vast talents that he balances so many plot lines, thematic imagery, and complex characters, all within the sprawling three hour running time,

A sprawling, honest look at the porn industry of the late 70s, Paul Thomas Anderson's second film marked his big break, earning him his first nomination for Best Original Screenplay, and easily standing as one of the best films of the nineties, and served a showcase for Anderson's unique ability to make uncannily human films, along with his love of the city of LA, so vividly captured here. From the intricate camerawork, to his masterful ability to sketch truly nuanced characters, Anderson is firing on all cylinders here, creating a film that unwinds over the course of two and a

Paul Thomas Anderson's first film, originally intended to be titled Sydney after its laconic protagonist, but titled Hard Eight to appease studio heads, is a quiet, nuanced character study, which, like its protagonist, is reserved and somewhat aloof, but remarkable to watch, as it shows that, even in this first, humble effort, Anderson was and is a master at crafting and studying characters, and how their actions affect their world. Anderson's visual style bares all the hallmarks of his later, more visually opulent films, but on a smaller scale. From his elegant, complex tracking shots, to the tasteful use of