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re: Magnolia

Posted on 4/15/21 at 11:50 pm to
Posted by Muthsera
Member since Jun 2017
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Posted on 4/15/21 at 11:50 pm to
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Like when they’re all singing that song in their various moments was weird


I would encourage you to ask yourself why you find direction like this off-putting and see if you reach a deeper appreciation for the film.

Magnolia is a straight-up melodrama that deliberately challenges and manipulates you emotionally. PTA took a genre primarily reserved for trashy network made-for-TV movies and miniseries, and attempted to make meaningful art with it. I think it's too easy to dismiss some genre conventions and pretend Magnolia is a good movie in spite of them rather than because of them. But I could be wrong.
This post was edited on 4/15/21 at 11:55 pm
Posted by Funky Tide 8
Bayou Chico
Member since Feb 2009
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Posted on 4/17/24 at 4:52 pm to
Just watched this film for the first time.

Story is ok, but the acting is obviously incredible.

I watched it passively at times as I had it on while working from home. Didn't miss anything to make me confused or anything, but I probably need to sit down with no other distractions and watch it again.
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