Boogie Nights (1997) | Ep. 17 - Part 1

All The Right Movies · May 13, 2022 · 1h 24m · transcript

Paul Thomas Anderson was twenty-six, on his second film, and somehow directing a cast of this size like a veteran. Luke, Westy, and Matt begin the story of his breakout.

In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Paul Thomas Anderson, the cast, and the second act — including Mark Wahlberg's career-redefining turn, the huge ensemble, and the long tracking shots that announced a major talent.

The party's not over. Part 2, covering the crew, the finale, reception, and the film's legacy, is available now.

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