WATCH: 'Turn Blue' -- 55 Minute Documentary on Ernie Anderson

Above is an interesting short-subject documentary about Paul Thomas Anderson's father Ernie, and the creation of his infamous television persona Ghoulardi, which, of course, PTA named his production company after. PTA is mentioned very briefly towards the end, and there're a couple good bits with Boogie Nights-era Ernie, which bookend the thing. The doc is coincidentally directed by a guy named Phil Hoffman, but rest assured it is a very different Phil Hoffman than the one we here at C&RV have come to know so well.  If you're having trouble figuring out what to do with your Friday, this piece is well worth the time. Thanks to the various followers who passed it along.

In other news, rumor has been circulating that Inherent Vice has officially entered post-production. However, our little birdie tells us that the production will be doing final reshoots this Saturday (tomorrow), at which point it will wrap out. So hang in there, folks. We're getting miiiighty close.

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"The Master" is now available on Blu-ray and DVD. 

March 3, 2000

Archived update from Cigarettes & Coffee, run by Greg Mariotti & CJ Wallis from 1999-2005

Update
: Happy Friday! As you can probably tell, there is a brand new introduction to the site (Thanks to Ryan Worley!), but it has caused havoc with my navigation buttons that normally appear on your left. Please be patient until I get this sorted out and use the links across the bottom of the site to move around.

According to Bumble Ward, Paul's publicist, PTA has been extremely busy helping Fiona kick off her tour and has decided not to travel to Australia and the U.K. to do press for Magnolia. He will be attending the Writers Guild of America Awards this Sunday and will begin working on a script for his next project shortly. And before you ask, no, I don't have any idea what he's working on. We'll just have to be patient and continue to enjoy his first three films. 

Facets is reporting that Ghoulardi, the production company established by director Paul Thomas Anderson for his own films, is expanding to develop the works of other filmmakers. Anderson's Ghoulardi partner, producer Joanne Sellar, announced the company is developing a crime picture set in the 18th century and a film about Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson's peculiar relationship with therapist Eugene Landy. (Thanks Jared!)

I have completely revamped the Magnolia Picture Menu and added tons of new promo, Oscar, behind the scenes & posters, so check it out. Lastly, to celebrate another Flashback Friday, I have uploaded a short but interesting interview with Paul that was done by Girls On (a site geared towards women). 

I have also added the Magnolia and Boogie Nights DVD's to the calendar above. These dates are tentative and I have created a DVD Page for all the latest news on these releases!

I will be back Sunday, with the PTA section of my Multimedia page (and hopefully functioning navigation buttons!)