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‘One Battle After Another’ Trailer: DiCaprio and PTA Team Up

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Paul Thomas Anderson’s mysterious film project has been revealed.

Here I am, thrilled to share the first glimpse into Anderson’s “One Battle After Another”! This trailer hints at a captivating blend of humor and drama, with an apparent abundance of action scenes – even showcasing some nail-biting car chases that promise excitement galore.

According to Warner Bros., they haven’t revealed much about the movie’s storyline, but multiple online sources suggest that it could be based on the Thomas Pynchon novel “Vineland.” Previously, Anderson created a film adaptation of Pynchon’s 2009 novel “Inherent Vice” featuring Joaquin Phoenix.

Take a look at the complete trailer for the movie “One Battle After Another” that follows, featuring Benicio del Toro appearing multiple times as DiCaprio’s teacher.

Through their collaboration on the project, there have been numerous online speculations regarding the film’s budget. Some estimates suggest it could be as high as $100 million or possibly $140 million. Regardless of the lower figure, this would make “One Battle After Another” Anderson’s most expansive production to date in terms of scope. For comparison, “There Will Be Blood,” an epic film by Anderson, was reportedly made for just $25 million; his recent work, “Licorice Pizza,” allegedly cost $40 million but earned less than $35 million at the box office.

Here is the film’s official synopsis:

Under the production of Warner Bros. Pictures and renowned director Paul Thomas Anderson (Academy Award and BAFTA nominee), we present “One Battle After Another.” Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, an Academy Award and BAFTA laureate, this film also features Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn, both Oscar and BAFTA winners. Additionally, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Wood Harris, and Alana Haim lend their talents to the cast. Anderson directs from his original screenplay, co-produced by Adam Somner and Sara Murphy (Academy Award and BAFTA nominees), with Will Weiske serving as executive producer.

One Battle After Another is scheduled to open in theaters (as well as IMAX) on September 26.

The 10 Best Movies of the Last 10 Years (2015-2024)

10. The Favourite (2018)

The film, “The Favourite,” is as indulgent and delightful as a luxurious slice of cake. It presents an intense power struggle among the women who governed England during the early 18th century: the cunning Lady Sarah (played by Rachel Weisz), the scheming Abigail (portrayed by Emma Stone), and the depressed, gout-ridden Queen Anne, humorously and pitifully played by Olivia Colman. Despite its appearance as a typical Awards Season Costume Drama, “The Favourite” was far from generic Oscar bait, even though Colman did win 2018’s Best Actress award. The film explores themes of sexuality, gender roles, and politics, all while being one of the most subtly quotable movies of the decade. And although one character remarks that favor is “a breeze that changes direction constantly,” I have a feeling that “The Favourite” will remain one of my favorites for a very long time.

9. The Fabelmans (2022)

The Fabelmans stands out due to its ability to convey that even after seven decades, Steven Spielberg’s passion for films remains undiminished. This is evident in his portrayal of young Sammy Fabelman, who becomes enamored with movies upon seeing The Greatest Show on Earth and subsequently strives to replicate the images he sees at home. Throughout his career, Spielberg has mastered the art of using visuals and sound to evoke emotions such as joy, empathy, fear, and comprehension. However, his original inspiration for filmmaking never wavered.

In The Fabelmans, the motivation behind the storytelling is twofold: to share his personal journey and to illustrate both the bright and dark aspects of cinema and life. For Sammy, films serve as a means to manage anxiety and loneliness, but they can also exacerbate these feelings by causing further isolation at home and school. His burgeoning interest in directing offers him a way to bond with his artistic mother (brilliantly portrayed by Michelle Williams), yet it also places her deepest secrets at risk. After all these years, filmmaking has provided Spielberg the means to tell this compelling tale that encapsulates life’s highs and lows, love, and sadness – qualities that are hallmarks of great films.

8. Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021)

As a devoted cinema enthusiast, I’ve recently found myself captivated by “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar,” the hilarious sequel from the brilliant minds of Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, who also grace the screen as inseparable friends. After losing their jobs at Jennifer Convertibles in Soft Rock, Nebraska, they decide to splurge their severance on a luxurious trip to Florida. However, things take an unexpected turn when they both find themselves smitten by a mesmerizing enigma (Jamie Dornan) who happens to be involved in a nefarious plot involving genetically-modified mosquitoes intent on destroying the town. Yes, you guessed it, the age-old trope of killer mosquitoes rears its head again. Wiig and Mumolo are simply outstanding in their roles, exploring themes as diverse as Tommy Bahama fashion and the enchantment of the name Trish. The script is destined to be quoted until the day those genetically-modified mosquitoes come knocking at our doors. In these trying times, “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar” has arrived like a pair of bedazzled culottes, shining brightly as a guiding light to lead us out of the darkness.

7. Inside Out (2015)

Prior to his role as Pixar’s chief creative officer, Pete Docter was known as the company’s brilliant in-house talent. He wrote scripts for ‘Toy Story’, ‘Toy Story 2’, and ‘WALL-E’, and directed three of the studio’s most acclaimed films: ‘Monsters, Inc.’, ‘Up’, and ‘Inside Out’. The latter is an exceptionally creative story about the inner life of an 11-year-old girl named Riley. When Riley’s family moves from Minnesota to San Francisco, her world becomes chaotic, leading to a struggle between her personified emotions in her brain. The design of Riley’s brainscape is endlessly imaginative, offering intrigue in every frame of every scene. Most significantly, ‘Inside Out’ stands as one of the most insightful films ever made about the significance of sadness and sorrow in our lives, marking a remarkable milestone in Docter’s distinguished career to date.

6. Nickel Boys (2024)

In this profession, you often get to watch an array of good and exceptional films, but rarely encounter one that seems fresh and innovative, a film that redefines the medium. However, every now and then, a movie like “Nickel Boys” emerges. It’s unique, bold, and carries a distinct perspective – or in this case, two perspectives.

This novel adaptation by co-screenwriter and director RaMell Ross is remarkable due to his daring choice to shoot most of the film from the viewpoints of its main characters, using point-of-view shots. Alongside cinematographer Jomo Fray, Ross’ innovative POV camerawork allows the audience to delve into the minds and experiences of two young men enduring a Florida reform school in the 1960s. (I can’t fathom why Fray wasn’t nominated for an Oscar for Best Cinematography.) Misused, this technique could become a distracting novelty. Yet, under Ross’ guidance, it feels as if you’ve experienced the world from a new perspective. Perhaps even glimpsed the future of cinema.

5. Past Lives (2023)

In this poignant and emotional drama, we delve into the hidden influences in our lives – be it fate, destiny, or what we’ll call ‘in-yun’. These forces draw people together yet push them apart, much like magnets adhering and repelling due to unalterable laws of physics. The story revolves around two individuals: Nora (Greta Lee), a writer, and Hae Sung (Teo Yoo), an engineer. Despite their inability to stay together, they are bound by an intense connection that keeps them from drifting apart. Their paths cross at various stages of their lives – as children, college students, and adults. Each encounter takes place during periods when the world around them undergoes change; however, their central relationship endures. The third time, Nora is married to an American named Arthur (John Magaro). Will she stay with her husband, or will Hae Sung be her true match? This subtle love triangle concludes tragically, prompting viewers to ponder the pivotal moments and decisions in their own lives that may have held greater significance than initially perceived.

4. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

The film “Mad Max: Fury Road” stands out as the most outstanding car chase movie of the past decade, if not the whole century. However, it’s not just a high-octane action flick; it’s also one of the most spiritually profound and even biblical films produced in the last ten years. This film is like a journey from Sodom and Gomorrah, seeking a new Eden. The protagonists are a band of courageous women, led by Charlize Theron’s unforgettable Imperator Furiosa, guided through the desert by a mad prophet, played by Tom Hardy’s enigmatic Max. George Miller’s chaotic masterpiece demonstrates that action films can indeed be both exhilarating and intelligent. If anyone attempts to persuade you otherwise, you should look them directly in the eye and say, “That’s preposterous.

3. Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

Martin Scorsese, now over eighty years old, continues to challenge himself and his viewers, eliciting remarkable acting performances, and delving into themes that have been prevalent in many of his acclaimed films. These include the enticing yet destructive nature of wealth, and the shadows and tragedies hidden within American history. The setting for this tale is the “Reign of Terror” that claimed the lives of numerous Osage Nation members in the 1920s, following their control of oil-rich lands in Oklahoma which made them targets of their white neighbors, including one (Leonardo DiCaprio as Ernest Burkhart) who is married to an Osage oil millionaire (Lily Gladstone’s Mollie). It seems that I write this with each new Scorsese film release, but it may be more accurate for Killers of the Flower Moon than ever before: If it turns out to be his final film, it would serve as a fitting and impressive conclusion to an extraordinary career.

2. Lady Bird (2017)

Greta Gerwig’s film, “Lady Bird“, is constructed around several pairs: The main character goes by two names, and throughout the movie she has two romantic interests, two closest friends, and so on. The narrative unfolds across two school terms, each marked by its own play. There are two dances, two parties, two significant relationships with her parents, and so forth. She considers applying to two colleges, attends two churches, and all these possibilities make “Lady Bird” a deeply moving film about choice – choices that at Lady Bird’s age seem like the most important decisions anyone will ever have to make, and in many ways, they truly are.

1. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)

At the Musso & Frank Grill, actors Rick Dalton and Cliff Booth encounter producer Marvin Schwarz. Marvin proposes Rick star in Italian Westerns, but Rick, feeling defeated, views this as his career’s end. As soon as they step outside, Rick breaks down in tears. Quentin Tarantino strategically positions the camera low to emphasize the towering Musso & Frank Grill sign above the dejected duo. Beneath the restaurant’s name on the sign, a poignant message stands out: “Oldest in Hollywood.” In that instant, Rick Dalton feels like he’s reached the end of his career, despite having a few good years left. Tarantino’s masterpiece, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, is filled with clever details such as this one.

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