Cast & Crew

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Cinematographer: Michael Bauman Composer: Jonny Greenwood

Cast:

• Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson

• Chase Infinity as Willa Ferguson

• Sean Penn as Colonel Lockjaw

• Benicio Del Toro as Sensei Luis

• Regina Hall as Mother Helena

Episode 102: One Battle After Another

Film Discussed: One Battle After Another (Dir. Paul Thomas Anderson) Hosts: Michael Cockerill & Dave Canfield Runtime: ~3 hours Theme: Resistance, legacy, generational change

⏱ Timestamps & Major Segments:

00:00–02:30 – 🎙 Intro & Film Overview Michael and Dave introduce PTA’s latest film, outlining the premise, setting, and stylistic tone.

02:30–10:15 – 🎥 Visual Style & Cinematography A deep dive into Michael Bauman’s kinetic visuals, PTA’s aesthetic trademarks, and how imperfections amplify tension.

10:15–17:00 – 🎶 Sound & Musical Trends Discussion on loud, eclectic music as a storytelling device and how this film navigates current audio mixing trends.

17:00–25:00 – 🌟 Cast & Performances Praise for Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Chase Infinity, and Benicio del Toro. Emphasis on character depth and casting synergy.

26:00–33:00 – ⭐ Reviews & Final Verdicts Both hosts award 5 stars, highlighting rhythm, emotional weight, and thematic power.

33:00–56:00 – 🧠 Themes: Resistance & Generational Struggle (Spoilers) Exploration of resistance as a timeless cycle, the burden of political fatigue, and the promise of youth-led change.

56:00–End – 🧵 Closing Reflections Analogies to classic films (E.T., Pan’s Labyrinth), personal insights on activism, and why this is a capital “I” important film.

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