Beginning his career with flashy imitations of Scorcese and Altman, Paul Thomas Anderson’s directorial voice has evolved into a confident expression of ideas through tiny details and simple gestures. His most recent film, The Phantom Thread (2017), explores the well-trodden battle-of-the-sexes territory, but deftly avoids convention by tossing in some dom/sub dynamics, a dressmaker with mommy issues, and a poisonous mushroom omelette. A gorgeous score, stellar performances, and sumptuous cinematography round out a film that Ryan thinks is just okay. Join us for an episode that’s stuffed with food, fashion, and fomites, this week on Ex Rated Movies!