On the 219th episode of Piecing It Together, Joe Black joins me for a look at Paul Thomas Anderson's 9th film, Licorice Pizza. A look back at life in Hollywood in the 70s, it's a joyful romance that exudes the feeling of being alive. It's also my favorite movie of the year. Puzzle pieces include Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, American Graffiti, Rushmore and Almost Famous.

As always, SPOILER ALERT for Licorice Pizza and the movies we discuss!

https://www.unitedartistsreleasing.com/licorice-pizza/

Writer / Director - Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn, Bradley Cooper, Tom Waits, Benny Safdie

United Artists / Focus / BRON

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On December 21st, 2021 at 6pm at Fort Bedlam at 900 Karen Ave Suite A102, Las Vegas, NV 89109, Joe will be showing his latest feature film Natasha Hall. More info on the screening coming soon!

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The song at the end of the episode is “To Cherish The Time" from the soundtrack album Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) available on all digital music services.

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