The much anticipated Paul Thomas Anderson film The Master is coming to theaters across the country on October 12th, 2012. This will be the first film to be shot in 65mm format using Panavisions's System 65 camera in the last 16 years. What does this mean? It means that the picture will have double the clarity and richness that we're used to seeing in a 35mm film.
I'm very excited about this film because it chronicles the beginnings of Scientology and it's founder, science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard played by Philip Seymour Hoffman. Joaquin Phoenix plays Freddie Quell, a drifter and former Navy war vet who just can't seem to find his purpose in life. In his journey of self discovery he crosses paths with a man that seems to have all of the answers to life's questions. L. Ron Hubbard or known in the film as Lancaster Dodd, is a charming man that has a gift for public speaking and the uncanny ability to manipulate those he comes in contact with. Amy Adams plays Mary Sue Dodd, the wife of the up and coming prophet. There is no doubt that this film will deliver noteworthy performances as well as a deep character analysis in mysterious science fiction writer.
