Wednesday, March 14, 2018

One of the most unusual subjects in films is fashion industry, from the models, the brands, their influence in modern history to the creators. There is always been a question about the origin of the person behind the brand and behind the style. But also what's going on inside their minds and their lives. Coco Channel, Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent are some of the films digging into the lives of their creators outside their creations, their struggle, their passion, the success, and failures. A new film Phantom Thread explores the life of a fictional fashion designer from the United Kingdom but influenced by the Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga.

Balenciaga was disturbed artist, drowned on his own creations, convinced his how geniality, using his perfectionistic neurosis as an emotional wall against everyone. This description fits perfectly into the role of Reynold Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) a charismatic genius that at the same time is obsessed with his own work. Reynold sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) is the backbone of his company, she runs operations but also is able to control a serve as an influence of his work.

One day after finishing up a dress Reynold decided to take a break from his work in the countryside, after visiting a restaurant, he becomes interested in a waitress Alma (Vicky Krieps) later developing in a relationship. This event leads to Alma moving with Reynold and becoming his muse and assistant. He presence is disturbed the routine at the Woodcock house. From Reynold and for Cyril. But Alma is a very determined woman who is able to tolerate Renold bullying on her.

Paul Thomas Anderson team up with Daniel Day-Lewis on another powerful performance, in a disturbing film about a troubled relationship where the muse becomes the perfect artist block. A perfectionist artist cannot get inspired when the routine is altered or daily nuances become a norm.

In the end, Phantom Thread brings revenge to a whole new meaning, sometimes evilness has to pay the price, but mildly. Lesley Manville
Vicky Krieps was the perfect role for Cyril and Alma. Jonny Greenwood, delivers a beautiful film score accompanying the film.





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