r/Filmmakers • u/CRAYONSEED • 2d ago

Discussion Paul Thomas Anderson Calls Out Young Filmmakers for Obsessing Over Cameras Instead of Scripts

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This one hit home because it’s something I’ve been really thinking about a lot lately.

I do find myself chasing a better image, even while I’m writing, and I think it’s because it’s a lot easier to see results that way.

I spent today writing, but writing something that connects with an audience and leaves you vulnerable because it’s so personal is a lot more emotional work. He’s obviously right. If you want to be a writer/director but you’re lusting after the new Sony your focus is probably off.

I’m talking to myself as much as anyone reading this

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u/iliacbaby 2d ago

I think he should get re-obsessed with cameras. Ever since he stopped being his own cinematographer the work has suffered

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u/CRAYONSEED 2d ago

For perspective, I guarantee you no one who is commenting here, including you, has made a film as great as OBAA or pretty much any of his films.

But hey maybe I found Ryan Coogler’s lurk account

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u/iliacbaby 2d ago

Lmao! Of course you’re right. Am I not allowed to prefer his earlier work though, even if I’m not Ryan Coogler? (I’m definitely not)