Dec 25, 2017 · Set in the glamour of the 1950's post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the center of the British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutants and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock. Women come and go through Woodcock's life until he comes across a young, strong ...

Dec 25, 2017 · When Paul Thomas Anderson 's Phantom Thread opened in theaters on December 25, 2017, it had already made history. It marked the final film of acting legend Daniel Day Lewis, the introduction of a bright new talent, Vicky Krieps, and Anderson’s first feature filmed outside of the United States. The story follows Reynolds Woodcock (Day-Lewis ...

Jan 25, 2018 · With Magnolia, Anderson collaborated with Aimee Mann­­––whose song “Save Me” garnered an Academy Award nomination––to find the plaintive musical heart of the film’s lost Valley souls. For Phantom Thread, Anderson teamed up for his fourth collaboration with Jonny Greenwood to craft, as The Hollywood Reporter describes it, “a ...

Feb 24, 2021 · In Paul Thomas Anderson ’s Phantom Thread, fashion designer Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) lives with his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) in a world of impeccable taste. Everything in their London townhouse/showroom, from the paintings to the décor to the flowers, testifies to the height of elegance and refinement in 1954.

To prep for Phantom Thread, Anderson and Day-Lewis studied the work of Charles James, the man who Balenciaga boasted was the “only dressmaker who has raised dressmaking from an applied art to a pure art.” Born in Britain, James started his career in America, identifying himself rather grandly as a "sartorial structural architect” rather ...

Jan 19, 2018 · For Phantom Thread, Paul Thomas Anderson meticulously creates the world of British fashion designer Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis). At his London home and atelier––run with steely precision by his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville)––Woodcock dresses London’s elite. At his country retreat Owlpen, he surrounds himself with the ...

Jan 23, 2018 · When the Academy Awards nominations were announced, Focus Features racked up a remarkable 14 entries for three films––six for Phantom Thread, six for Darkest Hour, and two for Victoria & Abdul. In an embarrassment of riches, we find many of our favorite films and talent competing against each other for Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role ...

As film critics put together their lists of the best movies of 2017, one title shows up over and over again–– Paul Thomas Anderson ’s Phantom Thread. Set in the haute couture world of 1950’s London, designer Reynolds Woodcock ( Daniel Day-Lewis ), supported by his sister Cyril ( Lesley Manville ), creates one-of-a-kind dresses that ...

Jan 8, 2018 · To celebrate the release of Phantom Thread, we highlight other Focus films whose distinct fashion sensibility continued long after the movie ended. From The Beguiled ’s Civil War costumes to Brokeback Mountain ’s cowboy chic, here are films whose sense of style walked off the screen and right onto the runway. Get tickets for Phantom Thread now.

Jan 31, 2018 · Phantom Thread, the ultimate winter treat for cinema-goers. Along with some inspirational cold-weather 50’s fashion, Phantom Thread delights with a raucous New Year’s party scene which, as Peter Bradshaw points out, “creates a feeling of heightened reality, like a dream.” Bringing a healthy dose of holiday nostalgia, Phantom Thread will ...