Paul Thomas Anderson

SISTERS

The Haim Sisters Tell Hannah Einbinder Why Quitting Is Easy

June 23, 2025

To mark their brand new album “I Quit,” Este, Danielle, and Alana got on a call with the “Hacks” star to talk about romantic chaos, creative breakthroughs, and leaving it all behind.

RORSCHACH TEST

John C. Reilly on Hecklers, Tax Day, and Unrequited Love

March 29, 2024

In this week’s Rorschach Test, we invited the actor to sound off on a litany of topics, from imposter syndrome and pot brownies to hecklers and artificial intelligence.

debut

Alana Haim Talks to John C. Reilly About Her Life-Changing Acting Debut

October 25, 2021

Ahead of her starring role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza,” the California rocker speaks to the actor and frequent PTA collaborator about overcoming her anxieties and taking a giant leap of faith.

art!

Sam Mckinniss Is Reimagining Hollywood Iconography in a New Medium

August 27, 2021

“Wouldn’t it be amazing to recast and reimagine ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ aboard the sinking Titanic?”

rough draft

Lisa Taddeo’s Writing Routine Involves Lucky Charms and Her Daughter’s Tears

June 8, 2021

The “Animal” author takes us beyond the blank page and into her process.

A brief history of Charles James, the designer who inspired Phantom Thread

April 25, 2018

The late designer was the godfather of fashion society—everyone and their dog wanted to own a Charles James dress.

Joaquin Phoenix

March 28, 2018

The elusive, Oscar-nominated actor has four starring roles on the horizon. If only he didn’t have to talk about them.

Six actors on what it’s like to work with Daniel Day-Lewis

December 22, 2017

The actor has inspired generations of actors and directors throughout the ages—and here’s what they had to say about working with the mystery man.

It’s Vicky Krieps, not Daniel Day-Lewis, who is the real star of Phantom Thread

December 15, 2017

The Luxembourgian actress came out of left field and stole nearly every scene in Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film.