Overview
Commissioned for Creative Time’s RET.inevitable in 1998, Paul Thomas Anderson’s Flagpole Special is a DV short showing John C. Reilly and Chris Penn from the waist down, riffing on pickup-seminar bravado that anticipates Magnolia’s “Seduce and Destroy.” Screened once under the Brooklyn Bridge and never released, it’s now regarded as a lost film.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Flagpole Special?
Flagpole Special was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
Where was Flagpole Special produced?
It was produced by companies including Unknown Production Companies in United States of America.
Flagpole Special Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Flagpole Special wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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