I wanted a thread where we could discuss the film without fear of spoiling it for anyone. I know only a few of us have seen it so far, so I figured it was for the best.
Two things I'm trying to wrap my head around:
1. What is the motive when HW sets the fire? Considering the fact that he was obviously illiterate, I don't think he could have figured out "Henry" wasn't who he said he was by reading the diary. He held the diary upside down and really only took interest in the pictures.
2. Is there any significance to Eli pouring three drinks rather than two for him and Plainview at the end?
This film is really sticking with me the day after. I got one of those promo poster Lance was talking about when I was at the Alamo yesterday and just put it up. I downloaded Jonny's exquisite score and was happy to find the track that was played after the derrick caught on fire and Plainview was running with HW in his arms. It's really resonating with me more than any other film has in quite some time.
Two things I'm trying to wrap my head around:
1. What is the motive when HW sets the fire? Considering the fact that he was obviously illiterate, I don't think he could have figured out "Henry" wasn't who he said he was by reading the diary. He held the diary upside down and really only took interest in the pictures.
2. Is there any significance to Eli pouring three drinks rather than two for him and Plainview at the end?
This film is really sticking with me the day after. I got one of those promo poster Lance was talking about when I was at the Alamo yesterday and just put it up. I downloaded Jonny's exquisite score and was happy to find the track that was played after the derrick caught on fire and Plainview was running with HW in his arms. It's really resonating with me more than any other film has in quite some time.