Ep1194: Boogie Nights (1997) - Live Roundtable Review
Lights! Camera! Diggler!
Earth's Mightiest Critics close out 2025 with a look at Paul Thomas Anderson's classic 1997 drama, Boogie Nights! Mark Wahlberg stars as Eddie Adams, a young California dishwasher who gets lured into the glamorous, sinister world of 1970s adult entertainment. His found family includes legendary mogul Jack Horner (Burt Reynolds), Jack's matronly muse, Amber Waves (Julianne Moore), and fellow performer Reed Rothchild (John C. Reilly).
Together, they build a new hard-core franchise while struggling against the unrelenting winds of drugs, video tape, and societal backlash.
It's also a (really messed up) New Year's movie! AND a reminder of PTA's roots, as we prepare for the likely Awards sweep of his latest film, One Battle After Another.
Join us for a free-wheeling Pre-NYE party, where we'll also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!
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Watch the Boogie Nights (1997) trailer.
As mentioned in the show, Ian had a couple of run-ins with Boogie Nights star Thomas Jane at the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con. Presented here is the two-part "The Thomas Jane Affair":
Pick up Warner Bros' recently released 4K UHD of Boogie Nights.
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