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'Phantom Thread' is the title

posted 7 years ago by bprimus001
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At least that's what's being used on location.

Like it. Hope it isn't a decoy.

It's cool, but it probably is a decoy.

There's a shroud of secrecy around the project. As with most PT Anderson projects.

'Phantom' as in its secrecy, 'Thread', it's about fashion.

That COULD be the title, though.

[–] dalecoleman3 7 years ago

Probably a decoy but that's definitely good enough to be the actual title.

[–] eadstocks 7 years ago

I love the title, but I think Anderson might be playing with us. However...

There was a rumour a year or so ago, saying Anderson was considering making a horror film. With this almost ghostly title, the pictures of the wintry countryside and the classical hotel by the bay - is it possible this is it?

I'm getting a whiff of Kubrick in England, a la 'The Shining' or 'Barry Lyndon'.

I just can't believe for a second, this will be a straight forward prestige drama about fashion. All his films are very unique in terms of genre and tone, and really like nothing else. Here's hoping he sticks to his guns.

Or maybe I'm being too hopeful.