A mosaic of interconnected lives unraveling in the San Fernando Valley. Melodramatic and operatic, it blends raw human desperation with biblical surrealism, illustrating that while we may be through with the past, the past is not through with us.
Magnolia
"Things fall down. People look up. And when it rains, it pours."
Director:
Paul Thomas Anderson
Cast:
Tom Cruise, Philip Baker Hall, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore, William H. Macy
Drama
Budget:
$37,000,000
Box Office:
$48,451,803
Magnolia - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Exodus 8:2 References
The numbers 8 and 2 appear constantly to foreshadow the frog plague (Exodus 8:2). Examples: A gambler needs a 2 but gets an 8; the weather forecast is 82% chance of rain; a sign in the audience reads 'Exodus 8:2'; the meeting starts at 8:20; the first two numbers of the Seduce and Destroy hotline are 82.
Masonic Symbols
The narrator and other elements feature Masonic imagery (like rings), hinting at secret knowledge and the hidden architecture of the universe.
Action Painting
The painting in Earl Partridge's house changes throughout the film, reflecting the chaotic emotional state of the household.