Magnolia
First screened in January 2000
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson. Cast: John C. Reilly, Philip Baker Hall, Tom Cruise, Melora Walters, Jeremy Blackman, William H. Macy, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jason Robards, April Grace, Julianne Moore, Melinda Dillon, Michael Bowen, Alfred Molina, Eileen Ryan, Felicity Huffman, Luis Guzmán, Henry Gibson, Cleo King, Craig Kvinsland, Ricky Jay, Michael Murphy, Don McManus, Thomas Jane. Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson.

Photo © 1999 New Line Cinema
Not yet reviewed in full. Some remarks available here. Grade: A–


Academy Award Nominations:
Best Supporting Actor: Tom Cruise
Best Original Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson
Best Original Song: "Save Me"

Golden Globe Nominations and Winners:
Best Supporting Actor: Tom Cruise
Best Original Song: "Save Me"

Other Awards:
Berlin Film Festival: Golden Bear (Best Picture)
National Board of Review: Best Supporting Actress (Moore; also cited for An Ideal Husband and A Map of the World); Best Supporting Actor (Hoffman; also cited for The Talented Mr. Ripley); Best Ensemble Cast
Satellite Awards: Best Ensemble Cast

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