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Multiple Location Shoot
Paul Thomas Anderson, noted for his meticulous attention to detail, had no idea where each scene in the movie would take place. As a result, several moments were shot multiple times in various locations, with the setting that best matched the film being chosen during editing. During the editing process, Anderson and his colleagues would eat steak and drink vodka every Wednesday night to better understand Daniel Plainview’s psyche and plan out the story of his life and eventual tragedy.
Multiple Location Shoot