Is ‘The Master’ Headed To Fantastic Fest?
Now that we’ve all watched (and rewatched, and re-rewatched, if you’re me)the stunning first trailerforPaul Thomas Anderson’sThe Master, the big question is when we’ll actually get to see the damn thing. A theatrical release date ofOctober 12has already been set, but it’s bound to hit the festival circuit first.
Most cinephiles have been predicting a Venice Film Festival debut for the film, and it’s still very possible that it could happen. However, American movie lovers may be excited to hear that it looks like Anderson’s also got some interest in returning to Austin’s Fantastic Fest, where he premieredThere Will Be Bloodfive years ago. More details after the jump.
This picture certainly isn’t proof thatThe Masterwill screen there in September. But you have to think Anderson, Greenwood, and League are up to something. Toss in the fact that Anderson’s last film hit Fantastic Fest while skipping most other festivals in 2007, and a Fantastic Fest appearance forThe Masterseems very possible indeed. Additionally, for what it’s worth, oneCigsandRedVinescommenter claims that the film’s already been booked for Fantastic Fest — they just haven’t made the announcement yet.
Whether it’ll be a world premiere or a domestic one is another question. Even ifThe Masterplays at Fantastic Fest, the festival isn’t until September 20-27. It could very well wind up at Venice (August 29 – September 8) and/or TIFF (September 6-16) first, before making its stateside debut in Austin.
In any case, all three events are expected to reveal their full lineups in the coming weeks, so we’ll find out for certain sooner rather than later. And no matter where it plays first, we’re pretty sure that any film directed by Anderson and starringPhilip Seymour Hoffman,Joaquin Phoenix, andAmy Adamsis going to be worth a look.
