The deleted scenes ofBoogie Nightscould be anyone else’s final cut.
Even at two and a half hours, P.T.
Andersonleft plenty on the cutting room floorwith over 20 minutes of deleted scenes on theBoogie NightsDVD/Blu-ray.
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These scenes match the freewheeling tone of the film, but they are ultimately extraneous to the greater picture.
What Is the Intention Behind Paul Thomas Anderson’s Deleted ‘Boogie Nights’ Scene?
OnBoogie Nights' home video release, P.T.
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Anderson provides a commentary track for each deleted scene.
The acclaimed filmmaker’s endorsement of Will Ferrell and Adam McKay paid off in droves.
However, the scene, which is perhaps purposefully clunky, underlines various character arcs relevant to the film.
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Boogie Nights is a comedy/drama that follows a young high-school dropout named Eddie Adams in the ’70s who stumbles into the porn industry after a fortuitous meeting with a filmmaker. The film chronicles his career and life, illuminating the problematic stigmas and troubles facing the sector heading into the 1980s.
