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The Incredible Instinctive Acting Showcased in the 2012 Paul Thomas Anderson Movie 'The Master'

The Master cast Hoffman and Phoenix used deep preparation and improvisation to shape their characters.
Director Paul Thomas Anderson gave the actors room to interpret scenes.
The result is a relationship in the film that feels raw and specific.
The piece credits the actors' research, physicality, and improvisational work as key factors.
Laughing Squid emphasizes the film endures due to collaborative openness.
Phoenix and Hoffman approached their roles with a willingness to search.
The article frames the film’s dynamic as a key strength rather than a flaw.
The Master remains notable for its human, unscripted feel.
Laughing Squid identifies actor-led discovery as central to the movie’s impact.
The piece highlights the actors’ willingness to search over having fixed answers.

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