Oscar Watch: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER at the Drexel Theatre!

Director Paul Thomas Anderson returns for his first film since 2021’s Licorice Pizza with this dark comedy-action-thriller about a group of ex-revolutionaries who reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event:

DESCRIPTION: When an evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue one of their own's daughter. The film is written/directed/produced by Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood, Boogie Nights, Licorice Pizza). The ensemble cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, Alana Haim, Teyana Taylor, Benicio Del Toro and Wood Harris.

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feOQFKv2Lw4

BUZZ: The reviews are in and ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER is a certified hit! The film is earning a stellar 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which says: “An epic screwball adventure teeming with awe-inspiring action set pieces, One Battle After Another is Paul Thomas Anderson's most entertaining film yet while also one of his most thematically rich.” Others say, “Behold a new American classic!” This “spellbinding, taut, engrossing and timely crime thriller” finds “Paul Thomas Anderson at his biggest and most entertaining!” It’s “a thrilling adventure,” that’s “consistently funny” and “an emotional, visceral triumph!” At nearly 3-hours, it’s both a marathon and a sprint. It’s also a “serious film of the year contender and one of the best studio movies in years!”

BONUS ARTICLE: One Battle Enters the Oscars Race! Note: This article makes its own prediction for the top 10 most likely Best Picture nominees and you know ALL of them on our Watch List! Link: https://www.goldderby.com/film/2025/one-battle-after-another-oscar-odds-anderson-dicaprio-penn/

PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet inside the lobby area about 20 minutes before showtime. A longer movie, so we’ll plan to make this a movie-only event with a possible quick pre-show bite. Details will be confirmed and announced on the Wednesday before the event (when the theater announces them). As a reminder, advance ticket purchase not required for this theater. Also, be sure to mention you’re with the group for discounted admission.

Look forward to seeing you there, Dan