July 10, 2000

Archived update from Cigarettes & Coffee, run by Greg Mariotti & CJ Wallis from 1999-2005

I hope you all had the opportunity to watch Boogie Nights on FX yesterday. It was interesting to see what was left intact (i.e. jack off, joy juice, etc.) & what was altered. I enjoyed the clever way the profanity & nudity were handled. That said, there's nothing like seeing Boogie Nights on the big screen & DVD is the next best thing, as it's amazing what's widescreen compositions are lost. Hopefully, viewers who have never seen it, will seek out the DVD & PTA's other films.

June 17, 2000

Archived update from Cigarettes & Coffee, run by Greg Mariotti & CJ Wallis from 1999-2005

It looks like Boogie Nights is coming to television in July on FX! I will be very interested to see all the edits & dubs that will be "required" to make it suitable for family viewing. I will try to find out if PTA had any involvement with the editing process  (I seriously doubt it, but you never know...). It's scheduled to air on FX on July 9th! (Thanks to Lauren Phillips for the heads up!)

Today's edition of Flashback Friday focuses on an interview excerpt that Paul did with fellow director Mike Figgis (Leaving Las Vegas) for the book Projections 10. A reader of the site is working on the full interview version which should be up shortly. In the meantime, this should wet your appetite.

I'll return this weekend with some new graphics for the Magnolia & PTA Photo Galleries (courtesy of CJ Wallis) & a list of scenes that were shot for Boogie Nights that will not be included on the upcoming DVD!