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There Will Be Blood

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Daniel Plainview: The Dogged Persistence of a Director

The speakers discuss the character Daniel Plainview from the film There Will Be Blood and how he represents the unwavering determination of a director in bringing their vision to life. They explore the comedic aspects of Daniel Day Lewis' performance and compare his character to Will Ferrell, highlighting the dark horror comedy elements of the film. The chapter also touches upon the director's role in changing the perception of comedic actors like Adam Sandler.

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